The Morning After "Bones"

Season 4, episode 1 and 2
Yanks in the U.K.




Season 4 begins all the way in England, with Booth speaking at Scotland Yard and Brennan guest-lecturing at the prestigious Oxford University. Naturally, Booth is sleeping through Brennan's lecture - how typically Booth!

However, their trip is extended after they're drawn into the investigation of a high-profile murder of a wealthy American's daughter that involves a British heir. They are invited to share their expertise by their British counterparts, the twist being that the FBI agent is female, while the forensics pro is a bloke. As Bones and her peer talk shop, a romance sparks. That leads to moments where Booth tries to subvert his "rival's" bid to bed Bones; i.e., he is so damn jealous!

Meanwhile, back at the Jeffersonian, Angela is shocked by the return of her estranged husband, who must agree to a divorce before she can marry Jack - the hitch being, he is still in love with Angela. Of course, the hubby and Hodgins end up in a fight; actually Hodgins throws a punch and the hubby throws Hodgins - into a garbage truck.

To make a 2-hour story short, Dr. Sweets gives advice to Camille and ends up having to counsel Camille, Angela and Jack; Camille ends up sleeping with Angela's ex; Brennan's new assistance - Clark (you'll remember him from "Widow's Son in the Windshield" and "The Verdict in the Story") - ends up quitting in frustration; and a shocker of an ending with Angela and Hodgins.

Season 4 is off to a rip roaring start! I didn't much care for the gang being separated by "the big pond" because so much was lost in the phone calls and video conferences, but I understand the need for a grand opener. But according to the trailer for this season's show the bodies should be "gooshier" and the stories more involved as the season progresses. I for one will be settled in front of the TV every Wednesday evening at 8 p.m.