Mulder and Scully track a serial killer whose gruesome MO includes leaving many victims but few clues.
Ruth spends quality time with George Sibley; David arrives at a crossroads in his relationship with Keith; Rico cannot find refuge from his domestic demons.
Ellen (Ellen DeGeneres) deals with the consequences of telling her parents she is gay. Guest stars: Chastity Bono, Laraine Newman and Joan Jett.
Vera is finally able to pay for her pet parrot, Birdie. When Birdie imitates everything Mel says, Mel yells and the parrot dies.
Full of self-confidence, Vera is left in charge of the diner for a few minutes.