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Bones

2005TV-1412 seasons8.2 / 10

Every body has secrets.

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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Synopsis

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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About Bones

Cast

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

Credits

Created by: Hart Hanson

Production details

Status: Ended
Series type: Scripted
Episodes: 246
Original language: English

Networks & production

FOXUnited States
20th Century Fox TelevisionUnited States
Far Field Productions
Josephson EntertainmentUnited States

Themes

crime investigationfbiforensic archaeologyforensic sciencemurder investigationwashington dc, usa

Season 9 episodes

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Episode 1

The Secrets in the Proposal

Sep 16, 201343m6.4 / 10

The Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of Jason Siedel, an accountant for the state department, whose remains were found in a hotel air conditioning unit. When Booth finds his old army buddy and CIA agent, Danny Beck, clearing away evidence at the victim's condo, he begins to realize that Siedel's murder could yield more suspects than the team had anticipated. Booth also seeks out Aldo Clemens, his friend and an ex-priest from their military days together, to get advice on his relationship with Brennan, now that Pelant has put a wedge between them. Meanwhile, Brennan must decide whether to have faith in Booth or to end her relationship with him.

Directed by Ian ToyntonWritten by Stephen Nathan, Hart HansonGuest stars Carla Gallo, Patricia Belcher, John Hartmann, Lucy Walters, Kathleen York, Rich Ceraulo Ko, Alastair Duncan, Freddie Prinze Jr.

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Episode 2

The Cheat in the Retreat

Sep 23, 201342m7.5 / 10

The Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of Adam Pak, a management consultant whose remains were found being eaten by bobcats. When evidence leads the team to a marriage retreat site, Brennan and Booth go undercover as previous personas "Roxie" and "Tony" to try to find more evidence. While at the retreat, Brennan and Booth meet fellow married couple Bill and Evelyn Schumacher, whose relationship seems a little too perfect.

Directed by Alex ChappleWritten by Nkechi Okoro CarrollGuest stars Carrie Wiita, Yancey Arias, John Ratzenberger, Millicent Martin, Greg Rikaart, Tim Peper, Brittany Ishibashi, Beth Crosby

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Episode 3

El Carnicero en el Coche

Sep 30, 201343m7.0 / 10

The Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of Jamie Delcampo, a member of the Estrellas Locas gang, whose remains were found in a burnt out car. Meanwhile, having taken time off from the FBI in the wake of Pelant's latest assault on the team, Sweets ultimately decides to help with the investigation when he discovers that a young boy from the center where he volunteers is the son of one of the gang members.

Directed by Ian ToyntonWritten by Jonathan Collier, Dean LopataGuest stars Patricia Belcher, Michael Grant Terry, Aline Elasmar, Felix Avitia, Vicellous Shannon, Steven W. Bailey, Chum Ehelepola, Joe Coots

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Episode 4

The Sense in the Sacrifice

Oct 7, 201343m6.8 / 10

The team devises a plan to use a donated cadaver to draw out Pelant; Sweets returns to work and believes Agent Flynn isn't who he seems.

Directed by Kate WoodsWritten by Jonathan CollierGuest stars Patricia Belcher, Robert Curtis Brown, Brooks Darnell, Mather Zickel, Andrew Leeds, Reed Diamond

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Episode 5

The Lady on the List

Oct 14, 201343m7.9 / 10

The team investigates the murder of a high school principal who was dying of cancer; Brennan and Booth plan their wedding; a virtual profiling system threatens Sweets' job.

Directed by Chad LoweWritten by Pat CharlesGuest stars Rebecca McFarland, Patrick Heusinger, Kristen Ariza, Steven Eckholdt, Chuck Liddell, Brian Klugman

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Episode 6

The Woman in White

Oct 21, 201344m8.0 / 10

The Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of Nancy Handelman, whose body was discovered at the time of Brennan and Booth's wedding rehearsal. When the case becomes more serious than the team anticipated, Cam and Angela do everything in their power to keep the details of the investigation from Brennan in order to ensure that she will stay focused on her big day. Tensions run high when unfortunate events occur to stall the wedding temporarily, and Max comes to town with a suspicious duffle bag full of money.

Directed by Kevin HooksWritten by Karine RosenthalGuest stars Joel David Moore, Ryan O'Neal, Carla Gallo, Eugene Byrd, Patricia Belcher, Michael Grant Terry, David Hornsby, Joanna Cassidy

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Episode 7

The Nazi on the Honeymoon

Nov 4, 201344m7.3 / 10

Unable to relax on their honeymoon, Booth and Brennan decide to help a local detective solve the murder of a Nazi war criminal; Hodgins and Angela look after Christine.

Directed by Jeannot SzwarcWritten by Dave ThomasGuest stars Eugene Byrd, Angela Alvarado, Joaquim de Almeida, Lucila Solá, Geoffrey Rivas, Michael Fairman, Julia Vera, Kevin Changaris

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Episode 8

The Dude in the Dam

Nov 11, 201343m6.8 / 10

The team suspects that a man who made his money donating sperm was killed by a recipient who learned his records were inaccurate; Brennan enters a feud with a fellow author (Nora Dunn).

Directed by Kevin HooksWritten by Kathy Reichs, Kerry ReichsGuest stars Michael Grant Terry, Boti Bliss, Jeanette Brox, Ian Kahn, Loren Lester, Alexis Carra, Malcolm Goodwin, Grace Bannon

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Episode 9

The Fury in the Jury

Nov 15, 201343m7.8 / 10

A key witness turns up dead in a case for which Brennan is a juror, so the team works to discover what has happened.

Directed by Dwight H. LittleWritten by Karen Wyscarver, Sanford GoldenGuest stars Carla Gallo, Sara Mornell, Ben Lawson, Margo Harshman, Brandon Quinn, Jazz Raycole, Chad Addison, Dan Lothian

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Episode 10

The Mystery in the Meat

Nov 22, 201344m7.8 / 10

The Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of a food scientist whose remains were tossed in a meat grinder and mixed into cans of stew served in a school cafeteria. When the team uncovers the scientist's newest - and highly lucrative - food invention, they also track the trail of jealous competitors in the multi-million dollar food industry. Meanwhile, Angela plans a post-wedding bachelorette party for Brennan, which gets crazier than intended.

Directed by Tim SouthamWritten by Michael PetersonGuest stars Carla Gallo, Patricia Belcher, Rizwan Manji, Jen Drohan, Alyson Reed, John Posey, Jodi Harris, Kenny Ridwan

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Episode 11

The Spark in the Park

Dec 6, 201343m6.5 / 10

The Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of a nationally ranked gymnast, whose remains were hit by lightning and scattered throughout a public park. Although evidence points to a fellow gymnast as the key suspect, Brennan and Booth discover the victim was leading a double life. Meanwhile, Booth gets upset when Brennan shows surprising empathy for the victim's father, and Cam confronts the woman who stole her identity.

Directed by Chad LoweWritten by Emily SilverGuest stars Steve Monroe, Mark Derwin, McKinley Freeman, Cherami Leigh, McKayla Maroney, Laura Niemi, Bonnie Root, J. Michael Trautmann

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Episode 12

The Ghost in the Killer

Jan 10, 201444m7.8 / 10

The team investigates when the remains of a girl who died 18 years earlier are delivered to Brennan and Booth's house; Brennan dreams about Pelant.

Directed by Allison Liddi-BrownWritten by Nkechi Okoro CarrollGuest stars Chad Donella, Eugene Byrd, Kelly Rutherford, Mitchell Fink, Heather McComb, Eileen Grubba, Andrew Leeds

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Episode 13

Big in the Philippines

Jan 17, 201443m8.2 / 10

The Jeffersonian team investigates the death of Colin Haynes, a struggling country music singer whose remains were found in a shallow grave. When the team learns about the victim's music career, it leads them to his record label, which, they discover, was deceitful in its dealings with him. Meanwhile, squintern Wendall Bray breaks his arm during a hockey game and Brennan takes a closer look at his injuries, only to discover some shocking news.

Directed by David BoreanazWritten by Keith FoglesongGuest stars Michael Grant Terry, Jamie Anne Allman, Robert Baker, Jon Jon Briones, Kay Lenz, Kelly McNair, Camille Mana, Terry Myers

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Episode 14

The Master in the Slop

Jan 24, 201444m8.2 / 10

When the team discovers a renowned chess master in pig slop, Sweets goes under cover in the chess world; a science magazine honors Cam; Dr. Douglas Filmore fills in as lab intern.

Directed by Dwight H. LittleWritten by Dave ThomasGuest stars Jo Mei, Marina Benedict, Joe Ford, Scott Lowell, Michelle Clunie, Marcus Giamatti, Dayo Okeniyi, Dimitri Diatchenko

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Episode 15

The Heiress in the Hill

Jan 31, 201443m7.7 / 10Mid Season

The Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of Lauren Frank, a kidnap victim whose remains were found buried at a park. But when they discover the unhappy relationship that Lauren had with her stepmother, the team starts to think the killer was someone closer to the girl than expected. Meanwhile, Hodgins uncovers a shocking secret about his family and Brennan and Booth face a common couples dilemma - whether to co-mingle their funds.

Directed by Milan CheylovWritten by Dean LopataGuest stars Joel David Moore, Jonno Roberts, John Getz, Ana Alexander, Robert Picardo, Joey Capone, Ken Luckey, Assaf Cohen

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Episode 16

The Source in the Sludge

Mar 10, 201442m7.2 / 10

When a CIA informant is found murdered, Booth and CIA Agent Danny Beck (guest star Freddie Prinze Jr.) must work together to track down an Afghani terrorist. Meanwhile, Brennan wants to work more closely with Booth in the field, and the duo must confront the implications of what that means to their family.

Directed by Ian ToyntonWritten by Jonathan CollierGuest stars Carla Gallo, Patricia Belcher, Chris Browning, Homie Doroodian, Nazneen Contractor, Chris Coppola, Patrick Renna, Freddie Prinze Jr.

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Episode 17

The Repo Man in the Septic Tank

Mar 17, 201443m7.3 / 10

When the remains of a repo man are found in a septic tank, the team learns he had a troubled past; a forensic anthropologist (Ignacio Serricchio) who has defected from Cuba needs an internship.

Directed by Jeffrey WalkerWritten by Michael PetersonGuest stars Dendrie Taylor, Kevin E. West, Shahine Ezell, Chris Coy, Adam Dunnells, Ignacio Serricchio

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Episode 18

The Carrot in the Kudzu

Mar 24, 201443m6.9 / 10

When an actor known for playing a popular character on a kids' TV show is murdered, unexpected suspects are discovered; Brennan and Booth plan a party for Christine's birthday; Clark asks for opinions on his novel.

Directed by Rob HardyWritten by Karen Wyscarver, Sanford GoldenGuest stars Ryan O'Neal, Eugene Byrd, Kellee Stewart, Jonathan Chase, Noah Weisberg, David Starzyk, Elizabeth Roberts, Scott Mosenson

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Episode 19

The Turn in the Urn

Mar 31, 201442m6.9 / 10

When a wealthy artifact collector walks into his own funeral, the team must determine the real identity of the deceased; Finn's new hot sauce venture is making big money.

Directed by Tim SouthamWritten by Pat CharlesGuest stars Luke Kleintank, John Sloan, Joanna Pacula, Christie Burson, Anjali Bhimani, Tiffany Hines

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Episode 20

The High in the Low

Apr 7, 201443m8.0 / 10

The remains of a former art student are found in a log in a forest; Wendell returns after beginning cancer treatments; Booth prepares for an FBI competency test.

Directed by Anne RentonWritten by Keith FoglesongGuest stars Michael Grant Terry, P.J. Boudousqué, Larry Sullivan, Roshawn Franklin, Elizabeth Ann Bennett, Katy Stoll, Darryl Reeves, Christopher Clausi

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Episode 21

The Cold in the Case

Apr 14, 201443m6.5 / 10

The team investigates the death of a woman whose body was cryogenically frozen before being dumped in a swamp; Cam is nervous to meet Arastoo's parents; Booth is up for a promotion.

Directed by Milan CheylovWritten by Emily SilverGuest stars Chris McGarry, Kate Orsini, Braeden Marcott, Myk Watford, David Dean Bottrell, Rochelle Greenwood, Miles Gaston Villanueva, Sascha Alexander

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Episode 22

The Nail in the Coffin

Apr 21, 201442m7.9 / 10

When the remains of a woman from a wealthy family are found in a national park, the team thinks she may be a victim of the Ghost Killer; Booth's career might be in for some changes.

Directed by Ian ToyntonWritten by Dean LopataGuest stars Eugene Byrd, Patricia Belcher, Jeff Hayenga, Eileen Grubba, Christine Dunford, Courtney Gains, Jeffrey Nicholas Brown, Cathleen Kaelyn

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Episode 23

The Drama in the Queen

May 12, 201444m7.1 / 10

When the head swim coach of a community college is found dead at the bottom of the well, possible suspects think he may have been having an affair; Sweets covers for Booth in the investigation as Booth prepares for a congressional subcommittee.

Directed by Jeannot SzwarcWritten by Megan McNamaraGuest stars Laura Spencer, Madeleine McGraw, Christian Gehring, Shawn Ryan, Ella A. Thomas, Emily Montague, D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce, Joshua Bitton

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Episode 24

The Recluse in the Recliner

May 19, 201443m8.1 / 10Finale

The team investigates the death of a man who had offered Booth information on a possible government cover-up related to a previous case, but was killed before their meeting took place. As Booth and the Jeffersonian team dig deeper into the burgeoning conspiracy surrounding the man’s death, it’s evident Booth may be in over his head, and his future with the FBI is put in question.

Directed by David BoreanazWritten by Stephen Nathan, Jonathan CollierGuest stars Joel David Moore, Patricia Belcher, Peter MacKenzie, Mark Atteberry, Stacey Moseley, Marisa Chen Moller, Alex Best, Ayumi Iizuka

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