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David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson share a kiss and song during 'X-Files' reunion

"X-Files" fans have a lot to celebrate these days. First, it was announced the show would be returning, and Tuesday night, Mulder and Scully celebrated their return with duet and a kiss.
/ Source: TODAY

"X-Files" fans have a lot to celebrate these days. First, it was announced that the show would be returning next season, and Tuesday night, Mulder and Scully celebrated their return with a duet and a kiss.

Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny
David Duchovny and actress Gillian Anderson fist-bump during his performance at The Cutting Room, in support of the release of his debut album "Hell Or Highwater", on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, in New York.Evan Agostini / AP

David Duchovny was performing songs from his new album, "Hell or Highwater," in New York when he surprised the audience by inviting "X-Files" co-star Gillian Anderson onstage to help him sing Neil Young's "Helpless."

THE X-FILES, David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Season 5, 1997-1998. TM and Copyright © 20th Century
THE X-FILES, David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Season 5, 1997-1998. TM and Copyright © 20th Century Fox Film Corp. All rights reserved.Everett Collection

The show's initial run ended in 2002, but the pair still seemed to have plenty of chemistry, fist-bumping and dancing their way through the song. But the real treat for fans came at the end, when the on-screen partners shared a celebratory kiss.

Watch: David Duchovny performs "Hell or Highwater" on TODAY

David Duchovny In Concert
(L-R) Actors Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny attend David Duchovny in concert at The Cutting Room on May 12, 2015 in New York City.Astrid Stawiarz / Getty Images

Watch the full performance, kiss included, below.

"The X-Files" will return next season with six all-new episodes and begins shooting this summer.