Ep 3. D.P.O.

Mulder and Scully investigate a string of strange lightning strikes in a small Oklahoma town known for its teenage troublemakers. They uncover a pattern of destruction and chaos that leads them to Darren Peter Oswald – a charismatic young man with the power to control electricity.

Darren, who goes by the nickname D.P.O., seems to revel in his abilities and uses them for his own amusement. He's also been targeting anyone who crosses him or threatens his hold over the town, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake. Mulder and Scully are soon on his trail, but they quickly realize that D.P.O. is not to be underestimated.

As they delve deeper into the case, Mulder and Scully learn that D.P.O. has a troubled past and a host of personal demons. His powers, it seems, are both a blessing and a curse – giving him a sense of control and power over others, but also causing him great pain and anxiety.

The investigation takes a dramatic turn when D.P.O. sets his sights on one of Scully's former classmates – a young woman named Sheila who has returned to town. Sheila is caught in the middle of D.P.O.'s twisted game, and Mulder and Scully must race against time to save her before it's too late.

As they close in on D.P.O., Mulder and Scully find themselves facing off against a foe unlike any they've encountered before. His powers are formidable, and his rage is palpable. They'll need all their wits and training if they hope to bring him to justice and protect the people of the town.

In the end, Mulder and Scully are left to ponder the nature of power and the human desire for control. D.P.O.'s abilities may be extreme, but they highlight the ways in which we all seek to shape our own worlds – for better or for worse. The X-Files season 3 episode 3, D.P.O., is a thrilling installment that explores the darker side of human nature and the limits of power.