Bones (TV Series) The Doctor in the Den (2009) User Reviews

The roles change...

[tokanac · 9/10 · 6 July 2009]

I love Bones, and this episode was a bit... intimidating -if you can call it that- at first, but the story carried itself. I personally don't think that Cam's strong or popular enough to carry her own episode, especially when it's pushing our two favourite anthropologist/FBI duo aside, but not only was the Angela-Edison saga there to help support the episode, the story had much to do with it. Hart's dedicated one or two episodes to Bones' personal life, mainly her parents, and also Hodgins', as his ex -who married his best friend- was suspected for murder, why not Cam? Sure, we all didn't really like Cam when the relationship between her and Booth started, but it quickly faded. I'm glad she got a personally emotional episode, and we got a peek into her life away from the lab or Booth, and so we can humanize her, and she got to deal with it herself, not only or really through our favourite crime-fighting team. I loved Angela's storyline with Dr. Edison, Zack's temporary replacement -and I say that because Zack's in no way replaceable; Angela got to play off another character, and Michala (who plays Angela) gets to play off yet another actor. The extent of how close these characters are and what a family they are is evident, but as Dr. Edison's a newbie and is not yet used to the loose environment, I thought his reaction was normal and great -it was human. Bringing his girlfriend in and trying to make it clear to Angela that he's involved and is greatly satisfied in the bedroom department was hilarious, but a bit over-the-top at the same time. Sure, I repeat myself: it wasn't needed, but great comedy, especially for me; it lightens the mood. Bones' jealousy of Cam taking over was what I would expect and want. The humanity of Bones was evident again, as she subtly brought up her own history of being an orphan, so to speak, and make Cam realize Michelle (Cam's ex-fiancé's -and the victim's) needs a home, and Cam's the only one to give it to her. I thought it was a classic that Michelle went to get the other shaker, but Cam took that as rejection, as Michelle flew off without a word.

I'm giving it a nine because it was an emotional episode and that glimpse into Cam's life, and the reason why she previously claimed she'd never risk her luscious body for a screaming, vomiting baby; it was an episode that was needed.The nine is also for the comedy and sexual tension. I'm not giving it a ten, however, because Cam's not yet a strong character, and I think she got the episode a little too soon. The hair and make up department went overboard with the hair and make up; she looked a cross between a whore and a witch -not meaning to sound too harsh there, but it can't really be helped.

Great Cam Moments

[maddiestoerp · 8/10 · 22 March 2022]

The case wasn't the greatest, and the whole 'Angela is done with intimacy' took up too much of the episode for my taste, but I love the focus on Cam. She's been fairly 2-d at this point (either boss cam or friend cam), but now we see into her past, and I love that her and Michelle didn't start on the right foot. Both their reactions to the situation feel so human and vulnerable.

The Cat Ate My Doctor

[Hitchcoc · 7/10 · 2 February 2023]

A tiger at a nature preserve is found chewing on the leg of a man who has been killed. Once investigated, it turns out to be a doctor who Cam was engaged to. He had a little girl and his wife was gone and so she is an orphan. Cam tries to connect with her but she says she doesn't remember Cam. This leads to some intriguing methods. There was a fundraising gala in the park the night the guy died and it is imperative that they reconstruct the events of that evening. In other events, Angela has decided to swear off men and be celibate for a time. She is so overly sexual that she is getting tiresome. The other tiresome one is the uptight intern who is totally humorless and joyless.

Great episode. Loved Cam as the focus

[melsano22 · 10/10 · 25 July 2015]

What an interesting episode! I've just recently started watching Bones and catching up on prior seasons. I was surprised to see people complain about this being a "Cam episode." The actress that plays her does a great job and I really enjoyed the back story. It was an emotional episode, which I generally don't favor, but this was so well-acted and felt organic; she can more than "carry an episode." I like Booth and Brennan but this was certainly a welcome change. The young actress that played the daughter did an exceptionally fine job--this was filmed several years ago, and I'm sure her career has advanced. I understand Bones is a procedural and there's a certain formula that they must adhere to, but some episodes can be a bit dull; this episode was anything but. I hope we see more episodes featuring Cam and her adoptive daughter...On a side note, Horny Angela added the light humor to this episode and it was the perfect contrast to the A-story's sentimentality.

"We Hate Men"

[vampthropologist · 10/10 · 29 June 2022]

This has everything you could possibly want from an episode of Bones. Celibate Angela is hilarious, that hypnotism scene was completely unnecessary but perfectly bonkers all the same, and the heartfelt Cam-centric storyline where we finally get to find out more of her backstory is fantastic.

Not to mention, this episode has plenty of Clark getting frustrated and uncomfortable with the lack of professionalism in the lab which is always welcome.

A real highlight for me was the scene near the end of the episode where Brennan gives Cam the push to take in Michelle, I love how their friendship has developed over the seasons.

Also, that final scene with Cam, Michelle and the salt shakers was so emotional and sweet, it nearly had me sobbing.

The episode was classic quirky-horny Bones with a great dash of heartwarming goodness and I loved the whole thing.

Not reasonable story

[apd8 · 6/10 · 10 July 2021]

I don't believe that the girl would not remember someone who stayed with her from the age of 4 to 6. She was young but I remember everyone who lived in the same house when I was around that ages and believe me, there were many people in my house. My story aside, the age range is when children starts learning and remembering things. It is possible that she might forget someone who she met shortly, but not for someone who was in her life for 2 years.

Angela was out of control ... too much.

Angela sexually harassing coworkers

[dgvskwsz · 3/10 · 26 May 2023]

It isn't cute or funny just because it is a woman making the men she works with uncomfortable. It is great that she embraces her sexuality and has self-confidence and a free-spirited nature, but that is not what she was doing here. At all.

It was gross and pathetic. It is not just that her coworkers are scientists and a bit nerdy. Her actions would have made anyone uncomfortable, and they weren't even appealing advances. They were juvenile lechery. And I can't believe how long her bosses and coworkers let it go on.

The rest of the episode was good, and the case was interesting. It is a little confusing how the other interns and scientists keep changing and coming back in different episodes.

Too much Cam and Angela, not enough Brennan and Booth

[ctomvelu-1 · 5/10 · 4 April 2009]

The remains of a male are found in an animal den, and the remains are about as unpretty as this series has ever conjured up. I found the episode curiously weak, but maybe that's just me. Brennan seemed to play second fiddle in it to Cam, and I don't find Cam interesting enough to carry an episode. Also, we are subjected to Angela at her horniest and the horny Angela routine wore out its welcome a season or two ago. There is a really off-putting moment when the latest intern feels a need to introduce Angela, who has designs on him, to the guy's girlfriend. It should have been funny. It wasn't. Sorry to sound so sour, but this was not one of the series' better episodes, to put it mildly.