The episode received generally positive reviews, holding a 75% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes .
In 1969 Vietnam, a young Walter Skinner (nicknamed "Eagle") and his comrade John James (nicknamed "Kitten") were exposed to MK-NAOMI , an experimental gas that induces intense fear and hallucinations.
It drew approximately 3.74 million viewers during its initial U.S. broadcast. 'X-Files' Recap: All Meow And No Bite - Pajiba