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Dr. Temperance Brennan and her colleagues at the Jeffersonian's Medico-Legal Lab assist Special Agent Seeley Booth with murder investigations when the remains are so badly decomposed, burned or destroyed that the standard identification methods are useless.
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Dr. Temperance Brennan and her colleagues at the Jeffersonian's Medico-Legal Lab assist Special Agent Seeley Booth with murder investigations when the remains are so badly decomposed, burned or destroyed that the standard identification methods are useless.
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Emily DeschanelTemperance 'Bones' Brennan
David BoreanazSeeley Booth
John BoydJames Aubrey
Michaela ConlinAngela Montenegro
Tamara TaylorCamille Saroyan
T.J. ThyneJack Hodgins
Jonathan AdamsDaniel Goodman
John Francis DaleyLance Sweets
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Episode 1
Brennan and the team attempt to absolve Booth and get him released from prison. The remains of a man who has been dead for over sixteen years prove to be significant.
Directed by Ian ToyntonWritten by Stephen Nathan, Jonathan CollierGuest stars John Francis Daley, Carla Gallo, Eugene Byrd, Patricia Belcher, Daniel Lee Robertson III, David Fabrizio, Johnny Kostrey, Ray Stefanelli
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Episode 2
Aubrey works alongside the team to investigate a government conspiracy. DNA found on a previous victim helps the team to narrow down the suspects.
Directed by Dwight H. LittleWritten by Michael Peterson, Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Keith FoglesongGuest stars Carla Gallo, Eugene Byrd, Patricia Belcher, JD Cullum, Susan Angelo, Sterling Macer Jr., Rance Howard, Sam Anderson
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Episode 3
The remains of a right-wing radio host are found in a storm drain, and the investigation reveals some surprising extracurricular activities that narrows the search for suspects. Meanwhile, Agent Aubrey tries to get Booth to trust him, and Brennan worries about her husband's state of mind.
Directed by Tim SouthamWritten by Michael PetersonGuest stars Jonah Wharton, Will Vought, Gary Basaraba, Mouzam Makkar, Amanda Leighton, Erinn Westbrook, Ignacio Serricchio
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Episode 4
The investigation of the murder of a video-game designer reveals the wealth he accumulated during his career, which makes a suspect out of everyone who was in his inner circle. Meanwhile, "squintern" Jessica sheds light on an educational opportunity; and Brennan and Booth discuss Christine's future.
Directed by Milan CheylovWritten by Kathy Reichs, Gene Hong, Hilary Weisman GrahamGuest stars Laura Spencer, Erik Stocklin, Chad Michael Collins, Alexandra Metz, Denyse Tontz, Trevor Gore, Mandy McMillian, Sunnie Pelant
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Episode 5
Brennan runs into a publishing rival. Wendell hears back from his diagnosis. The team members investigate a murder when remains are found in a convention's stairwell.
Directed by Chad LoweWritten by Dave ThomasGuest stars Michael Grant Terry, John Billingsley, Gabriel Tigerman, Sean Gunn, Keston John, Amy Davidson, Nora Dunn, Helen Hong
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Episode 6
The case of a maid's death turns out to be a bigger case than originally thought. Tensions are rising between Cam and Brennan.
Directed by Dwight H. Little, Allison Liddi-BrownWritten by Emily Silver, Hilary Weisman GrahamGuest stars Ray Proscia, Vera Miao, Danny Woodburn, Leann Lei, François Chau, Brian Poth, Scott Ly, Phyllis Logan
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Episode 7
The team investigate a billion dollar hedge fund company when severely damaged remains from human's are found under a merry go round.
Directed by Michael LangeWritten by Keith FoglesongGuest stars Brian Klugman, Gil Bellows, LaMonica Garrett, Charlene Amoia, Adam Bartley, Lisa Datz, Jamison Haase, Drew Wicks
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Episode 8
The team is called in after a crossword puzzle master is discovered in an urban fracking site.
Directed by Chad LoweWritten by Nkechi Okoro CarrollGuest stars Carla Gallo, Sean Marquette, Alison Haislip, Mindy Cohn, Debbon Ayer, Sam Lloyd, Jack Topalian, Tracey Costello
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Episode 9
The team is called in after the remains of a psychology professor are discovered.
Directed by Tim SouthamWritten by Hilary Weisman GrahamGuest stars Michael Grant Terry, Braden Fitzgerald, Miriam Flynn, Shanna Collins, Chastity Dotson, Grant Harvey, Reva Rose, Mary Gillis
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Episode 10
Paying homage to Alfred Hitchcock in an episode that reimagines the Jeffersonian and FBI teams in 1950s Hollywood. Brennan plays an LAPD detective who's battling sexism on the force, and Booth is a notorious jewel thief who is far more than he seems to be. When Booth is framed for the murder of a rich socialite, he and Brennan team up to clear his name and find the true identity of the murderer.
Directed by David BoreanazWritten by Stephen NathanGuest stars Ryan O'Neal, Carla Gallo, Eugene Byrd, Patricia Belcher, Laura Spencer, Michael Grant Terry, Michael Badalucco, Billy Gibbons
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Episode 11
Angela’s psychic friend is enlisted when the body of a local psychic is found.
Directed by Jeannot SzwarcWritten by Lena WaitheGuest stars Gabrielle Dennis, Steven Williams, Frankie Ingrassia, Gregory Zarian, Alex MacNicoll, Ignacio Serricchio, Cyndi Lauper, Sunnie Pelant
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Episode 12
The team are called in after a wealthy teacher is discovered dead in an abandoned bookstore.
Directed by Anne RentonWritten by Taylor MartinGuest stars Patricia Belcher, Laura Spencer, Nathaniel Buzolic, Allius Barnes, Allen Maldonado, Brendan Robinson, Anna Khaja, Josh Latzer
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Episode 13
When the body of an ex-con is found in pieces, the Jeffersonian team investigates a local bakery known for employing former felons.
Directed by Michael LangeWritten by Jonathan CollierGuest stars Mario Pérez, Chelsea Tavares, Cory Tucker, Jay Brian Winnick, Christopher Carrington, Eric Phillips, Sam Sarpong, Gabriel Salvador
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Episode 14
The team take a look into the death of a mini-golf superstar. Brennan is concerned about her dad.
Directed by Milan CheylovWritten by Dave ThomasGuest stars Ryan O'Neal, Michael Grant Terry, Shalita Grant, Arden Myrin, Carlos Alazraqui, Chris Marrs, Eric Allan Kramer, Alex Frnka
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Episode 15
Booth and Brennan work undercover as they become involved in the world of underground poker.
Directed by Arlene SanfordWritten by Gene HongGuest stars Laura Spencer, Adam Tsekhman, Todd Williams, Seth Peterson, Jeremy Ratchford, Janelle Marra, Vito D'Ambrosio, Matthew Downs
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Episode 16
The team are called in after the remains of a celebrity chef are found in a local park.
Directed by Alex ChappleWritten by Hilary Weisman GrahamGuest stars Eugene Byrd, Adam Shapiro, Nicole Sullivan, Mike Starr, Kurt Fuller, Jimmy Smagula, Noel Gugliemi, Rico E. Anderson
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Episode 17
Brennan and Booth believe that bullying is behind the death of a private high school student.
Directed by Jeannot SzwarcWritten by Emily SilverGuest stars Carla Gallo, David Monahan, Alysia Reiner, China Anne McClain, McKaley Miller, Brielle Barbusca, Adam Zastrow, Jenny Cooper
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Episode 18
The team attempt to find evidence that Alex Rockwell did not commit the crimes of which he was convicted for.
Directed by Michael LangeWritten by Nkechi Okoro CarrollGuest stars Patricia Belcher, Sam Sarpong, Gabriel Salvador, Jessica Camacho, Malcolm Foster Smith, Jason Gray-Stanford, Linda Lavin, Kimleigh Smith
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Episode 19
The team must race against the clock to expose the killer of the son of a powerful diplomat.
Directed by Milan CheylovWritten by Michael PetersonGuest stars Matt Burns, Houshang Touzie, Hrach Titizian, George Georgiou, David Diaan, Amir Talai, Mershad Torabi, Marina Shtelen
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Episode 20
A well-known cookie jar collector's body is found on a riverbank.
Directed by Dwight H. LittleWritten by Kathy Reichs, Kerry ReichsGuest stars Laura Spencer, Taylor Spreitler, Michael Cram, Juliette Jeffers, Mahryah Shain, Rick Overton, Jason Galloway, Wendy Worthington
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Episode 21
The team take a look into the death of an ex-con who has become a yoga instructor.
Directed by Randall ZiskWritten by Keith FoglesongGuest stars Michael Grant Terry, Alex Skuby, Amanda Brooks, Frank Drank, Courtney Hope, Victor Alfieri, Tony Mirrcandani, Sammy The Dwarf
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Episode 22
When the Jeffersonian team discovers remains of a victim, and elements of the crime scene point to a possible protege of serial killer Christopher Pelant, they must revisit their prior work on Pelant while tracing new clues that will hopefully lead them to the copycat killer. Meanwhile, Angela is skeptical about her and Hodgins decision to move to Paris and Brennan and Booth contemplate options outside of the Jeffersonian and FBI.
Directed by Ian ToyntonWritten by Stephen Nathan, Jonathan CollierGuest stars Ryan O'Neal, Carla Gallo, Eugene Byrd, Patricia Belcher, Michael Grant Terry, Andrew Leeds, Lindsey Kraft, Derek Mio
Where to watch BonesEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
