Catherine Paolone

Murders involving overweight women lead Mulder and Scully to the trail of a mutant killer who may be feeding on the fat of his victims.

After a serial killer is executed in Texas, his daughter brings him home for a fitting Fisher & Diaz funeral. Meanwhile, Ruth spends some quality time in the company of George Sibley; David arrives at a crossroads in his relationship with Keith; Rico can't find refuge from his domestic demons; and Nate and Claire get lost in their own separate twilights.

"You take the good, you take the bad ... ." Originally set at the prestigious Eastland School for Young Women, housemother Mrs. Garrett is the caretaker and confidante of a special group of girls. Over time, this group shrinks to be centered on only four young women: wealthy and spoiled Blair, gossipy Tootie, eager-to-please Natalie and tough girl Jo. Over the years, the girls graduate from school, and the story lines evolve with them.

After reading a self-help book, Vera (Beth Howland) feels ready to prove she's responsible. But when Mel (Vic Tayback) leaves her in charge of the diner for a few minutes, all hell breaks loose.

When Vera (Beth Howland) buys a parrot for a pet, an annoyed Mel (Vic Tayback) decides the whole situation is for the birds.

Ellen deals with the ramifications of telling her parents she's gay.