When a dead body is found in the woods, Mulder and Scully are called in to investigate whether it was an animal attack, a serial killer or just maybe a strange creature as described by eyewitnesses. Meanwhile, Mulder is able to confront some of his own demons about feeling disillusioned with his life's work.
While tracking a serial killer of fortunetellers, Mulder meets a man (Peter Boyle) he believes to be a genuine psychic.
The agents enter the bizarre world of sideshow performers when an unseen creature begins killing the inhabitants of a circus town.
Mulder and Scully investigate a couple's claim that they were abducted by aliens; guest Charles Nelson Reilly.
Holden is surprised by how much he has in common with fellow coma survivor Charlie; Jeff forms an uneasy alliance with Tom; Willa is shocked when she uncovers the origins of Arthur's research; Luke encounters trouble at school.