The Doctor in the Photo (9 Dec. 2010)

Brennan gets a glimpse into her own life when the body of a brilliant and career-driven surgeon is found in a rough neighborhood with multiple fractures in her skull and no indication as to... See full summary »

Director:

Ian Toynton

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
Enrico Colantoni	...	Micah Leggat
Gonzalo Menendez	...	Chris Markham
Brian Goodman	...	Mike Dworsky
Shishir Kurup	...	Dr. Adit Gadh
Francis Capra	...	Antony Truxton
Katheryn Winnick	...	Hannah Burley

Storyline

Brennan gets a glimpse into her own life when the body of a brilliant and career-driven surgeon is found in a rough neighborhood with multiple fractures in her skull and no indication as to how or why she was there. While the team investigates the case objectively, Brennan struggles to separate her own life from the victim's as she perceives many parallels between them the more she learns about the victim's past. Meanwhile, evidence found at the crime scene brings the team closer to solving the case, but it's Brennan's unique perspective that propels her to retrace the final events of the victim's life. With the reassurance of a new friend and Jeffersonian security guard, Micah Leggat, Brennan makes a discovery about herself and learns a lesson about taking chances.

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama | Mystery | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 December 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:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

The US flag patch worn by the medical transport pilot has 48 stars.

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Quotes

Dr. Temperance 'Bones' Brennan: I got the signal, Booth. I don't want to have any regrets.
Special Agent Seeley Booth: [Long pause. Booth realizes what Bones means] Um, I'm with someone, Bones. And Hannah - she's not a consolation prize. I love her.
[Bones cries]
Special Agent Seeley Booth: The last thing I want to do is hurt you, but those are the facts.
Dr. Temperance 'Bones' Brennan: ...I understand. I missed my chance. My whole world turned upside down. I can adjust.

User Reviews

Bones get some past due introspective insight

This was one of the best and most touching episodes I've yet seen. We've all wanted Bones to lighten up a little, (though not too much or there goes the show!) and give us a glimpse under the facade. And we wanted it to be more than surrendering to the teasing sexual flirtation she's been carrying on with Booth.

This was as good a payoff as we can expect until the series finale. In this episode, Bones got a deep look into herself, and realized that what she thought was her strength — her objectivity and ability to be dispassionate — was really a weakness that could cost her dearly.

I think one of the reviewers missed the boat badly. Was Bones acting out of character? Well, yes! THAT was the point of the episode. And as for her recognizing herself in the photo when no one else did... once again, that was a meaningful way to show how deeply she was personalizing the case. She saw in the dead doctor a glimpse of what could be in store for her. What rational person, no matter how dispassionate, would not act out of character? I half expected Micah to reveal himself as the Ghost of Christmas Past, Present and Future.

The scene where she finally confessed her love to Booth (somewhat indirectly, but effectively) was very moving. I so wanted to reach out and comfort her. Her eyes had been opened, and her world was turned upside down, and the man she loved was no longer in a position to return her love.

It was a life-changing event, though I still expect them to end up together. (Really together, not implied or assumptive like Luke and Lorelai.)

All in all, terrific insight into Bones' true feelings and Booth's nobility.