What season of X-Files do they focus on the conspiracy more than the individual cases. I own the first and second seasons, and I really enjoy watching them. I totally love this show and I can't remember when they started the transition from individual cases to focusing on Moulder and his theories and the trouble he gets himself in. I know that a time comes in when Skinner and Mr. X come into play as well. What season starts developing these things?

This should be in the TV forum....

The "mythology" episodes start from the very beginning. However, I would say starting with season 3 they get more into mythology over standalone episodes. Usually the mix is pretty even though IMO.

This may help you - http://www.insanity.com.au/x-files/mythology.htm

Ooops... you're right. Mods feel free to move. Sorry

Well, since it's already in the movie section, I'll ask a question I've been meaning to ask along these lines. Can "X-Files: Fight the Future" be considered an episode? Does it coincide with the where the television was at the time it was released? If so, where does it go in the series?

Yes it does fit into the series as an episode. It believe that it goes in between seasons 5 & 6. Someone correct me if I'm wrong about the placement.

Can someone tell me what is the best buy between X Files season 2 and season 4 ?

I have already season 3 which is probably the best season.

Bechman 2000 - The movie occurs between 5 & 6, yes. However it pretty much stands alone. The X-Files are closed at the end of season 5, re-opened in the movie and active in season 6 (but Mulder and Scully are no longer assigned to work on them). The movie really does answer too much of anything in the conspiracy - it works to entertain devoted fans while also bringing in people new to the show.

Butch Coolidge - I would say to get season 4. I like it for some great standalone episodes like Home, Musings of a Cigarette-Smoking Man, Never Again (w/Jodie Foster) and Small Potatoes. Also Tunguska/Terma is a great "mythology" two-parter that starts the whole black oil thing in force.

IMO season 4 is better than season 2. Season 2 was weakened by Gillian Anderson's pregnancy, which limited her participation that season. She was completely missing for only one episode, but she wasn't as active as normal in several of the other episodes. I would say that after season 3, season 4 is the best.