Number of episodes: 20
Mythology episodes*: 9
Monster-Of-The-Week episodes: 11
*Mythology episodes refers to episodes that either deal directly with the overall series arc of the search for proof of extraterrestrial life, or with important plot points directly affecting the primary characters Mulder and Scully.
Season 5 hits some highs with some fantastic stand-alone episodes while delivering solid mythology episodes to get ready for the feature film.
Best Episode: 512 - Bad Blood
Worst Episode: 511 - Kill Switch
Bare Minimum Episodes to Be Able To Get Through The Series Quickly - 8 Episodes (Score: 7.4/10):
501 - Redux
502 - Redux II
503 - Unusual Suspects
506 - Christmas Carol
507 - Emily
513 - Patient X
514 - The Red and the Black
520 - The End
The "Best X-Files Experience" - 15 Episodes (Score: 8.0/10):
501 - Redux
502 - Redux II
503 - Unusual Suspects
505 - The Post-Modern Prometheus
506 - Christmas Carol
507 - Emily
508 - Kitsunegari
510 - Chinga
512 - Bad Blood
513 - Patient X
514 - The Red and the Black
516 - Mind's Eye
517 - All Souls
519 - Folie a Deux
520 - The End
Top Five Monster-Of-The-Week Episodes To Pop In Anytime:
1. 512 - Bad Blood
2. 505 - The Post-Modern Prometheus
3. 516 - Mind's Eye
4. 519 - Folie a Deux
5. 510 - Chinga
Honorable Mention: 508 - Kitsunegari (sequel to "Pusher")
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