The X in the File (14 Jan. 2010)

An out-of-this-world case brings Brennan and Booth to New Mexico where they investigate human remains with extraterrestrial attributes. The victim is identified as a local UFO fanatic, ... See full summary »

Director:

Allison Liddi-Brown

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:
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
Michael Grant Terry	...	Wendell Bray
Ben Giroux	...	Sheriff Jerry Bonds
Kai Lennox	...	Marvin Breekman
Kelly Smith	...	Delmy Polanco (as Kelly E. Smith)
Dale Dickey	...	Marsha Vinton
Dean Haglund	...	Blaine Miller
Penny Johnson	...	Rachel Adams (as Penny Johnson Jerald)
Ambrit Millhouse	...	Tourist Woman

Storyline

An out-of-this-world case brings Brennan and Booth to New Mexico where they investigate human remains with extraterrestrial attributes. The victim is identified as a local UFO fanatic, known around town for her relentless search for alien life forms and whose latest "evidence" leads even Brennan and Booth to re-think outside existence. Meanwhile, a local sheriff refuses to release the bones, forcing the team at the Jeffersonian to work via satellite, and Angela and Jeffersonian intern Wendell come clean about their relationship.

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Plot Keywords:

handcuffs | love | bare chested male | bed

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama | Mystery | Romance

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 January 2010 (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

When Booth and Brennan enter the UFO diner, Booth sees a framed photo and says, "Oh, Rocketship 7!" The man in the photo is Dave Roberts "Dave Thomas," the host of the morning children's program "Rocketship 7," which ran on WKBW-Buffalo from 1962-78 and also David Boreanaz 's (Booth's) father.

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Goofs

This episode insinuates that Roswell, New Mexico is a short drive, perhaps even walking distance, from Juarez, Mexico. At one point, a character mentions that they see a glow over the horizon and somebody says the glow is coming from Mexico. In a direct line, Roswell is close to 150 miles from Juarez. The most direct driving route between the two towns is 208 miles and takes over 5 hours.

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Quotes

Sheriff Jerry Bonds: Nuh uh, FBI's got jurisdiction only if I *agree*. Otherwise you need jump through several legal hoops which will take some time during which time the victim stays in the meantime.
Dr. Temperance Brennan: Then why did you call us?
Sheriff Jerry Bonds: I could use the help. But I'm not gonna take the heat when people scream I sent an alien off to Washington for secret testing.
[Chuckles]
Sheriff Jerry Bonds: I've been through that before.

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Connections

References The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo (1979)

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