Ghost in the Machine

episode of The X-Files (S1 E7)
TVEpisode television_series_episode Q2647533
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Ghost in the Machine

Summary

Ghost in the Machine is a television series episode[1]. It ranks in the top 4% of television_series_episode entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (480 views/month).[2]

Key Facts

  • Ghost in the Machine's instance of is recorded as television series episode[3].
  • Ghost in the Machine's instance of is recorded as Monster of the Week[4].
  • Ghost in the Machine was directed by Jerrold Freedman[5].
  • Alex Gansa wrote the screenplay for Ghost in the Machine[6].
  • Howard Gordon wrote the screenplay for Ghost in the Machine[7].
  • Ghost in the Machine followed Shadows[8].
  • Ghost in the Machine was followed by Ice[9].
  • A cast member of Ghost in the Machine was Rob LaBelle[10].
  • A cast member of Ghost in the Machine was Gillian Anderson[11].
  • A cast member of Ghost in the Machine was David Duchovny[12].
  • A cast member of Ghost in the Machine was Tom Butler[13].
  • A cast member of Ghost in the Machine was Gillian Barber[14].
  • A cast member of Ghost in the Machine was Jerry Hardin[15].
  • A cast member of Ghost in the Machine was Wayne Duvall[16].
  • A cast member of Ghost in the Machine was Blu Mankuma[17].
  • Ghost in the Machine's part of the series is recorded as The X-Files[18].
  • The original language of Ghost in the Machine was English[19].
  • Ghost in the Machine was released on October 29, 1993[20].
  • Ghost in the Machine's title is recorded as Ghost in the Machine[21].
  • Ghost in the Machine's production code is recorded as 1X06[22].
  • Ghost in the Machine's season is recorded as The X-Files, season 1[23].

Body

Authorship and Creation

Ghost in the Machine was directed by Jerrold Freedman[5]. Screenwriters include Alex Gansa[6] and Howard Gordon[7]. Cast members include Rob LaBelle[10], Gillian Anderson[11], David Duchovny[12], Tom Butler[13], Gillian Barber[14], and Jerry Hardin[15].

Publication

Ghost in the Machine was released on October 29, 1993[20]. The original language of it was English[19]. Its part of the series is recorded as The X-Files[18].

Subject and Themes

Ghost in the Machine's part of the series is recorded as The X-Files[18].

Adaptations and Inspiration

Ghost in the Machine followed Shadows[8]. It was followed by Ice[9].

Why It Matters

Ghost in the Machine ranks in the top 4% of television_series_episode entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (480 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] It is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-09-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Part of series → —
    Tv maze episode id → 40426
    Instance of → television series episode, Monster of the Week
    Followed by → Ice
    + 13 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P11294]]: 40426, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/270928|batch #270928]]"
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