The Morning After BONES

Episode #415 - The Princess and the Pear

Another hilarious episode! Booth has hurt his back again and is begging Bones to "use your magic knuckles" to fix it like last time. Bones is hesitant because she is afraid his back problem is a recurring issue, but she gives in and cracks his back. Booth ends up at the hospital! So needless to say, Booth is not on stage much this episode.

Because Booth is out of action, Bones partners up with Agent Perotta again as they try to solve the mystery of the murdered medieval princess.

Dr. Fisher is back as a recurring intern (I've given up on the Bones' Intern-O-Meter because the last 2 episodes did not have any interns)! He is hilarious - a dark, bruding guy depressed over the break-up with his lady love. Dr. Fisher was called upon to infiltrate an ImagiCon (similar to Comicon) Convention to help track down the murderer. I hope we see more of him in future episodes - he is too funny!

Dr. Sweets also got to be on stage for the majority of the episode. How cute was he in his Star Trek outfit?? And then to get run off the road with Bones in the car with him - I enjoy Dr. Sweets!

So, we didn't get much Booth this episode, but we did get Dr. Sweets and Dr. Fisher. I'm actually not too crazy about Agent Perotta - she's trying to make moves on Booth and she needs to just keep her hands off him!

Oh, I almost forget - last night there was a glimmer of hope between Angela and Hodgins! I'm still rooting for the two of them to get back together again - they make such a cute couple!

The Morning After "Bones"

Season 4, Episode 10: The Passenger in the Oven

Booth and Bones are on a 13 hour flight to China, because Bones is scheduled to identify pre-historic remains. However, knowing a murder must be lurking around the corner, there flight is interrupted when a fully cooked human body is discovered in the plane's industrial-sized microwave. Can we all say ewwwwww!!!!

Booth and Bones are able to send evidence (high resolution pictures) to the Jeffersonian for processing. They discover the victim was a travel writer who had recently written a controversial piece about airline pilots. We also learn from her jealous employer that the victim had been dating a married man.

In true Bones fashion, there are several suspects on the plane and Booth and Bones must race to solve the case before the plane lands and they lose jurisdiction.

In other storylines, this infatuation Angela has with her ex-lover Roxie is getting annoying. Why can't she just get back together with Hodgins? They are perfect for each other. We also got to see more of Caroline Julian - I have missed her sarcastic wit this season!

Bones' Intern-O-Meter stands at 1 for 6 - there was no intern this week.

And on another note, I received Bones Season 3 Disc 5 DVD from Netflix today. Disc 5 is supposed to contain the special features from Season 3. I was TOTALLY disappointed when I found out that the only thing on this disc is the first 4 episodes of Season 4 - the current season! I know the writer's strike missed up the number of episodes, but why have a bonus disc if there is not going to be any bonus material on it???!!!

The Morning After "Bones"

Episode #3 -Man in the Outhouse





Bones and Booth investigate the murder of a man found in an outhouse. The very first scene has a truck driver entering a roadside "outhouse" while pulling a pack of cigerettes out of his pocket. As soon as the outhouse door is shut, the man must "flick his Bick" because the outhouse explodes into a huge fireball and throws the man out onto the ground - with his ass on fire (he ends up living).

However, while examining the scene, it is discovered there is a body in the "pit" of the outhouse and Booth and Bones are called to investigate.

One of the funniest things about this episode is that Brennan dates two men simultaneously and winds up being dumped by both. Booth comforts her. He tells her there is that perfect someone out there for her to spend the rest of her life. This should satisfy all viewers on either side of the "should they" - "shouldn't they" question - Booth's obvious jealousy at Brennan's relationship with two men combined with how he deals with the situation.

All in all, not one of my favorite episodes, but not horrible either. I have a problem with bathroom humor and there were entirely too many "poop" jokes! But we did get to see another side of Bones and Booth that has been missing in previous seasons.

And poor Dr. Sweets - he tries so hard to fit in! We get to see more of Neil, the stalker, as he helps Booth gather information. And another intern bites the dust! Bones' Intern-O-Meter is 0 for 2 ...

Thursday Thirteen #11 - Bones

Bones is back on the FOX network for a 4th season! Check out my "Morning After Bones" post just before this one to read about last night's premiere episode, "Yanks in the U.K." Seeley Booth, Temperance Brennan and the rest of the gang for another thrilling season of crimes, forensics and friends.

In honor of the new season premiere, I give you 13 reasons to love Bones:

1.) Special Agent Seeley Booth, played by David Boreanaz - need I say more? In case you missed it, click here to see my TT dedicated just for David! This photo is from season 3 of Bones.


2.)Dr. Temperance Brennan, played by Emily Deschanel. How is she going to react now that Zack is no longer at the Jeffersonian? Will she be able to find another assistant? Will she and Booth finally get together?


3.) Angela Montenegro, played by Michaela Conlin. Will Angela be able to find you estranged husband? Will she and Hodgins finally get married? Will we see more of her daddy, ZZ Top front man Billy Gibbons?




4.) Dr. Jack Hodgins, played by T.J. Thyne. How is Hodgins going to react now that his partner in crime - Zack - is no longer around? Will he and Angela finally tie the knot?





5.) Dr. Camille Saroyan, played by Tamara Taylor. Will we finally learn more about Dr. Saroyan's past? Will we see more of her family? Will she continue to have ocassional "special relations" with Booth?



6.) Dr. Lance Sweets, played by John Francis Daley - he's also a cutie. Will he continue to counsel Bones and Booth, or will he be reduced to just a profiler? I love his corny dialogue mixed in with his intelligent speech.


7.) DA Prosecutor Caroline Julian, played by Patricia Belcher. How can you not love Caroline? She is a smart prosecutor with a smart-ass mouth - you can't ask for more!




8.) The bones and the bodies! It never ceases to amaze me how the FX department comes up with all the "unusual" bodies and bones for the show. Ickie-poo!



9.) The sexual tension between Booth and Bones! I love the sexual tension and I hope the show draws it out as long as possible. Every time a show pulls the two main characters together in a sexual relationship, the ratings go down and then the show is doomed. I want Bones to be around for a long time to come!


10.) The love affair between Angela and Hodgins! They are so hot together! I love their spontanaity and their sexual appetite. Remember the Egyptian bed and the storage room? Hubba hubba!




11.) Guest appearances by Ryan O'Neal as Max Keenan. Although I'm not crazy about the character of Max, I love the way O'Neal portrays him. What's going to happen now that's he's out of jail?




12.) Watching the entire cast work together as a team - they are funny, smart, engaging and just plain interesting to watch.




13.) And finally, guest appearances by Eric Millegan as Zack Addy. Last season, we learned he was the Gormogon apprentice, so Zack is now in a psychiatric facility.

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.