Bones (TV Series) The Crank in the Shaft (2008) User Reviews

not as good as previous one

[Azja · 7/10 · 6 October 2008]

This episode isn't as good as previous one, honestly I was little bit disappointed.

There was one mistake with DNA, but it was not so important for me. Brennan is learning about human psychology from Booth for 4 years, but she still asks him stupid things like she haven't learned anything. It is really annoying. In my opinion, writers should change something in her character, because this show would become very boring.

One thing I liked most is new guy - Fisher with his killing smile:) And it is still interesting to know about relationships of Hodgins/Angela, Brennan/Booth. And, of course, how will end story with Zack...

My Rating: 7/10

Hey Bones Booth Pod!

[queen_of_drama-34586 · 7/10 · 21 March 2022]

Ofcourse Booth is anxious about getting a dead man's chair. Bones not knowing who "the man" is very on brand. Smeared body in an elevator shaft super gross. I have to disagree with you Booth marijuana doesn't make you stupid. Oh Fisher you're so depressing but funny. Also I agree with Cam double your Prozac. Not that she deserved to die but I would hate working with Patty. Haha be careful what you wish for Booth obviously the chair isn't as glorious as you expected.

Great episode, besides the Asian male reference. Angela and Hodgens get some closer. Funny creepy intern.

[fiestea · 9/10 · 3 October 2008]

Great episode! I had to find out who the writer was, because I loved the snappy dialog. The best dialog, I think, so far this season. I enjoyed the creepy intern, but am waiting to see if they actually keep one. Bones is very funny in this episode when she is picking on Booth. The case had a great cast of characters It was fun trying to guess who the killer was. Or was she killed. By the Asian man, pot head, the guy who was recently fired. Or was it the boss, the man from India or the Wife. Another cool turn of events was figuring out how she died. Hilarious to watch Booth try to open the elevator door. A parallel story is that Booth wants this chair that is suppose to elevate his stature and Bones has fun at his expense calling him a drone. But he works for the US government.

Bodies by Fisher

[Hitchcoc · 9/10 · 29 January 2023]

This episode begins when a woman's foot falls from the roof of an elevator. She had been pushed down the shaft and then dragged up and down numerous times by the motion of the elevator. The victim proves to be quite unsympathetic, having rubbed several employees the wrong way (excuse the pun). She was hated by some, producing possible suspects. Back at the lab, we are introduced to Fisher, a tall, gaunt new intern, who speaks the language of depression. The interaction between Booth and Brennan continues as Booth tries to show that he deserves a former agent's desk chair (the guy who owned it died). We have another episode in the continuing saga of Hodgins and Angela. They seem to be reconciling differences.

A Good Bones Bounce-back Episode

[PartialMovieViewer · 9/10 · 14 August 2020]

No more Dr. Goodman and no more Zack - sad downsides. A well written episode with nice flow and most focus was on the big guns. We didn't have to suffer through too much of the on-going Hodges-Angela weepy-weepy-whining-stomach churning saga that never stops. Talk about two irritating and irrelevant characters. I thought they would become part of the fun bits, but nope. These two tear-jerkers need to get together and adopt the moniker, "Exhaustingly Tiring Victims". Well in this episode, the writers must have asked, 'who are the stars?' Thankfully someone must have stepped in and answered correctly. I wish they wouldn't lose sight of their recipe of success - but if watched the show to the end, you will know the answer.

Life is Always the Cause of Death

[vampthropologist · 9/10 · 11 March 2022]

Hey, Bones Booth Pod

As much as I enjoyed this episode, especially Hodgins and Angela coming to terms with the end of their relationship and figuring out how to work together again, it's definitely forgettable. Of course, I loved the introduction to Fisher, another great addition to the squint squad, and the side plot of Booth and the chair was fun but there wasn't much else memorable about it. I'm pretty sure I counted 3 uses of the word "bitch" throughout the episode so I think that's the show's swear quota all used up for the season.

Overall, kind of a meh episode but Hodgela brings the rating up to a 9/10.

Vintage Bones.

[absoluteparties · 9/10 · 29 December 2021]

Hi, Bones Booth Podcast,

English Jan here.

This is a vintage episode of Bones with everyone working well together, even Angela and Hodgins, despite their recent relationship breakup. The theme of relationships runs through this entire episode which is why I think this makes for an excellent episode.

The appearance of the depressed intern Fisher is brilliantly acted and well written. I'm glad that they lighten him up a little in future episodes.

The scene in the photocopy room makes me giggle every time I watch it-the King bee.

Also near the top of my list of great scenes from this episode is the Blue Hawaiian scene where Booth explains to Bones what the drink is and just how potent it is. Booth seems to know a great deal about this drink.

As is the way with the Bones writers, they save the best Bones and Booth moment till the end. Booth, now king of the FBI, has his throne, and Bones Confesses rung to support his claim for the office chair. Her description highlights her deep understanding of him as seen through her eyes.

"Important, Dedication, courage, sensitivity, and impressive." It's a very heartwarming scene.

I love the physical comedic bit when the chair drops down at the end.- Priceless.

A Bounce-back Bones Episode

[PartialMovieViewer · 9/10 · 14 August 2020]

Good story, good plot, good flow and light on the Hodges-Angela melodrama.