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FOX has shared new details about episode 6, where we finally learn more about Walter Skinner's background. The episode is called "Kitten" and is written by Gabe Rotter and directed by Carol Banker. The episode description says "Skinner goes AWOL when his past comes back to haunt him. As Mulder and Scully try to track him down, their growing mistrust of him reaches its apex." 

Guest stars of the episode include Haley Joel Osment as Davey James, Cory Rempel as young Walter Skinner, Jovan Nenadic as John "Kitten" James, Brendan Patrick Connor as Sherriff Mac Stenzler, and James Pickens Jr. as Alvin Kersh. 

"Kitten" will air on Wednesday, February 7th, at 8:00 pm ET and PT.