S5·E13 The Dentist in the Ditch
- Episode
- Season 5, Episode 13
- Air Date
- January 28, 2010
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- Director
- Dwight H. Little
- Writers
- Josh Berman, Pat Charles
- Score
- 7/10 (18 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
When a human skeleton is discovered in the trenches of an old Civil War battleground, Brennan and Booth are called to the case. Despite the historical location, Brennan quickly identifies the bones as belonging to Dan Pinard, a present-day local dentist. While Booth investigates suspects, including the victim’s former boyfriend, Hodgins and lab intern Vincent Nigel-Murray work doggedly to clean the bones of a stubborn clay residue which is preventing the team from determining a cause of death. Meanwhile, Booth’s brother, Jared, returns from his travels with some suprising news.
Episode recap
When a human skeleton is discovered in the trenches of an old Civil War battleground, Dr. Temperance Brennan and FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth are called to the case. Despite the historical location of the discovery, Brennan quickly identifies the bones as belonging to a present-day local dentist named Dan Pinard. While Booth investigates suspects in the case, including the victim's former boyfriend, back at the laboratory Hodgins and lab intern Vincent Nigel-Murray work doggedly to clean the bones of a stubborn clay residue. This stubborn residue is preventing the team from determining a cause of death for the victim. Meanwhile, Booth's brother, Jared, returns from his travels with some surprising news.
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When did Season 5 Episode 13 of Bones air?
Season 5, Episode 13 ('The Dentist in the Ditch') originally aired on January 28, 2010.
How long is Season 5 Episode 13 ('The Dentist in the Ditch')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 43 minutes.
What happens in Bones Season 5 Episode 13?
When a human skeleton is discovered in the trenches of an old Civil War battleground, Brennan and Booth are called to the case. Despite the historical location, Brennan quickly identifies the bones as belonging to Dan Pinard, a present-day local dentist. While Booth investigates suspects, including ...
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