Bones 2005
“Every body has secrets.”
What is Bones?
Bones is an American police procedural drama television series that premiered on the Fox Network. The show is a forensics and police procedural that focuses on murder investigations.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2005
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 246
- First aired
- Sep 13, 2005
- Last aired
- Mar 28, 2017
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- FOX
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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Bones is an American police procedural drama television series that premiered on the Fox Network. The show is a forensics and police procedural that focuses on murder investigations. Dr. Temperance Brennan and her colleagues at the Jeffersonian's Medico-Legal Lab assist Special Agent Seeley Booth with these investigations when the remains are badly decomposed, burned or destroyed. The series features a cast of characters with different personalities and explores their lives and work. The show was created by Hart Hanson and aired for a number of episodes. The characters of Dr. Temperance Brennan and Seeley Booth are central to the series, with Brennan being a highly skilled forensic anthropologist who works at the Jeffersonian Institute. The series also stars Emily Deschanel as Temperance Brennan and David Boreanaz as Seeley Booth.
Should you watch it?
“A forensic anthropologist and FBI agent solve murders using skeletal remains.”
- Strong central partnership with great chemistry
- Unique forensic science focus
- Consistent episodic structure with emotional depth
- Some cases may feel repetitive over time
- Limited standalone episode variety
You enjoy methodical crime-solving with a focus on science and human behavior.
Suitable for most adult audiences, with mild violence and procedural content.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Sep 13, 2005
- E2 The Man in the S.U.V. Sep 20, 2005
- E3 A Boy in a Tree Sep 27, 2005
- E4 The Man in the Bear Nov 1, 2005
- E5 A Boy in a Bush Nov 8, 2005
- E6 The Man in the Wall Nov 15, 2005
- E7 A Man on Death Row Nov 22, 2005
- E8 The Girl in the Fridge Nov 29, 2005
- E9 The Man in the Fallout Shelter Dec 13, 2005
- E10 The Woman at the Airport Jan 25, 2006
- E11 The Woman in the Car Feb 1, 2006
- E12 The Superhero in the Alley Feb 8, 2006
- E13 The Woman in the Garden Feb 15, 2006
- E14 The Man on the Fairway Mar 8, 2006
- E15 Two Bodies in the Lab Mar 15, 2006
- E16 The Woman in the Tunnel Mar 22, 2006
- E17 The Skull in the Desert Mar 29, 2006
- E18 The Man with the Bone Apr 5, 2006
- E19 The Man in the Morgue Apr 19, 2006
- E20 The Graft in the Girl Apr 26, 2006
- E21 The Soldier on the Grave May 10, 2006
- E22 The Woman in Limbo May 17, 2006
Season 2 · 21 episodes
- E1 The Titan on the Tracks Aug 30, 2006
- E2 Mother and Child in the Bay Sep 6, 2006
- E3 The Boy in the Shroud Sep 13, 2006
- E4 The Blonde in the Game Sep 20, 2006
- E5 The Truth in the Lye Sep 27, 2006
- E6 The Girl in Suite 2103 Oct 4, 2006
- E7 The Girl with the Curl Nov 1, 2006
- E8 The Woman in the Sand Nov 8, 2006
- E9 Aliens in a Spaceship Nov 15, 2006
- E10 The Headless Witch in the Woods Nov 29, 2006
- E11 Judas on a Pole Dec 13, 2006
- E12 The Man in the Cell Jan 31, 2007
- E13 The Girl in the Gator Feb 7, 2007
- E14 The Man in the Mansion Feb 14, 2007
- E15 Bodies in the Book Mar 14, 2007
- E16 The Boneless Bride in the River Mar 21, 2007
- E17 The Priest in the Churchyard Mar 28, 2007
- E18 The Killer in the Concrete Apr 4, 2007
- E19 Spaceman in a Crater May 2, 2007
- E20 The Glowing Bones in the Old Stone House May 9, 2007
- E21 Stargazer in a Puddle May 16, 2007
Season 3 · 15 episodes
- E1 The Widow's Son in the Windshield Sep 25, 2007
- E2 Soccer Mom in the Mini-Van Oct 2, 2007
- E3 Death in the Saddle Oct 9, 2007
- E4 The Secret in the Soil Oct 23, 2007
- E5 Mummy in the Maze Oct 30, 2007
- E6 Intern in the Incinerator Nov 6, 2007
- E7 Boy in the Time Capsule Nov 13, 2007
- E8 The Knight on the Grid Nov 20, 2007
- E9 The Santa in the Slush Nov 27, 2007
- E10 The Man in the Mud Apr 14, 2008
- E11 Player Under Pressure Apr 21, 2008
- E12 The Baby in the Bough Apr 28, 2008
- E13 The Verdict in the Story May 5, 2008
- E14 The Wannabe in the Weeds May 12, 2008
- E15 The Pain in the Heart May 19, 2008
Season 4 · 26 episodes
- E1 Yanks in the U.K. (1) Sep 3, 2008
- E2 Yanks in the U.K. (2) Sep 3, 2008
- E3 The Man in the Outhouse Sep 10, 2008
- E4 The Finger in the Nest Sep 17, 2008
- E5 The Perfect Pieces in the Purple Pond Sep 24, 2008
- E6 The Crank in the Shaft Oct 1, 2008
- E7 The He in the She Oct 8, 2008
- E8 The Skull in the Sculpture Nov 5, 2008
- E9 The Con Man in the Meth Lab Nov 12, 2008
- E10 The Passenger in the Oven Nov 19, 2008
- E11 The Bone That Blew Nov 26, 2008
- E12 Double Trouble in the Panhandle Jan 22, 2009
- E13 Fire in the Ice Jan 22, 2009
- E14 The Hero in the Hold Feb 5, 2009
- E15 The Princess and the Pear Feb 19, 2009
- E16 The Bones That Foam Mar 12, 2009
- E17 The Salt in the Wounds Mar 19, 2009
- E18 The Doctor in the Den Apr 2, 2009
- E19 The Science in the Physicist Apr 9, 2009
- E20 The Cinderella in the Cardboard Apr 15, 2009
- E21 Mayhem on a Cross Apr 16, 2009
- E22 The Double Death of the Dearly Departed Apr 20, 2009
- E23 The Girl in the Mask Apr 23, 2009
- E24 The Beaver in the Otter Apr 30, 2009
- E25 The Critic in the Cabernet May 7, 2009
- E26 The End in the Beginning May 14, 2009
Season 5 · 22 episodes
- E1 Harbingers in the Fountain Sep 17, 2009
- E2 The Bond in the Boot Sep 24, 2009
- E3 The Plain in the Prodigy Oct 1, 2009
- E4 The Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Oct 8, 2009
- E5 A Night at the Bones Museum Oct 15, 2009
- E6 The Tough Man in the Tender Chicken Nov 5, 2009
- E7 The Dwarf in the Dirt Nov 12, 2009
- E8 The Foot in the Foreclosure Nov 19, 2009
- E9 The Gamer in the Grease Dec 3, 2009
- E10 The Goop on the Girl Dec 10, 2009
- E11 The X in the File Jan 14, 2010
- E12 The Proof in the Pudding Jan 21, 2010
- E13 The Dentist in the Ditch Jan 28, 2010
- E14 The Devil in the Details Feb 4, 2010
- E15 The Bones on the Blue Line Apr 1, 2010
- E16 The Parts in the Sum of the Whole Apr 8, 2010
- E17 The Death of the Queen Bee Apr 15, 2010
- E18 The Predator in the Pool Apr 22, 2010
- E19 The Rocker in the Rinse Cycle Apr 29, 2010
- E20 The Witch in the Wardrobe May 6, 2010
- E21 The Boy with the Answer May 13, 2010
- E22 The Beginning in the End May 20, 2010
Frequently asked questions
Is the show based on a book?
Yes, it is loosely based on the novels by Kathy Reichs, who worked as a forensic anthropologist.
How many seasons does it have?
The show ran for 12 seasons.
Where can I watch Bones now?
It is available on various streaming platforms; check your local listings.
Does the show have a satisfying ending?
The series concludes key character arcs, though some fans wished for more closure.
Are all episodes standalone?
Most episodes are standalone cases, though there are some multi-part storylines.