I Want to Believe: The Official Guide to The X-Files

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| class="even" | Andy Meisler
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| class="even" | HarperPrism
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| class="even" | March 1998
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| class="odd" | Pages:
| class="even" | 304
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| class="even" | ISBN 0061053864
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I Want to Believe: The Official Guide to The X-Files is a reference book published by HarperPrism that provides an extensive episode guide to of .
First published in March 1998, the book was the third volume in a series of reference books; each volume had summaries and production information for the episodes of each season, up to and including , with the exception of the first volume, , which pertained to both Seasons 1 and 2.
This third volume was written by Andy Meisler and researched by Sarah Stegall. It not only includes a summary and production information for each of the episodes in the fourth season, but also for "Redux" and "Redux II" - the two-parter that started . The same information about these two episodes would later be reprinted in the fourth volume of the book series, .
==Summary==
From the book jacket
:One of the most popular and critically acclaimed TV shows in recent years, The X-Files, created by and starring and , continues to break new ground in dramatic series television. I Want to Believe is the authoritative, fact-packed episode guide to the fourth season of this Emmy award-winning series no X-phile can be without. Inside fans will find:
*Greatly expanded, richly detailed synopses for each episode – including plot twists, dialogue, and action sequences
*Exclusive interviews with Chris Carter, Gillian Anderson, and David Duchovny – plus dozens of writers, producers, guest stars, and crew members
*Complete cast and credit lists
*Air dates and Nielsen ratings for each episode
*Supporting cast additions, deletions, and departures
*An international X-Files viewing guide
*The most up-to-date information on The X-Files' intricate, fascinating "Mythology"
*Plus hundreds of behind-the-scenes insights into the series' creative process, popularity, growth, and its influence on popular culture around the world
*A four-color foldout poster detailing The X-Files mythology as revealed over the past four seasons
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