The X-Files Invocation (Season 8, Episode 5)
TV-14
TV Episode | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The X-Files

Invocation (Season 8, Episode 5)

TV-14

TV Episode | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Doggett and Scully once again butt heads on their latest X-File which involves a boy who has returned after being missing for ten years but still appears to be seven years old, the age he was the day he was abducted.

Director

Richard Compton

Writers

Chris Carter (created by) | David Amann (written by) | Jeffrey Bell (executive story editor) | Greg Walker (executive story editor) | Steven Maeda (story editor)

Producers

David Amann | Harry V. Bring | Paul Rabwin

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

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Edit Released

Updated Dec 3, 2000

Release date

Dec 3, 2000 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 16 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 86 wins & 217 nominations

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16 cast members

Name	Known for
Gillian Anderson Dana Scully Dana Scully See fewer	The X-Files (1993)
Robert Patrick John Doggett John Doggett See fewer	Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
Kim Greist Lisa Underwood Lisa Underwood See fewer	Brazil (1985)
Jim Cody Williams Cal Jeppy Cal Jeppy See fewer	Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)
Rodney Eastman Ronald Purnell Ronald Purnell See fewer	I Spit on Your Grave (2010)
Erich Anderson Doug Underwood Doug Underwood See fewer	Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)
Kyle Pepi Billy Underwood Billy Underwood See fewer	The X-Files (1993)
Ryan Pepi Billy Underwood Billy Underwood See fewer	The X-Files (1993)
Sheila Shaw Marcia Purnell Marcia Purnell See fewer	Abbott Elementary (2021)
Barry Cullison Sheriff Sanchez Sheriff Sanchez See fewer	Cold Case (2003)
Maggie Baird Sharon Pearl Sharon Pearl See fewer	Life Inside Out (2013)
Colton James Josh Underwood Josh Underwood See fewer	The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
Leslie S. Sachs Lisa's Friend (as Leslie Sachs) Lisa's Friend (as Leslie Sachs) See fewer	Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995)
Steve Stapenhorst Principal Principal See fewer	Mad Men (2007)
Myke Friscia School Teacher (uncredited) School Teacher (uncredited) See fewer	The Fan (1996)
Jake Fritz Luke Doggett (uncredited) Luke Doggett (uncredited) See fewer	The X-Files (1993)