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S5·E3 The Plain in the Prodigy

Episode
Season 5, Episode 3
Air Date
October 1, 2009
Runtime
44 minutes
Director
Allan Kroeker
Writer
Karine Rosenthal
Score
7.4/10 (18 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired October 1, 2009 44 min ★ 7.4/10 · 18 TMDB votes

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

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Synopsis

When human remains are found alongside the railroad, Brennan and Booth are called to the case. The bones belong to Levi Yoder, a member of the Amish community who disappeared two months ago, during his Rumspringa, or exploration of the outside world. Brennan and Booth discover that Levi was a piano prodigy, and their investigation leads them to believe that his extraordinary talent may have lead him to an untimely death. Meanwhile, Cam copes with the stress that comes from being a new parent.

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Episode recap

Dr. Temperance Brennan and FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth are called to investigate when human remains are discovered alongside the railroad. The bones are identified as belonging to Levi Yoder, a member of the Amish community who had disappeared two months earlier while participating in Rumspringa, which is his exploration of the outside world.

As Brennan and Booth investigate, they discover that Levi was a piano prodigy. Their inquiries lead them to believe that Levi's extraordinary talent may have ultimately led to his untimely death. Meanwhile, away from the case, Cam copes with the stress that comes with the responsibilities of being a new parent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 3 of Bones air?

Season 5, Episode 3 ('The Plain in the Prodigy') originally aired on October 1, 2009.

How long is Season 5 Episode 3 ('The Plain in the Prodigy')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 44 minutes.

What happens in Bones Season 5 Episode 3?

When human remains are found alongside the railroad, Brennan and Booth are called to the case. The bones belong to Levi Yoder, a member of the Amish community who disappeared two months ago, during his Rumspringa, or exploration of the outside world. Brennan and Booth discover that Levi was a piano ...

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