That graveyard scene near the end of “Mulder and Scully Meet the Were-Monster” has become one of the most classic moments in X-Files history overnight – literally. Not only was it a heartwarmingly thought-provoking deconstruction of the bizarre purposelessness of human life in the digital age, but it was also freakin’ hilarious to boot.

Cheeky social commentary aside, it’s also a moving tribute to the man who put the The X-Files on the map: legendary TV director Kim Manners, whose name appears in bold on the headstone Mulder stands (and drinks) in front of. Manners directed almost 40 percent of episodes from the series’ original run, including “Home,” its infamous monster-of-the-week installment, and the series finale.

If the name sounds familiar, he’s also the same visionary that helped define Supernatural, The X-Files’ little spunky nephew from the deep south which also happens to look a lot like British Columbia. (Hey, it runs in the family.)

If you think about it, being a TV director can be somewhat of a thankless job. Not only does most of the audience confuse your efforts with those of an executive producer or creator, but also your talent is treated as just another magical facet of the show itself. Despite this, television directors are some of the hardest working professionals in the industry who perpetually crank out moments we hardly ever forget, making them the most influential filmmakers we’ve never officially been introduced to. And Kim Manners was and always will be one of the best.