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S4·E21 Mayhem on a Cross

Episode
Season 4, Episode 21
Air Date
April 16, 2009
Runtime
44 minutes
Director
Jeff Woolnough
Writer
Dean Lopata
Score
8.2/10 (17 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired April 16, 2009 44 min ★ 8.2/10 · 17 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.

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Synopsis

When it is discovered that a stage prop used by a Norwegian death metal band is in fact a real human skeleton, the remains are sent to the Jeffersonian when authorities determine the victim was an American citizen.

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Episode recap

In the television series Bones, Dr. Temperance Brennan and her colleagues at the Jeffersonian institute assist authorities and law enforcement in solving crimes. In season four, episode twenty-one, titled Mayhem on a Cross, a stage prop used by a Norwegian death metal band is discovered to be a real human skeleton. After authorities determine that the victim was an American citizen, the remains are sent to the Jeffersonian medico-legal lab for examination and analysis.

The crime and drama series, created by Hart Hanson, features a main cast that includes Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, Michaela Conlin, TJ Thyne, Eric Millegan, Jonathan Adams, Tamara Taylor, John Francis Daley, and John Boyd. The series follows the team at the Jeffersonian as they work alongside the FBI to investigate various cases using forensic anthropology and related scientific methods.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 4 Episode 21 of Bones air?

Season 4, Episode 21 ('Mayhem on a Cross') originally aired on April 16, 2009.

How long is Season 4 Episode 21 ('Mayhem on a Cross')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 44 minutes.

What happens in Bones Season 4 Episode 21?

When it is discovered that a stage prop used by a Norwegian death metal band is in fact a real human skeleton, the remains are sent to the Jeffersonian when authorities determine the victim was an American citizen....

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