Podcast The X-Files 1993 Season 1 | Episode 17 E.B.E. | Breakdown #podcast #aliens #ufo

Justz Natz Podcast Script: The X-Files Season 1, Episode 17 – "E.B.E."

Host (Justz Natz):
"Welcome back, X-Philes and curious minds, to another episode of Justz Natz Podcast! I’m your host, Justz Natz, and today we’re diving into the seventeenth episode of The X-Files Season 1, titled E.B.E. This episode takes us deep into UFO lore, government cover-ups, and the ever-elusive truth. So grab your tin foil hats, keep an eye on the skies, and let’s unravel this extraterrestrial mystery together!"

[SEGMENT 1: Episode Recap]

Host:
"Alright, let’s set the scene. The episode opens in Iraq, where a fighter jet shoots down a UFO. The craft crashes in Turkey, and the U.S. government quickly gets involved. Meanwhile, in Tennessee, a truck driver named Ranheim shoots at something in the dark as another UFO flies overhead.

Mulder and Scully investigate the Tennessee sighting, but local authorities are uncooperative, and Ranheim is quickly released. In a seemingly minor moment, a woman borrows Scully’s pen. Back in D.C., Mulder introduces Scully to the Lone Gunmen—a trio of conspiracy theorists who help him with his investigations.

Scully discovers a surveillance device in her pen, revealing that someone is watching them. Mulder meets with Deep Throat, who provides him with an intercepted Iraqi transmission about the downed UFO. Scully digs deeper into the Tennessee incident and learns that Ranheim’s real name is Frank Druce and that his truck was carrying 2,000 pounds of extra weight.

Mulder plans to track Druce’s truck, which is heading to Colorado, but Deep Throat shows up at his apartment with a photo of a UFO at Fort Benning. Mulder initially thinks the truck is a decoy, but he soon realizes Deep Throat’s photo is fake. Deep Throat admits to the deception and reveals that the truck is transporting an extraterrestrial biological entity, or E.B.E., recovered from the Iraqi crash site.

Mulder and Scully evade their pursuers and head to Las Vegas, the truck’s last known location. They catch up to the truck, but strange weather stalls it. When they investigate, both Druce and the E.B.E. are gone. Mulder concludes the whole thing was a hoax designed to throw them off the trail.

With help from MUFON and NICAP, Mulder tracks Druce and the E.B.E. to a power plant in Mattawa, Washington. The Lone Gunmen help the agents infiltrate the plant, but their cover is blown. Mulder sneaks into a restricted area and is about to reach the E.B.E.’s holding cell when armed guards stop him.

Deep Throat intervenes, calling off the guards and revealing that the E.B.E. is dead. He explains that after Roswell, multiple countries agreed to kill any living E.B.E. they found. Mulder looks into the holding cell, but it’s empty. Deep Throat lets Mulder and Scully go, leaving Mulder to wonder which parts of Deep Throat’s story were true."

[SEGMENT 2: Key Themes and Analysis]

Host:
"Now, let’s talk about the themes in this episode. E.B.E. is all about trust and deception. Mulder’s relationship with Deep Throat is put to the test as he struggles to figure out what’s real and what’s a lie.

This episode also delves into the theme of government secrecy. The idea that multiple countries would agree to kill any living extraterrestrial is a chilling reminder of how far those in power will go to control the truth.

And let’s not forget the supernatural vs. science dynamic. The E.B.E. is a scientific mystery, but the government’s actions to cover it up feel almost supernatural in their scope and secrecy."

[SEGMENT 3: Standout Moments and Easter Eggs]

Host:
"Alright, let’s highlight some standout moments. First, the opening scene in Iraq is intense and sets the stage for the episode’s high stakes. The idea of a UFO being shot down is a great hook that immediately draws you in.

Then there’s the introduction of the Lone Gunmen. Their quirky personalities and tech-savvy skills add a fun dynamic to the episode and become a staple of the series.

Another standout moment is the truck chase. The strange weather and the disappearance of Druce and the E.B.E. are classic X-Files twists that keep you guessing.

And of course, the final confrontation at the power plant. Mulder’s determination to find the truth, even when faced with armed guards, is a powerful moment that defines his character."

[SEGMENT 4: Fan Theories and Discussion]

Host:
"Now, let’s get into some fan theories. One popular theory is that the E.B.E. isn’t actually dead. The empty holding cell hints that the government may have moved it—or that it escaped.

Another theory suggests that Deep Throat is playing a larger game. Could his lies be part of a bigger plan to guide Mulder toward the truth?

And let’s not forget the surveillance device in Scully’s pen. Some fans think this hints at a larger conspiracy within the FBI itself. What do you think?"

[SEGMENT 5: Final Thoughts and Rating]