Bones: Season 1

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FOX | Season Premiere Date: September 13, 2005

Starring: David Boreanaz, David Boreanaz, John Francis Daley

Summary: Fox's first police procedural is inspired by real-life forensic anthropologist and novelist Kathy Reichs. Its female lead (Deschanel) solves crimes by investigating skeletal remains, aided (or hindered) by her FBI partner (Boreanaz).

Creator: Hart Hanson

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama, Suspense, Science

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E22. The Woman in Limbo
Air Date: May 17, 2006
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S1:E21. The Soldier on the Grave
Air Date: May 10, 2006
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S1:E20. The Graft in the Girl
Air Date: April 26, 2006

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Doug Elfman

Boreanaz and Deschanel stir good chemistry as a crime-fighting duo. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

You might think you can't possibly fit one more crime-solving procedural onto an overcrowded calendar, but consider giving Bones a break.

Tom Gliatto

Emily Deschanel is well cast as Brennan--she has the right sort of drained, remote presence, as if still working off last night's sleeping pill--and she's also well cast against David Boreanaz. [19 Sep 2005, p.45]

Paul Brownfield

Rather too slick for its own good. Read full review

Jonathan Storm

It could use a little more dramatic meat on its predictable framework. Read full review

Sid Smith

The scientific setup may be intriguing... But the dialogue, including the contrived sexual tension between Temperance and Seeley, is strictly canned and cutesy. Read full review

Verne Gay

It's as if we've all passed this way (many times) before and could write the dialogue, act the scenes, predict the outcome all in our sleep. Read full review

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ToyB

Aug 28, 2006

The character dynamics hook audiences, the dark humor appeals, the cases are well-thought out, and the acting is superb on all aspects.

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TheRealz

Aug 8, 2011

Absolutely incredible. How anyone could give this show less than a 10 probably hasn't watched more than one episode. The cast is amazingly lovable and consistently believable. Even though this shows has been on for over five years, it never ceases to amaze and interest me time after timeAbsolutely incredible. How anyone could give this show less than a 10 probably hasn't watched more than one episode. The cast is amazingly lovable and consistently believable. Even though this shows has been on for over five years, it never ceases to amaze and interest me time after time with not only its plot, but also its characters which I have grown to enjoy thoroughly.… Expand

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CrystalP

Aug 28, 2006

A heart vs mind struggle that ends in a perfect balance of partnership that brings the world of missing people to its knees. Excellent show, cast, writiers and all involved!

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Gary

Apr 20, 2006

Excellent show, good character development and plenty of co-star chemistry. David B. was so cool in the last episode.

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GS.

Apr 15, 2008

A recent convert, wish I watched from the beginning!

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drlowdon

Feb 27, 2013

Forensic anthropologist Dr Temperance Brennan (Deschanel) is regularly called in by law enforcement to assist on murder investigations thanks to her ability to find clues left behind in the victims bones. On one such occasion she is teamed with Special Agent Booth (Boreanaz) who quicklyForensic anthropologist Dr Temperance Brennan (Deschanel) is regularly called in by law enforcement to assist on murder investigations thanks to her ability to find clues left behind in the victims bones. On one such occasion she is teamed with Special Agent Booth (Boreanaz) who quickly releases just how useful her insights can be in helping him solve cases.

Make no mistake about it Bones falls very much into that most overcrowded of genres, the crime procedural, as each weeks sees the pair solve a new case. The chemistry between the two leads, while not up to that of Castle and Beckett, certainly helps to keep things humorous and generally enjoyable but as is so often happens with this genre the case of the week formula prevents any real plot development over the course of the series. As a result it is difficult to describe Bones as 'must see' TV and, me for at least, will only ever be a show I watch when there is nothing else on.… Expand

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Dunestrider

Nov 20, 2014

This is truly a ridiculous show. First, in every episode, the FBI and the "Jeffersonian" get together to solve crimes, but in practically every single episode, the crime should not involve the FBI, it would be a local police matter. Second, either Emily Deschanel (who plays the titularThis is truly a ridiculous show. First, in every episode, the FBI and the "Jeffersonian" get together to solve crimes, but in practically every single episode, the crime should not involve the FBI, it would be a local police matter. Second, either Emily Deschanel (who plays the titular character) is either an incredibly horrible actress, or she is purposefully playing a character who acts like a robot. In fact, the robot from the 1960's Lost in Space has more personality that "Dr. Temperance 'Bones' Brennan".… Expand

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