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Bones: The Mastodon in the Room (2010)
Buckle up, it's going to be a rollercoaster ride.
Hi, Bones Booth podcast. English Jan here.
What a rollercoaster ride of emotions this episode is.
Bones opening line of, "I find it interesting that I'm only afraid of snakes when Booth is around to be jumped upon", is telling in so many different ways. I love this return to Kickass Bones, which is more reminiscent of the Bones of the first season. She deals with the tribespeople quickly, with zero help from Daisy!
Ah, the wonderful Caroline Julian, enough said. Rallying all the troops to help Cam in her hour of need. The true linchpin of the whole operation.
Booth is in an early peak of his SEAL Team gear. He looks a little hot, sorry, I mean warm in all that uniform.
I love that Bones and Booth still keep their promise to one another and meet by the fountain, despite the change of circumstances.
The scene between Bones and Cam where Cam is telling Bones off for leaving is handled very well. The look of shock on Bones' face is excellent. I also like that the Jeffersonian team start to slip back into doing what they do best, despite the terrible surroundings and lack of equipment.
Talking about magical Angela-based evidence. "The stitching on this garment suggests that it has been made from a larger item?" Really? I find that hard to believe.
Sweets facial hair, I'm not a fan, but it's a look.
Sadly Daisy s still annoying. Thankfully she is not the intern of the week. Wendle Bray is.
I love the scene in the Dinner with Bones and Angela when Angela tells Bones that she is pregnant. It's such a touching scene.
Another great scene is the car scene with Booth and Bones talking about who is or is not the linchpin. Booth gives Bones a long list of jobs the linchpin has to do.
The heartbreaking scene is where Bones and Booth talk to the dead child's Korean Mother and grandfather. Great acting from all involved in that scene.
An interesting trio at the bar, Cam, Bones and Booth, discuss how they only solve crimes after the fact. Booth is still thinking about the missing Logan Bartlet. He discovered that Mr Bartlet bought a new car a few days after his son went missing.
I have to say that I am surprised that Carrie Barlett stays inside Booth's car for as long as she does, having seen her missing son through the window. Some great acting from the lady who plays Mrs Bartlett when she is finally reunited with her missing son.
I also love the baby-stuck Hodgins scene in the Dinner with Angela, confirming that they will stay in the states to have and raise their child. Fabulously acted by TJ Thyme.
But that cute scene is pipped at the post as the best scene by the next one, between the marvellous Caroline, Bones and Booth at the Founding Fathers. The whole Scooby gang is back together. Booth insists that he is the linchpin due in part to the fact that he is the only normal person who can wrangle (keep control of) the squints.
On the other hand, Bones believes correctly that Caroline is the linchpin. Bones wants to hug Caroline! Oh my goodness! Slightly out of character.
Finally, Cam gets around to thanking everyone for coming back to rescue her from the mess of her own making. Better late than never, Cam. She switches on the lights of the Jeffersonian to find a Wooly Mathoth in the space where the forensic platform used to be. Queue smiles and laughter from all those present.
As in every Bones episode, the end scene between Bones and Booth steals the show. We have worked around bigger things. No truer words have been spoken.
Bones: The Rocker in the Rinse Cycle (2010)
That ain't no rock and roll, but I like it.
Hi, Bones Booth podcast. English Jan here.
Well, it's not every day that the team I. D a victim using a prosthetic testicle, queue puns a plenty and lots of painful looks from the gentlemen on the team.
I love that Booth is still looking to make sure that Bones will be alright as they enter the Rock & roll fantasy camp, despite Booth, who is now dating another woman. I'm with Booth when he says that this Rock & roll fantasy is not very Rock & roll. I love the Zepplin reference; maybe that was added by David, who is a massive Led Zepplin fan. I love that Booth loses his FBI cool and becomes a fan when Eric Dolton starts to play. Bones simply looks at Booth like he has suddenly grown a second head. This Rock & roll influence even extends to Dr Sweets, who practically begs Booth to allow him into the interview room with Simon Graham, which Booth allows.
I have a Bone to pick with Bones; she calls a plectrum a guitar pick, which is a piece of metal worn and wrapped around the fingers used to play the guitar. As we later discover that she plays, this is a silly mistake that she wouldn't have made.
One highlight of the whole episode is the Hot blooded scene, which Booth refers to as their song. I love that Bones points out that the last time this song was played, Booth was nearly killed; she wrongly states that the Bomb was meant for him when it was clearly meant for her since it was in her fridge in her apartment. I love that Bones goes along with Booth in singing Hot blooded and playing the guitar, which Emily took some lessons on how to play for this scene. I will not comment on David's singing; he does try. I'll give him that. I have a suspicion that they both enjoyed filming this scene.
I also find it hard to believe that at a Rock & roll camp, there is only one woman with a pierced eyebrow. But hey, at this one, that seems to be the case.
In the end scene, Bones once again mentions Led Zepplin and being offered tickets to go to their concert in London. This same concert that David himself went to, having been gifted some tickets.
Bones: The Death of the Queen Bee (2010)
Blissful boogie.
Hi, Bones Booth podcast. English Jan here.
Just a short review from me this time.
The clearly separate rooms sets the tone for this whole episode, where the point is hammered home that there is now a distance between Booth and Bones, not that we believe in the space for one moment. Come on; this is Bones and Booth we are talking about here!
The death of the queen bee episode is so brutal to watch and yet so beautifully written, as it's written to be painful. Seeing two people still so clearly in love with each other and yet to have to pretend not to be is incredible-such great acting from both David and Emily.
Oh, and the dance scene kills me every time I watch it. It is the looks on their faces, that wistful look, that they both do so well-pure Bones magic. 10/10.
Bones: The Dentist in the Ditch (2010)
What's happened to Booth?
Hi, Bones Booth podcast. English Jan here,
This episode should be titled the return of the prodigal.
A rare case in Bones where the subplot is much more interesting than the actual Murder Plot, which seems to me to like pulling teeth, pun intended.
Booth's brother Jarrard returns home from India in one piece. No real surprise there he is, after all, a grown man who is more than capable of looking after himself.
Interestingly enough, Jarrard equates falling in love as trouble. Foreshadowing, perhaps. We will have to wait and see. Booth comes across as totally racist in this scene, which I'm sure his FBI training would have contained some information on racial sensitivity. Tut, Tut Mr Booth, your report card shows must do better. I'm glad that a little later on, Booth is caught out and called out on his racism. But Booth is let off very lightly by a gracious Padme.
One highlight of this episode is the appearance of Mr Nigel Murry, along with his interesting facts; I use the word interesting here very loosely. But this is a loveable quirk of this English character, so he is forgiven. I will gloss over the phrase he uses "Repeated tugging."
Another low point of this episode is when Bones finds out that Booth has done a background check on Padme! Once again, not cool, Booth, so not cool. Booth neatly sidesteps the question of if he runs background checks on Bone's dates.
Booth seems to struggle throughout this episode with his brother's choice of girlfriend/fiancee and the victim's sexual orientation. This is most clearly seen when he is chatting to the American Football coach on the practice field. It is cringing to watch in 2022/23. Come on, Booth, you are supposed to be highly evolved. This is not the actions of a highly evolved man-no wonder this episode has scored so low. For such an ordinarily wise-ish bloke, Booth's head is all over the shop in this episode. Inferior writing and not linked to the character of previous episodes.
A high point is Angela pointing out to Bones that what Booth is doing is wrong and that he shouldn't be telling his brother about Padme's past.
The car scene between Bones & Booth, where Bone's is worried over Booth's double standard, shows that she understands other people's feelings is an actual role reversal. For once, the normally eloquent Booth is at a loss for words.
Even in the end scene, in the Founding Fathers' pub, Booth still insists on digging the hole he has made, still deeper. Even with Bone's trying to help him with a swift kick under the table. The only cute Aww moment comes when Booth says that Bone's kick was definitely meant for him, the double meaning is clear, as the look on his face when he turns to smile at Bones.
As ever, it is this last scene between Bones and Booth that helps lift this otherwise awful episode.
Would you get away with writing an episode like this one today? I highly doubt it. This is one episode I usually skip, as I'm sure many others do. This falls way short of the excellence we have come to expect from the Bones writers.
Bones: The Predator in the Pool (2010)
A Fishy tale.
Ack to the FBI office?
That aside, this is followed by a classic Booth interrogation scene with Booth going head to head with a Russian Mob boss and winning.
It's another beautiful Booth & Bones scene that helps to lift this episode; I'm referring to the outside of the elevator. "You are the standard Bones." Oh, be still my heart. Very cute. In the end, the look Booth gives Bones as the doors close is priceless. Awwww.
How can Bones not see just how much Booth is still tormented by his feelings for her? I do feel sorry for Dr Catherine Bryer. If he looks at Bones like this behind her back, I can see no long term prospects for them. Booth really needs to man up and either try and persude Bones to give him a chance or take some time to get over Bones properly before starting to date other women.
All in all Vintage Bones & Booth.
Bones: The Bones on the Blue Line (2010)
Romance wins the day?
A classic rather than an excellent episode, although I find it hard to put my finger on why this is the case. On the surface, all the pieces for a great episode are there, but somehow the parts don't seem to fit together very well.
The story is pulled in many directions at once. The book reporter, the Dr Sweets storyline, the case, Hodgins and Angela are dancing around each other, and the Bones and Booth normal quick-stepping. While this episode opens with a fast-paced start, it all too soon slows down the pace and never seems to get going after that. There are a few bright spots, as always.
There is a touching scene between Bones and Angela when Bones gives her a cheque to help her edit her books. Better late than never, there, Bones.
Dr Sweet's unromantic proposal to Daisy in the Bone room, oh come on, Sweets! For a guy that we are told understands the human condition, surely he would know that proposing to a woman in her place of work is not the most romantic of places to pop the question.
On a side note, did you see the look that Booth gives Bones when he enters her apartment?
Nice touch that, for the first time, Bones understands that Booth is making a joke and doesn't say that she doesn't know what he means.
Bones: The Proof in the Pudding (2010)
Booth or should that be Bones to the rescue?
Hey BonesBooth Podcast team, English Jan here.
I love this episode of Bones; why? Well, that is because things get turned around. Typically, it is Booth that rescues or protects Bones, which is how it starts with Booth shooting his way back into the Jeffersonian. But things quickly get turned around when the teams' findings point towards the body being that of JFK. The only thing that lets this episode down is the rather obvious fact that Jack is the first to suggest that the body is that of JFK.
Thankfully Bone's scientific jibber jabber wins the team the chance to test their theory out, giving Booth the perfect opportunity to show off his sniper skills. I love the look that Booth gives Bones after she delivers her Jibber Jabber monologue.
I'm glad that Cam explains to Bones why their findings have upset Booth and that, on learning this, Bones rescues Booth by altering a test to prove that the body is not that of JFK.
As always, the end scene between Booth and Bones delivers the Ahh factor. If I could give this a rating higher than 10 I would.
Bones: The Hero in the Hold (2009)
Graveyards, Ghosts and gravediggers.
Hi Bones Booth podcast, English Jan here again.
Oh no, the gravedigger is back, and this time she's got, Booth.
Let me start by saying that I love Booth in full hero mode.
In contrast poor little Dr Sweets calls shotgun, only to be dismissed with a shake of Cam's head. For the most part, Sweets is ignored in this episode only to reappear later on to become the team's moral compass.
I don't understand why Hodgins didn't run some test on the piece of evidence removed from his leg before handing it over to the FBI. That sounds to me like something Hodgins would do. But that doesn't seem to be the case here.
Angela is a very caring person, and twice during this episode takes Bones' feelings into account. Once before, she plays the record of her Ransome message and at the boundary marker, when she talks about the depth of feeling Bones and the team has for Booth.
Oh good, she's back, no, not the gravedigger, but the flirty Agent Parotta. Worse still, she's watching Bones and Hodgins. This seems creepy to me.
Cam is seemingly happy to go along with Bones in committing a felony, without any argument, showing her depth of feeling for her friend/ex-lover, Booth.
I love the touching scene between Teddy and Booth in the hold when Booth reveals his son's name. Great acting from both actors here.
Jared, finally man's up/steps up to help Bones secure Vega's body for the team to investigate.
The episode's best line comes from Teddy while talking with Booth, "You've never loved somebody and didn't tell them that you loved them?" Booth looks at him, doesn't answer him, and simply walks off. That look Booth gives Teddy through speaks a thousand words. Great acting from David here.
Booth's absolution from Teddy is touching. Finally, one ghost of Booth's is laid to rest.
I'm most surprised that Bones doesn't kiss Booth after she rescues Booth from the ship. In the heat of the moment, I'm sure most people would have done just that. (or maybe that is just wishful thinking on my part.)
The ending leaves me scratching my head as I'm unsure what to make of Teddy's appearance at the graveyard.
Overall I loved this episode, but I'm left wanting so much more from this episode.
Bones: Fire in the Ice (2009)
Flirting much?
Hi Bones Booth podcast, English Jan here again.
Given David Boreanaz's strong links to the NHL, I don't think we need to look very far to figure out who came up with the ice skating idea. As another reviewer has stated, David did all his skating scenes, given that he plays ice hockey regularly.
Ah, we open with Booth showing off his skating skills for Bones.
Throughout this episode, Booth's character undergoes a strange transformation. In this episode, he has a bad temper, something we have previously not seen. Also, he seems to ignore poor Bones, and if that wasn't bad enough, he starts to flirt with Agent Parotta in front of Bones! I'm sure that Dr Sweets will have something to say about these two things. This outrageous flirting doesn't seem to fit with the Booth of previous episodes. Previously Booth has been portrayed as a loyal man, but his actions challenge this view.
Blooper! Did you catch it? Cam in the lab points to the wrong eye socket when Wendell show's her what he's found on the skull x-ray. The victim's left eye socket was injured, but she pointed to the right one. Whoops.
Booth continues to flirt with Agent Parotta in the victim's apartment; even the socially awkward Bones picks up on it and gives Booth such a look. But blink, and you will miss it.
I do feel sorry for poor Dr Sweets, who is on the receiving end of Booth's misplaced anger or is it sexual frustration?
I cringe at the uncomfortable chat between Agent Parotta and Bones at the ice rink. This scene is just horrible to watch. Indeed as an FBI agent, she is trained to scan both people and situations. But there seems to be no evidence of this in that scene.
One scene that makes my heart sing, "We're Booth's people," is possibly one of the best lines from this episode.
Booth, it seems, after all, but ignoring poor Bones for almost the entire episode, now asks Bones to look after him that night. (I'm not sure I would have done it in her place.) But thankfully, Bones is a bigger person than me, agrees.
As viewers, we are gifted the final romantic ice rink scene, and once more, balance is restored. Bones and Booth are back together, and Agent Parotta is gone.
Bones: Double Trouble in the Panhandle (2009)
A cheeky little circus romp.
Hi Bones Booth Podcast, it's English Jan here.
Romp-: to run or play in a lively, carefree, or boisterous manner.
2: Move or proceed brisk, easy, or playful manner.
This is most certainly an episode with its tongue placed firmly in its cheek, and it needs to be viewed with that in mind. That aside, let's get on with a review.
First and foremost, Mr Nigel Murry is back and still spouting silly facts, but isn't this exactly why we love him. Even Cam seems to have fallen under his spell. She comments on missing his insights.
Talking of insights, we learn a little more about Dr sweet's back story. I like that his history aids Booth and Bones during their investigation.
I do find it odd that Bones is excited about joining the circus, given that when she was last at one, they wouldn't talk to her for her dissertation. Why would she want to try again? Compare this with Booth's initial enthusiasm for showing off his excellent knife skills for Bones. I bet Dr sweets raised his eyebrows at this comment, but sadly we don't get to see his reaction.
The Circus terms cause initial problems for Bones and Booth, but Dr Sweets comes to the rescue. I love the casual way Booth suggests Sex to Bones, who doesn't bat an eyelid and goes along with his suggestion, causing the seeking of springs and the rocking of the mobile home. The funniest line comes hot on the heels of this scene and comes from the 24-hour man. "I'll give him good marks for staying power." I don't know who put that line there, but I'd like to bet that it was David Boreanaz.
I love the look between Booth and Bones at the table in the mess tent when Magnum says, "You cannot help who you fall in love with." This is priceless.
Booth brags/boasts about Bone's being very famous on the internet back in the doctor's surgery. He comes across as a proud parent. I'm not sure that is what was intended.
Just before they are about to perform, Bone's get's really into her character when she say's, "Were's the Buck Mousejaw I married?" Unconscious desire spoke out loud, perhaps? Booth's look at her after she says this is interesting.
Booth once again flip flops At first boasting about his knife skills, then just before they are about to go on. He backs down and is worried about killing Bones.
I love Booth's reaction to Bones on the high wire; at first, scared, then proud.
It is not often that Booth apologises for arresting someone, but he does on this occasion. Bone's goes still further, offering to hire a lawyer for him. Nice.
As is the Bones way, the end scene is the best bit of the episode the chat between the now alone Booth and Bones, as they talk about their undercover characters.
I have just one final point - One bed, two single hot-blooded people, you cannot tell me that they didn't get together. Ah, we will never know for sure.
Bones: The Bone That Blew (2008)
Danger! Dad at work.
Hi Bones Booth Podcast.
English Jan here.
Poor Bones is having a fit, all because Cam thought it a great idea to hire Bone's father as a teacher to teach visiting students. You would think by the way she is acting that she wanted the job herself.
As the FBI we know from previous episodes screens all new employees for the Jeffisionian, wouldn't Booth already know that Max had been hired?
I Love that both Cam and Booth argue with Bones about Max working at the lab.
The prize for the most obnoxious person in this episode is split between Elsbeth King and her equally offensive son Royce.
I love Hodgin's enthusiasm for the simple but effective wind tunnel experiment. But I'm still at a loss to understand why Bones objected to Max's involvement with it. Bones states that he took part in the investigation, but he didn't, as far as I can see. Did I miss something here?
He only suggested that they check the National oceanic atmosphere administration.
The award for the most embarrassing conversation goes to... Yes, you've guessed it, Max & Booth. "Are you sleeping with my daughter?" Just what century is Max living in to be asking that question?
Booth's feelings are hurt by the enrichment talk in the car, so much so that when they come across the burn site, he is sarcastic with Bones. Anyway, just who would be stupid enough to burn a body just outside their own home? Really I mean, that's either just plain silly or lazy.
My heart goes out to Dr Sweets, who feels underappreciated in this episode. "Nothing I say has any impact." Welcome to the real world, kid. Most of us think that way from time to time. But later on, Dr Sweet's smile comes back when Booth asks him for advice.
The writers do a good job with the end scene, which as always steals the show.
Overall an OK episode with only a couple of stand out moments.
Bones: The Passenger in the Oven (2008)
Cooked to perfection.
Hi Bones Booth Podcast.
English Jan here!
Wow, there is so much to talk about in this episode.
Poor Booth stuck in coach, sandwiched between two old ladies. I just wonder why Bones didn't offer to upgrade him to first-class or at the very least business class? She could certainly have afforded to do so.
A worried Booth is bothered by Bone's announcement of her real passion. Poor Both thought it was him; what a shock to find out that it's prehistoric anthropological discovery. Booth is now concerned that Bones is sick of working with him. His poor shattered male ego. Bone's does offer him some comfort.
Booth is obviously shaken by all this and is temporarily unable to identify the material in the oven as a human body. Really? Come on, people, this is the fourth season. Surely Booth has seen enough bodies by now to recognise a body when he sees one.
The obnoxious teen's parents don't react when he threatens to take Booth down, which I find strange.
There are many reasons to love this episode. Here are my seven reasons.
The wonderful old lady in coach and her enthusiasm for Murder and for all the help she gives Booth & Bones during the flight.
Caroline Julian - No need to say any more.
The Bone's/ Booth glasses scene. The fact that Booth cannot answer Bones when she asks him why. And that she does what he asks her to do after he leaves. -Priceless!
Dr Sweets working his sociological mojo in the interview room.
Angela and Hodgins were tiptoeing around each other in the lab.
Booth argues with Caroline (Brave man) about the arrest just seconds before landing.
The end scene again steals the show. Booth gets his way. Bone's is returning to D. C. with him to work with him.
Did you spot the Blooper?
When Bone's asks Booth for Vodka- Booth gets two bottles from the Teenager. You can clearly see that one is not vodka. Someone must have been thirsty on the set. Why didn't they just replace it with some water?
Bones: The Con Man in the Meth Lab (2008)
Boom! Double Booths. Booth and Booth lite.
Hi Bones Booth Podcast.
English Jan here!
I have a question for you. Why did no one check the Meth lab before the explosion? I'm pretty sure that before you blow something up, you have to check that no one is in the blast zone. That aside, here's my review.
Clark is back and looking mighty fine. He's very focused on work, or so he says, that is until Bone's comes in wearing that little black number (Dress). I love his comment. "Are you kidding me?" This is the first hint that Clark has a little thing for Bones.
Throughout this whole episode, Booth seems to look at Bones with a strange worried look on his face, even before his little brother turns up. This edgy look only intensifies after Jared arrives.
When Jared talks to Bones about Booth, the sibling jealously rears its ugly head, leaves a bad taste in my mouth. To add insult to injury, Bones allows Jared to kiss her. This seems odd behaviour for Bones, as she knows that this will upset Booth if/when he finds out. That seems like something she would not want to do.
I love the conversation between Booth and Cam, showing their continued friendship, which is nicely echoed by the one Bones and Booth have in the observation room.
The lump in the throat award goes to...Bone's toast she makes at Booth's Birthday party.
I'm glad that Booth told Bones what he did for Jared.
Once again, the ending brings a smile to my face.
This is the first time we see Booth asking Bones for time.
The next time will be very interesting...
Bones: The Skull in the Sculpture (2008)
Art like bones is in the eye of the beholder.
Hi Bones Booth Podcast.
English Jan here!
I've a question for you. Is Daisy the most annoying of the rotating interns? She is obviously written that way.
What a grizzly body discovery! That aside, I do worry at Bones's level of excitement when Booth points out that there may be more bodies to be discovered inside the gallery. ( She's like a kid on Christmas morning.)
What is it with people on TV? They never seem to reach for a light switch when entering a darkened room. No, let's reach for our trusty little torch instead.
I love Hodgin's pure glee over the possible use of the jaws of life- Mechanical spreaders. I also like Cam's sexual frustration comment.
I don't know if you spotted a nod to David's previous role in this episode? It comes in the metalworking artists' studio. David is seen with metal wings- a nod to his Angel role, perhaps.
I hate Booth's reaction to Angela's relationship with Roxy; there appears to be no real reason for it. To add insult to injury, he doesn't really seem to apologise for it either, unless you count that half attempt in the car.
My heart goes out to Dr Sweets, who is accosted twice by Angela and Cam, asking him for advice without an appointment, and expecting instant answers; this is not always the case in therapy.
But I make love that Cam turns the tables at the end. Great writing.
Ah, poor Daisy- what an exciting way to get fired. Bravo Sweets. Nice to see baby Sweets has grown up.
Bones: The He in the She (2008)
Pronoun Nightmare.
Hi Bones Booth Podcast.
English Jan here.
How quickly political correctness dates. The terms used throughout this episode are loaded. I'm sure better pronouns would be used in this episode were remade today.
Putting this aside, here's my review.
Not too sure what Dr sweets were trying to achieve with the silent therapy session at the start of the episode. Clearly, both Bones and Booth had lost all interest.
Ah, the first appearance of the English intern - I'm not too happy about how the English were portrayed in Bones. But I do love Mr vino delectable himself, Mr Nigel Murry. (dippy/silly as he is.)
Likewise, I love the back and forth banter between Bone & Booth on the beach as they discuss the case. It is reminiscent of their car chats, which we see more of later in this episode.
One thing I will nitpick with this episode because it bugs me no end is Booth flip-flopping over body improvements. Come on, Booth, pick a side and stick to it. In his office talking with Sweets and Bones, he asks, "Are pastors allowed to think that God makes those kinds of mistakes?" talking about gender reassignment. "God expects us to overcome certain things." BUT later on in the interview room, Booth talks about "augmenting God's work.
Another nitpick is Why does Sweets place a bet with Booth, a guy he knows is a recovering gambling addict? This is not something a therapist would do.
As ever, the ending once again makes this episode.
"You gather your wisdom, and I'll gather mine." Booth does not try and change Bone's mind; he simply lets her be the way she is. Perfect!
Bones: The Finger in the Nest (2008)
Dog gone it! Bones rescues success from the jaws of disaster.
Hi Bones Booth Podcast
English Jan here.
What can I say about this episode? As an aminal lover, I'm appalled by the subject of dogfighting. This episode goes into graphic details on the subject, which turned my stomach far more than the gory bodies usually do-a challenging subject matter for all dog/animal lovers.
Yet despite this, I still enjoyed this because we saw that Booth is not so accomplished in his parenting role as he is in others areas of his life. It's nice to see Booth as human rather than superhuman as he is sometimes portrayed.
Of course, it is the end scene that again steals the show. Booth is supporting Bones by Ripley's grave.
Brilliant music choice too.
Bones: The Crank in the Shaft (2008)
Vintage Bones.
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.
Bones: The Perfect Pieces in the Purple Pond (2008)
Angela steals the show.
Hi, Bones Booth Podcast.
English Jan here.
As a teacher/writer and all-around English language lover, I have to confess a deep and heartfelt joy at the scene between Dr Sweets and Zack in the mental hospital where Sweets describes crap as drivel, blarney, nonsense, balderdash, twaddle, bull, bunkum, hoowee. It pleases me no end to see the richness of the language used in this way (But maybe that's just me.)
I also like how Booth is protective of Bones when he believes the FBI tech is being snippy with her. Bones returns the favour in kind when she notices that Booths back is sore. I enjoy this tit for tat rapport between them, highlighting the growing relationship between them.
I like how Angela takes Wendel under her wing in the forensic platform by telling him that they both need to talk. Angela is the star of this episode stealing all the scenes she is in.
The scene in the victim's bedroom with Sweets, Bones and Booth makes me laugh every time. The Psycho-sexual proxy bit where Bones asks Booth if all men keep their Mastubry aids in their shoes. I would have thought that by the age Bones is supposed to be that she would have found this information out for herself by now, but hey, let's just roll with it.
The love and friendship that Zack and Hodgins have for each other shown in the loony bin scene between them are very touching.
The scene between Wendle and Angela is excellently written, where he comes to her asking for advice, and she tries to put him at ease.
The most toe-curling scene comes next in the interrogation room. Booth once again steps in protecting Bones against the publisher guy. Please, Bones could best that man with one arm tied behind her back; he is of no threat to her. Yet she turns to Booth for confirmation. This is not the fisty anthropologist of earlier seasons who kicked ass first and asked questions later.
One goof that gets me is that Bones didn't consider that the phenolPhthalein might react to something other than blood in a garden centre. It's very odd, especially after discovering that they use coffee grounds and sea kelp as fertilizer.
The heartbreaking scene at the diner is when the Jeffersonian gang are all sat laughing and joking with Zack until he stands up and says, time to go-excellently acted by all.
As is typical for the Bones writers, they saved the best till last. The scene in Bone's office between the lady in question and Booth. Sexy scientist and Sexy FBI agent - priceless. Then as if this wasn't enough to make us smile, Booth goes on to quote Bone's book reviews to her. Be still my heart.
Bones: The Pain in the Heart (2008)
Piegate!
Hi, Bones Booth podcast.
English Jan here.
OK, I agree with what the other reviewers have said. You have to overlook a few plot holes in this episode to enjoy it. I cannot for one minute think that Bones would not have been at Booth's hospital along with the rest of the team.
All that aside, here's my review.
Oh my goodness, Booths dead, are you trying to kill me off. This simply cannot be. But it seems that he is, we are attending Booth's funeral, but hang on, that profile appears familiar; it is our minds playing tricks on us?
Thankfully all is right with the world as Booth is not dead. Yeah!
But all hell breaks loose, and Bones socks. Booth one - you go, girl, for lying to her. Never was a punch so earnt.
Once back at the lab, Booth apologised for lying to Bones and didn't make sure she knew that he was alive. At this point, I didn't like Booth - it showed an apparent lack of judgement and feelings on his part for Bones.
Booth is saved by a jaw being delivered for Bones. Let's face it, that was the only thing that could save him at this point because his lame excuses were not enough.
After the title sequence, Booth has an unexpected and unexplained costume change, although the rest of the cast are wearing the same clothes? Odd.
Excellent choice in music for the Booth bathroom scene, to say nothing of Boreanaz bare body. Moving swiftly on.
A continuity error in this scene Booth's cigar changes hands which annoys me beyond words.
Naughty Naughty Dr Sweets experimenting on Bones and Booth. Tut tut. I love how Booth manhandles Dr Sweets into Bones' office to explain why he withheld information from Bones.
Fruit pie as seduction - Really? I mean, is that an American thing? It isn't in England. It's very sweet, though - Pun intended.
The diner scene where Bones asks Booth if he is having some pie lets us understand that Booth overheard Dr Sweets in Bones office. Dr sweets should know better than to mention it, especially seeing the look of distress on Booths face. (bad therapist.) I love Booth's defence of Bones as he leaves the diner.
I love the bit between Cam and Hodgins in Cam's office - very creepy. Well done to both actors. Another creepy bit is when Hodgins gives Zack the painkillers in the hospital - great misdirects.
Two final good scenes where they are all stood outside Zack's hospital room, and Booth pulls Sweets to one side and tells him to let Bones have this one.
The other is the scene on the stairs, where Booth gives Bones the gift of understanding that she give Zack the most significant gift of all.
Bones: The Blackout in the Blizzard (2011)
It's snow joke.
Hi, Bones Booth podcast.
English Jan here.
I have to say this Bones story is one of my favourite episodes of Bones.
I love the premise of them being stuck in an elevator, with nowhere to go and only each other and occasionally Dr Sweets for company. Before too long, the conversation started by Sweets turns to their relationship. Despite Booth saying that it wouldn't work out, there is the delightful note of boyish optimism that shines through his words. Also, how he looks at Bones as he says it shows clearly that he is hoping for so much more. Even Bones must understand his true meaning.
I love the directing done by David Boreanaz. The scene shots are magical. Significantly, the claustrophobic lift scenes get the real sense of tight space, with the stadium seats taking up more than their fair share of room. Some are shot from outside the lift, and others are shot from inside the lift when we are supposed to feel closer to Bones and Booth.
The touching scene at the end between Booth and Bones when Booth suggests they write a date down and then burn it- simply priceless that Bones, although negative about it, plays along to help Booth. Magical.
Bones: The Man in the Outhouse (2008)
Busted Bones.
Hi Bones Booth Podcast,
English Jan here again.
After launching this episode with an explosive start, the hits come thick and fast between Bones and Booth.
Booth discovers Bones' "Love" interests. Booth spends most of the episode belittling both guys under the "I'm just looking out for you" gise.
Bones tries to defend Mark at first by saying that Mark can hold his breath for three minutes down there. I'm sure that Mark has more strings to his bow than just this, but sadly we are to be left in the dark about them.
6 Barrells of poop that's one famous outhouse. Don't you guys have roadside truck stops?
I love the car scenes between Bones and Booth. We get two of these scenes in this episode, so that's me happy.
Yet another good scene is the one outside the lift/elevator when Bones & Booth are squabbling over the Botanist. All Hail the arrival of Dr Sweets, who see an issue that needs to be discussed, which Booth neatly sidesteps.
Oddly when Booth & Sweets arrive at the diner with new case information, Bones seems keen to leave her date. Booth says that he has zero problems with Bones' date, yet he cannot resist pulling the Bonanist apart as soon as he goes. Pull the other one, Booth; it's got bells on.
Fruit tart- isn't that just a posh fruit pie- I'm not sure why Booth should have such a problem with that.
There's a bit of friendly women power in the Autopsy room between Cam, Bones and Angela, where they try to explain their views on how men view the world.
The last bit of note in this episode is when Booth comes to Bones aid when both boyfriends suddenly appear at the lab, and he does it again inside Dr Sweets' office.
There is someone for everyone. You just have to open your eyes to see it - Be still my heart. Love it!
Bones: Player Under Pressure (2008)
Jock fest.
Hi Bones Booth Podcast, English Jan here.
I don't know what's up with Bones in the episode; she seems to have taken an instant dislike to Booth. What've Booths done to upset her, I really couldn't say. Bones gets in a few digs at Booth, calling him a jock and emotionally stunted - talk about the kettle calling the pot black! We're given no reason for Bones odd behaviour in the episode.
Poor Cam First, she gets covered in Ambrosia Salad. (- I had to look that one up, as it's not something we eat in the UK. )
After that, Jack uses her personal blender to liquefy Maggots. Yuck! Then if that's not enough, she gets push back from Angela when Cam asks her to deliver a simple message to Jack. Thankfully Cam does get one of the best line comebacks. "I'm seeing parts of you I'd rather leave to my imagination."
The whole episode is lifted as ever by the final scene with Bones and Booth at the Diner, where Bones sort of apologises to Booth. As Apologies go, it is only half-hearted. But Booth being the big man he is, accepts.
Bones: The Man in the Mud (2008)
A very fishy episode.
Hi Bones Booth Podcast.
English Jan here again.
I'm not sure what happened with the writing on this episode; it feels a bit bitty as if they were trying too hard to give everyone something to do.
Booth once again uses the term "Girls" to describe women, tusk, tusk Booth, did you learn nothing from Cam telling you off for the same thing just a few episodes ago?
What is it with Booth's name-calling? Princess, Mr Wizard and Buttercup? Not Booths typical style at all.
Clay fight - Fun.
What's with the very talkative FBI Motor tech?
Booth admits defeat with this case, but I guess you cannot win them all.
I like the ending; Booth and Bones take Sweets bowling to help him get over his breakup. - Cute.
Bones: The Santa in the Slush (2007)
It's time to get smushy!
Hi BonesBooth podcast, English Jan here again.
Greetings from across the pond.
I feel it's always a bit odd when shows do seasonal episodes. It always feels a little contrived to me. I guess it's because they are filmed out of the season that they represent.
I'm forever thankful to Miss Caroline Julian's Puckish side for gifting us that Mistletoe kiss. The Nine stars are for that alone.
Another highlight of this episode was the look of wonder on Booth and Bone's faces when walking into the dead Santa's apartment.
But of course, it is the Jail Christmas tree scene that completely steals the show. But that fake snow, oh dear.
Bones: The Knight on the Grid (2007)
A few bloopers in this.
Hi Bone Booth.
Greetings from English Jan.
I have questions, but more of that later.
Cam and Booth are at a crime scene without Bones that is pushing the envelope.
Bloody kneecaps are sent in the post to Dr B. Yuck, but she takes it all in her stride.
Is it me, or does Zak come across as bossy in this episode? First, when he identifies the knife, then when he tells Booth and Bones about the victim.
The cemetery scene - echos of David's previous character Angel? This point is driven home by the opening of this scene which opens on an Angel. Booth is very possessive of his tool- Ha, ha. Not wanting to share it with Hodgins. I'm not sure if this was meant to be funny or not, but it tickled me.
When Booth takes Russ to the hospital, it appears that he's had a quick change of clothing., going from suit and tie to t-shirt and jeans. A rare continuity lapse?
I love the little swallow Booth does after Bones plants a kiss on his cheek to say thanks. Priceless.
After the bomb explodes, Booth's first thought is of Bones. Nice. Booth pulling out the tooth of Bone's arm - Yuck!
Another continuity blooper. When Hodgins and Sweets are talking about Gormagon, on the board behind Hodgins are all the leading players in the investigation. The Old man/Master/ Auther Graves is clearly visible, but they don't know who he is yet at this point in the story. Whoops.
Russ's shirt has some odd red stains in the Judge's chambers without explaining why they should be there. These mysterious stains vanish once Russ is outside the Judge's room. I love this scene with Miss Julieanne doing her thing. That's worth a few stars right there.