"The X-Files" ended back in 2002, but was revived 14 years later. Now, the series is back for its 11th season.
Since first starting in 1993, though, a lot has changed, including the cast of characters who have returned.
See how the returning characters compare to their earlier seasons.
"The X-Files" premieres Wednesday, January 3 at 8 p.m. on Fox.
David Duchovny has brought Agent Fox Mulder to life since 1993.
Duchovny's first TV role was as a transgender DEA agent on "Twin Peaks" and he served as a narrator on Showtime's "Red Shoe Diaries." He also had a few movie roles before joining the "X-Files," including "Working Girl" and "Chaplin."
He returned as the iconic character for the revival.
In between the old and new "X-Files" seasons, Duchovny was the lead on Showtime's "Californication." He also was the lead detective on "Aquarius."
Gillian Anderson has played special agent Dana Scully since the very beginning.
Anderson's career started in theater before she moved to Los Angeles to pursue other roles. She landed her first movie role in "The Turning." She had intentions to never do TV. But after struggling for work, she went for it. After landing her role on "The X-Files," her career took off.
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