Bones

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 13, 2005
Season #: 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 294 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 211 out of 294
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 294
  3. Negative: 63 out of 294
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  1. MargoB
    Aug 28, 2006
    10
    Talented cast, great chemistry, fun dialogue, the inspiration of Reichs, the talents of Hanson, character driven as opposed to the usual procedural, and the Boreanaz charm and talent are all the reasons I won't miss an episode!
  2. ToyB
    Aug 28, 2006
    10
    The character dynamics hook audiences, the dark humor appeals, the cases are well-thought out, and the acting is superb on all aspects.
  3. MissCritical
    Oct 7, 2005
    8
    The show is funny and has some great acting. I never noticed how good of an actor David Boreanaz is. Although sometimes, it can be over the top, it is definately one of the better crime dramas out there.
  4. PhilS
    Apr 20, 2006
    10
    Great show!!!
  5. TinaS.
    Jun 2, 2006
    10
    Great show. Can not wait for Season 2 to begin!
  6. DG
    Nov 2, 2005
    10
    I thought I wouldn't be able to watch another crime drama displaying autopsies...I found a way to do it, I gave up NCIS, bored with the immature and rude characters it won't be missed. Bones however, is a huge step up. Emily D. and David B. are perfect in their roles!
  7. Nightshayde
    Oct 19, 2005
    6
    The writing in this show is terrible, which just makes me even that much more impressed with David Boreanaz. He somehow manages to rise above the excessive mediocrity of this show. I do like to keep track of the number of highly illegal things that Brennan and Booth do each episode. Between the two of them, every case they've handled together so far would've been thrown out of The writing in this show is terrible, which just makes me even that much more impressed with David Boreanaz. He somehow manages to rise above the excessive mediocrity of this show. I do like to keep track of the number of highly illegal things that Brennan and Booth do each episode. Between the two of them, every case they've handled together so far would've been thrown out of court. A better female lead is necessary if this show is going to last, but as long as they have David Boreanaz I'll keep watching.… Expand
  8. anne
    Feb 17, 2006
    10
    Best. Show. Ever.
  9. KathrynM
    Apr 16, 2006
    10
    I love this show! It have amazing characters, interesting story lines and witty dialogue. Much better then CSI and all the other show out there like this. Bones is the best!
  10. messaedmans
    May 16, 2006
    10
    helloooo
  11. LucyP
    May 5, 2006
    10
    This show is absolutely fulfillin in every sense of the way. It is funny and witty, very informative and sensitive and the characters Booth and Brennan are awsome team together. I like the goriness and the whole story line! I love also the little crushes going on between booth and brennan. I think it has potential and iwish to see another series of Bones in the year to come. Lucy
  12. FrancescaS
    May 5, 2006
    10
    I absolutely love this show...it is awsome. I love the characters, its witty and informative and has a certain kind of pizzaz to it. I love the story line and the cases. I hope it stays on for seasons to come. Francesca and Paul
  13. JessicaH
    Nov 17, 2005
    10
    I love this show and I can't get enough of it.
  14. DeeJ
    Dec 3, 2005
    10
    I look forward to this show every week.
  15. N.B.
    Oct 26, 2005
    8
    Enjoyable if not always believable. The acting can be a little wooden, however the interesting story lines and the chemistry of the cast (especially the museum personnel) make this a "fun' show to watch.
  16. Kat
    Feb 13, 2006
    9
    A fun and interesting show. Much more realistic than you would think unless you knew a bit about forensics (leaving aside the holograms). They've turned relatively crappy books into a great series.
  17. RebeccaB
    Mar 15, 2006
    10
    This is an awsome show!!! i cant imagine any one who doesnt like it!!! It is so suspensfull, it keeps me on the edge of my seat the entire time!!!
  18. RebeccaW
    Mar 17, 2006
    10
    love this show. The characters, all of them are great and make me laugh.
  19. Gary
    Apr 20, 2006
    10
    Excellent show, good character development and plenty of co-star chemistry. David B. was so cool in the last episode.
  20. ErinL.
    Apr 2, 2006
    10
    Awesome!! Best Show Ever!
  21. FlorenceM
    May 13, 2006
    10
    Great characters and wonderful chemistry for the stars.
  22. danivms
    May 18, 2006
    10
    best show ever!!!! works perfectly with my anthropology class
  23. KimL
    Nov 14, 2005
    9
    I really enjoy watching this show... It's nice to see that David didn't give up on TV. I'm really glad to see that this show is heading in the right direction... and that the characters are becoming more and more 'real'.
  24. DianaL
    Nov 8, 2005
    8
    Good show worth watching again
  25. MARK
    Dec 13, 2005
    10
    The show just keeps getting better every week.
  26. KatieM
    Oct 22, 2005
    10
    Bones has got to be the best show i've ever seen. There is a bit of everything in each episode, which makes you just want to keep watching it forever. Emily Deschanel is the perfect person to play Temperance Brennan, and her and David Boreanaz work together amazingly. I've never loved anything as much as I love this show.
  27. MsLez
    Dec 22, 2005
    9
    I would have rated this an 8 before the holiday episode. I love the humor, character development. The forensics are no better than CSI, but no worse. Zach is a cutie and I like that the show nor the characters take themselves too seriously...well, except for "Bones".
  28. Tara
    Apr 27, 2006
    10
    This show takes the crime procedural and revamps it with - YAY- character development! And an impressive job is done. The show is great, but it's the characters themselves that make the show phenominal!
  29. RitaW
    Apr 29, 2006
    9
    I love the dialogue most of all in this show. All of the characters have similar comedic sense as I do. They are all smart alexs. The chemistry is a special addition to the show between all the characters. I just wish they could focus more on some of the other older bones and not the ones they investigate.
  30. Heather
    May 17, 2006
    9
    The characters are likeable, the dialogue is understandable and the science interesting. I am interested to see where the love interests go and intrigued about the loss of Temperence's parents. I can't wait for more info on that, I hope they don't drop the ball on this one.
  31. karenr
    Jun 21, 2006
    10
    This is a great show! I only watch three shows religiously each week and this is one of them. I love all of the characters and the excellent plots keep me coming back for more! I was so disappointed when the show was "off" and the dumb reality shows took over. I have a daughter who is in school for forensics and is at this time interning. I hope she is as smart as this lady. (Yeah, yeah I This is a great show! I only watch three shows religiously each week and this is one of them. I love all of the characters and the excellent plots keep me coming back for more! I was so disappointed when the show was "off" and the dumb reality shows took over. I have a daughter who is in school for forensics and is at this time interning. I hope she is as smart as this lady. (Yeah, yeah I know it's only a show, but if it weren't for shows like this, she would have never gone into forensics. And she loves forensics.) Keep 'm comin'! Fox is great!… Expand
  32. DavidT
    Aug 28, 2006
    10
    Excellent show! Love the ensemble cast!!
  33. JohnT
    Aug 28, 2006
    10
    Love the show and would probably watch it even if my brother wasn't on it!
  34. JOhnG
    Aug 28, 2006
    10
    The interaction with the characters is excellent, writing was poor at first but getting much better.
  35. SusanM.
    Nov 9, 2005
    0
    Totally unoriginal crap. I couldn't make it through a full show. Ick.
  36. Coeco
    Dec 15, 2012
    1
    God-awful TV series which used to be decent around the first season or two due to unpredictability but now it's a big, growing pulsing lump of personal drama at every corner, pushing into the investigation-nature of the series like a sore thorn. While the make-up artists and the criminal scripts are very well polished, it's all ruined from the force-fed flood of "science" talk andGod-awful TV series which used to be decent around the first season or two due to unpredictability but now it's a big, growing pulsing lump of personal drama at every corner, pushing into the investigation-nature of the series like a sore thorn. While the make-up artists and the criminal scripts are very well polished, it's all ruined from the force-fed flood of "science" talk and repetitive voice-acting.… Expand
  37. TenaciousTexan
    Jan 4, 2011
    3
    This show started out really good (first 3 1/2 seasons) and is now swirling the bowl. If a viewer watches three show from the first 3 seasons and then three from the next 3 seasons, anyone can see the obvious decline of writing, acting and storylines. It is like they never thought it would last this long and failed to plan for a long running show and are now grasping at straws for each newThis show started out really good (first 3 1/2 seasons) and is now swirling the bowl. If a viewer watches three show from the first 3 seasons and then three from the next 3 seasons, anyone can see the obvious decline of writing, acting and storylines. It is like they never thought it would last this long and failed to plan for a long running show and are now grasping at straws for each new episode..All of the most climatic scenes of the B&B relationship have been really pretty anti-climatic - a lot of hype with little payoff. I'll never watch another Hart Hanson show again. What a disappointment this show turned out to be...… Expand
  38. babydoll95
    May 19, 2011
    10
    GREAT SHOW! i love it, its interesting, romantic,dramatic(in a way) not to mention educational. I never watched anything with dead in it but Bones seem to be a exception. The cast is very talented.
    I really hope there's going to be another season, i was shocked and thrilled at the season six finale, i can't wait . Best show ever
  39. TVCritical
    Jan 30, 2012
    1
    This show is a waste of time nothing about this is good and I really don't want to spend time critiquing this mess of a TV show the only thing good about this show is the extremely heavy use of gore and gory dead bodies which every time I see one I laugh so hard and when this show's gory dead bodies' is coupled with one of Bones' rare funny deadpan emotionless comments to a person's deathThis show is a waste of time nothing about this is good and I really don't want to spend time critiquing this mess of a TV show the only thing good about this show is the extremely heavy use of gore and gory dead bodies which every time I see one I laugh so hard and when this show's gory dead bodies' is coupled with one of Bones' rare funny deadpan emotionless comments to a person's death and their gory dead bodies I laugh even harder. This show is not funny at all I just find the humor in this show's stupidity this show is so bad it's funny. The worst part of this show is how bad they use science in this show which is suppose to be the main course of the show but they show it and serve it like barf on a plate that makes this show even more of a disappointment/disaster.… Expand
  40. Weeksie21
    Feb 14, 2013
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is used to be a show about scientists doing science, and Brennan's character being a believer in facts and evidence over faith in anything supernatural was central to this theme. The so-called epiphany she experiences in the latest episode (Shot in the Dark) along with the precedent of ghosts and psychics being verifiably real (Ghost in the Machine) goes against the every point of her character. More than that, it blatantly perpetrates the worst misconceptions about atheists: That not believing is the result of something 'being wrong' with the person; that atheists are cold, emotionless people who live unfulfilled lives devoid of any kind of warmth or happiness; that Brennan's non-belief has somehow limited her in her life, despite the fact that she's one of the most renowned and successful experts in her field.

    In the end, this episode, like so many before it, was nothing more than sloppy storytelling, lazy writing, and propaganda, plain and simple. And though I'm an atheist, I'm less offended by the (oh-so-common) prejudice against non-believers and more offended by the sheer absence of logical character behavior and progression.    … Expand
  41. Honest_Alex
    Apr 29, 2012
    1
    BONES IS FOR DICKHEADS. Now that I have your attention I believe that the tv series they call Bones could not possibily be worse. Although David Boreanaz does a half decent job However the female actress is happens to be utterley appauling. The science of the show is absolutley ridiculous. David must leave the show to reach his full potential and how can he possibly do that when he isBONES IS FOR DICKHEADS. Now that I have your attention I believe that the tv series they call Bones could not possibily be worse. Although David Boreanaz does a half decent job However the female actress is happens to be utterley appauling. The science of the show is absolutley ridiculous. David must leave the show to reach his full potential and how can he possibly do that when he is sorounded by incompotent idiots. I have an idea for a show called Gay Drug Wars it would star me and David and we would be homosexual partners in San Francisco and we would kick the drug Lords asses. My prediction 10/10 and we would win a joint Oscar. If you got this far Thanks you could be on my show too >3.… Expand
  42. sailboatsailor
    Feb 7, 2013
    0
    This is not a series that will appeal to men. The two lead actors are women and at every possible instance they will tell you how superior they think they are and that the men in their lives should be subservient. I was appalled when I watched two random episodes and swore I'd never watch another. Feminism is so yesterday, I won't have anyone force it down my throat. Get a life!!!!!!!!!!!!
  43. Green
    Aug 30, 2006
    1
    Poor Actresss, poor writing, mediocre show.
  44. MattH
    Jan 5, 2006
    2
    Formulaic, boring, the heroine lacks credibility, the plots are thin and the co-stars chemistry is non-existent. CSI sets the standard; this one doesn't even come close.
  45. GaryD
    Mar 3, 2006
    2
    Another of the many shows with testosterone charged women playing wanabee cops.
  46. NickR
    May 17, 2006
    1
    I really don't mind when shows are predicated on fantasy with imaginary and fanciful plot points, but why do shows like this feel compelled to try to mix that fantasy with science. It's no wonder that the level of intelligence of an average American (when science is concerned) borders on nonexistant.
  47. Anna
    Aug 29, 2006
    2
    Why strong woman means hitting at least one person per episode for some tv writers? And Brennan is perfect at everything and the flaws (aka treating people like crap because she can) it's because her parents went missing and she close herself. As a woman, please, dont write more this pseudo feminist shows.
  48. PeterM
    Aug 29, 2006
    1
    I was not even bothering to write a review but after reading some die-hard fans opinion (I think that's why they gave 10 points) I can't avoid it: Bad lineament of characters, mediocre writing, not realistic science, predictable plots, and barely average acting from the female lead.
  49. Lima
    Aug 30, 2006
    1
    When I just read that someone said that Deschanel should be nominee for an Emmy ILMO... Really, because the only worst thing was Pompeo or Longoria playing dramatic (that was bad). But this not-Zooey can compite with those two for worst performance.
  50. Gaby
    Aug 30, 2006
    1
    please, someone gives acting lesson to this House wannabe.
  51. MVictorP
    Feb 20, 2007
    2
    Terrible feminazi fest, improbable plots, predictible stories, stereotypical characters, fantaisist technologies, wooden lead role... What's not to like? Gave it a 2 because of Boreanaz.
  52. cub
    Nov 19, 2005
    2
    inane writing
  53. CamD
    Feb 15, 2006
    3
    It tries way too hard to be "cool" and is a classic example of style over substance. The characters are unengaging, the plot lines boring, the hologram absurd and having Booth beat up someone every episode gets old very quickly. With so much quality TV around I won
  54. Misha
    Aug 28, 2006
    2
    I didn't want to give this rate because of Boreanaz, but the woman lead can't act: she either has the wooden expresion that means thinking or the teary eyes because of her family. The plots are predictable and they have their own universe, because there's no rule of known science is used here. Poor Boreanaz
  55. Simba
    Aug 29, 2006
    1
    David WHY?! I love you but I can't help it. This show sucks, the actress can't act and the blind fans says that it's because of the "character" when Bones is supoused to be anything but flat. Monotone and with three facial expresion, that's what Deschanel is. Colin is good, but her character is annoying. and don't start with the science and the Start-trek David WHY?! I love you but I can't help it. This show sucks, the actress can't act and the blind fans says that it's because of the "character" when Bones is supoused to be anything but flat. Monotone and with three facial expresion, that's what Deschanel is. Colin is good, but her character is annoying. and don't start with the science and the Start-trek technology that does not exist. Besides, funny how the reconstruction are made by an artist, a pintor, that's not suppoused to be a squint (a forensic) Please, give some credit to the audience!… Expand
  56. Laisa
    Aug 30, 2006
    1
    Poor version of Crossing Jordan with a woman that has no charisma and acts like a stick. She's so intelligent but often acts like an idiot and the age doesn't match any of the things they say she did. Poor boreanaz
  57. sunilg
    Nov 29, 2005
    9
    Super script,crisp,fast moving stories and sexy as hell 'Brennan' makes this show a 'must see', the supporting cast are all excellent and have believable characters - 'Boreanz' ofcourse is great!
  58. TheReviewer
    Aug 12, 2006
    2
    Bloody AWFUL. Female lead absolutely CANNOT act. Perhaps the worst crime drama currently on the air.
  59. laurat
    Aug 18, 2006
    2
    this is the x files2!!!!
  60. MichaelM
    Aug 28, 2006
    1
    It's CSI: highschool days with a wooden actress and a charismatic actor that alone can't save the series. My five years old cousin can guess who's the killer, why and how every episode.
  61. Grant
    Aug 29, 2006
    1
    I watched mostly for my sister (Boreanaz's fan) the second half of the season. He's good, even with the mediocre line he had to said. The woman is bad, annoying and makes her character unbelievable. and worst when she's saying the science speach (when she's suppoused to be confortable,) she cuts the phrases in a bad way and seems that she's repeating russian by I watched mostly for my sister (Boreanaz's fan) the second half of the season. He's good, even with the mediocre line he had to said. The woman is bad, annoying and makes her character unbelievable. and worst when she's saying the science speach (when she's suppoused to be confortable,) she cuts the phrases in a bad way and seems that she's repeating russian by fonetic. The chemistry, after watching Boreanaz with Charisma Carpenter and Julie Benz (I never was a Buffy fan) is not that impressive. And if you can't guess who's the killer it's because you had a lobotomy because it's the most predictable show… Expand
  62. ILYAH
    Jan 10, 2011
    9
    This is a well written show, however, it does lack some of the finesse that other non-procedural shows offer.
    The science presented, is for the most part, valid; however, it is presented for its shock value rather than proper scientific procedure. Reducing the in-your-face factor would make this a much better show to watch.
    The acting is done very nicely, even if the scripting is below par    This is a well written show, however, it does lack some of the finesse that other non-procedural shows offer.
    The science presented, is for the most part, valid; however, it is presented for its shock value rather than proper scientific procedure. Reducing the in-your-face factor would make this a much better show to watch.
    The acting is done very nicely, even if the scripting is below par in some situations. The leads make up for it with their on screen chemistry, therefore saving the show from the mediocre morass that it would fall into.
    Some of the seconds and support characters would be better suited with more screen time, and a deeper background, rather than attempting to make the viewer ship attempt to fill in the blanks as they are tossed about.
    Overall, I am impressed, but believe that the show could use improvement.    … Expand
  63. TheRealz
    Aug 8, 2011
    10
    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 time with not only its plot, but also its characters which I have grown to enjoy thoroughly.
  64. inuyashalover
    Jul 11, 2012
    10
    this show is so awesome the way they just show you the crime scene no matter how bad it is is amazing and the chemistry between bones and booth is so good can't wait until september
  65. Dunestrider
    Nov 20, 2014
    0
    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 titular character) is either an incredibly horrible actress, or she is purposefully playing a character who actsThis 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
  66. Programming
    May 13, 2016
    0
    Idk who watches this junk. It's highly entertaining to watch all the criminalities imposed by the characters in this so called show. Of course it is called programming for a reason .
  67. Vl_cz
    Feb 18, 2017
    0
    The last 12 season just disgusting. They had to finish the show a couple of seasons ago. Now strike one of it completely gone bad. I hope it will not renew any more.
  68. NickyC
    Oct 20, 2005
    8
    I am surprised by how much I like this show. I love the emphasis on procedures instead of blood shed. I don't want to be terrified. I want to be entertained and this show does just that.
  69. ValeenR
    Aug 30, 2006
    9
    Bones is an excellent, interesting show with great chemistry between the 2 leads.
  70. AprilO
    Aug 30, 2006
    10
    I am totally hooked on this show! I love it, the storylines and the characters. Plan to be glued to the set all season long. Definatley a 10!
  71. RoxannB
    Aug 30, 2006
    10
    This is a great show!
  72. ShirleyF
    Aug 30, 2006
    10
    This is a great show with characters that have a dynamic
  73. HelenaG
    Aug 30, 2006
    10
    I hope we will see several more seasons of Bones!!
  74. AntonioS
    Apr 20, 2006
    10
    Great show i watch it all the time
  75. EdgeOforever
    Aug 28, 2006
    10
    This is one of the best shows on TV - mostly because of the great presence of David Boreanaz, the good ensemble cast and increasingly the good stories. Wouldn't miss it for the world!
  76. SandyG
    Aug 29, 2006
    10
    I started watching it because of one of the stars in the show, David Boreanaz. But I soon realized the show was really good and I very much enjoy the chemistry between Booth & Brennan and the relationships between the characters. The cases are OK, but what really makes my enjoy Bones, asides from what I just mentioned is the characterization, since I already feel I know the characters. I started watching it because of one of the stars in the show, David Boreanaz. But I soon realized the show was really good and I very much enjoy the chemistry between Booth & Brennan and the relationships between the characters. The cases are OK, but what really makes my enjoy Bones, asides from what I just mentioned is the characterization, since I already feel I know the characters. Thats what CSI lacks for me, and what Bones has.… Expand
  77. PhilS
    Aug 30, 2006
    10
    Great show!!!
  78. Anon
    Aug 30, 2006
    1
    I know they use the excuse of character driven for all the holes in plots, mistakes in science, obvious twist, etc. Guess what? That's not an excuse! That's bad writing. And poor acting from this Deschanel chick. Boreanaz can make something more complex with his line, she doesn't have that capacity
  79. LindaM
    Aug 30, 2006
    10
    I love this show!!! David is so hot. keep up the great work.
  80. ChristyS
    Aug 30, 2006
    10
    This show is phenominal. I enjoy the banter between the two main charecters : Seeley Booth and Temperance Brennan, wow you can't act that kind of sexual tension
  81. SharonL
    Aug 30, 2006
    10
    This show deserves much more attention than it gets. They have such a wonderful cast and the writing is great.
  82. JilL
    Sep 10, 2006
    10
    Great show, good chemistry between the characters. I love it and won't miss it.
  83. marcca
    Feb 4, 2007
    10
    The show is quite intriguing, fundamental with a touch of morbid humor thats definitely unorthodox. It is one of a kind. its a PERFECT 10! :)
  84. KimO
    Aug 28, 2007
    9
    Excellent science - would love to have clips to show in science lab. Many themes not appropriate for children. Love the dialogue and character development/interaction. Great show - one of my top 3.
  85. MaciejC
    Mar 14, 2009
    9
    Often described as a CSI/X-Files hybrid, this show throws away the most irritating features of those shows. It's actually much closer to the X-Files, but - fortunately - free of all the supernatural rubbish. The makers of 'Bones' managed to prove that it's possible to keep the X-Files' feel and suspense without calling aliens for help. In fact, it wouldn't be Often described as a CSI/X-Files hybrid, this show throws away the most irritating features of those shows. It's actually much closer to the X-Files, but - fortunately - free of all the supernatural rubbish. The makers of 'Bones' managed to prove that it's possible to keep the X-Files' feel and suspense without calling aliens for help. In fact, it wouldn't be fair to compare dr. Brennan and Booth to Scully and Mulder. The first two seem much more intriguing to me as individuals, and their relationship - which is hard to discuss if you haven't been watching the show for some time - is much more than you'd expect from a typical show's writers. Although 'Bones' is a forensics/procedural show, it doesn't share much with the CSI series. Personally, I hate CSI basic premise: law synonymous with ethics and morality, and the belief that putting people in prison for years for victimless crimes is right. Fortunately, there is no Horatio Caine in 'Bones'. Booth, being a FBI agent, may be loved by the audience, but they're not tricked into thinking all his actions are right. Other things i love about this show? All the characters, of course, most of them subtly and adorably shifted from normality (not unlike me); the show's distinctive (and sometimes black) humor, making it quite light-hearted for a procedural; and the scenes where dr. Brennan shows the true meaning of "free thought" (i can't remember any other show where the protagonist says that cocaine should be sold legally). OK, so what are the weak points of 'Bones'? Well, it's definitely not as visually stunning as CSI (although I love the title sequence). And that may contribute to another problem, which I'd call 'thrill distribution'. The episode opening is usually electifying, and the suspense lasts for most of its 40+minutes, aided by action sequences. But when we get to know who the killer was, it's not really satisfying. Even without event recreations or flashbacks, or retelling (lack of it may count as relying on the viewer's intelligence), it could have been played better. Of course there are exceptions, like when the duo finds the victim alive. But still, I wouldn't date a Miss World if she said CSI is better.… Expand
  86. lynnec
    Mar 30, 2009
    10
    Best show--most entertaining on television today! Great chemistry...great supporting cast. Fun and interesting stories.
  87. Nicole
    Apr 21, 2006
    10
    Bones is the best show ever! It has a very talented and sexy cast! Go David B!!!!
  88. AmanitaM
    Aug 28, 2006
    10
    I love this show!
  89. CrystalP
    Aug 28, 2006
    10
    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!
  90. [Anonymous]
    Aug 28, 2006
    10
    The show has everything that I look for: drama, great characters, humor, great scripts and great actors.
  91. AmandaE
    Aug 30, 2006
    10
    witty and fun :)
  92. brittanys
    Aug 30, 2006
    10
    Best crime show yet!! It's a MUST see!!
  93. Jessica
    Jan 8, 2007
    10
    Every seems to keep saying that Bones is a cross between The X-Files and CSI and i agree. However ever i think it combines each shows best qualities to give us an entertaining product.
  94. SarahC
    Jan 9, 2007
    10
    Bones is the best show on TV right now!!
  95. LarryD.
    Aug 26, 2007
    10
    Love this show!
  96. DavidS.
    Jan 8, 2008
    10
    It's quite apparent to those who have watched an entire season of this show, which critics are being paid to write - and which are paid to think. This is a great show. Its attention to detail is a strength, not a weakness. The ability for the actors to rattle off so many large, humbling scientific words - believably - is only a small part of the vast amount of talent on the show.
  97. WandaK
    Feb 25, 2008
    9
    Great chemistry between the lead actors, snappy dialogue, does not take itself too seriously. The supporting cast is very interesting as well. I really enjoy it.
  98. GS.
    Apr 15, 2008
    9
    A recent convert, wish I watched from the beginning!
  99. GillianY
    Jul 7, 2009
    10
    This is a great show! Definitely my no. 1! It's absolutely the best show ever! And to those lousy critics who gave it a bad review, your jobs are pretty pointless. Its attention to detail is great! I bet you haven't watched a whole season of it. You can't judge a show based on 1 to 10 episodes of it. You can't ignore the sexual tension between Booth and Brennan.
  100. reneet
    Aug 28, 2006
    10
    Love this show! It's amazing, has great characters, and great stories.
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#39 Best TV Season of 2005
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#10 Most Discussed TV Season of 2005
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#19 Most Shared TV Season of 2005

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Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 29
  3. Negative: 5 out of 29
  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    70
    An engaging crime show that borrows plenty from the ''CSI" franchise but adds a layer of light character drama.
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  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Doug Elfman
    88
    Boreanaz and Deschanel stir good chemistry as a crime-fighting duo.
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  3. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Sid Smith
    40
    The scientific setup may be intriguing... But the dialogue, including the contrived sexual tension between Temperance and Seeley, is strictly canned and cutesy.
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