re: The X-Files

I wouldn;t jump ahead too much, some of the episodes deal with the main plot of the show that stretches out over the entire 9 seasons, while some are just what some call "monster episodes". The show was one of my favorites but they should have ended the series after season 7. The last two seasons were very hard to watch as a fan.

Also, make sure after you watch season 5 to watch the first X-Files movie before starting season 6.