Leo and Tim revisit a beloved sci-fi classic in this week's Rerun Shuffle. The “Gender Bender” episode is remembered fondly by some, but what if it was looked at a little more critically? In this episode, our co-hosts discuss how “The X-Files” handles gender, insulated religious communities, and transgender communities.

Content/Trigger warning: Mentions of sex, sexual assault, rape, coercion, transphobia

Time Codes

00:00-06:20 — Intros!

06:20-18:46 — What Are We Watching?

18:46-24:45 — Background

24:45-56:08 — Recap

56:08-01:04:40 — How does it hold up?

01:04:40 01:08:23 — Outro!

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