S5·E5 A Night at the Bones Museum
Synopsis
Brennan and Booth are called to investigate what appears to be charred human remains on an electrical fence. The mysterious corpse is later determined to be a mummified Egyptian royal on loan to the Jeffersonian. The anthropological mystery has Brennan in a tizzy, and when the Jeffersonian curator prepping the mummy for exhibition is murdered, the team suspects foul play. Brennan’s investigation of the curator sheds new light on the life of the Egyptian royal, turning their case into one of historic proportions. Meanwhile, Brennan goes on a date with Booth’s supervisor and former intern, and Sweets’ girlfriend Daisy Wick (guest star Gallo) returns to the Jeffersonian.
Episode recap
Dr. Temperance Brennan and Special Agent Seeley Booth are called to investigate what appears to be charred human remains discovered on an electrical fence. It is later determined that the mysterious corpse is actually a mummified Egyptian royal who was on loan to the Jeffersonian institution. This anthropological mystery puts Brennan in a tizzy.
The situation escalates when the Jeffersonian curator, who was responsible for prepping the mummy for exhibition, is murdered, leading the team to suspect foul play. As Brennan investigates the murdered curator, she uncovers details that shed new light on the life of the Egyptian royal, ultimately turning the case into one of historic proportions.
Alongside the main investigation, personal developments unfold for the characters. Brennan goes on a date with Booth's supervisor and former intern. Meanwhile, Daisy Wick, who is Sweets' girlfriend and played by guest star Gallo, returns to the Jeffersonian.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 5 Episode 5 of Bones air?
Season 5, Episode 5 ('A Night at the Bones Museum') originally aired on October 15, 2009.
How long is Season 5 Episode 5 ('A Night at the Bones Museum')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Bones.
What happens in Bones Season 5 Episode 5?
Brennan and Booth are called to investigate what appears to be charred human remains on an electrical fence. The mysterious corpse is later determined to be a mummified Egyptian royal on loan to the Jeffersonian. The anthropological mystery has Brennan in a tizzy, and when the Jeffersonian curator p...