Fox has announced that the eleventh season of The X-Files is set to premiere on the network at 8pm on Wednesday, January 3rd, where it will be followed by Ryan Murphy’s new drama 9-1-1.
Season 11 of the beloved paranormal drama reunites David Duchvony and Gillian Anderson (for what may be the final time, according to Anderson) and will consist of ten episodes. Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis, Annabeth Gish, Robbie Amell and Lauren Ambrose also return to the cast, while guest appearances include Barbara Hershey, Brian Huskey and Haley Joel Osment.
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For UK fans meanwhile, Channel 5 has announced that it will be airing the new season in 2018, although we’re yet to get an exact premiere date:
“We’re thrilled to confirm the return of The X-Files on Channel 5 in 2018,” said Katie Keenan, VP, Acquisitions at Channel 5. “The last series was a huge success with a legion of new fans enjoying this iconic and contemporised series.”
Originally published November 17, 2017. Updated November 21, 2019.
