One of the Greatest Black-and-White TV Episodes Belongs to The X-Files

From Pretty Little Liars to Twin Peaks, it's never a bad time for a black-and-white episode, so long as it's done right. Over the years, many shows have paid homage to the days of black-and-white entertainment, some better than others. Entertainment Weekly has rounded up 12 black-and-white episodes that not only paid homage to the past, but that worked beautifully within the world of their own series. You can check the link for the rest of the series mentioned in this list. 

The Post-Modern Prometheus

The X-Files' many, many "Monster-of-the-Week" episodes, few are as memorable — or as moving — as this ambitious season 5 entry, following Scully (Gillian Anderson) and Mulder (David Duchovny) as they investigate reports of a mysterious figure terrorizing a small town. Upon arrival, they realize the truth is far stranger, leading to a twisted Frankenstein homage that mashes up classic B-movie horror and a Cher soundtrack. The diva herself approved the use of her music in the episode, and the story culminates with Mulder and Scully accompanying the not-so-monstrous creature to a Cher concert, as the singer belts out her version of "Walking in Memphis." The result is one of the show's wildest, most delightful episodes ever (and that's not even mentioning the Jerry Springer cameo).