TV Guide: Bones

The Woman at the Airport

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:00:00 -0500

Sat Dec 5 06:00 PM WGNAME Brennan and Booth investigate the body parts of a woman found near L.A. International Airport, and their probe is slowed by extensive cosmetic surgery the victim had done. Penny Marshall has a cameo.

Double Trouble in the Panhandle

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Fri Dec 4 08:00 PM TNT Brennan and Booth go undercover to join the circus as a knife-throwing act to determine who might be responsible for the deaths of conjoined twins, and the list of colorful suspects includes the ringmaster (Andy Richter), a strong man and clowns.

The Bone That Blew

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:00:00 -0500

Fri Dec 4 07:00 PM TNT As Brennan struggles to accept the hiring of her estranged father (Ryan O'Neal) as a teacher at the Jeffersonian, the team searches for clues in the murder of a former Marine who was working as a nanny for a wealthy family.

The Gamer in the Grease

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 3 08:00 PM FOX Brennan and Booth investigate the death of a competitive gamer whose success and business partnerships earned him plenty of admirers---but also lots of enemies. Meanwhile, Hodgins, Sweets and intern Colin Fisher camp out for movie tickets ahead of its premiere.

The Passenger in the Oven

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 3 07:00 PM TNT On a trip to China to inspect prehistoric remains, Brennan and Booth try to solve the airborne murder of a travel writer, but the pair must find the killer before the plane lands in Shanghai and takes the case out of U.S. jurisdiction. Meanwhile, Hodgins tries to come to terms with Angela's new relationship.

The Con Man in the Meth Lab

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 2 08:00 PM TNT The discovery of a body at a state-police training site leads to the investigation of a confidence game, played on a struggling inventor, that resulted in a pair of murders. Meanwhile, Booth's brother (Brendan Fehr) takes a job at the Pentagon and develops a crush on Brennan, and Hodgins and a returning Clark Edison test the viability of the inventor's designs.

The Skull in the Sculpture

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 2 07:00 PM TNT A sculptor's corpse is found in a crushed car at a junkyard, and the team must decide if it's the result of the dead man's artistic suicide or murder. The case is complicated by the fact that his assistant---Angela's ex-girlfriend---is a suspect.

The He in the She

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Tue Dec 1 08:00 PM TNT Brennan and Booth alight in a small religious enclave on the Chesapeake Bay when the remains of the community's pastor are discovered, but they have their work cut out for them in determining the true identity of the victim and a possible motive for murder.

The Crank in the Shaft

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:00:00 -0500

Tue Dec 1 07:00 PM TNT When the mangled corpse of an office manager is found in an elevator shaft, Brennan and Booth probe the complexities of the company's politics to find out if any of the numerous grudges borne by her former coworkers shed light on her tragic death. Meanwhile, Hodgins and Angela have a long-delayed discussion about their breakup.

The Dwarf in the Dirt

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Mon Nov 30 08:00 PM TNT The team investigates the death of a little person who was one of a wrestling league's well-known characters; Booth finds his marksmanship isn't up to his pre-brain-surgery standards when he's up for recertification.

The Perfect Pieces in the Purple Pond

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0500

Mon Nov 30 07:00 PM TNT When the murder of a reclusive science-fiction writer with obsessive-compulsive disorder has the Jeffersonian team stumped, Hodgins turns to Zack (Eric Millegan) for help in piecing together the evidence to track down the killer.

The Santa in the Slush

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0500

Sat Nov 28 07:00 PM WGNAME The Jeffersonian team investigate the murder of a mall Santa, who decked out his home with holiday decor and had gone as far as changing his name to Kristopher Kringle. Meanwhile, Brennan tries to arrange a festive family get-together. Max Keenan: Ryan O'Neal.

The Man in the Fallout Shelter

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:00:00 -0500

Sat Nov 28 06:00 PM WGNAME Dr. Brennan investigates the case of a man whose skeletal remains were found in a fallout shelter 50 years after his death. Meanwhile, a freak accident causes the lab personnel to be quarantined together over Christmas.

The Finger in the Nest

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0500

Fri Nov 27 07:00 PM TNT The discovery---not far from the Jeffersonian---of the mutilated body of a veterinarian leads to an investigation that uncovers the deceased's gambling addiction and possible ties to an illegal dogfighting enterprise. "Dog Whisperer" Cesar Millan guest stars.

The Man in the Outhouse

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0500

Thu Nov 26 07:00 PM TNT The gruesome death of the host of a reality-TV show that exposed infidelity challenges the Jeffersonian team to identify a killer from a long list of disgruntled adulterers who may have been motivated by revenge. Meanwhile, Booth is surprised that Brennan is dating two men at the same time.

Yanks in the U.K.

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 25 09:00 PM TNT Part 1 of 2. Brennan and Booth are on a lecture tour in London, where their trip is extended after they're drawn into the investigation of the murder of a wealthy American's daughter. Meanwhile, back at the Jeffersonian, Angela is surprised by the return of her estranged husband, who must agree to a divorce before she can marry Jack.

The Pain in the Heart

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0500

Tue Nov 24 10:00 PM TNT In the third-season finale, the arrival of a human jawbone at the Jeffersonian looks like the work of the Gormogon, while the disappearance of the silver skeleton from the lab suggests one of their own may be working as the serial killer's apprentice.

The Wanna-be in the Weeds

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0500

Tue Nov 24 09:00 PM TNT When the body of an aspiring singer (Ace Young of "American Idol") is discovered, Booth and Brennan probe a club's open-mike night, where they encounter the deceased's friends, rivals and one dangerously obsessed fan.

The Verdict in the Story

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Tue Nov 24 08:00 PM TNT The Jeffersonian team struggles to remain impartial when they're called to testify for the prosecution in the trial of Brennan's father (Ryan O'Neal), who could be sentenced to death for the murder of FBI Deputy Director Kirby.

The Baby in the Bough

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0500

Tue Nov 24 07:00 PM TNT A baby boy is discovered at the scene of his mother's murder. While the Jeffersonian team carries out the investigation, the maternally challenged Brennan cares for the child.

The Man in the Mud

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Mon Nov 23 08:00 PM TNT When a motorcycle racer's remains are discovered in a national park, Brennan and Booth hunt for his killer. But just when they're getting traction, another rider's seemingly accidental death throws the case off course. Meanwhile, Dr. Sweets tries to get Booth and Brennan to leave their work at the office.

Player Under Pressure

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0500

Mon Nov 23 07:00 PM TNT Brennan and Booth investigate the death of a star college-basketball player found crushed under a set of stadium bleachers. Meanwhile, Hodgins attempts to propose to Angela. Chief Cutler: James Black. Coach Morse: Michael McGrady.