The Gamer in the Grease (3 Dec. 2009)

Mailman Steve Rifton's corpse is found in frying fat, hence extremely decayed over two weeks. He was reported missing for three months. The highly intelligent man's passion was the computer... See full summary »

Director:

Kate Woods

Writers:

Hart Hanson (creator), Kathy Reichs (inspired by the life of forensic anthropologist and author),

Stars:

Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, Michaela Conlin

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Emily Deschanel	...	Dr. Temperance 'Bones' Brennan
David Boreanaz	...	Special Agent Seeley Booth
Michaela Conlin	...	Angela Montenegro
Tamara Taylor	...	Dr. Camille Saroyan
T.J. Thyne	...	Dr. Jack Hodgins (as TJ Thyne)
John Francis Daley	...	Dr. Lance Sweets
Joel David Moore	...	Colin Fisher
Kaylee DeFer	...	Tory Payne
Sam Golzari	...	Chris Ballinger
Jessalyn Wanlim	...	Dierdre Ryan
Evan Arnold	...	Keith Seeger
Laura Heisler	...	Jill Rifton
Oren Skoog	...	Billy Gabel
Mickey Jones	...	Willie
Nick Nordella	...	Junior

Storyline

Mailman Steve Rifton's corpse is found in frying fat, hence extremely decayed over two weeks. He was reported missing for three months. The highly intelligent man's passion was the computer game Punky Pong. He recently lost the world record, which was bitterly contested. Both motive and means require several theories based on forensic findings until things start fitting. Meanwhile Jeffersonian intern Colin Fischer gets three Avatar tickets, which also excites Hodgins and Sweets, so they cover for each-other to take turns standing in line for the best seats. Colin's tent however offers an unexpected alternative 'entertainment' for two.

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Plot Keywords:

gaming | tent | premiere | autistic son | sex scene | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama | Mystery | Romance

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 December 2009 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Stage 6, 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Josephson Entertainment, Far Field Productions, 20th Century Fox Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The video game "Punky Pong" is based on the original arcade game "Donkey Kong". The character of Billy Gabel is an exaggerated version of the original world record holder, Billy Mitchell. The plot is an alternative version of the documentary "The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters", documenting one man's attempt at the world record.

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Goofs

Bones inserts just one quarter in the arcade game but a two-player game starts.

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Quotes

Dierdre Ryan: Look man, I didn't have to kill him. I have a nice rack, cute ass. I can wipe out *anyone* at Punky Pong.

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Connections

References Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)

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Soundtracks

"The World Is..."
Performed by Matthew Ryan

User Reviews

Ha

I think it is very funny that Joel Moore, who stars as Colin Fisher in Bones, and in the this episode wins the tickets to Avatar, is in Avatar. He plays Norm Spellman. Obviously Avatar isn't out in theaters yet, but when it is I wonder in "Spellman" will be a similar character to Fisher. I kind of hope he is.

I just think it was clever, and wondered if anyone else picked up on it. I haven't finished this episode yet, but it looks pretty good. Also thought it was funny that Temperance wouldn't look at the body until all the flesh had fallen off.

Anyway, Avatar looks like a great movie.