8.22 Multiple Conspiracies is an episode of the American television series The X-Files, which first aired on February 22, 1998. The episode revolves around a group of people who are inextricably linked to each other through a series of bizarre coincidences. Mulder and Sculls investigate these connections, eventually uncovering a complex web of different conspiracies involving government cover-ups, alien abductions, and even the occult. The episode contains references to several conspiracy theories, such as the Roswell incident, the Men in Black, and the Majestic 12. Additionally, 8.22 Multiple Conspiracies features a guest appearance by the musician Beck.