S3·E1 The Widow's Son in the Windshield
- Episode
- Season 3, Episode 1
- Air Date
- September 25, 2007
- Runtime
- 44 minutes
- Director
- Ian Toynton
- Writer
- Hart Hanson
- Score
- 8/10 (17 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Main Arc (Crucial)
Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.
Synopsis
After a skull smashes into the windshield of a teenager's car, the investigation reveals the skull has been gnawed on by human teeth, which implies cannibalism and marks the beginning of the Widow's Son case. Meanwhile, Angela and Hodgins hire a private investigator to find her husband. Bones searches for Zach's replacement and the team gets a wonderful surprise.
Episode recap
The third season of Bones opens with an episode titled The Widow's Son in the Windshield. The investigation begins when a skull smashes into the windshield of a teenager's car. Upon examination, the investigation reveals that the skull has been gnawed on by human teeth, which implies cannibalism and marks the beginning of the Widow's Son case.
While working on the case, Dr. Temperance Brennan searches for Zach's replacement. At the same time, Angela and Hodgins hire a private investigator to find her husband. As the investigation and personal endeavors unfold, the team receives a wonderful surprise.
The series itself is an American police procedural drama television series created by Hart Hanson for Fox. The show follows Dr. Temperance Brennan, who is the eponymous character played by Emily Deschanel, and her colleagues at the Jeffersonian's Medico-Legal Lab as they assist Special Agent Seeley Booth.
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When did Season 3 Episode 1 of Bones air?
Season 3, Episode 1 ('The Widow's Son in the Windshield') originally aired on September 25, 2007.
How long is Season 3 Episode 1 ('The Widow's Son in the Windshield')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 44 minutes.
What happens in Bones Season 3 Episode 1?
After a skull smashes into the windshield of a teenager's car, the investigation reveals the skull has been gnawed on by human teeth, which implies cannibalism and marks the beginning of the Widow's Son case. Meanwhile, Angela and Hodgins hire a private investigator to find her husband. Bones search...
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