Thirty years ago this month, a landmark episode ofThe X-Fileshit the airwaves: Humbug.

Humbug debuted March 31, 1995, the 20th episode in the shows second season.

While hes a scary-looking dude, its the kids playful dad, and theyre delighted to see him.

Scully eats a bug (sort of).

Scully eats a bug (sort of).© Fox

In its opening moments, Humbug subverts the expected.

Barnums line about a sucker being born every minute.

you’ve got the option to streamThe X-Fileson Hulu.

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