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
User Score
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.
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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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