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Bones is an American drama television series that premiered on the Fox Network on September 13, 2005. The show is a forensics and police procedural in which each episode focuses on an FBI case file concerning the mystery behind human remains brought by FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth to the forensic anthropology team of Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan (Forensic Anthropologist). Emily Deschanel stars in the title role, David Boreanaz as Special Agent Seeley Booth. The rest of the cast includes Michaela Conlin, as Angela Montenegro (Artist, Computer Genius), Eric Millegan, as Zack Addy (Former Assistant of Forensic Anthropologist of Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan), T.J. Thyne, as Jack Hodgins (Forensic Entomologist), Tamara Taylor, as Camille Saroyan (Head of Forensic Division the Jeffersonian Institute, Federal Coroner, Forensic Pathologist), John Francis Daley, as Lance Sweets (FBI Psychologist ), John Boyd, as James Aubrey (FBI Special Agent), Jonathan Adams, as Daniel Goodman (Head of the Jeffersonian Institute, former archaeologist).

Though some characters were taken off the show. Such as, Dr. Lance Sweets, Dr. Zack Addy, and Dr. Daniel Goodman.

The series, created by Hart Hanson, is very loosely based on the works of real-life forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs, who is herself a producer on the show and appeared in an episode as her own character. It's title character, Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan is named after the protagonist of Reichs' crime novel series. Bones is a joint production by Josephson Entertainment, Far Field Productions and 20th Century Fox Television.

Bones ended with its 12th season (as "Bones: The Final Chapter"). The finale episode premiered on March 28, 2017.

Production[]

The concept of Bones was developed during the latter part of the pitching season of 2004 when 20th Century Fox approached series creator Hart Hanson with an idea of a forensics show. Hanson was asked to meet with executive producer Barry Josephson, who had purchased the rights to produce a documentary on the forensic anthropologist and author Kathy Reichs. Although Hanson was reluctant about being involved in making a police procedural, he signed on and wrote the pilot episode after having an intensive meeting with Josephson about the show. As the show is based on the works of Reichs, the writers constantly involve her in the process of producing the episodes' storylines.

In order to make Bones a unique crime drama in the midst of the multiple procedural dramas that already populated network television like the Law & Order and CSI franchises, Hanson decided to infuse the show with humor and character development as much as possible. Another element conceived for the show was the "Angelatron", a holographic projector whose use is to replace flashbacks that are often used by other procedural shows. In addition to their expositional purposes, the holographic images, which are created by visual effects, brought a unique visual style to the show that the producers were looking for.

David Boreanaz was the first actor to be cast in Bones. Series creator Hart Hanson described the actors who had auditioned for the role of Seeley Booth as "pretty boy waifs" and immediately responded when the head of the studio, Dana Walden, suggested Boreanaz for the role. Boreanaz was offered the role but was unenthusiastic about getting involved after a difficult meeting with executive producers Barry Josephson and Hart Hanson, even though he thought the script was well written. However, after the producers contacted him again to convince him to accept the role, Boreanaz agreed to sign on and was cast as Seeley Booth.

Emily Deschanel auditioned for the role of Temperance Brennan close to the production start date of the series pilot, during which time another actress was nearly cast in the role. After the filming of Glory Road was completed, producer Jerry Bruckheimer told Deschanel about the role and sent her to Bones' executive producer Barry Josephson to audition for it. Deschanel impressed Hanson at her audition, where she showed the character's assertiveness by stepping forward towards Boreanaz after he moved towards her, to which Hanson remarked that "90% of actors would take a step back". She was subsequently cast in the role.

In June 2008, it was reported that Michael Badalucco, formerly of The Practice, had been cast as one of the grad students who will be replacing Zack Addy in the lab in season 4.

Title Sequence

The title sequence of Bones is usually shown near the beginning of the episode. Accompanied by the show's theme music, composed and performed by The Crystal Method, the sequence provides the credits of the show. In 2012, the 8th season of the show premiered with a new techno-styled remix of the theme song, as well as updated clips for each cast member. Each episode usually begins with a cold open, which sets up the plot of the episode and can last from three to ten minutes before the title sequence is shown. The title sequence varies from season to season. The first season's title sequence mostly consists of scenes from the first five episodes of the series while the second season's title sequence is made up of scenes from the first season and early episodes of the second. The opening credits in the title sequence include the regular cast members of the respective seasons.

Broadcast History[]

Season Episodes Premiere Finale Rank Viewers

(millions)

1 22 September 12, 2005 May 17, 2006 #60 8.90
2 21 August 29, 2006 May 16, 2007 #50 9.40
3 15 September 25, 2007 May 19, 2008 #51 8.90
4 26 September 2, 2008 May 14, 2009 #32 10.81
5 22 September 16, 2009 May 20, 2010 #32 10.02
6 23 September 23, 2010 May 19, 2011 #29 11.57
7 13 November 3, 2011 May 14, 2012 #48 9.26
8 24 September 17, 2012 April 29, 2013 #42 9.52
9 24 September 16, 2013 May 19, 2014 #40 8.43
10 22 September 25, 2014 June 11, 2015 #71 7.27
11 22 October 1, 2015 July 21, 2016 #71 7.27
12 12 January 2, 2017 March 27, 2017 #78 5.54

Settings and stories[]

The show begins in the year 2005, and tells the story of a series of case files, solved weekly, by an unlikely alliance between Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan's forensic anthropology team at the Jeffersonian Institution (a thinly veiled allusion to the Smithsonian Institution) and FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth. By examining the human remains of the murder victims, Dr. Brennan's team provides scientific expertise and an outsider's perspective to the world of criminal investigation to the FBI. In addition to the murder cases featured in each episode, the series explores the backgrounds and relationships of the major characters including the developing friendship and possibly romantic relationship between Brennan and Booth.

Most of Bones is filmed in Los Angeles, California, despite the fact that the show is mainly set in Washington, D.C., where the fictional Jeffersonian Institution is located. The interiors of the Jeffersonian Institution were specially built on a large soundstage at the 20th Century Fox lot in Century City, Los Angeles, California.

Characters[]

Main characters[]

Dr. Temperance Brennan "Bones" (portrayed by Emily Deschanel) is a forensic anthropologist working at the renowned Jeffersonian Institution in Washington, D.C. and a best-selling crime novelist. She is intellectually brilliant, but is narrowly focused on her work, as well as lacking in her social skills.

Brennan aids F.B.I. Special Agent Seeley Booth (portrayed by David Boreanaz) in his investigations involving human remains that cannot be identified without her skills in forensic anthropology. In contrast to the other main characters, Booth has limited knowledge of science and is often used to provide a layman's translation of the scientific jargon-filled dialogue.

Brennan is helped by her colleagues at the Jeffersonian Institution: Angela Montenegro (portrayed by Michaela Conlin), Dr. Jack Hodgins (portrayed by T.J. Thyne) and, until the end of Season Three, Dr. Zack Addy (portrayed by Eric Millegan). While she specializes in forensic facial reconstruction, Angela is also Brennan's best friend and has a contrasting personality to Brennan's social awkwardness. Hodgins is an entomologist and an expert on spores and minerals, and is also fascinated by conspiracy theories. His skills allow the team to approximate the time, and often the location (e.g., if the remains were moved post mortem), of death of the victims. At the beginning of the series, Zack was Brennan's graduate student and assistant at the Jeffersonian. In the second season, after he received his doctorate in forensic anthropology, he was hired as a forensic anthropologist. His character is similar to Brennan in that he finds it difficult to relate to an average person.

All of the above five characters have appeared in every episode. The two other main characters of the series include Dr. Daniel Goodman (portrayed by Jonathan Adams) and Dr. Camille Saroyan "Cam" (portrayed by Tamara Taylor). Dr. Goodman is the director of the Jeffersonian Institution and a former archaeologist. He appeared in the first season but not in the next two. Cam was introduced in the second season to replace the character of Goodman as Brennan's superior. As a pathologist, her working style clashes with Brennan's and the two often have disagreements. The tension between them stems from Cam's authoritativeness and a previous relationship she had with Booth. As the series progresses, Cam and Brennan become more respectful of each other.

In addition, Dr. Lance Sweets was added to the cast to both provide a bit of comic relief and to assist Booth and Brennan with their cases. Dr. Sweets, simply called Sweets by the main cast, is a 23-year old psychologist who assists Booth and Brennan by providing a psycho-analysis for suspects and victims alike. His character was killed, however, in the first episode of season 10 "The Conspiracy in the Corpse" and John Boyd (who portrays junior FBI agent James Aubrey) was introduced as his replacement, being added to the main credits in the following episode (The Lance to the Heart).

Seasons[]

  Pilot September 13, 2005 101
Dr. Temperance Brennan is detained by Homeland Security for carrying a human skull in her bag.
Written By: Hart Hanson
Directed By: Greg Yaitanes
After returning to Washington, D.C., renowned forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance Brennan is called in by FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth to aid an FBI investigation involving a set of bones found hidden in a lake.
  The Man in the S.U.V. September 20, 2005 102
Bones
Written By: Stephen Nathan
Directed By: Allan Kroeker
An SUV explodes outside a cafe, killing several civilians. When Dr. Brennan confirms the identity of the deceased driver to be the leader of the Arab-American Friendship League, the authorities suspect the man to be a terrorist. Through examining the human remains of the driver, Brennan and her team are able to help Agent Booth to find the killer and stop a potential terrorist act involving the President.
  A Boy in the Tree September 27, 2005 103
Bones
Written By: Hart Hanson
Directed By: Patrick Norris
A boy is found hanging from a tree at an exclusive private school, apparently having committed suicide. Things quickly become more complicated when the school attempts a cover-up.
  The Man in the Bear November 1, 2005 104
Bones
Written By: Laura Wolner
Directed By: Allan Kroeker
Dr. Brennan reluctantly joins Agent Booth to travel to Washington State, where a human arm was found inside the stomach of a bear. As Brennan identifies the man, she discovers that he might have been a victim of a cannibal.
  A Boy in a Bush November 8, 2005 105
Bones
Written By: Steve Blackman & Greg Ball
Directed By: Jesús Salvador Treviño
A six-year-boy's remains is found near a shopping mall and when he is confirmed by Dr. Brennan to be the same boy who went missing from a local park, Booth and Brennan's team work together to find his murderer.
  The Man in the Wall November 15, 2005 106
Bones
Written By: Elizabeth Benjamin
Directed By: Tawnia McKiernan
During a fight at a dance club, a wall breaks open to reveal a mummified corpse and a stash of methamphetamine. When Brennan and her team identifies the deceased to be a former DJ of the dance club, Booth and Brennan investigate a rival DJ and the owner of the dance club.
  A Man on Death Row November 22, 2005 107
Bones
Written By: Noah Hawley
Directed By: David Jones
Howard Epps, a death row inmate, has less than two days left before his execution. When his attorney asks for Booth's help to prove his innocence, Booth agrees to look over the case and asks Brennan and her team to help him, even though he is convinced of Epps' guilt.
  The Girl in the Fridge November 29, 2005 108
Bones
Written By: Dana Coen
Directed By: Sanford Bookstaver
Brennan's former professor and ex-lover, Michael, comes to Washington, D.C. and the two quickly resume their relationship. After Brennan and her team help Booth identify a young woman found in a refrigerator, they proceed to find out who had killed the woman. As Brennan works to gather evidence for the prosecution, she discovers that Michael has been appointed as an expert witness for the defence.
  The Man in the Fallout Shelter December 13, 2005 109
Bones
Written By: Hart Hanson
Directed By: Greg Yaitanes
Two days before Christmas, Booth brings in the body of a man found in a fallout shelter. While Brennan is eager to examine the body, her colleagues want to go to the company's Christmas party. When Zack cuts into the bones of the man, he accidentally releases a deadly fungus that causes the team, including Booth and Dr. Goodman, to be quarantined over Christmas.
  The Woman at the Airport January 25, 2006 110
Bones
Written By: Teresa Lin
Directed By: Greg Yaitanes
Brennan and Booth investigate the body parts of a woman found in different locations by Los Angeles International Airport. However, Brennan and her team have trouble identifying the victim when they discover that she had extensive cosmetic surgery done, which altered the core architecture of her skull.
  The Woman in the Car February 1, 2006 111
Bones
Written By: Noah Hawley
Directed By: Dwight Little
An agent from the state department is sent to perform a security review on Brennan and her team. Meanwhile, the burnt body of a woman is found in a car with signs that her child was kidnapped, leading Booth and Brennan to suspect the father, Carl Decker. Their investigation is complicated when Decker turns out to be in the witness protection program.
  The Superhero in the Alley February 8, 2006 112
Bones
Written By: Elizabeth Benjamin
Directed By: James Whitmore Jr.
A decomposed corpse in a superhero outfit is found in an alley. Booth and Brennan discover that the victim was a fan of comic books and had engaged in role playing with his friends, but his attempt at being a hero had deadly consequences.
  The Woman in the Garden February 15, 2006 113
Bones
Written By: Laura Wolner
Directed By: Sanford Bookstaver
Brennan joins Booth in his investigation regarding a dug-up corpse found in the back of a gang member's car. When Brennan and her team examine the original burial site of the corpse, they find another empty grave, leading Booth to believe that there was a double homicide.
  The Man on the Fairway March 8, 2006 114
Bones
Written By: Steve Blackman
Directed By: Tony Wharmby
Brennan and Zack investigate a small jet crash that was carrying some Chinese diplomats and an unidentified female guest. At the crash site, Brennan finds some bone fragments that do not belong to any of the passengers, but might belong to a man who has been missing for five years.
  Two Bodies in the Lab March 15, 2006 115
Bones
Written By: Stephen Nathan
Directed By: Allan Kroeker
Two cases are brought to the Jeffersonian Institute; one concerning the human remains of whom the FBI thinks is mob boss James Cuguni, while the other concerns a possible murder victim of serial killer Kevin Hollings. When Brennan narrowly misses being the target of a shooting while waiting for a date, it becomes probable that the shooter is connected to one of these cases.
  The Woman in the Tunnel March 22, 2006 116
Bones
Written By: Greg Ball & Steve Blackman
Directed By: Joe Napolitano
The body of a documentary film-maker is found at the bottom of a tunnel shaft beneath Washington, D.C. Brennan and Booth are introduced to an underground society, whose leader thinks he might be responsible for the victim's death.
  The Skull in the Desert March 29, 2006 117
Bones
Written By: Jeff Rake
Directed By: Donna Deitch
When Angela finds a skull in the desert on her vacation, she asks Brennan for help identifying the skull as she fears that it may be her missing boyfriend's.
  The Man with the Bone April 5, 2006 118
Bones
Written By: Craig Silverstein
Directed By: Jesús Salvador Treviño
Booth brings Brennan to examine a 300-year-old finger bone that was found with a corpse in a national park. When they discover that the bone may have belonged to a pirate, the team is led on a hunt for pirate treasure.
  The Man in the Morgue April 19, 2006 119
Bones
Written By: Noah Hawley & Elizabeth Benjamin
Directed By: James Whitmore Jr.
Brennan is on vacation in New Orleans identifying bodies of Hurricane Katrina victims. When she suddenly wakes up and realizes that she has lost her memory of the previous day, Booth flies down to help her. Soon, she becomes the prime suspect in a murder case.
  The Graft in the Girl April 26, 2006 120
Bones
Written By: Laura Wolner & Greg Ball
Directed By: Sanford Bookstaver
The team helps FBI Deputy Director Sam Cullen's daughter, Amy, when she contracts a rare form of lung cancer after receiving a bone graft. Booth and Brennan learn she is not the only victim with this rare form of cancer.
  The Soldier on the Grave May 10, 2006 121
Bones
Written By: Stephen Nathan
Directed By: Jonathan Pontell
A charred body found in a cemetery leads to the team investigating a possible cover-up involving a group of soldiers in the Iraq war.
  The Woman in Limbo May 17, 2006 122
Bones
Written By: Hart Hanson
Directed By: Jesús Salvador Treviño
Booth opens an investigation into the disappearance of Dr. Brennan's parents when her mother's remains are discovered. Brennan reunites with her brother, whom Booth brings to Washington, D.C. to help in the investigation.

  The Titan on the Tracks August 30, 2006 201
Bones
Written By: Hart Hanson
Directed By: Tony Wharmby
Brennan and Booth investigate the site of a train wreck where the bodies of a senator and a high-profile businessman are found within the wreckage. Meanwhile, Brennan is introduced to Dr. Camille Saroyan, a first-rate pathologist who has been hired as the head of forensics at the Jeffersonian, and more importantly, Brennan's boss. It doesn't take long for Brennan to figure out "Cam" is a little too familiar with Booth and that they share something of a past. Also, Booth encourages Brennan to visit her mother's gravesite for the first time
  The Mother and Child in the Bay September 6, 2006 202
Bones
Written By: Stephen Nathan
Directed By: Jesús Salvador Treviño
Booth and Brennan investigate the remains of a woman and fetus washed up on the beach of the Delaware Bay. The body is identified as that of Carlie Richardson, a pregnant newly-wed whose mysterious disappearance one year ago had been a major national news story. However, the immediate prime suspect, Richardson's husband, has also disappeared. Meanwhile, Booth is annoyed that his ex-girlfriend Rebecca, the mother of his son Parker, is letting Parker spend so much time with her new boyfriend.
  The Boy in the Shroud September 13, 2006 203
Bones
Written By: Gary Glasberg
Directed By: Sanford Bookstaver
Brennan and her team dig though the trash to find clues when a young man wrapped in a shroud is found among garbage. After Angela is able to identify the deceased boy, Cam quickly assumes the main suspect to be the boy's girlfriend, Kelly, who is a product of the foster system. Brennan is hurt by this as she is also a product of the foster system. Meanwhile, things get tense when Brennan and Cam struggle for power in their disagreement on work styles. Cam threatens to fire Brennan even if it costs her the whole Jeffersonian team.
  The Blonde in the Game September 20, 2006 204
Bones
Written By: Noah Hawley
Directed By: Bryan Spicer
Skeletal remains of a young girl are found, and when brought back to the lab, the team recognizes this is not just any murder but that of Howard Epps, who the team encountered in the first season, a convicted serial killer on death row. He left clues leading to another body, a fresh kill that is only a week old. Brennan and her team scramble to decipher Epps' cryptic clues as they try in a desperate effort to find his accomplice who has been killing for Epps. When they realize that another victim may be alive, the team works under pressure to try to find the young girl.
  The Truth in the Lye September 27, 2006 205
Bones
Written By: Scott Williams
Directed By: Steven DePaul
Gruesome remains of a man dissolving in a bathtub of corrosive chemicals are found in a construction site. In a search of the man's identity, they realize he was living a double life with two different families. In what first appears to be a straightforward case of jealousy and insurance money, new clues send Brennan and Booth in a completely different direction and a third suspect is brought to light. Meanwhile, Brennan, curious, confronts Rebecca about her recent antics with Booth and her rejection of Booth's marriage proposal.
  The Girl in Suite 2103 October 4, 2006 206
Bones
Written By: Christopher Ambrose
Directed By: Karen Gaviola
Brennan and Booth are called to the site of an explosion in a Miami hotel where several people were either injured or died, including an unidentified body that was found burned, thought to be that of the bomber. Initially, the explosion is thought to be the work of a Colombian drug cartel intending to target Judge Dolores Ramos, the Colombian judicial representative, who survived the blast. Diplomatic immunity and State Department official Alex Radziwill stand in way of Brennan and Booth's investigation as they pursue key clues about the case.
  The Girl with the Curl November 1, 2006 207
Bones
Written By: Karine Rosenthal
Directed By: Thomas J. Wright
Brennan and Booth investigate the death of Brianna Swanson, a young beauty queen whose decomposed remains are discovered at a water filtration plant. Brianna's father is the initial suspect, but new clues lead elsewhere. Brennan and Booth investigate Brianna's dance school, where they find new information leading to several suspects. Meanwhile, Hodgins works up the nerve to ask Angela out on a date. At first, she rejects due to their situation as co-workers but after seeking advice from Brennan and Cam, she agrees to go.
  The Woman in the Sand November 8, 2006 208
Bones
Written By: Elizabeth Benjamin
Directed By: Kate Woods
The team investigate the murder of a missing federal prosecutor and a related murder of a female boxer. Booth and Bones go undercover to infiltrate an underground fight circuit in Las Vegas.
  Aliens in a Spaceship November 15, 2006 209
Bones
Written By: Janet Tamaro
Directed By: Craig Ross Jr.
The team investigate the murder of two kidnapped teenage twin boys. The boys were placed in a spaceship-like capsule and buried alive underground. Soon, Brennan and Hodgins find themselves victims of the "Grave Digger", and Booth frantically searches for them as they slowly run out of oxygen underground. The case as broadcast has no conclusion (it will be solved in season 4). The Fox Network website initially displayed a summary for the episode which included an original ending where the Grave Digger was identified as the female reporter that coauthored a book about Grave Digger.
  The Headless Witch in the Woods November 29, 2006 210
Bones
Written By: Stephen Nathan & Karine Rosenthal
Directed By: Tony Wharmby
Brennan and Booth investigate the death of a young Blair Witch style film-maker.
  Judas on a Pole December 13, 2006 211
Bones
Written By: Hart Hanson
Directed By: David Duchovny
Zack defends his dissertation to obtain his doctorate and asks help from a colleague. Meanwhile, Booth and Brennan are called to the scene where a man's body was found gutted, burned and hung like a scarecrow on the roof of a hotel that housed Federal witnesses. Booth determines the victim was a snitch working in an organized crime syndicate. Brennan's brother, Russ, informs her of a phone call he received from their father, warning him that they are both in danger. Soon after, a priest contacts Brennan telling her that her father insists that she and Booth drop their case. They determine that the body found was actually an ex-FBI agent, who was tracking Russ to kill him - hence, giving reason to Brennan's father's warnings.
  The Man in the Cell January 31, 2007 212
Bones
Written By: Noah Hawley
Directed By: Jesús Salvador Treviño
Booth and Brennan are ordered to the cell of serial killer Howard Epps to identify the remains of an inmate. To their surprise, the charred remains don't belong to Epps. It's soon learned that Epps has escaped and is on a revenge path, which involves Booth's young son, Parker. Due to the danger of the case, Brennan must get FBI protection. Cam inhales a toxin while performing an autopsy, which puts her life in danger.
  The Girl in the Gator February 7, 2007 213
Bones
Written By: Scott Williams
Directed By: Allan Kroeker
When Booth is ordered to go see a psychiatrist after irrationally discharging his firearm, Brennan is paired up with Agent Tim Sullivan to investigate the apparent murder of a college student in the Everglades, and by the time the case is solved Sullivan and Brennan express their mutual interest in each other.
  The Man in the Mansion February 14, 2007 214
Bones
Written By: Christopher Ambrose
Directed By: Dwight Little
When a benefactor of the Jeffersonian is found murdered, it's up to the team to find out who, but Hodgins' past with the widow complicates matters. Meanwhile Booth continues to see the therapist, and Brennan is progressing in her exploratory relationship with Sullivan.
  The Bodies in the Book March 14, 2007 215
Bones
Written By: Karine Rosenthal
Directed By: Craig Ross Jr.
Three separate bodies are found murdered exactly the way Brennan wrote them in her new book. However, the killer's method was different every time, leading the team to believe that it was not one but three killers. Booth and Sully become concerned for Brennan, while she insists she can take care of herself. This increases tension between Sully and Brennan, straining their relationship. Booth tries to help them along, apparently fine with the couple. At the end of the episode, Sully and Brennan reconcile and Booth, walking away, looks back sadly.
  The Boneless Bride in the River March 21, 2007 216
Bones
Written By: Gary Glasberg
Directed By: Tony Wharmby
During Brennan's vacation, a woman's body is found with its bones removed. The team interviews people who knew the woman, but they all seemed to be hiding something. Meanwhile Sully tells Brennan that he had bought a boat and will be leaving for a year, at the end of the case, to give tours of the Caribbean. At the end of the episode Sully sails off in his new boat, "Temperance", while Brennan waves good-bye.
  The Priest in the Churchyard March 28, 2007 217
Bones
Written By: Lyla Oliver
Directed By: Scott Lautanen
Brennan and Zack examine corpses, which have been spilled out of their coffins, due to a burst water main in an old cemetery on the St. Agatha church grounds. However, as they identify the individual bodies to be put back in their proper place, they find one skeleton that is out of place. Father Donlan, who runs the church, says that all these bodies had been buried for at least 50 years and yet Brennan believes one of them was buried five years ago with no coffin. When it is confirmed that the deceased was murdered, Booth and Brennan investigate the priests and administrator of the church and argue about the validity of religion.
  The Killer in the Concrete April 4, 2007 218
Bones
Written By: Dean Widenmann
Directed By: Jeff Woolnough
The remains of a body are discovered encased in concrete, and Booth has a hunch the victim is connected to an organized-crime boss. Meanwhile, Brennan's estranged father pays her a visit.
  Spaceman in a Crater May 2, 2007 219
Bones
Written By: Elizabeth Benjamin
Directed By: Jeannot Szwarc
The team investigates the death of an astronaut who appears to have fallen to Earth from a high altitude. While Brennan and Booth question his associates at NASA, Hodgins theorizes about a conspiracy involving extraterrestrials.
  The Glowing Bones in the Old Stone House May 9, 2007 220
Bones
Written By: Stephen Nathan
Directed By: Caleb Deschanel
A glowing skeleton is found at an old stone house, and Brennan and Booth are called to investigate. After being checked for radioactivity (and discovering none), the bones are sent to the Jeffersonian where the team identifies the victim and learn that the blue glow is caused by a fluorescent bacteria from sea urchins that entered her bloodstream. The whole team gets involved as each of their specialties is needed. Their investigation leads them to a group of friends who own a restaurant and are shocked to learn that one of them is the victim. The Jeffersonian team uses the victim's MySpace page, along with the blogs, videos and photos to search for answers. Meanwhile, Hodgins shows his love for Angela in a very unusual way.
  Stargazer in a Puddle May 16, 2007 221
Bones
Written By: Hart Hanson
Directed By: Tony Wharmby
The team works on finding how Chelsea Cole, a fan of astronomy who suffered from Werner's Syndrome, died. Meanwhile, Hodgins and Angela prepare for their wedding. Zack is asked to serve his country in Iraq. Brennan's father, Max, tries to let her in on her past and brings her a 1993 video of her mother. Booth and Max decide to get into a fist fight before Max surrenders to his arrest.

  The Widow's Son in the Windshield September 25, 2007 301
Bones
Written By: Hart Hanson
Directed By: Ian Toynton
While examining a skull, Brennan and Cam find marks on it made by human teeth, which implies cannibalism. Identifying the victim, Brennan and Booth go out to investigate, discovering a weird cannibalistic society as they try to solve the case.
  Soccer Mom in the Mini-Van October 2, 2007 302
Bones
Written By: Elizabeth Benjamin
Directed By: Allan Kroeker
Brennan and Booth investigate the death of a soccer mom who was blown up in her mini-van. They soon discover that the soccer mom, named June, was part of a group of radicals from the 70's, named the National Liberation Army.
  Death in the Saddle October 9, 2007 303
Bones
Written By: Josh Berman
Directed By: Craig Ross Jr.
The team investigates a decomposed body that was discovered in the woods with bound arms and missing feet. Things get kinky when Booth and Brennan are led to a lodge that's used as an S&M retreat for "jockeys" and their "horses". Meanwhile, Angela tries hypnosis in an effort to figure out her elusive husband's name so she can finally divorce him.
  The Secret in the Soil October 23, 2007 304
Bones
Written By: Karine Rosenthal
Directed By: Steven DePaul
Booth and Brennan examine a severely decomposed body found by some teenagers on hospital grounds. They identify the body as a man named Franklin Curtis, who was the founder of an organic supermarket chain, and discover that the body was either cooked or incinerated. Booth and Brennan go out to question people around Curtis' farm, while back at the lab it is discovered that the flesh of another victim was with Curtis'. Meanwhile, Booth and Brennan are assigned to a psychologist
  Mummy in the Maze October 30, 2007 305
Bones
Written By: Scott Williams
Directed By: Marita Grabiak
Mummified remains of a young girl are found in a halloween maze. Booth and Brennan go to investigate, and are shocked to find that the victim has been dead for over a year. To make the situation even creepier, a second body is found at a Halloween amusement park funhouse, again mummified, but this time dead for approximately two years. Booth and Brennan get wind of a third missing girl and link her to the person who killed the other two girls. They must now race to find the killer before he or she strikes again this Halloween.
  Intern in the Incinerator November 6, 2007 306
Bones
Written By: Christopher Ambrose
Directed By: Jeff Woolnough
The team suspects their own colleagues after the burnt remains of an intern at the Jeffersonian are found in the building's incinerator. At first it's thought that she might have been killed because she was working on an artifact in the Widow's Son case, but then things become more complicated when romantic ties between her and another employee at the Jeffersonian surface.
  Boy in the Time Capsule November 13, 2007 307
Bones
Written By: Janet Lin
Directed By: Chad Lowe
A time capsule buried by a high school class of 1987 is unearthed by a group of the school's alumni who are shocked to find the body of one of their high school classmates hidden inside. Booth and Brennan find that the victim was an outcast in high school, so they go on to investigate the past lives of the classmates in an effort to discover the murderer.
  The Knight on the Grid November 20, 2007 308
Bones
Written By: Noah Hawley
Directed By: Dwight Little
The body of an archbishop is found by some construction workers. The archbishop's kneecaps were surgically removed, which prompts the team to return to the Widow's Son case.
  The Santa in the Slush November 27, 2007 309
Bones
Written By: Scott Williams & Elizabeth Benjamin
Directed By: Jeff Woolnough
Booth and Brennan investigate a mall Santa named Kris Kringle who was found dead by two elves. A series of clues makes the murdered mall Santa seem like he's the real deal.
  The Man in the Mud April 14, 2008 310
Bones
Written By: Janet Tamaro
Directed By: Scott Lautanen
A body is discovered at Homestead Natural Hot Springs in a spring filled with mud. Booth and Brennan go to investigate the scene and find that the body is that of Tripp Goddard, a sexy motorcycle racer who had been murdered about two weeks ago after a race.
  Player Under Pressure April 21, 2008 311
Bones
Written By: Janet Tamaro
Directed By: Jessica Landaw
The team works to identify the bones of a college athlete who was crushed behind gym bleachers. After the body is identified as star player RJ Manning, they discover that he was murdered. Booth and Brennan follow several leads, at one point thinking there could have been multiple killers.
  The Baby in the Bough April 28, 2008 312
Bones
Written By: Karine Rosenthal
Directed By: Ian Toynton
A woman's car is run off the road and she is killed, but her baby miraculously survives the accident. Booth and Brennan go to the woman's hometown to try to find out who's responsible for running her car off the road. Bones, with help from Booth, takes care of the baby until the team finds out who killed the mother.
  The Verdict in the Story May 5, 2008 313
Bones
Written By: Christopher Ambrose
Directed By: Jeannot Szwarc
Brennan's father Max Keenan is on trial for the alleged murder of FBI Deputy Director Kirby. Everyone on the team, except for Brennan, is called as a witness for the prosecution during the trial. Brennan on the other hand is the forensics advisor for the defense, and she must rely on both her dedication to her family and her skill as an anthropologist to help free her father.
  The Wannabe in the Weeds May 12, 2008 314
Bones
Written By: Josh Berman
Directed By: Gordon C. Lonsdale
A wannabe singer Tommy Sour is found in a grassy location. The investigation leads Brennan, Booth, and Cam to the restaurant where Tommy used to sing and where several suspects who took part in the open mike contest are, including a woman who was obsessed with Tommy and turns her affections towards Booth after learning of Tommy's death. Also, something horrible happens during the investigation which shocks the Jeffersonian team.
  The Pain in the Heart May 19, 2008 315
Bones
Written By: Stephen Nathan & Hart Hanson
Directed By: Allan Kroeker
The Gormogon serial killer is back again, and the silver skeleton from the basement vault has gone missing. All the Jeffersonian employees become suspects, with the scary possibility that one of their own is working with Gormogon.

  Yanks in the U.K. September 3, 2008 401
Bones
Written By: Hart Hanson & Karine Rosenthal
Directed By: Ian Toynton
Seeley Booth is speaking at Scotland Yard and Temperance Brennan is guest-lecturing at the prestigious Oxford University. Local officials ask for their help with a high-profile murder investigation that involves a British heiress.
  Yanks in the U.K. 2 September 3, 2008 402
Bones
Written By: Stephen Nathan & Scott Williams
Directed By: Ian Toynton
With the case of the murdered heiress solved, Seeley Booth and Temperance Brennan prepare to head back home, but are shocked to learn of another murder - and this time it's someone they know. Meanwhile, with Birimbau unexpectedly coming back into Angela's life, things get complicated between her and Hodgins
  The Man in the Outhouse September 10, 2008 403
Bones
Written By: Carla Kettner & Mark Lisson
Directed By: Steven DePaul
The body of the host of a popular reality TV show is found partially decomposed in an outhouse, and Booth and Brennan must find out who the killer is. Meanwhile, Booth learns that Brennan is juggling two relationships.
  The Finger in the Nest September 17, 2008 404
Bones
Written By: Lyla Oliver
Directed By: Jeff Woolnough
Parker, Booth's son, discovers a corpse's finger in a bird's nest, causing the team to launch an investigation to try to find the rest of the body. After finding the corpse, the team discovers that the death was caused by a dog, leading them to an illegal dog fighting ring and a search for the killer dog and its owner.
  The Perfect Pieces in the Purple Pond September 24, 2008 405
Bones
Written By: Josh Berman
Directed By: Jeannot Szwarc
The pieces of a dismembered body are found lying in a purple pool of water, except the head is missing. The team finds that the body belongs to Jared Addison, a science fiction writer who had several mental problems. With Sweets' help, several suspects are hunted down, however the team has trouble finding enough evidence with the victim's head still missing ... that is until they turn to Zack for help
  The Crank in the Shaft October 1, 2008 406
Bones
Written By: Elizabeth Benjamin
Directed By: Steven DePaul
The remains of a despised office manager are discovered in an elevator shaft, and Booth and Brennan must figure out which employee killed her. After some investigating, they find that the manager had more than a fair share of complaints on file. Meanwhile, Angela and Hodgins try to make peace in the lab after their break-up.
  The He in the She October 8, 2008 407
Bones
Written By: Karina Csolty
Directed By: Craig Ross Jr.
When skeletal remains are found in the Chesapeake Bay, Brennan and Booth are on the case to investigate. With only the upper torso of the victim intact, the team has little to work from besides the remnants of the victim’s breast implants. Brennan and Booth are led to a small church community in Maryland where the victim was a pastor, but they have no record of her existence prior to moving to the small town five years prior.
  The Skull in the Sculpture November 5, 2008 408
Bones
Written By: Janet Lin
Directed By: Allan Kroeker
A corpse is found inside a crushed car like those used in car sculptures made by an artist named Geoffrey Thorne. Evidence leads to the art gallery where Thorne displays his work. Roxie Lyon arrives on the scene and presents herself as Thorne’s assistant. Roxie states that Geoffrey has been depressed and that he’s been talking about being part of his exhibit. She is one of Angela’s old friends. When Booth interrogates Roxie, he asks her if she slept with Geoffrey. Roxie claims that she didn't, since she’s a lesbian, and to ask Angela if he doesn’t believe her. Later, Roxie tells Angela that she was her muse and that when they broke up, Roxie lost her inspiration. Daisy Wick returns as the intern of the week.
  The Con Man in the Meth Lab November 12, 2008 409
Bones
Written By: Karine Rosenthal
Directed By: Allison Liddi Brown
Booth and Brennan investigate the scene where a body was uncovered during a police training exercise. The team identifies the body as a struggling inventor’s father who had recently reunited with his son. But when a second body surfaces, the team is led on a trail of deception to find out who was the actual con-man in the inventor’s life. Clark Edison returns to the lab, and he and Hodgins work on piecing together blueprints from one of the inventor’s potentially valuable inventions. Meanwhile, Booth’s younger brother Jared (guest star Brendan Fehr) moves to D.C. to take a job at the Pentagon, and Brennan, smitten with Jared, agrees to go on a date with him to a White House function. Her date with Jared leads her to learn information about Booth’s past and give her a far greater understanding into her partner’s motives.
  The Passenger in the Oven November 19, 2008 410
Bones
Written By: Carla Kettner
Directed By: Steven DePaul
Booth and Brennan are en-route to China where Brennan has been summoned to help identify pre-historic anthropological remains with Booth in tow to watch over her highly-sensitive equipment. However, their flight is disrupted when a flight attendant discovers a fully cooked human body in the plane’s industrial microwave. Booth and Brennan connect with the team back in the U.S. via internet connection and they use Brennan’s high-tech equipment, as well as odds and ends from the airline passengers, to send evidence back to the Jeffersonian for processing. When they identify the victim as a travel writer working on a controversial story about airline pilots, Booth and Brennan must race against the clock and solve the murder before the plane lands in China and they lose their jurisdiction over the case. Meanwhile, back in the states, Angela and Roxie’s relationship progresses as Hodgins tries to move on. UK airdate: November 20, 2008.
  The Bone that Blew November 26, 2008 411
Bones
Written By: Carla Kettner
Directed By: Jessica Landaw
When a skull and various skeletal remains are found in a tree in a nationally protected wooded preserve, Brennan and Booth are on the case to investigate. Back at the Jeffersonian, Brennan learns of her father’s new position as a teacher, a prospect she is less than happy to learn about, allegedly because of his recent acquittal for murder. In a lucky break, the victim’s bones are identified in a government database as those of an ex-Marine who has been off-the grid for nearly three years. With no records of his whereabouts from the past three years, the team turns to the internet for answers. The investigation eventually leads Brennan and Booth to an ultra-elite private school and a group of rich and powerful families, one of whom the ex-Marine had worked for as a “nanny”. As the investigation continues, the team finds Brennan’s father to be an unlikely asset to the case, but Brennan is opposed to her father’s involvement. UK airdate: November 27, 2008.
  Double Trouble in the Panhandle January 22, 2009 412
Bones
Written By: Lyla Oliver
Directed By: Dwight Little
The team investigates the death of female conjoined twins who were in the process of deciding to get separated or not. The twins were working in a circus, which means that Booth will come face to face with a clown during the investigation. Brennan and Booth go undercover as Wanda and Buck Moosejaw, Canadian performers in a knife-throwing act. Sweets helps Brennan and Booth understand Circus lingo. UK airdate: February 19, 2009.
  Fire in the Ice January 22, 2009 413
Bones
Written By: Scott Williams
Directed By: Chad Lowe
The body of a fireman is discovered in a lake and Booth is one of the suspects. The victim and Booth played hockey together. The investigation is conducted by FBI Agent Payton Perotta. During interrogation, sparks fly between Perotta and Booth. Brennan will try figure skating. Cam, Hodgins, Wendell and Sweets also appear. NHL legend Luc Robitaille guest stars. UK airdate: February 26, 2009.
  The Hero in the Hold February 5, 2009 414
Bones
Written By: Janet Lin & Karine Rosenthal
Directed By: Ian Toynton
The evidence from the Gravedigger case has gone missing, and Brennan and Hodgins, who has not fully recovered from being buried alive, are suspected of taking it. On the night of a ceremony recognizing Brennan, Booth was knocked out, tasered, pumped full of drugs, and stuffed in a toy-like yellow submarine. When he gets out of the tiny submarine, Booth finds himself face to face with someone from his military past. The team works on locating Booth and finding who is behind the kidnapping, with the help of Booth's brother Jared. UK airdate: March 5, 2009.
  The Princess and the Pear February 19, 2009 415
Bones
Written By: Matthew Donlan & Jeremy Martin
Directed By: Steven DePaul
Bones and Agent Payton Perrota investigate the murder of a promotional model for ImagiCon (a parody of the comic book convention Comic-Con). Their investigation leads them to discover that the murder of the woman might be linked to the possession of an age-old prop of an Excalibur from a famous French movie, La Morte d'Arthur. UK airdate: March 12, 2009. Broadcast at the later time of 10pm GMT.
  The Bones that Foam March 12, 2009 416
Bones
Written By: Elizabeth Benjamin
Directed By: David Boreanaz
A bungee-jumping couple plunge off a hot-air balloon after getting married only to come face-to-face with a corpse lying at the bottom of the gorge. After ruling out suicide, Brennan, Booth and the Jeffersonian team try to determine the cause of death. When they notice an unknown substance oozing from the body, the lab is thrown into immediate lock down, and they realize they have only 24 hours to unravel the mystery before the bones disintegrate. UK airdate: March 19, 2009.
  The Salt in the Wounds March 19, 2009 417
Bones
Written By: Carla Kettner & Josh Berman
Directed By: Steven DePaul
Booth and Brennan investigate a petrified human body found buried in a mound of salt in a city de-icing truck. They discover that the victim was a pregnant 16-year-old high school volleyball player, and are shocked to find that nearly half of her teammates are either pregnant or already have had babies from the same father. This is in imitation of the Gloucester High School teen pregnancy controversy.
  The Doctor in the Den April 2, 2009 418
Bones
Written By: Janet Lin & Karine Rosenthal
Directed By: Ian Toynton
The half-eaten body of Cam’s former fiancée is found in the tiger cage at the zoo, and Booth and Brennan determine the death was no accident. The team pieces together the fiancée’s final evening and questions suspects, including Brandon Casey whom Sweets and Angela hypnotize to help jog his memory. Angela takes a vow of celibacy and we learn that Clark is romantically involved.
  The Science in the Physicist April 9, 2009 419
Bones
Written By: Karina Csolty
Directed By: Brad Turner
Booth and Brennan are sent to investigate when human remains are found during a photo shoot. When the team uncovers a meteorite in the victim's ear, they are led to the Collar Institute of Science in D.C. There they learn the victim had been a part of a controversial project, Brennan and Booth must investigate the several death threats she had received. Meanwhile, Angela's father arrives in town to confront Hodgins.
  The Cinderella in the Cardboard April 15, 2009 420
Bones
Written By: Carla Kettner & Josh Berman
Directed By: Steven DePaul
When an image of the Virgin Mary turns out to be a bloodstain at a cardboard recycling plant Booth and Bones find a flattened body inside a compressed bale of cardboard. The line of suspects grows longer when the team discovers that the marriage-obsessed young woman had a fiancé as well as numerous boyfriends from a cell-phone dating service. Booth and Bones must break the news to Sweets when they see his girlfriend Daisy trying on a wedding dress with another man, and Angela and Hodgins come to terms with their relationship.
  Mayhem on a Cross April 16, 2009 421
Bones
Written By: Dean Lopata
Directed By: Jeff Woolnough
When a skeleton is found being used as a stage prop for a Black Metal band in Norway, authorities call the FBI upon discovering that the man, a bassist with the stage name Mayhem, is a US citizen. The investigation into underground death metal bands brings to light the teams' own surprising musical preferences and new information about Sweets' past. Meanwhile, Dr. Gordon Wyatt is back, helping Sweets write his book on Booth and Brennan by giving him an interesting perspective on their relationship.
  The Double Death of the Dearly Departed April 20, 2009 422
Bones
Written By: Craig Silverstein
Directed By: Milan Cheylov
When a colleague from the Egyptology department dies of heart failure, Brennan realizes at the wake that the death was not an accident. Brennan convinces Booth to steal the body so she and Cam can investigate. The true cause of death is baffling, and the suspects are as confusing as the death itself. Cam runs into trouble when she attempts to get Michelle, her newly adopted teenager, to stop smoking.
  The Girl in the Mask April 23, 2009 423
Bones
Written By: Michael Peterson
Directed By: Ian Toynton
When the head of Sachi Nakamura, the sister of Booth's friend, is discovered in Washington, D.C., her brother Ken, a detective from Tokyo, flies in to aid the search for his sister's killer. The investigation leads to an elite escort service, and the team must race against the clock when Sachi's roommate is missing as well.
  The Beaver in the Otter April 30, 2009 424
Bones
Written By: Scott Williams
Directed By: Brad Turner
Jimmy 'Beaver' Bouvier is found strung up in the costume of his college mascot, an Otter. Booth and Bones must investigate whether he was dead beforehand or killed during a Middlesex University bonfire event. A possible motive is discovered from Beaver's fraternity brothers, who admit that Jimmy was running a side business and raking in the dough. Booth offers his brother help in finding a new job after he was dishonorably discharged from the Navy.
  The Critic in the Cabernet May 7, 2009 425
Bones
Written By: Stephen Nathan
Directed By: Kevin Hooks
The team is on the case when human remains are found inside a barrel of wine during a wine tasting. When the victim turns out to be a wine critic whose scathing reviews were capable of sending a vineyard to its ruin, everyone from the winery's owner to the victim's own wife becomes a suspect. Meanwhile, Brennan decides to have a baby and asks Booth to be the father; when Booth begins to doubt himself, Stewie Griffin from Family Guy offers his advice.
  The End in the Beginning May 14, 2009 426
Bones
Written By: Hart Hanson
Directed By: Ian Toynton
The Season 4 Finale. Whilst under surgery for a brain tumour, Booth is having a vivid dream. He and Dr. Brennan are married, and they own a nightclub, called "The Lab". A dead body is found at the club, and detectives Cam Saroyan and Jared Booth are investigating. The dream ends with Brennan telling Booth that she is pregnant. Booth wakes up in the real world, only to wake up with amnesia, asking the real Dr. Brennan who she is.

  Harbingers in the Fountain September 17, 2009 501
Bones
Written By: Hart Hanson
Directed By: Ian Toynton
For the past six weeks Booth has been recovering from brain surgery, and Sweets has finally certified him as mentally fit to return to duty. Meanwhile, while reading her tarot cards, Angela's psychic reveals that there are several bodies buried under a fountain. Twelve human skeletons are found, and Booth and Bones' investigation leads them to the Harbingers of a New Day, a group that wants to live in an underwater utopia. Cyndi Lauper guest stars in this episode as Avalon Harmonia.
  The Bond in the Boot September 24, 2009 502
Bones
Written By: Michael Peterson
Directed By: Alex Chappele
Brennan and Booth investigate the body of a man murdered for the undisclosed contents of a briefcase. Early evidence leads the team to suspect secret operatives are at work, and their theories are supported when the liquefied remains of a CIA agent are discovered in the trunk of a car. When Brennan and Booth interrogate the CIA’s Assistant Director of Intelligence, they are left unsure of his allegiance to the U.S. Meanwhile, Brennan’s best-selling book leads to financial success and serves as a point of contention with Booth, and Jeffersonian intern Wendell (guest star Michael Grant Terry) loses his scholarship, leaving the team to look for alternative funding to keep him around.
  The Plain in the Prodigy October 1, 2009 503
Bones
Written By: Karine Rosenthal
Directed By: Allan Kroeker
The bones of Levi Yoder, a member of an Amish community, are found near a railroad. When Booth and Brennan discover that Yoder was a brilliant pianist, they believe his talent may have led to his death. Meanwhile, Cam has a hard time coping with becoming a new parent, and asks Booth to help keep Michelle in line
  Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood October 8, 2009 504
Bones
Written By: Janet Lin
Directed By: Gordon C. Lonsdale
Brennan and Booth investigate human remains found at a neighborhood block party. Suburban politics and secret scandals give each neighbor in the cul-de-sac a motive, leaving Brennan, Booth and Sweets to sift through the drama to find their suspect. Meanwhile, Jeffersonian intern Arastoo comes clean about his background, and Booth's son attempts to find Booth a girlfriend.
  A Night at the Bones Museum October 15, 2009 505
Bones
Written By: Carla Kettner & Josh Berman
Directed By: Jeannot Szwarc
Brennan and Booth investigate human remains that have been charred on an electric fence. Brennan later realizes that the corpse is actually a mummified Egyptian that has been loaned to the Jeffersonian for an upcoming exhibit. When the Jeffersonian curator who was prepping the mummy for the exhibit is found murdered, Booth and Brennan suspect foul play. Meanwhile, Brennan goes on a date with Booth's former supervisor, and Sweets' girlfriend Daisy returns.
  Tough Man in the Tender Chicken November 5, 2009 506
Bones
Written By: Dean Lopata
Directed By: Dwight Little
Remains of a chicken farmer are found on the bank of a nearby river, and Booth and Brennan are called in to investigate. The farmer was about to inherit a chicken factory and had many enemies with motive to kill him -- leaving the team with a lot of murder suspects to sort through. Meanwhile, chemistry develops between Angela and Wendell.
  The Dwarf in the Dirt November 12, 2009 507
Bones
Written By: Karyn Usher
Directed By: Chad Lowe
Booth and Brennan delve into the murder of a dwarf who used to be a wrestling star. Meanwhile, Booth discovers that he's not as good of a marksman as he was before his surgery, and has trouble getting re-certified at the FBI. Dr. Gordon Wyatt, who is now a chef, also returns. Booth admits to Dr. Wyatt that he's in love with Brennan.
  The Foot in the Foreclosure November 19, 2009 508
Bones
Written By: Pat Charles
Directed By: Jeff Woolnough
Booth's grandfather Hank (guest star Ralph Waite) comes to live with him and tags along as Brennan and Booth investigate ashes and charred remains found by a real estate agent while showing a property to prospective buyers. The team identifies the victims as plus-size lovers, neither of whom seemed to have many enemies. Meanwhile, Hank tries to play matchmaker for Booth and lets Brennan in on some family secrets.
  The Gamer in the Grease December 3, 2009 509
Bones
Written By: Dean Lopata
Directed By: Kate Woods
When the remains of a competitive gamer are discovered in a grease truck, Brennan and Booth are called to investigate the case. The victim, Steve Rifton, is the only active player known in the gaming community to have received a perfect score on a famous video game. Steve turned his success into a lucrative partnership with a gaming referee and charged fans to play on the very machine that gave him the perfect score. But between sour business deals and bitter competitors, the team at the Jeffersonian must work to narrow down the many suspects with motive for ending Rifton's reign as gaming king. Meanwhile, Hodgins, Sweets and Jeffersonian intern Colin Fischer (guest star Joel David Moore) take turns camping out for the premiere of Avatar (in which Moore also played a major role).
  The Goop on the Girl December 10, 2009 510
Bones
Written By: Carla Kettner
Directed By: Tim Southam
When a man dressed as Santa Claus blows himself up during a botched bank robbery, Brennan and Booth work to identify the bomber and determine his motives. Meanwhile, Brennan makes plans to spend Christmas in El Salvador, but her father (guest star Ryan O'Neal) convinces her to spend the holidays with him and Margaret Whitesell (guest star Zooey Deschanel), a newly discovered distant relative.>
  The X in the File December 17, 2009 511
Bones
Written By: Janet Lin
Directed By: Allison Liddi-Brown
An out-of-this-world case brings Brennan and Booth to New Mexico where they investigate human remains with extraterrestrial attributes. The victim is identified as a local UFO fanatic, known around town for her relentless search for alien life forms and whose latest "evidence" leads even Brennan and Booth to re-think outside existence. Meanwhile, a local sheriff refuses to release the bones, forcing the team at the Jeffersonian to work via satellite, and Angela and Jeffersonian intern Wendell (guest star Michael Grant Terry) come clean about their relationship.
  The Proof in the Pudding January 21, 2010 512
Bones
Written By: Bob Harris
Directed By: Emile Levisetti
Mr. White (guest star Richard T. Jones) and his team of government agents put the Jeffersonian Lab on lock down and demand that Brennan and her forensics team determine a cause of death for an unidentified, but highly classified set of remains. As the team gets to work, their findings lead them to suspect they are investigating one of the most famous presidential assassinations in history. Meanwhile, Booth's boss, Andrew Hacker (guest star Diedrich Bader), helps him break into the lab and determine the motive behind the mystery investigation, and a frustrated Cam worries that Michelle may be keeping a big secret from her.
  The Dentist in the Ditch January 28, 2010 513
Bones
Written By: Dwight Little
Directed By: Pat Charles & Josh Berman
When a human skeleton is discovered in the trenches of an old Civil War battleground, Brennan and Booth are called to the case. Despite the historical location, Brennan quickly identifies the bones as belonging to Dan Pinard, a present-day local dentist. While Booth investigates suspects, including the victim's former boyfriend, Hodgins and lab intern Vincent Nigel-Murray (guest star Ryan Cartwright) work doggedly to clean the bones of a stubborn clay residue which is preventing the team from determining a cause of death. Meanwhile, Booth's brother, Jared, (guest star Brendan Fehr) returns from his travels with some surprising news.
  The Devil in the Details February 4, 2010 514
Bones
Written By: Michael Peterson
Directed By: Ian Toynton
Brennan and Booth investigate a set of uniquely disfigured remains allegorizing biblical text. As they acquire more information about the victim, a former patient of Dr. Adam Copeland (guest star Joshua Malina) at Havenhurst Sanitarium, they are confronted with suspects who are hard to characterize as either good or evil. Meanwhile, Jeffersonian intern Arastoo Vaziri (guest star Pej Vahdat) reveals a secret about his past.
  The Bones on the Blue Line April 1, 2010 515
Bones
Written By: Carla Kettner
Directed By: Chad Lowe
When a subway train is thrown off the track by 60,000 gallons of flood water, a partially skeletonized body emerges out of the overflow. While Dr. Sweets, a passenger on the derailed train, copes with post traumatic stress, the rest of the team and intern Daisy Wick (guest star Carla Gallo) get to work on identifying the victim as Martin Aragon, a professional ghost writer caught up in a deadly love triangle. Meanwhile, Brennan releases her second book to great success, but has to accommodate a nosy reporter, and Sweets' near-death experience leads him to make a drastic decision.
  The Parts in the Sum of the Whole April 8, 2010 516
Bones
Written By: Hart Hanson
Directed By: David Boreanaz
When Dr. Sweets' book gets published, both Booth and Brennan read it and tell him about the first time they met: 6 years ago. The episode will give a new perspective on Booth and Brennan's relationship, and will also give viewers the chance to see Zack Addy again, and Dr Saroyan as a New York Coroner.
  The Death of the Queen Bee April 15, 2010 517
Bones
Written By: Mark Lisson
Directed By: Allan Kroeker
The team's latest case takes Brennan back to her alma mater, Burtonsville High School, where she and Booth investigate the discovery of an unidentified skull and upper torso. With Angela's help, they identify the victim as one of Brennan's classmates, and notice a possible connection to a second murder committed 15 years prior. Brennan and Booth go undercover as a married couple at her class reunion to interrogate a set of suspects, where even as an adult, Brennan is still predictably misunderstood and her only friend lies in a strangely dark and offbeat janitor (guest star Robert Englund). Meanwhile, Hodgins spills a lab secret.
  The Predator in the Pool April 22, 2010 518
Bones
Written By: Karyn Usher
Directed By: Dwight Little
When human remains are discovered in the belly of a shark, Brennan and Booth are brought in to identify the missing person. Evidence suggesting the victim had been the prey of several fish directs the team's investigation to The Aquarium of the Atlantic, where a guest lecturer and notorious self-help guru preaching the healing power of the ocean has gone missing. Meanwhile, both Brennan and Booth navigate their own relationship when a marine biologist shows interest in Booth.
  The Rocker in the Rinse Cycle April 29, 2010 519
Bones
Written By: Karine Rosenthal
Directed By: Jeff Woolnough
When the body of a rich adventure-seeker is found in a hotel laundry machine, Booth and Brennan are led to the last place he was seen: a Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp. While Brennan and Booth lead the investigation outside the lab, Hodgins, Angela and intern Arastoo use a fragment of prehistoric woolly mammoth tusk - found with the remains - and Angela's knowledge of the music industry to connect the evidence to potential suspects. Meanwhile, Cam looks for a doctor for her daughter Michelle.
  The Witch in the Wardrobe May 6, 2010 520
Bones
Written By: Kathy Reichs
Directed By: François Velle
A cabin burns down in the woods revealing the bodies of two witches, one modern-day and the other from the Salem Witch Trials. Meanwhile, when Hodgins and Angela get arrested and thrown in jail, Sweets and intern Clark Edison step into unfamiliar territory to help out the team.
  The Boy with the Answer May 13, 2010 521
Bones
Written By: Stephen Nathan
Directed By: Dwight Little
The trial of The Gravedigger hits close to home for members of the team, and everyone at the Jeffersonian must work overtime to uncover the forensic evidence to elicit a conviction.
  The Beginning in the End May 20, 2010 522
Bones
Written By: Hart Hanson
Directed By: Ian Toynton
The team works to uncover clues buried under a life’s worth of possessions saved by a hoarder in order to solve the mystery of his death. Meanwhile, Angela’s father has a specific purpose for his most recent visit, and Brennan and Booth are confronted with unique opportunities.

  The Mastodon in the Room September 23, 2010 601
Bones
Written By: Hart Hanson
Directed By: Ian Toynton
Seven months after both Bones and Booth left the country at the end of last season, Caroline calls them back to the Jeffersonian to help save Cam's job, as they work with her and the rest of the team to solve a controversial case.
  The Couple in the Cave September 30, 2010 602
Bones
Written By: Stephen Nathan
Directed By: Milan Cheylov
The team tries to identify a couple whose remains were found in a cave in a national park. A visit by Booth's girlfriend, war correspondent Hannah Burley, forces Brennan to take another look at her relationship with Booth.
  The Maggots in the Meathead October 7, 2010 603
Bones
Written By: Dean Lopata
Directed By: Tim Southam
Brennan and Booth investigate the remains of a young man who was seen the previous evening at a Jersey-shore nightclub. Angela does her best to keep her pregnancy secret and Hannah bonds with the squints.
  The Body and the Bounty October 14, 2010 604
Bones
Written By: Michael Peterson
Directed By: Dwight H. Little
A dismembered corpse is identified as a bounty hunter, and the team find they're not the only ones looking for a fugitive who is wanted for murder. Brennan makes children's show star, Professor Bunsen Jude, her new intern.
  The Bones that Weren't November 4, 2010 605
Bones
Written By: Pat Charles
Directed By: Jeannot Szwarc
A ballet dancer is murdered and Booth and Brennan are led to suspect a group of street dancers in the crime. Meanwhile, Booth's girlfriend Hannah is shot, leaving Booth to worry for her health.
  The Shallow in the Deep November 11, 2010 606
Bones
Written By: Carla Kettner
Directed By: Mark Helfrich
The proper burial of human remains from a slave ship leads to the discovery of a murder that may be tied to a boat that caters to romances between older women and younger men.
  The Babe in the Bar November 18, 2010 607
Bones
Written By: Karine Rosenthal
Directed By: Tim Southam
The team is called to the site of the world's largest chocolate bar, when it turns out there's more than chocolate in the bar. Cam is worried about Michelle's college choice.
  The Twisted Bones in the Melted Truck December 2, 2010 608
Bones
Written By: Josh Berman
Directed By: Gordon C. Lonsdale
A burnt corpse found in a truck leads Brennan and Booth to a local high school where the victim's wife works, and they find evidence of an illicit relationship between a teacher and a student.
  The Doctor in the Photo December 9th, 2010 609
Bones
Written By: Carla Kettner
Directed By: Ian Toynton
When the body of a surgeon is found in a tough neighborhood, Brennan is disturbed by how much she has in common with the victim, but her perspective may be just what the team needs to solve the case.
  The Body in the Bag January 20, 2011 610
Bones
Written By: Janet Lin
Directed By: Kate Woods
The team investigates the case of a body found in a shower with ties to a counterfeit operation. Booth and Hannah discuss his relationship with Brennan and Angela and Hodgins map out the future for their family.
  The Bullet in the Brain January 27, 2011 611
Bones
Written By: Karyn Usher
Directed By: David Boreanaz
The "Gravedigger" is blown away in front of the courthouse as she's delivered for a final appeal before her execution, and the hunt is on to find the sniper. It turns out to be a sharpshooter with a connection to Booth.
  The Sin in the Sisterhood February 3, 2011 612
Bones
Written By: Karyn Usher
Directed By: Rob Hardy
A body dressed as a scarecrow and found in a cornfield turns out to be a polygamist, but Booth and Brennan detect resentment among the man's three wives. Cam worries about the stability of her relationship with Dr. Lidner.
  The Daredevil in the Mold February 10, 2011 613
Bones
Written By: Dean Lopata
Directed By: Dwight H. Little
A BMX rider's remains on a warehouse roof appear to be the result of a stunt gone terribly awry, until Brennan and Booth uncover critical evidence that suggests the victim's death may not have been an accident.
  The Bikini in the Soup February 17, 2011 614
Bones
Written By: Lyla Oliver
Directed By: Ian Toynton
A wedding planner's remains are found in a tanning bed on Valentine's Day. Meanwhile, Cam hopes the investigation doesn't get in the way of her holiday plans and Hodgins learns that the most romantic gifts don't come with a price tag.
  The Killer in the Crosshairs February 24, 2011 615
Bones
Written By: Michael Peterson
Directed By: Milan Cheylov
After Jacob Broadsky, the sniper who killed the Grave Digger, strikes again, Booth must rely on his military training to stop him before the sharpshooter hits his next target.
  The Blackout in the Blizzard March 17, 2011 616
Bones
Written By: Karine Rosenthal
Directed By: David Boreanaz
A blackout during a blizzard hinders the investigation of a murder case that could have far-reaching consequences. Sweets gets a little too interpersonal when Brennan and Booth find themselves trapped in an elevator.
  The Feet on the Beach April 7, 2011 617
Bones
Written By: Pat Charles
Directed By: Emile Levisetti
Brennan reluctantly teams up with a Canadian podiatrist in order to gain access to her remains after seven pairs of feet are found washed up on the U.S. Canadian border.
  The Truth in the Myth April 14, 2011 618
Bones
Written By: Jonathan Goldstein & John Francis Daley
Directed By: Chad Lowe
The death of a myth-busting TV host in the West Virginia wilderness may be the work of the legendary chupacabra. Vincent Nigel-Murray's 12-step program features some shocking confessions.
  The Finder April 21, 2011 619
Bones
Written By: Hart Hanson
Directed By: Dan Sackheim
Booth calls on Walter Sherman, a fellow soldier with a bloodhound's tracking skills, for help with a case involving a 17th-century treasure map and the remains of a maritime-museum security guard found in the Everglades.
  The Pinocchio in the Planter April 28, 2011 620
Bones
Written By: Keith Foglesong
Directed By: Francois Velle
A murder victim made himself few friends by being overly honest, and team members find out why when they begin being more honest with each other. Meanwhile, Angela urges Hodgins to deal with the fact that she's pregnant.
  The Signs in the Silence May 5, 2011 621
Bones
Written By: Janet Lin & Stephen Nathan
Directed By: Dwight Little
A Jane Doe who is hearing impaired and unable to communicate, is found on the streets covered in blood and wielding a knife, leading the team to believe she is responsible for a recent murder.
  The Hole in the Heart May 12, 2011 622
Bones
Story By: Carla Kettner
Teleplay By: Carla Kettner & Karyn Usher
Directed By: Alex Chapple
When sniper-on-the-loose Jacob Broadsky claims another victim, Booth becomes more determined than ever to catch his elusive foe.
  The Change in the Game May 19, 2011 623
Bones
Written By: Hart Hanson & Stephen Nathan
Directed By: Ian Toynton
The unidentifiable remains of a male bowler are found lodged in the automatic pinsetter of a bowling lane. With no clear lead in the case, Booth and Brennan go undercover and join the very competitive team in hopes of finding clues.

  The Memories in the Shallow Grave November 3, 2011 701
Bones
Written By: Stephen Nathan
Directed By: Ian Toynton
When the Jeffersonian team identifies the remains of a woman found in a paintball field, they discover two missing-persons reports in her file. Booth and Sweets interrogate the victim's husband and learn that she suffered from amnesia. When squint Wendell Bray learns that the victim also survived a bullet wound, inconsistencies in her medical records uncover a surprising crime linked to her murder. Meanwhile, Brennan and Booth adjust to their new life as an expectant couple and deal with the forthcoming changes in their home life.
  The Hot Dog in the Competition November 10, 2011 702
Bones
Written By: Michael Peterson
Directed By: Dwight Little
The Jeffersonian team identifies the remains of a competitive-eating champion, just days before the start of the Gluttony Games, a premiere eating competition with a $10,000 prize at stake. The remarkable work of new squint-and former juvenile delinquent-Finn links obscure evidence found in the belly of a snake with laws of physics that helps solve the crime. Despite his brilliance in the lab, Finn is met with hostility and skepticism, leading Cam to question her decision to give him a chance to start anew. Meanwhile, Booth is caught off-guard by an announcement Brennan makes about their baby. To diffuse the tension between them, the couple agrees to experiment by putting themselves in each other's shoes.
  The Prince in the Plastic November 17, 2011 703
Bones
Written By: Dean Lopata
Directed By: Alex Chapple
After the remains of a female toy company executive are found shrink-wrapped with a Prince Charming doll, the company's CEO gives Booth and Sweets access to the company headquarters' highly classified prototype lab, where details of the victim's personal life begin to emerge. Meanwhile, Sweets, with the support of his girlfriend, squint Daisy Wick, prepares for his gun certification test despite Booth's opposition to Sweets carrying a weapon. Mom-to-be Brennan, wonders whether she will be a good mother and uses the case as a way to understand the importance of toys and playing with her child.
  The Male in the Mail December 1, 2011 704
Bones
Written By: Pat Charles
Directed By: Kevin Hooks
Dismembered remains are discovered in several mailing boxes at a dead letter office, and the Jeffersonian team identifies the victim as an employee of a local Ship 'n' Print, where the staff recently split the winnings of a lottery prize. The team uncovers a complicated love triangle between two married employees and the victim, and while motive points to the husband, a critical clue leads them to solve the crime definitively. Meanwhile, Booth's grandfather breaks some unexpected news, and Special Agent Genny Shaw learns the importance of teamwork.
  The Twist in the Twister December 8, 2011 705
Bones
Written By: Karine Rosenthal
Directed By: Jeannot Szwarc
The team discovers the remains of a so-called "storm chaser" who seems to have died while following a tornado. But footage recorded during the storm ultimately leads them to believe he was murdered. Meanwhile, Booth becomes increasingly overprotective of Brennan both at home and in the field, and sleep-deprived Angela and Hodgins come to terms with having Angela's father and rock musician (guest star Billy F. Gibbons) babysit their infant son.
  The Crack in the Code January 12, 2012 706
Bones
Written By: Carla Kettner
Directed By: Ian Toynton
The team investigates what appears to be a murder scene at a national monument, but the only clue left is a coded message made of human blood that will be the beginning of a scavenger hunt for the solution, courtesy of a new, technologically-proficient foe. Elsewhere, Booth and Brennan look for a new home.
  The Prisoner in the Pipe April 2, 2012 707
Bones
Written By: Jonathan Collier
Directed By: Kate Woods
An escaped convict's remains are found in a residential sewer pipe, but the team find evidence that a murder occurred inside a prison. Meanwhile, Booth asks Brennan to take it easy as they await the birth... Booth is not happy when Brennan, in her advanced state of pregnancy, decides she is the only scientist who can solve the mystery of a prisoner's corpse found miles from the prison in the sewer system.
  The Bump in the Road April 9, 2012 708
Bones
Written By: Keith Foglesong
Directed By: Dwight Little
With the help of a special agent the team identify the remains of a discount shopper who was dragged by an 18 wheeler. Meanwhile, Brennan is adjusting to her first day back at the job after giving birth and Cam disapproves of her daughter dating one of the interns in the lab.
  The Don't in the Do April 16, 2012 709
Bones
Written By: Janet Lin
Directed By: Jeannot Szwarc
When a corpse is found at a landfill, dyed in a blue substance, intern Arastoo Vaziri discovers a method that helps eliminate postmortem damages to the corpse, which leads the team back to a hair salon where the victim worked. Meanwhile Bones is feeling uncomfortable in her post-baby body, so Booth decides to do something special to boost her self-confidence.
  The Warrior in the Wuss April 23, 2012 710
Bones
Written By: Michael Peterson, Dean Lopata
Directed By: Chad Lowe
The corpse of a truck company employee is found in the middle of the woods. After the victim's son is questioned, Booth and Brennan visit his karate class in search of a motive. Back at the lab, Hodgins is going overboard purchasing lab equipment. Then, Booth's son Parker returns from England and Brennan is apprehensive about how he'll react to his new baby sister.
  The Family and the Feud April 30, 2012 711
Bones
Written By: Janet Lin, Pat Charles
Directed By: Dwight Little
When a corpse is found in the middle of the woods, the team links the victim to two families that have been feuding for almost a century. Brennan and Booth interrogate a family member with a shocking confession that leads them to a motive for the victim's murder. Meanwhile, Brennan has a difficult time accepting her father's offer to babysit their infant daughter because of his unpredictable presence in her own childhood.
  The Suit on the Set May 7, 2012 712
Bones
Written By: Emile Levisetti
Directed By: Karine Rosenthal
Brennan and Booth head out to Los Angeles to consult on the production of "Bone of Contention," a film based on Brennan's latest book and the work of the Jeffersonian team. While on set, Brennan intervenes after finding flaws with the actors' performances, not to mention the film's total disregard for science. Then she discovers that the prop cadaver being used is an actual murder victim, forcing her and Booth to launch an investigation that has real-world consequences in the land of make-believe. Meanwhile, Booth is offered a job on the studio lot, and embarrassing information is revealed about Cam's past.
  The Past in the Present May 14, 2012 713
Bones
Written By: Carla Kettner
Directed By: David Boreanaz
Evil tech genius Christopher Pelant, a suspect in a previous case Brennan and Booth handled, is back in court on appeal. Knowing what he is capable of, Brennan and Booth inform the judge that he is a suspect in two murder cases. Then, Brennan and Booth are called to the scene of a new murder. After determining the victim is Brennan's friend, who also is linked to Pelant, the Jeffersonian team works to prove he is guilty once and for all. But when law enforcement examines the team's findings, key pieces of evidence are tied to Brennan and suspicion falls on her.

  The Future in the Past September 17, 2012 801
Bones
Written By: Hart Hanson & Stephen Nathan
Directed By: Ian Toynton
The body of a high school guidance counselor may be Brennan's ticket home, but first the team must determine if Christopher Pelant is still controlling events behind-the-scenes. Meanwhile, Brennan and her father manage to elude the feds, and the FBI puts the Jeffersonian under the microscope.
  The Partners in the Divorce September 24, 2012 802
Bones
Written By: Michael Peterson
Directed By: Allison Liddi-Brown
Booth and Brennan investigate the murder of a famous divorce attorney who was in the midst of his own divorce. Unfortunately, the interviews highlight their own relationship struggles after three months apart.
  The Gunk in the Garage October 1, 2012 803
Bones
Written By: Jonathan Collier
Directed By: Kate Woods
The team investigates a man who should be dead from a bomb explosion, but whom they find living with his wife when they come to notify her of her loss. Meanwhile, Sweets breaks in a new partner from the FBI.
  The Tiger in the Tale October 8, 2012 804
Bones
Written By: Dean Lopata
Directed By: Dwight Little
The investigation into the mauled body of a day laborer at an animal expo leads the team to an animal trafficking operation, the operator of which is also the owner of the expo. Elsewhere, Brennan looks at a political career, while Sweets and Daisy face a major change in their relationship.
  The Method in the Madness November 5, 2012 805
Bones
Written By: Keith Foglesong
Directed By: Kate Woods
The Jeffersonian team investigates the death of a woman whose body was found mutilated and discarded in a city garbage can. Meanwhile, Booth invites Sweets to stay with him and Brennan while he searches for a new apartment.
  The Patriot in Purgatory November 12, 2012 806
Bones
Written By: Stephen Nathan
Directed By: Francois Velle
While investigating the remains of bodies that have been deemed unidentifiable, five “squinterns” uncover the identity of a man who died as a result of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, propelling the Jeffersonian team to determine if he was a perpetrator or a victim.
  The Bod in the Pod November 19, 2012 807
Bones
Written By: Pat Charles
Directed By: Tim Southam
When a crime scene cleanup expert’s remains are found mysteriously sealed in an impenetrable pod that washed up on the beach, the team tackles one of their most challenging investigations. Meanwhile, Angela and Hodgins learn of a secret romance in which Cam is involved.
  The But in the Joke November 26, 2012 808
Bones
Written By: Keith Foglesong
Directed By: Ian Toynton
A street artist who is plastering his work on a billboard falls into his glue—and onto a corpse—so the team try to get him unstuck from the remains as they also work to identify the body. Meanwhile, Booth takes a stab at stand-up comedy at a club's open-mike night to look for suspects; and Angela finds herself attracted to the street artist.
  The Ghost in the Machine December 3, 2012 809
Bones
Written By: Hart Hanson
Directed By: Milan Cheylov
Brennan and Booth investigate the remains of a young boy found in an abandoned greenhouse. But when it seems the boy's soul remains alive, Avalon Harmonia returns and attempts to help the deceased boy cross over. Meanwhile, the team start to question his/her beliefs about life after death.
  The Diamond in the Rough January 14, 2013 810
Bones
Written By: Nkechi Okoro Carroll
Directed By: Alex Chapple
An apparently diamond-encrusted corpse is found, a ballroom dancer, and she died just before a major competition on the TV show “Dance to the Top”. Booth and Brennan go undercover as a dance team and audition for the show. Meanwhile, Hodgins and Wendell desperately try to find a way to clean up the victim’s crystal-encrusted bones. Angela realizes that she’s let her dream of being an artist slip away while working at the Jeffersonian, and starts to re-evaluate her life.
  The Archeologist in the Cocoon January 14, 2013 811
Bones
Written By: Sanford Golden & Karen Wyscarver
Directed By: Jeannot Szwarc
A cocooned skeleton is found in a tree. The victim is identified as James Sutton, famed adventurer and archaeologist, who made a genuinely significant discovery – human bones, thousands of years old. Brennan and Dr. Edison fight over custody of the ancient bones… which are not only a scientific curiosity, but also pose a millennia-old murder mystery.

Meanwhile, Brennan is frustrated that baby Christine isn’t interested in peek-a-boo, which leads Booth and Sweets to worry that Brennan is being overcompetitive and may place too much pressure on Christine as she grows up.

  The Corpse on the Canopy January 21, 2013 812
Bones
Written By: Jonathan Collier
Directed By: Rob Hardy
After Hodgins and Angela were drugged and woke up to a bloody corpse hanging in the canopy of their bed and flower petals around their son Michael’s crib, they are forced to believe that Pelant is back for revenge against Hodgins. Although Hodgins wants to go after Pelant directly, Booth knows it’s best to work within the system and not go against protocol. As the Jeffersonian team investigates the corpse, they discover the victim was a Special Forces agent working for the world’s biggest supplier of mercenaries, and Angela and Hodgins decide to start an investigation without the rest of the Jeffersonian team for the sake of their family.
  The Twist in the Plot January 28, 2013 813
Bones
Written By: Kim Clements
Directed By: Milan Cheylov
The Jeffersonian team investigates the remains of two bodies that were found at the same burial plot: one of a female cancer patient; the other, the cancer patient’s “doula,” who was guiding her through her grieving process with the illness. Meanwhile, with a spotlight on the case, Brennan and Booth start discussing their individual choices for after-death arrangements. Also, Daisy Wick returns for her first case after her break-up with Sweets.
  The Doll in the Derby February 4 , 2013 814
Bones
Written By: Michael Peterson
Directed By: Tawnia McKiernan
Brennan and Booth investigate the death of a female roller derby skater whose body was dismembered. In order to get more answers, they enlist Angela to go undercover as a derby skater. Meanwhile, Cam tries to uncover the details behind Booth’s secretive hospital appointments.
  The Shot in the Dark February 11 , 2013 815
Bones
Written By: Dave Thomas
Directed By: Francois Velle
When Brennan is shot by an intruder at the Jeffersonian, the team rushes to solve the case... while a flatlining Brennan finds herself speaking with her late mother.
  The Friend in Need February 18 , 2013 816
Bones
Written By: Dean Lopata
Directed By: Jeffrey Walker
The Jeffersonian team investigates the remains of a 15-year-old boy. Although his mother and a few close friends saw him as intelligent with poor social skills, the team discovers that this seemingly innocent boy was actually involved in illegal activity and had attended a high school party two weeks prior where drugs were present.
  The Fact in the Fiction February 25, 2013 817
Bones
Written By: Keith Foglesong
Directed By: Dwight Little
When extremely educated new intern Dr. Oliver Wells starts working at the Jeffersonian, his enthusiastic personality and eccentric but undeniable observations get under Brennan’s skin and cause her to try to be more open-minded about scientific questions. But Booth worries she may have gone too far when she accepts the possibility of time travel as a factor in a murder investigation.
  The Survivor in the Soap March 4, 2013 818
Bones
Written By: Nkechi Okoro Carroll
Directed By: Tim Southam
The team investigates the death of Symchay Conteh, a young man whose remains were found in a barrel at a hazardous waste disposal facility. Meanwhile, as the team gets deeper into the investigation, Cam and Arastoo find it even more difficult to keep their relationship a secret and Brennan and Booth try to decide where to go on vacation.
  The Doom in the Gloom March 18, 2013 819
Bones
Written By: Sanford Golden & Karen Wyscarver
Directed By: Kate Woods
The death of a former female Marine sergeant whose remains are found charred due to an explosion leads Booth and Sweets to a group of doomsday preppers, of which the victim Deanna was a member. Meanwhile, Sweets finally finds an apartment and moves out of Booth and Brennan's home.
  The Blood from the Stones March 25, 2013 820
Bones
Written By: Pat Charles
Directed By: Francois Velle
An undercover cop is found murdered with a bag of diamonds hidden inside his body. The cop had been investigating ATM robberies, and the Jeffersonian team investigates to determine whether the ATM robbers also murdered the undercover officer. Meanwhile, the Jeffersonian is the subject of a documentary by Andrew Jursic, to help raise money. While filming, Brennan worries she does not have a likable personality and Jursic shows an interest in Caroline Julian.
  The Maiden in the Mushrooms April 1, 2013 821
Bones
Written By: Lyla Oliver
Directed By: Jeannot Szwarc
A body is found by treasure hunters under a patch of soil coated with mushrooms, the body is later discovered to be a woman who was a TV producer for a reality court show called Judge Trudy. Meanwhile, Brennan is concerned when she finds out her daughter Christine has bitten another child at daycare and Brennan is determined to find proof that a false assumption was made. Also, when Hodgins eats the last remnants of Finn's late grandmother's special hot sauce, he tries to chemically recreate the sauce.
  The Party in the Pants April 15, 2013 822
Bones
Written By: Michael Peterson & Keith Foglesong
Directed By: Reggie Hudlin
A stockbroker moonlighting as a stripper is found at a construction site. This leads to many awkward conversations around the lab and Bones' surprising (and blunt) opinions about "exotic dancers". Meanwhile, Booth's mom Marianne shows up after 24 years to invite him to her wedding.
  The Pathos in the Pathogens April 22, 2013 823
Bones
Written By: Kim Clements
Directed By: Chad Lowe
An ordinary murder case escalates into possible bioterrorism when the CDC brings in a body discovered at a biohazard disposal facility is found to have been infected with an unknown and potentially lethal virus. When Arastoo accidentally comes into contact with the remains, the team find themselves in unfamiliar territory as they work around the clock to identify the virus and solve the murder to prevent an outbreak. After Arastoo is saved and the killer identified, Brennan surprises Booth under a gazebo.
  The Secret in the Siege April 29, 2013 824
Bones
Written By: Stephen Nathan & Jonathan Collier
Directed By: David Boreanaz
Pelant returns, and Brennan begins to re-evaluate her relationship with Booth when evidence emerges that he could be Pelant's latest target after a series of murders are revealed to be connected to FBI agents with ties to Booth. A threatening phone call from Pelant causes Booth to withdraw accepting Brennan's marriage proposal, and he fears telling her the truth will endanger her and Christine.

  The Secrets in the Proposal September 16, 2013 901
Bones
Written By: Hart Hanson & Stephen Nathan
Directed By: Ian Toynton
The remains of a State Department accountant are found in a hotel's air-conditioning unit, but the investigation takes an unusual turn when Booth discovers that an old Army pal, CIA Special Agent Danny Beck, is also looking for clues. Meanwhile, Booth seeks advice from a friend, a former priest who runs a bar, about his relationship with Brennan, who is uncertain about their future together.
  The Cheat in the Retreat September 23, 2013 902
Bones
Written By: Nkechi Okoro Carroll
Directed By: Alex Chapple
Booth and Brennan go undercover as "Tony" and "Roxie" (their undercover personas from season 2's "The Woman in the Sand") at a marriage retreat site when evidence from the murder of a management consultant leads there. Meanwhile, Cam is the victim of identity theft and Sweets decides to take a leave of absence after feeling disconnected from his work.
  El Carnicero en el Coche September 30, 2013 903
Bones
Written By: Jonathan Collier & Dean Lopata
Directed By: Ian Toynton
Sweets temporarily returns from his sabbatical to assist the Jeffersonian team investigate the murder of a Mexican gang member, after he discovers that one of the young kids he has been volunteering with is a son of a gang member.
  The Sense in the Sacrifice October 7, 2013 904
Bones
Written By: Jonathan Collier
Directed By: Kate Woods
The Jeffersonian team use a cadaver to stage a murder in a way that mimics how Christopher Pelant would, hoping to draw him out. Pelant figures this out and in turn murders FBI agent Hayes Flynn, who helped the Jeffersonian team set up the staged murder scene. Pelant is able to sneak into the Jeffersonian and tells Brennan that several unsolved murders were done by a female serial killer, and only he can help her solve them. Using evidence from Flynn's murder, Brennan tracks Pelant to an abandoned power plant. When Booth arrives, Pelant has Brennan and is threatening to blow up the plant, but Booth is able to shoot and kill Pelant. With Pelant now dead, Booth proposes to Brennan, who accepts.
  The Lady on the List October 14, 2013 905
Bones
Written By: Pat Charles
Directed By: Chad Lowe
A man is found on a cliff side, hanging from climbing gear and has been partly eaten by a nearby hawk. After being diagnosed with cancer he began a very profitable business selling self-help videos online. The case takes a different turn when Angela discovers a video of him punching martial artist Chuck Liddell. Sweets is back permanently but is less than pleased when Booth shows him VAL, a new computerized profiling system his department recently acquired for him. Back at the lab, Dr. Wells continues to irritate and impress Cam with both his tactlessness and brilliance. Meanwhile, Brennan and Booth plan their wedding.
  The Woman in White October 21, 2013 906
Bones
Written By: Karine Rosenthal
Directed By: Kevin Hooks
During Booth and Brennan's wedding rehearsal, they receive a call that a body has been discovered. The rest of the Jeffersonian team try to keep the details of the investigation from Brennan so she can focus on her wedding. Cam enlists the interns to solve the case. After the church they were going to get married in was burned down, Angela plans a new wedding. Booth and Brennan are married in the rose gardens of the Jeffersonian, with several family and friends in attendance, including Brennan's father, Booth's mother, grandfather, and son.
  The Nazi on the Honeymoon November 4, 2013 907
Bones
Written By: Dave Thomas
Directed By: Jeannot Szwarc
Brennan and Booth spend their honeymoon in Buenos Aires, but end up helping with a local murder investigation. They assist Raphael Valenza, a local detective and fan of Brennan's novels (which are very popular in Argentina), in solving the murder of a Nazi war criminal whose remains were found in an historic mass grave. Meanwhile, Angela and Hodgins take care of Christine while Brennan and Booth are away and discuss having a second child.
  The Dude in the Dam November 11, 2013 908
Bones
Written By: Kathy Reichs & Kerry Reichs
Directed By: Kevin Hooks
The Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of Sean Nolan, a failed model whose body is found intertwined in a beaver dam. The team soon discovers that Nolan's fruitless modeling career left his sperm donations as his only source of income. However, when the team learns that he falsified records, they start to suspect anyone who was jilted by his donations. Meanwhile, Brennan struggles with social niceties and tact when she is drawn into a feud with author Tess Brown and Hodgins gets in touch with his motherly instincts when he plays host to a fly larva.
  The Fury in the Jury November 15, 2014 909
Bones
Written By: Sanford Golden & Karen Wyscarver
Directed By: Dwight H. Little
Brennan serves as a juror on a case in which a professional soccer player, Peter Kidman, is accused of murdering his wife. The jury renders a not guilty verdict due to no evidence tying him to the murder. However, when the Jeffersonian team receive a body that turns out to be Kidman's best friend, who was planning on changing his testimony in the trial that would have helped convict Kidman, Brennan rejoins the team and they try and prove that Kidman killed his wife and best friend. Meanwhile, Angela discovers who is behind Cam's identity theft, and Cam identifies her as her old college roommate.
  The Mystery in the Meat November 22, 2013 910
Bones
Written By: Michael Peterson
Directed By: Tim Southam
The Jeffersonian team investigate the murder of a food scientist whose remains were discovered throughout several cans of stew that were served at a school cafeteria. Meanwhile, Angela, Brennan, Cam, Caroline, and Daisy go out for Brennan's post-wedding bachelorette party, leaving Hodgins and intern Oliver to continue to solve the case.
  The Spark in the Park December 6, 2013 911
Bones
Written By: Emily Silver
Directed By: Chad lowe
The Jeffersonian team investigate the murder of a young woman who was a highly skilled gymnast. Her remains were hit by lightning and scattered throughout a park. Several fellow gymnasts are suspects as the victim was nationally ranked No. 1. Meanwhile, Cam comes face-to-face with her former college roommate, who stole her identity and who has been brought in by the FBI. Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney guest stars.
  The Ghost in the Killer January 10, 2014 912
Bones
Written By: Nkechi Okoro Carroll
Directed By: Allison Liddi-Brown
Bones has nightmares about what Pelant told her about the female serial killer, "The Ghost Killer". Remains of a girl named Lana Brewster are left at Booth and Brennan's doorstep with a note saying to solve her murder. The dreams start to interfere with her job and Cam gives the remains to Clark. Brennan becomes obsessed with the Ghost Killer and believes the murder of Lana is connected to the Ghost Killer. One of the suspects, Trent McNamara, an old childhood friend of Hodgins, is found in his home having supposedly committed suicide.
  Big in the Philippines January 17, 2014 913
Bones
Written By: Keith Foglesong
Directed By: David Boreanaz
The remains of country singer-songwriter Colin Haynes are found in a garden. After Wendell breaks his arm in a hockey game, Brennan and Cam examine his X-rays and discover that he has a rare form of bone cancer, known as Ewing's sarcoma.
  The Master in the Slop January 24 , 2014 914
Bones
Written By: Dave Thomas
Directed By: Dwight H. Little
When a famous chess master is found in pig slop, Sweets goes undercover at a chess club to investigate. The prime suspect proves to be challenging and Sweets and Booth each lend their unique perspectives in order to extract a confession. Meanwhile, Cam receives an award but is hesitant to take it unless both Brennan and Angela are honored as well. Dr. Douglas Filmore, a Canadian forensic podiatrist, returns to serve as the case's intern.
  The Heiress in the Hill January 31 , 2014 915
Bones
Written By: Dean Lopata
Directed By: Milan Cheylov
The remains of a kidnap victim are found buried at a park. Hodgins learns a secret about his family which both excites and distresses him. Booth and Brennan discuss how to handle their finances after Brennan receives a $75,000 advancement from her book sales and asks a reluctant Booth to cash the check and decide what to do with it.
  The Source in the Sludge March 10, 2014 916
Bones
Written By: Jonathan Collier
Directed By: Ian Toynton
A victim is found stuffed in a duffel bag floating in a lake. Booth reunites with his old friend CIA Agent Danny Beck after discovering that the victim is a female Afghani refugee and informant whom Beck had helped gain political asylum in the United States. Brennan and Booth have a disagreement when she learns that her insurance company is charging her a higher premium as they deemed her more "at risk" when out in the field compared to Booth and she plans to challenge it. Back at the lab, Daisy seems to be under the weather and is unable to concentrate.
  The Repo Man in the Septic Tank March 17, 2014 917
Bones
Written By: Michael Peterson
Directed By: Jeffrey Walker
The corpse of a missing repo man with a troubled past is found in a septic tank. The Jeffersonian gets a new Cuban intern Rodolfo Fuentes, who attempts to charm the ladies, much to Booth's ire. Booth and Brennan discuss whether or not Christine should be given a religious upbringing.
  The Carrot in the Kudzu March 24, 2014 918
Bones
Written By: Sanford Golden & Karen Wyscarver
Directed By: Rob Hardy
An actor from a popular children's television show is found murdered and his corpse covered in kudzu. Clark has written a new fiction novel and asks his colleagues for their opinions. Booth and Brennan discuss party plans for Christine's first birthday.
  The Turn in the Urn March 31, 2014 919
Bones
Written By: Pat Charles
Directed By: Tim Southam
When a man who collects artifacts attends his own funeral, the team must determine who was cremated in his place, leading to the discovery of a possible multiple murderer. Meanwhile, Finn and Hodgins' hot sauce business takes off but Michelle returns to Washington D.C. with distressing news for him.
  The High in the Low April 7, 2014 920
Bones
Written By: Keith Foglesong
Directed By: Anne Renton
Remains found in a log in Great Falls Park belong to an art school dropout suffering from lupus who was using marijuana to ease her pain, but evidence suggests that her death is linked to her work at a dispensary. Meanwhile, Wendell reveals information about his illness which may cost him his job and Booth gets ready for his yearly FBI competency test.
  The Cold in the Case April 14, 2014 921
Bones
Written By: Emily Silver
Directed By: Milan Cheylov
A woman's remains are found in a swamp. The case takes a bizarre twist when the team discovers that the victim was cryogenically frozen before her death. Meanwhile, Cam is nervous about meeting Arastoo's parents and Booth may be up for a promotion.
  The Nail in the Coffin April 21, 2014 922
Bones
Written By: Dean Lopata
Directed By: Ian Toynton
The body of Stephanie McNamara, sister of Trent McNamara (from the episode "The Ghost in the Killer"), is found in a swamp. Given the high profile and financial wealth of the McNamara family, the Deputy Director of the FBI takes an interest in the case. The circumstances surrounding Stephanie's death lead the team to believe that the "Ghost Killer" is back. The identity of the murderer is revealed as the McNamara family's decades-long secrets come to light.
  The Drama in the Queen May 12, 2014 923
Bones
Written By: Megan McNamara
Directed By: Jeannot Szwarc
The body of a college swim coach is uncovered at the bottom of a well. Sweets fills in for Booth, who has to testify at a congressional subcommittee. As he and Brennan sift through the suspects and evidence, they realize that the swim coach has been living a secret life off campus. The Jeffersonian gets a new intern Jessica Warren.
  The Recluse in the Recliner May 19, 2014 924
Bones
Written By: Stephen Nathan & Jonathan Collier
Directed By: David Boreanaz
The charred corpse of a conspiracy blogger is found in his trailer. The case turns out to be much bigger when Booth and the Jeffersonian team uncover a complex web of conspiracies and blackmail involving that some of the country's top government and business leaders, including the McNamara family. Classified information from his military service is exposed during Booth's congressional hearing, setting off a series of events which put his career into question. Meanwhile, the "squint squad" race against the clock to find out who is behind the blackmail and targeting Booth.

  The Conspiracy in the Corpse September 25, 2014 1001
Bones
Written By: Stephen Nathan & Jonathan Collier
Directed By: Ian Toynton
The team attempts to find the identities of the people responsible for framing Booth and sending him to prison. Booth is introduced to his new junior agent James Aubrey
  The Lance to the Heart October 02, 2014 1002
Bones
Story By: Michael Peterson
Teleplay By: Nkechi Okoro Carroll & Keith Foglesong
Directed By: Dwight Little
As the team mourn the loss of one of their own, they must piece together the final clues in order to find the identity of his killer and thus another piece in the conspiracy that sent Booth to prison.
  The Purging of the Pundit October 09, 2014 1003
Bones
Written By: Michael Peterson
Directed By: Tim Southam
After a right-wing radio host's remains are found in a storm drain, the team narrow the list of suspects after learning about his surprising extracurricular activities, while Agent Aubrey and Brennan both express concern over Booth's state of mind.
  The Geek in the Guck October 16, 2014 1004
Bones
Written By: Gene Hong
Directed By: Milan Cheylov
A body dumped in a river proves to be a wealthy games designer with a history of manipulating others, leaving the team with no shortage of suspects. Meanwhile, Booth and Brennan begin to consider Christine's future.
  The Corpse at the Convention October 30, 2014 1005
Bones
Written By: Dave Thomas
Directed By: Chad Lowe
A forensic scientist convention becomes complicated when all the attendees want to help determine cause of death for a body found in a stairwell, with the subsequent investigation revealing that Hodgins is a potential suspect. Brennan encounters a rival after making a speech and Wendell returns with an update on his health.
  The Lost Love in the Foreign Land November 6, 2014 1006
Bones
Written By: Emily Silver
Directed By: Allison Liddi-Brown
The body of a murdered maid proves complicated when they discover that she was an undocumented immigrant, and Arastoo's preparation for his dissertation coincides with talk of marriage between him and Cam.
  The Money Maker on the Merry-Go-Round November 13, 2014 1007
Bones
Written By: Keith Foglesong
Directed By: Michael Lange
Aubrey is troubled by an emotional connection to the case of a murdered hedge-fund trader, and Booth and Brennan face a parental conflict over their contrasting reactions to Christine swearing for the first time.
  The Puzzler in the Pit November 20, 2014 1008
Bones
Written By: Nkechi Okoro Carroll
Directed By: Chad Lowe
The team is called in after a crossword puzzle master is discovered in an urban fracking site. Meanwhile, Daisy goes into labor.
  The Mutilation of the Master Manipulator December 4, 2014 1009
Bones
Written By: Hilary Weisman Graham
Directed By: Tim Southam
The team investigates the murder of a college professor.
  The 200th in the 10th December 11, 2014 1010
Bones
Written By: Stephen Nathan
Directed By: David Boreanaz
In the 200th episode, Bones pays tribute to Alfred Hitchcock, by reimagining the Jeffersonian and FBI teams in 1950s Hollywood.
  The Psychic in the Soup March 26, 2015 1011
Bones
Written By: Lena D. Waithe
Directed By: Jeannot Szwarc
The team investigate the death of a psychic whose body is found in a tree. They are assisted by Angela's psychic friend, Avalon Harmonia, however some of the team are skeptical regarding her having real psychic powers. Meanwhile, the team remember Sweets, and it would have been his 30th birthday.
  The Teacher in the Books April 3, 2015 1012
Bones
Written By: Taylor Martin
Directed By: Anne Renton
The team investigate the death of a school teacher whose body is discovered in a bookstore. Meanwhile, Brennan joins Twitter as encouraged by her publisher to expand her fan base for her novels.
  The Baker in the Bits April 10, 2015 1013
Bones
Written By: Jonathan Collier
Directed By: Michael Lange
An ex-con's body is found in pieces after being blown up in a mine explosion, which leads the team to investigate a bakery which is known for hiring for ex-felons. Meanwhile, Arastoo learns that his brother is dying from cancer, and must decide whether to return to Iran, his birth country from which he fled as a teenager.
  The Putter in the Rough April 17, 2015 1014
Bones
Written By: David Thomas
Directed By: Milan Cheylov
The team investigate the death of a professional mini-golfer. Brennan's father, Max, returns, however she becomes suspicious when he says he has to leave town. Meanwhile, Wendell has Hodgins assist him after he accidentally breaks a family heirloom of his girlfriend's.
  The Eye in the Sky April 23, 2015 1015
Bones
Written By: Gene Hong
Directed By: Arlene Sanford
When the remains of a high-stakes gambler are found in an industrial shredder, Booth goes undercover in an underground poker game, much to the dismay of Brennan, and risks relapsing into his gambling addiction. Meanwhile, Hodgins invents an unbreakable material which keeps glass from breaking when dropped, and Brennan and Booth find out they're expecting a second child. Later, Booth, affected by going undercover, breaks his gambling sobriety and makes a bet.
  The Big Beef at the Royal Diner April 30, 2015 1016
Bones
Written By: Hilary Weisman Graham
Directed By: Alex Chapple
The death of a TV celebrity chef leads Booth and Brennan to investigate the Royal Diner, a local restaurant the Jeffersonian team frequent for lunch every day. Meanwhile, Hodgins sells his invention for millions, and Cam receives word from Arastoo who is in Iran. Booth buys Brennan a golden necklace with the money he won from the bet, and Brennan becomes skeptical of his behavior when she discovers he left misplaced gambling sobriety chip, an item he always has.
  The Lost in the Found May 7, 2015 1017
Bones
Written By: Emily Silver
Directed By: Jeannot Szwarc
When the remains of a girl are discovered in a ditch, it leads Booth and Brennan to a private high school where they discover she was a victim of bullying. They discover that the girl committed suicide, but made her own death to look like a murder and planted evidence so that the other girls that bullied her would be blamed for her death. Meanwhile, the rest of the Jeffersonian team discover Brennan is pregnant and Daisy ponders whether to start dating again, still reeling from the death of Sweets.
  The Verdict in the Victims May 7, 2015 1018
Bones
Written By: Nkechi Okoro Carroll
Directed By: Michael Lange
After Brennan reexamines an old case and finds new evidence, she believes Alex Rockwell, a man she and Booth convicted as a serial killer in "The Baker in the Bits" did not actually commit the murders. The team races to prove who the serial killer is as Rockwell will be sentenced to death in 48 hours. Meanwhile, Angela and Hodgins contemplate their future, by possibly moving to Paris, France.
  The Murder in the Middle East May 22, 2015 1019
Bones
Written By: Michael Peterson
Directed By: Milan Cheylov
Booth and Cam travel to Tehran, Iran, when they learn Arastoo has been kidnapped by a member of the Iranian parliament to assist in a murder investigation. They must identify the killer for Arastoo to be released. Meanwhile, Brennan learns Booth has been gambling again when his bookie shows up at their home telling her he owes money. When Booth returns from Iran, Brennan confronts him and tells him to leave.
  The Woman in the Whirlpool May 28, 2015 1020
Bones
Written By: Kathy Reichs & Kerry Reichs
Directed By: Dwight Little
Booth and Aubrey investigate the murder of a woman who was a collector of cookie jars. Meanwhile, Booth, who is no longer living at home with Brennan, begins to attend Gamblers Anonymous hoping to overcome his addiction. Also, Aubrey gets close with Jeffersonian intern, Jessica.
  The Life in the Light June 4, 2015 1021
Bones
Written By: Keith Foglesong
Directed By: Randy Zisk
The team investigate the death of a yoga instructor, who was previously a biker gang member. Meanwhile, Booth reaches his 30th day clean and continues to make progress with healing his relationship with Brennan. Angela and Hodgins decide to move to Paris, France, and Hodgins finally learns that Angela's birth name is Pookie Noodlin.
  The Next in the Last June 11, 2015 1022
Bones
Written By: Stephen Nathan & Jonathan Collier
Directed By: Ian Toynton
The team investigates the remains of a possible protege of serial killer Christopher Pelant. Angela and Hodgins decide not to move to Paris and stay at the Jeffersonian. Meanwhile, Brennan and Booth move on from their careers at the Jeffersonian and the FBI.

  The Loyalty in the Lie October 1, 2015 1101
Bones
Written By: Jonathan Collier
Directed By: Randy Zisk
It has been six months since Booth and Brennan quit their respective jobs with the FBI and the Jeffersonian. Brennan has given birth to her second baby and Booth now trains new FBI recruits. The Jeffersonian team uncover a body burned in a car and originally confirm it to be Booth's as his gun was found at the scene and after examining the remains. Brennan goes to the Jeffersonian to do her own confirmation, and uncovers evidence that it is not Booth's. Agent Aubrey is forced to work with Agent Miller from Internal Investigations and she dismisses Booth's disappearance and adds him to the suspect list for the murder. Brennan soon discovers the body is of Jared Booth, Seeley's brother. Aubrey and Miller visit Kevin O'Donnell, a close friend of Jared's, but he is not cooperative. The team discover that Booth and four others were tracking down a drug lord. The FBI search the house and find three men dead in the main office and the safe empty. They later confirm Booth was present at the scene as lots of his blood was found there. Caroline learns that Agent Miller has been keeping a secret from Aubrey, that her partner is also missing and Caroline advises Aubrey to investigate. Booth tends to his wounds and it is revealed he is working with Kevin and that they have the cash from the safe.
  The Brother in the Basement October 8, 2015 1102
Bones
Written By: Michael Peterson
Directed By: Dwight Little
In a flashback, Booth, Kevin, and the others destroy the evidence and burn the van with Jared's body inside. Booth insists he must be the one to do it. In the present, Agent Miller admits to Aubrey and Caroline that her partner, Richard, who went missing had a printed list of undercover FBI agents. The team discover a severed finger of Richard's fiancée, Chloe, in his freezer, and that she is missing and was being held for ransom for the list. After recovering evidence, the team discover the bodies of Richard and Chloe. At the Jeffersonian, Dr. Benjamin Metzger, a digital forensic scientist for the FBI arrives. However, evidence points to Metzger being the one that killed Richard and Chloe to get the list. Brennan is able to get Booth's location from Metzger. At the warehouse, Booth continues to struggle with his wound as the gang waits to sell the list for lots of money. Kevin gets a text from Metzger that says Booth is FBI and that he must kill him or the deal is off. Kevin does not want to kill Booth, but when the other two men discover this, a fight ensues. Booth is able to take the two men out and escape the building. The SWAT team arrives and Booth is reunited with Brennan. He later recovers in the hospital. Meanwhile, Arastoo and Cam break-up as he wants to move on, since Brennan has returned to the Jeffersonian, displacing him, and that jobs he would take would require Cam to leave the Jeffersonian and he does not want her to resent him.
  The Donor in the Drink October 15, 2015 1103
Bones
Written By: Hilary Weisman Graham
Directed By: Michael Lange
Booth and Brennan return to their respective jobs at the FBI and the Jeffersonian. They investigate the death of a man found in a fish farm whose organs had been harvested and sold on the black market. Booth readjusts to work back at the FBI, where Aubrey has taken over his office, and is frustrated that his brother's ashes are missing. Meanwhile, Hodgins encourages Angela to show off her photography work.
  The Carpals in the Coy-Wolves October 22, 2015 1104
Bones
Written By: Gene Hong
Directed By: Randy Zisk
The team investigates the death of a man whose remains were destroyed by coywolves and learn that he was involved in a competitive fantasy football league, to which several of the suspects are linked. Brennan enlists the help of fellow forensic anthropologist Dr. Beth Mayer (Betty White), who makes several contributions to the case. Meanwhile, Brennan tells Booth that she plans on killing off the character based off him in her latest novel, much to his annoyance, and intern Dr. Oliver Wells reveals to Hodgins that he's dealing with erectile dysfunction and seeks advice.
  The Resurrection in the Remains October 29, 2015 1105
Bones
Written By: Mary Trahan
Directed By: Chad Lowe
In a crossover with Sleepy Hollow, the Jeffersonian team find a headless corpse in a church during Halloween and are assisted by FBI agent Abbie Mills (Nicole Beharie) and Ichabod Crane (Tom Mison). They discover the victim is 200 years old and is linked to their current murder investigation regarding a medical student. The crossover concludes in the season 3 episode of Sleepy Hollow, "Dead Men Tell No Tales", which features appearances by Brennan and Booth.
  The Senator in the Street Sweeper November 5, 2015 1106
Bones
Written By: Emily Silver
Directed By: Steve Robin
The death of a U.S. Senator leads Booth and Brennan to investigate Capitol Hill, with suspects including his wife and the majority whip (Brenda Strong). Meanwhile, Caroline has Aubrey do a background check on intern Jessica, stating it is due to the high-level nature of the case when it is really just to look out for Aubrey. Aubrey discovers things from her past, but they continue their relationship anyway. Also, Aubrey tells Booth about his political ambitions to be a Senator in ten years.
  The Promise in the Palace November 12, 2015 1107
Bones
Written By: Joe Hortua
Directed By: Jeannot Szwarc
The death of an escape artist whose remains are found in the woods leads Booth and Brennan to investigate the Magic Palace, the place where the victim worked, and various suspects within the magic community. Meanwhile, Sebastian Kohl returns to work with Angela on her photography and he later asks out Cam, but she isn't sure if she's ready for a relationship after her break-up with Arastoo.
  High Treason in the Holiday Season November 19, 2015 1108
Bones
Written By: Jon Cowan
Directed By: Anne Renton
The team investigate the death of a political journalist who published documents exposing corruption in the NSA. The killer is revealed to be the journalist's source for the documents who is also arrested for treason. Meanwhile, Booth's son Parker returns from London, and the Jeffersonian team celebrate Thanksgiving together.
  The Cowboy in the Contest December 10, 2015 1109
Bones
Written By: Karine Rosenthal
Directed By: Chad Lowe
Booth and Brennan go undercover as Buck and Wanda at a role-playing Old West-style shooting competition. While trying to catch a killer, they also go against one another in the shooting competitions. Meanwhile, Cam continues her relationship with Sebastian and Hodgins reveals to Angela that he's not ready for more children and is happy with the family he has.
  The Doom in the Boom December 10, 2015 1110
Bones
Written By: Keith Foglesong
Directed By: Michael Lange
The body of a police officer rigged with a bomb detonates at a crime scene, killing several police officers and significantly injuring both Aubrey and Hodgins. While Hodgins seemingly recuperates quickly, Aubrey is in more critical condition, requiring surgery. Booth is joined by behavioral analyst Karen Delfs who assists with the case and Arastoo returns to the Jeffersonian to help as well after hearing what happened. After solving the case, Arastoo confesses to Cam that he still loves her and Hodgins collapses in the lab. At the hospital, the team is informed that Hodgins is paralyzed due to the trauma he suffered from the bomb explosion.
  The Death in the Defense April 14, 2016 1111
Bones
Written By: Kendall Sand
Directed By: Arlene Sanford
Eight weeks after the bomb attack, Hodgins returns to work in a wheelchair, eager to get back to work. Despite his helpfulness with the case, Cam decides to send him home so it does not interfere with his recovery. However, she later reconsiders her decision and lets him return to work. Hodgins later receives a call from his doctor telling him he will probably never walk again and hides this from Angela. Brennan and Booth investigate the death of a public defender who had multiple prior clients with motives to kill her.
  The Murder of the Meninist April 21, 2016 1112
Bones
Written By: Hilary Weisman Graham
Directed By: Ian Toynton
The team investigate the death of a man who was the founder of a men's rights organization. Brennan assaults a suspect, the organization's co-founder, after he makes misogynist comments to her. Hodgins' bitter attitude towards his paralysis causes a strain on the working environment in the lab and with his relationship with Angela.
  The Monster in the Closet April 28, 2016 1113
Bones
Written By: Michael Peterson
Directed By: Randy Zisk
The dead body of a social worker in a park reveals clues suggesting that the killer lived with the body for months before dumping it, and the discovery of a similar set of remains confirms it's a serial killer who uses the corpses as marionettes. Booth and Aubrey consult behavioral analyst Karen Delfs for clues; and Cam rethinks her love life when Arastoo comes back to the lab.
  The Last Shot at a Second Chance May 5, 2016 1114
Bones
Written By: Emily Silver
Directed By: David Grossman
A female felon is found during a mudslide and Booth discovers that one of the suspects is someone he met while in prison. Brennan attends a hearing after punching a suspect (from "The Murder of the Meninist") and receives six months of probation with Booth as her probation officer. Meanwhile, Hodgins and Angela take a step in repairing their marriage; and Aubrey and Jessica continue their relationship.
  The Fight in the Fixer May 12, 2016 1115
Bones
Written By: Joe Hortua
Directed By: Silver Tree
When a body is found in the Potomac, the team discovers that the victim is both a private investigator and a fixer, making the suspect pool much larger. Hodgins is returning to his old self, but Angela thinks he is trying too hard and Aubrey is surprised when Karen Delfs suddenly asks him out. Brennan makes a bet with Oliver Wells when Christine is suspected of cheating on her report card. Later, Aubrey finds out that his father is back and has started an investigation into his own son.
  The Strike in the Chord May 19, 2016 1116
Bones
Written By: Yael Zinkow
Directed By: Michael Lange
When a male singer is found in a rat lab, Booth looks at two rival A Cappella groups for suspects. Brennan gets a new intern, but is irritated after the intern makes numerous mistakes, while Hodgins signs up for experimental surgery in an effort to walk again. After the case is solved, the team learns that Aubrey was also a singer in college. This episode features Kirstin Maldonado, Mitch Grassi, and Scott Hoying of Pentatonix, as well as singers Sam Tsui and Jordan Fisher.
  The Secret in the Service May 26, 2016 1117
Bones
Written By: Kandall Sand and Mary Trahan
Directed By: Dwight Little
A body found in the woods is identified as a Secret Service agent, which leads everyone to wonder if the murder was personal or an attempt to target the President. Aubrey is given a new partner when the Secret Service prevent Booth's involvement due to his relation to John Wilkes Booth. Fisher returns to lead the forensic side when Brennan is stuck at home with a cold.
  The Movie in the Making June 2, 2016 1118
Bones
Written By: Keith Foglesong
Directed By: Dwight Little
A documentary crew follows the team around as they solve the murder of a man found in a landfill after a decade. Meanwhile, Arastoo tries to hide his feelings for Cam from the cameras, but Cam confesses her love and proposes to him, which he accepts.
  The Head in the Abutment June 16, 2016 1119
Bones
Written By: Gene Hong
Directed By: Ian Toynton
Booth and Brennan are in the middle of spring cleaning when the decapitated body of a hockey player is found in the Anacostia River. Meanwhile, Oliver and Hodgins get competitive when Oliver beats Hodgins in a video game. Later, Booth settles an old score with a goalie against whom he played in high school.
  The Stiff in the Cliff June 23, 2016 1120
Bones
Written By: Kathy Reichs & Kerry Reichs
Directed By: Jeannot Szwarc
The frozen body of billionaire explorer Henry Charles is brought to the Jeffersonian and the team is surprised when they discover Clark Edison was part of his last expedition 15 years ago and dismayed when he later becomes a suspect. Cam's sister Felicia returns to plan most of Cam's wedding and Cam struggles to keep quiet about her own wants to prevent any arguments.
  The Jewel in the Crown July 14, 2016 1121
Bones
Written By: Jon Cowan
Directed By: David Grossman
A French inspector works with the team as they investigate a body found at a glass recycling plant with a diamond in its jaw. Meanwhile, Hodgins continues his physical therapy and has a breakthrough when he unknowingly knocks over objects in lab due to a muscle spasm in his leg. Booth is diagnosed with a temporary eye condition and needs glasses.
  The Nightmare in the Nightmare July 21, 2016 1122
Bones
Written By: Michael Peterson
Directed By: David Boreanaz
In the Season 11 finale, the search for the Puppeteer, a serial killer who turns his victims into marionettes, continues, but Brennan can't shake her guilt of failing to catch the perpetrator due to her brief period of retirement.

  The Hope in the Horror January 3, 2017 1201
Bones
Written By: Michael Peterson
Directed By: Emily Deschanel
Brennan has been kidnapped by her former assistant, Zack Addy, as Booth and the rest of the lab desperately search for her.
  The Brain in the Bot January 10, 2017 1202
Bones
Written By: Hilary Weisman Graham
Directed By: Ian Toynton
After discovering the body of a man involved with creating artificial intelligence bots, the team must figure out if the victim's own artificial intelligent bt was programmed to kill him.
  The New Tricks in the Old Dogs January 17, 2017 1203
Bones
Written By: Ted Peterson
Directed By: David Grossman
When the body of an old man is found inside an acid dump site, Booth, Brennan and the squints find themselves deep in retirement home drama.
  The Price for the Past January 24, 2017 1204
Bones
Written By: Jonathan Collier
Directed By: Randy Zisk
The team investigates the murder of someone from Booth and Brennan's past. Meanwhile, Aubrey faces a moral dilemma of his own when he discovers his is back in the picture.
  The Tutor in the Tussle January 31, 2017 1205
Bones
Written By: Eric Randall
Directed By: Dwight Little
When a tutor of privileged students turns up dead, the team sorts through all the possible perpetrators, from disgruntled parents to the tutor's roommate with a criminal record. Meanwhile, Bones is frustrated with the voice of her audio book and tries to prove that she can record it herself.
  The Flaw in the Saw February 7, 2017 1206
Bones
Written By: Yael Zinkow
Directed By: Denise Di Novi
The dismembered body of successful golfer-turned-lumberjack Phyllis Paul brings the squints to the Lumber Sports Regional Championships. At this competition, Booth and Brennan discover numerous secrets that could have resulted in Phyllis' murder, including an affair with a married rival. Meanwhile, Hodgins secretly analyzes the bacteria on the bone of a prior victim that he believes will exonerate the murderer, Zack Addy.
  The Scare in the Score February 14, 2017 1207
Bones
Written By: Joe Hortua
Directed By: Randy Zisk
When a series of corpses with ties to Booth's former Army unit appear around D.C., Booth must dive into his past to find the killer before the killer finds Booth. Meanwhile, Brennan's father, Max, hides a serious medical procedure from Brennan, leaving her to grapple with her father's trust and mortality, as well as her family being in danger.
  The Grief and the Girl February 21, 2017 1208
Bones
Written By: Karine Rosenthal
Directed By: Anton Cropper
A recent loss creates a rift between Booth and Brennan, as they deal with their grief in different ways. Meanwhile, an old flame from Brennan's past comes to visit.
  The Steel in the Wheels March 7, 2017 1209
Bones
Written By: Hilary Weisman Graham & Ted Peterson
Directed By: Robert Reed Altman
When a young man dies in a horrendous hay baler accident, Booth, Brennan and Aubrey slap on trashy disguises and go undercover at a rowdy demolition derby competition to investigate the case. Meanwhile, Dr. Gordon Wyatt returns and assists Hodgins and Cam when the ongoing Gormogon case hits a dead end.
  The Radioactive Panthers in the Party March 14, 2017 1210
Bones
Written By: Keith Foglesong
Directed By: Michael Lange
When the burning, bruised body of an aspiring writer/director crash-lands onto a passing car, the team investigates a series of odd locations and characters that are connected to his film. Meanwhile, Bones seeks guidance from Dr. Mayer on the meaning of passion in the work place and Booth allows Aubrey to take the reins on their current case.
  The Day in the Life March 21, 2017 1211
Bones
Written By: Eric Randall & Yael Zinkow
Directed By: Ian Toynton
In the series' penultimate episode, each leading character's final story begins to unfold. Brennan testifies for Zack in trial, Angela reveals some big news, while Aubrey and Jessica come to terms about their future together. All the while, the team discovers Kovac has escaped, leaving Booth in a race against the clock to protect himself and those closest to him from what may be Kovac's most dangerous plan yet.
  The End in the End March 28, 2017 1212
Bones
Story By: Stephen Nathan
Teleplay By: Jonathan Collier, Michael Peterson & Karine Rosenthal
Directed By: David Boreanaz
With Kovac still at large, the team searches for evidence to track him down. After Brennan experiences a setback, the rest of the team must figure out how to find Kovac without her, putting everything she has ever taught them to the test. When all signs point to Kovac having outside help, as well as a hideout, Booth and Brennan go searching for him.

Media[]

Fox has released free episodes of Bones and seven other primetime series online to be downloaded for viewing on its MySpace website, which is owned by the same parent company, News Corporation, that owns Fox. This began on October 3, 2006 but access is restricted to residents from the United States only. Bones is also available for free-of-cost viewing at Hulu.

Aside from the television broadcast of Bones, its characters and concepts have also been produced in print, on the internet and in short videos for mobile phones.

Currently, there are two print books related to the series, one a novel and the other an official guide. Buried Deep, written by Max Allan Collins, was published by Pocket Star on February 28, 2006. The book is based on the characters in the television series rather than the characters created by Kathy Reichs, who had inspired the concept of Bones. Its plot focuses on Dr. Temperance Brennan and Special Agent Seeley Booth's investigation into the skeletal remains left on the steps of a federal building and its connection with a Chicago mob family. Bones: The Official Companion: Seasons 1 & 2 is written by Paul Ruditis and published by Titan Books, released on October 16, 2007. The book includes cast and crew interviews, episode guides and a background detail on real-life forensics.

Fox has made extensive use of the internet to promote Bones. Prior to the broadcast of the second season episode "The Glowing Bones in the Old Stone House", profiles of the characters involved in the episode were put up on their own MySpace web page. The blog entries of the characters were created to give insight into the potential suspects to be featured in the episode. In the episode, Brennan and her team uses clues from these web pages, which the viewers can also access.

A spin-off series consisting of 26 two-minute episodes, called Bones: Skeleton Crew, was produced by Fox and launched through a partnership with Sprint Nextel in conjunction with MasterCard's sponsorship. It was released to Sprint TV subscribers in November 2006 and released on the official website of Bones on December 4, 2006. The episodes do not feature the show's main cast; its plot revolves around three Jeffersonian Institute lab technicians who use their skills to solve a mystery.

Bonus content was posted by Fox on Bones' official site during the third season, which include short videos featuring Booth and Brennan waiting to see Dr. Sweets.

Notes[]

  • Season 1-12 episodes are available for instant streaming on Hulu Plus.
  • Seasons 1-12 are available for streaming or downloading on Amazon Prime Video.
  • Seasons 1-12 are available for streaming or downloading on Disney Plus.

References[]


External links[]

  • Bones on FOX Wikia (Fandom)
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