The X-Files: En Ami

"En Ami" is the fifteenth episode of season seven of the paranormal drama series The X-Files and the 154th episode of the series overall. It was directed by Rob Bowman with a script written by series actor William B. Davis. It premiered on the FOX Network on March 19th, 2000 at 9:00 pm.

Allusions

 * The title of this episode is translated from French as "A friend". When pronounced phonetically, it also sounds like "enemy". This references the nature of the Cigarette Smoking Man's relationship with Dana Scully in this episode.


 * Events from this episode are later referenced in the season eleven episode, "My Struggle III". It is revealed that when the Cigarette Smoking Man drugged Scully, he artificially impregnated her. Scully will give birth to William Mulder, whom Fox Mulder will believe is his son.

Quotes

 * C.G.B. Spender: You've been at the wheel too long. Would you like me to drive?
 * Dana Scully: I might if you let me know where we're going.
 * C.G.B. Spender: Knowing that, you'd feel comfortable? You'd trust me? How long did it take Mulder to win your trust?
 * Dana Scully: I've always trusted Mulder.
 * C.G.B. Spender: You're not being honest with yourself. Think back. There was a time when you feared for your future, for your career when you were first partnered with this man. I told you, I've studied you for years... and if you would permit me, I'd like to make an observation. You're drawn to powerful men but you fear their power. You keep your guard up, a wall around your heart. How else do you explain that fearless devotion to a man obsessed, and, yet, a life alone? You'd die for Mulder but you won't allow yourself to love him.
 * Dana Scully: Wow. I'm learning a whole other side to you. You're not just a cold-blooded killer, you're a pop psychologist as well.
 * C.G.B. Spender: I've been a destroyer all my life. Before I die, I'd like to prove that I'm capable of something more. Turn here, on the left.
 * Dana Scully: Where are we going?
 * C.G.B. Spender: To show you what I'm capable of.