Evil tech genius Christopher Pelant (guest star Andrew Leeds), a suspect in a previous case Brennan (Emily Deschanel) and Booth (David Boreanaz) handled, is back in court on appeal. But when law enforcement examines the team’s findings on a new murder investigation, key pieces of evidence are tied to Brennan and suspicion falls on her.
Episodes
Episode 12, Season 7
- 2012-04-30
- The Suit on the Set
Brennan (Emily Deschanel) and Booth (David Boreanaz) launch a murder investigation while in Los Angeles to consult on the production of a film based on Brennan's latest book. Brennan gets picky on set when she discovers flaws in the production, Booth gets a job offer, while Cam (Tamara Taylor) suffers some embarassment after information about her past is revealed.
Episode 11, Season 7
- 2012-04-30
- The Family in the Feud
An investigation of a corpse in the woods reveals a long-standing feud between two families. As the team works to solve the mystery, they also reveal the victim's role in the long-standing battle between the families. At the same time, Brennan has a hard time accepting help with baby Christine from her father.
Episode 10, Season 7
- 2012-04-23
- The Warrior in the Wuss
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.
Episode 9, Season 7
- 2012-04-16
- The Don’t in the Do
When a corpse is found at a landfill, dyed in a blue substance, intern Arastoo Vaziri (guest star Pej Vahdat) 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 (Emily Deschanel) is feeling uncomfortable in her post-baby body, so Booth (David Boreanaz) decides to do something special to boost her self-confidence.
Episode 8, Season 7
- 2012-04-09
- The Bump in the Road
With the help of Special Agent Genny Shaw (guest star Tina Majorino), the Jeffersonian team identifies the remains of a discount shopper and “extreme couponer” who was dragged along the road by an 18-wheeler. Meanwhile, Brennan is adjusting to her first day back at work after giving birth, and Cam disapproves of her daughter’s romance with intern Finn Abernathy (guest star Luke Kleintank).
Episode 7, Season 7
- 2012-04-02
- The Prisoner in the Pipe
The remains of an escaped convict are found in a residential sewer, but an examination of the sewer pipes indicates that the murder occurred within prison walls. Brennan insists on solving the crime — despite Booth's (David Boreanaz) pleas for her not to overexert herself — and the expectant couple experiences a very untraditional arrival of their baby daughter.
Episode 6, Season 7
- 2012-01-12
- The Crack in the Code
A cryptic message penned in human blood is discovered at a national monument. As the Jeffersonian team embarks on a scavenger hunt to solve the case, they realize their tech-savvy suspect (guest star Andrew Leeds) remains one step ahead of them. Meanwhile, Booth (David Boreanaz) and Brennan (Emily Deschanel) search for the perfect home for their new family.
Episode 5, Season 7
- 2011-12-08
- The Twist in the Twister
A so-called “storm chaser” appears to have died while following a tornado, but footage recorded during the storm ultimately leads the team to believe he was murdered. Meanwhile, Booth (David Boreanaz) becomes increasingly overprotective of Brennan (Emily Deschanel) both at home and in the field, and sleep-deprived Angela (Michaela Conlin) and Hodgins (TJ Thyne) come to terms with having Angela’s father and rock musician (guest star Billy F. Gibbons) babysit their infant son.
Episode 4, Season 7
- 2011-12-01
- The Male in the Mail
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 (guest star Ben Savage), a critical clue leads them to solve the crime definitively. Meanwhile, Booth's grandfather (guest star Ralph Waite) breaks some unexpected news, and Special Agent Genny Shaw (guest star Tina Majorino) learns the importance of teamwork. Read the full recap here!
Episode 3, Season 7
- 2011-11-17
- The Prince in the Plastic
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. Read the full recap here!
Episode 2, Season 7
- 2011-11-10
- The Hot Dog in the Competition
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. Read the full recap here.
Episode 1, Season 7
- 2011-11-03
- The Memories in the Shallow Grave
The team investigate the death of a woman with a history of amnesia, disappearances, and head trauma whose corpse is found in a shallow grave. Meanwhile, Booth and a very pregnant Brennan discuss their living arrangements once their baby is born.
Episode 23, Season 6
- 2011-05-19
- The Change in the Game
The unidentifiable and gruesome 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.
Episode 22, Season 6
- 2011-05-12
- The Hole in the Heart
When sniper-on-the-loose Jacob Broadsky (guest star Arnold Vosloo) claims another victim, Booth becomes more determined than ever to catch his elusive foe. After a bullet meant for Booth strikes an innocent victim, Booth makes it his mission to catch Broadsky once and for all. Read the full recap here.
Episode 21, Season 6
- 2011-05-05
- The Signs in the Silence
A 15-year-old Jane Doe (guest star McKenzie Applegate), 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. Meanwhile, Angela (Michaela Conlin) keeps Hodgins (TJ Thyne) in the dark regarding the details of her pregnancy. Read the full recap here.
Episode 20, Season 6
- 2011-04-28
- The Pinocchio in the Planter
The Jeffersonian Team identifies remains found on the grounds of a new community center playground. Upon inspecting the victim's home and interrogating his former professional partner and employer, Booth (David Boreanaz) and Brennan (Emily Deschanel) discover that the victim burned bridges by being brutally honest. Meanwhile, each of the team members attempts to be more forthcoming in their relationships. Read the full recap here.
Episode 19, Season 6
- 2011-04-21
- The Finder Crossover
The remains of a maritime museum security guard are found in the Florida Everglades after an attempt to steal an obsolete 17th century nautical chart fragment used to find treasures. In order to solve the crime, Booth seeks out Walter Sherman (Geoff Stults), a former Iraqi soldier with an uncanny gift to unearth anyone and anything. With Sherman’s help, as well as that of his colleague, Ike Latulippe (Saffron Burrows), and his legal advisor, Leo Knox (Michael Clarke Duncan), the team is led to a tattoo artist who points them in the direction of a tough young woman. But when the woman is found murdered with remnants of the map lodged in her remains, the team discovers centuries of history linked to the map and the suspect behind the crimes. Meanwhile, Brennan puts Sherman’s remarkable skill to the test, and Booth harbors cold feelings toward his former military comrade. Read the full recap here.
Episode 18, Season 6
- 2011-04-14
- The Truth in the Myth
The remains of a mythbuster television show host are found in the wilderness appearing to have been killed by the mythic Chupacabra, a reptile-mammal hybrid creature whose existence has not been confirmed. The team soon learns that the victim traveled to the remote West Virginian area to debunk the Chupacabra myth, and they interrogate possible suspects, including a rival wilderness-channel host/cryptozoologist/pet psychic (guest star Jo Anne Worley). But when a tape is recovered at the crime scene and peculiar tooth marks are found in the victim’s remains, the team learns details about the victim’s demise that challenge the original theories surrounding his death. Meanwhile, recovering alcoholic squint Vincent Nigel-Murray (guest star Ryan Cartwright) makes amends with each member of the team and makes some surprising confessions. Read the full recap here.
Episode 17, Season 6
- 2011-04-07
- The Feet on the Beach
Eight pairs of dismembered feet wash ashore after a recent flood on the U.S.-Canada border — but the body parts don’t add up when only seven pairs are identified as research corpses from a nearby university body farm. Brennan reluctantly cooperates with Canadian forensic podiatrist Dr. Douglas Filmore to match the pairs of feet and identify the victim. In a fashionable twist, a rare and expensive pair of sneakers leads the team to the victim’s murderer. Meanwhile, Cam gets in hot water when she makes college plans for her daughter behind her back. Read the full recap here.
Episode 16, Season 6
- 2011-03-17
- The Blackout in the Blizzard
A severe blizzard causes a city-wide blackout, adding to the obstacles the team must overcome in order to solve a murder case that could be linked to a potential viral outbreak. But when Booth and Brennan find themselves trapped in an elevator during the power outage, Sweets is on hand for outside assistance — but does more than what's asked of him when he initiates a touchy conversation about Booth and Brennan’s relationship. Meanwhile, Angela and Hodgins get worrisome news about the health of their unborn baby, and Hodgins and "squint" Wendell Bray (guest star Michael Grant Terry) get creative in the lab and put their scientific skills to use to identify the victim and the rare disease. Read the full recap here.
Episode 15, Season 6
- 2011-03-10
- The Killer in the Crosshairs
Jacob Broadsky, the sniper who smoked the Gravedigger, resurfaces, planning another kill. Like before, he messes with Booth's head, and Brennan must convince her partner in crime-solving that Broadsky's the twisted one — not Booth. Meanwhile, ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons returns as Angela's father to tell his daughter and Hodgins what they should name their baby. Read the full recap here.
Episode 14, Season 6
- 2011-02-17
- The Bikini in the Soup
The liquefied remains of a wedding planner turn up in her home tanning bed on Valentine's Day, and Cam pressures her team to solve the case quickly so she can celebrate the holiday with her boyfriend. While the squints work tirelessly in the lab, Booth and Brennan interrogate a slew of possible suspects before finally unlocking classified files in the victim's computer that lead to their primary suspect. Meanwhile, Booth and Brennan downplay the significance of Valentine's Day, and Hodgins tries to plan a romantic day for Angela. Clark Edison (guest star Eugene Byrd) helps him realize that the most meaningful gifts come from the heart. Read the full recap here.
Episode 13, Season 6
- 2011-02-10
- The Daredevil in the Mold
Booth and Brennan investigate the molding remains of a BMX rider who appears to have died after a failed stunt. While Booth and Brennan interrogate the victim's fellow riders, Hodgins and Fisher (guest star Joel David Moore) examine the bones and Angela recreates the series of events leading to the fatal accident. But when Booth and Brennan find fiberglass at the crime scene, the team concludes that it wasn't an accidental death. Meanwhile, Sweets turns to Booth for advice about proposing to Daisy, and Booth makes a grand gesture to show Hannah his commitment to their relationship. Read the full recap here.
Episode 12, Season 6
- 2011-02-03
- The Sin in the Sisterhood
A body disguised as a scarecrow is found with a bullet wound in a remote cornfield, and the team is forced to work against the clock to avoid a storm and potential complications that would affect the evidence. Booth and Brennan interrogate the victim's three wives — who are also sisters (!) — and learn that jealousy between the sisters and their desire for their husband's attention had caused a major rift in the family. Booth and Brennan also question one relative who disapproved of the victim's polygamy. Meanwhile, Cam loses confidence in her relationship with her on-call doctor boyfriend (guest star Elon Gold), but they both realize they need to make their relationship a priority. Read the full recap here.
Episode 10, Season 6
- 2011-01-20
- The Body in the Bag
With the help of Jeffersonian squint Clark Edison, Booth and Brennan investigate a body discovered in the shower of an upscale home belonging to a young female socialite. Skeletal reconstruction and evidence in the drain reveal that the victim was a young girl employed by a counterfeit handbag distributor. The team learns that the victim supplied counterfeit purses to her socialite acquaintance, and after interrogating the self-centered socialite and sifting through footage on a hidden camera, they ID the actual murderer. Meanwhile, Angela and Hodgins discuss their future home and where they want to raise a family, and Booth opens up to Hannah about Brennan's feelings for him. Read the full recap.
Episode 11, Season 6
- 2011-01-27
- The Bullet in the Brain
The city anxiously anticipates the arrival of Heather Taffet, more notoriously known as "The Gravedigger," for her final appeal after being sentenced to death for a kidnap-murder and a series of similar coldblooded crimes. But when a bullet targeted at The Gravedigger is fired from a distance and hits her, the Jeffersonian team is tasked to piece together the sniper's precise location as well as identify the suspect and his motives. With the help of probing investigator Caroline Julian, Booth and Brennan put together a list of likely suspects, but the evidence and the remarkable skill needed to pull off the crime leads the team to believe that the crime was an inside, professional job, leaving Brennan's father Max and even Booth as plausible suspects. Meanwhile, Sweets attempts to put on a brave face after being caught in the firestorm just moments following a chilly encounter with The Gravedigger. Read the full recap here.
Episode 22, Season 5
- 2010-05-20
- The Beginning in the End
In the Season 5 finale, the team investigates a hoarder's remains. Meanwhile, Booth and Brennan happen upon once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, and Angela's dad returns.
Episode 21, Season 5
- 2010-05-13
- The Boy With the Answer
The trial of The Gravedigger — the serial killer the team finally caught in Season 4 — has arrived, and the team must work hard to find enough evidence to guarantee a conviction.
Episode 20, Season 5
- 2010-05-06
- The Witch in the Wardrobe
Two bodies are found in the woods — one belonging to a modern-day witch and one that is over 300 years old, dating back to the time of the Salem Witch Trials. As Booth and Brennan go in to investigate, Angela and Hodgins end up in jail.
Episode 19, Season 5
- 2010-04-29
- The Rocker in the Rinse Cycle
The body of an eccentric rich man shows up in a laundry machine at a hotel, and Brennan and Booth discover that he was last seen at a rock 'n' roll camp. They head to the camp... Back in the lab, a strange piece of evidence found on the body helps the team uncover potential murder suspects.
Episode 18, Season 5
- 2010-04-22
- The Predator in the Pool
The team is on the case when the remains of a man turn up in the stomach of a hammerhead shark. Someone new shows up at the Jeffersonian and becomes romantically attached to Booth.
Episode 17, Season 5
- 2010-04-15
- The Death of the Queen Bee
Booth and Brennan investigate a skull and upper body unearthed at her alma mater, Burtonsville High School. Angela helps them identify the body as one of Brennan's classmates, and a possible connection is made to a murder that was committed 15 years earlier. In order to interrogate possible suspects, Booth and Brennan pose as a married couple at her high school reunion, where she reconnects with her only friend from high school: the dark-humored janitor.
Episode 16, Season 5
- 2010-04-08
- The Parts in the Sum of the Whole
In the 100th episode of Bones, Booth and Brennan tell Sweets about a mistake in his book. In revealing the truth to Sweets, they flash back to their first case and revisit the evolution of their relationship.
Episode 15, Season 5
- 2010-04-01
- The Bones on a Blue Line
A subway train Sweets is riding gets derailed by floodwater, and the overflow subsequently reveals human remains. While the team studies the bones back at the lab, Sweets suffers post-traumatic stress. Meanwhile, Brennan's latest book debuts to wild success.
Episode 14, Season 5
- 2010-02-04
- The Devil in the Details
Booth and Brennan examine disfigured remains that, oddly enough, relate to biblical text. After discovering that the victim was a patient at a sanitarium, they have trouble sorting through the laundry list of suspects.
Episode 13, Season 5
- 2010-01-28
- The Dentist in the Ditch
Booth and Brennan are called in when a skeleton is found in the trenches of a Civil War battleground. Brennan determines that the remains are those of a present-day dentist, but a residue stuck on the bones obfuscates the cause of death. Meanwhile, Booth's brother Jared shows up with interesting news.
Episode 12, Season 5
- 2010-01-21
- The Proof in the Pudding
A group of government agents puts the Jeffersonian team on lockdown, insisting that they determine the cause of death of a top-secret, unidentified corpse. Booth breaks into the lab, with the help of his boss, to figure out what exactly is going on with the secret investigation.
Episode 11, Season 5
- 2010-01-14
- The X in the File
Booth and Brennan go to New Mexico to investigate a body found in the desert near Roswell. Three thousand miles away, a relationship between two people back at the lab comes to light...
Episode 10, Season 5
- 2009-12-10
- The Goop on the Girl
Booth and Brennan investigate the case of a man in a Santa Claus costume who tried to rob a bank but was blown up in the process. Brennan's father Max asks Margaret, a distant relative of Brennan's, to spend Christmas with him and Brennan.
Episode 9, Season 5
- 2009-12-03
- The Gamer in the Grease
Booth and Brennan are called in to investigate the death of a competitive gamer. The gamer's success earned him many admirers — as well as a handful of enemies. Meanwhile, Fisher bonds with Hodgins and Sweets.
Episode 8, Season 5
- 2010-11-19
- The Foot in the Foreclosure
A real estate agent discovers human remains while showing a property, and the team is called in to investigate. Meanwhile, Booth's grandfather moves in with Booth and tags along with him while he's working the case.
Episode 7, Season 5
- 2009-11-12
- The Dwarf in the Dirt
Booth and Brennan delve into the murder of a dwarf who used to be a wrestling star. Not as good of a marksman as he was before his surgery, Booth has trouble getting re-certified at the FBI. Dr. Gordon Wyatt also returns.
Episode 6, Season 5
- 2009-11-05
- The Tough Man in the Tender Chicken
The 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, who was an animal rights activist, 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.
Episode 5, Season 5
- 2009-10-15
- A Night at the Bones Museum
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. In the meantime, Brennan goes on a date with Booth's former supervisor, and Sweet's girlfriend Daisy returns.
Episode 4, Season 5
- 2009-10-08
- The Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Human remains are found at the site of a block party, and Brennan and Booth are called in to investigate. The neighbors' politics and scandals come to light, linking everyone with some type of motive, so Sweets steps in to help. Meanwhile, Booth's son Parker tries to find him a girlfriend.
Episode 3, Season 5
- 2009-10-01
- The Plain in the Prodigy
The bones of Levi Yoder, a member of an Amish community, turn up near a railroad. When Booth and Brennan discover that Yoder was a brilliant pianist, they believe his talent may have led to his death. Having trouble coping with becoming a new parent, Cam asks Booth to help keep Michelle in line.
Episode 2, Season 5
- 2009-09-24
- The Bond in the Boot
Brennan and Booth investigate the death of a man who was murdered for the secret contents of his briefcase. They suspect that secret operatives are at work, and their theory is proven correct when they find the liquified remains of a CIA agent in the trunk of a car. Meanwhile, Brennan's new best-selling book causes tension between her and Booth, and Wendell loses his scholarship.
Episode 1, Season 5
- 2009-09-17
- Harbingers in the Fountain
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. Initially skeptical about checking it out, Booth and Brennan are surprised to find the remains of eleven bodies exactly where the psychic said they'd be.
Episode 9, Season 6
- 2010-12-09
- The Doctor in the Photo
Brennan gets a glimpse into her own life when the body of a brilliant and career-driven surgeon is found in a rough neighborhood with multiple fractures in her skull and no indication as to how or why she was there. As she begins to uncover several parallels between the victim's life and her own, Brennan struggles to investigate the case objectively. Meanwhile, evidence found at the crime scene brings the team closer to solving the case, but Brennan's unique perspective propels her to retrace the final events of the victim's life. With help from a new friend, Jeffersonian security guard Micah Leggat (guest star Enrico Colantoni), Brennan learns a lesson about taking chances.
Episode 8, Season 6
- 2010-12-02
- The Twisted Bones in the Melted Truck
Booth and Brennan head to a crime scene where a human carcass has melted into the dashboard of a charred truck. As the team investigates the case, they discover a gunshot wound in the victim, but learn that neither the fire nor the bullet caused the victim's death. Additional clues lead them to a local high school where the victim's wife is a teacher. As a student-teacher relationship begins to surface and a pattern takes shape in the lab, the team tracks down the murder weapon and solves the crime. Meanwhile, Sweets resists the temptation of allowing his feelings for Daisy to interfere with helping her pass a government psychological evaluation, and Hannah gets to know Booth's son Parker.
Episode 7, Season 6
- 2010-11-18
- The Babe in the Bar
The team is called to Walpert's Chocolate Factory, the site of the world's largest chocolate bar, after it turns out there's more than chocolate in the bar. Elsewhere, Cam is disturbed when Michelle chooses a college whose reputation is not for academic excellence.
Episode 6, Season 6
- 2010-11-11
- The Shallow in the Deep
As the team attempts to identify 150-year-old remains found in a sunken slave ship, they uncover the skeleton of a recently murdered young man. Brennan and Booth's investigation takes them on a cougar cruise. Elsewhere, Cam finds a personal link to the Amelia Rose, and Sweets has difficulty with his "platonic" relationship with Daisy.
Episode 5, Season 6
- 2010-11-04
- The Bones That Weren't
A ballet dancer is murdered and Booth and Brennan begin to suspect a group of street dancers. Pursuing her own case, Booth's girlfriend Hannah gets shot, leaving Booth to worry for her health.
Episode 4, Season 6
- 2010-10-14
- The Body and the Bounty
The team goes on a search for missing body parts after they find a decomposing skull and hands in a dumpster. After the victim is identified as a bounty hunter who was searching for a killer named Braverman, the team discovers that someone else is looking for Braverman as well. Meanwhile, Brennan makes children's show star Professor Bunsen Jude "The Science Dude" her new intern.
Episode 3, Season 6
- 2010-10-07
- The Maggots in the Meathead
A beachcomber unearths a young guido's body on the Jersey Shore, not far from a local nightclub. A fan of the MTV "documentary" (who knew?), Brennan reveals her "hip" side as she and Booth dig into the case. Back at the lab, Angela does her best to keep her pregnancy under wraps, and Hannah bonds with the squints.
Episode 2, Season 6
- 2010-09-30
- The Couple in the Cave
Two hikers stumble across the remains of a couple in a cave in a National Park, creating a double mystery: Who are the man and woman, and why were they killed? Meanwhile, Booth's girlfriend moves back to the states from Afghanistan, which leaves Brennan unsure of her relationship with Booth.
Episode 1, Season 6
- 2010-09-23
- The Mastodon in the Room
Seven months after Bones and Booth left the country, Caroline summons them — and the rest of the team — back to the Jeffersonian to help save Cam's job by solving a controversial case.
