The Con Man in the Meth Lab

Episode aired Nov 12, 2008
TV-14TV-14
43min

S4.E8

S4
E8

David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel in Bones (2005)

Comedy Crime Drama

A body flies out of an exploding meth lab. As the team tries to identify the body, Booth works on a big case which could boost his career, but he's distracted when his brother shows up and s... Read allA body flies out of an exploding meth lab. As the team tries to identify the body, Booth works on a big case which could boost his career, but he's distracted when his brother shows up and shows some interest in Bones.A body flies out of an exploding meth lab. As the team tries to identify the body, Booth works on a big case which could boost his career, but he's distracted when his brother shows up and shows some interest in Bones.

Director
- Allison Liddi-Brown
Writers
- Hart Hanson
- Kathy Reichs(inspired by the life of forensic anthropologist and author)
- Karine Rosenthal
Stars

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Emily Deschanel in Bones (2005)

Emily Deschanel and Brendan Fehr in Bones (2005)

Emily Deschanel and Brendan Fehr in Bones (2005)

David Boreanaz, Emily Deschanel, Brendan Fehr, and Tamara Taylor in Bones (2005)

Emily Deschanel and Tamara Taylor in Bones (2005)

David Boreanaz and Brendan Fehr in Bones (2005)

Emily Deschanel and Brendan Fehr in Bones (2005)

David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel in Bones (2005)

Emily Deschanel

Temperance Brennanas Temperance Brennan

Seeley Boothas Seeley Booth

Michaela Conlin

Angela Montenegroas Angela Montenegro

Camille Saroyanas Camille Saroyan

Jack Hodginsas Jack Hodgins
(as TJ Thyne)

John Francis Daley

Lance Sweetsas Lance Sweets

Dr. Clark Edisonas Dr. Clark Edison

Sheriff Leonard Wilkinsonas Sheriff Leonard Wilkinson

Joseph C. Phillips

Colonel Ryan Wolchuckas Colonel Ryan Wolchuck

Lily Stegmanas Lily Stegman

Paul Stegmanas Paul Stegman

Steve Jacksonas Steve Jackson

Mike Campbellas Mike Campbell

Christopher Goodman

State Police Instructoras State Police Instructor

Jared Boothas Jared Booth

Cadet Williamsas Cadet Williams

Maxwell Huckabee

Child Stegmanas Child Stegman

Security Guardas Security Guard
(uncredited)

Director
- Allison Liddi-Brown
Writers
- Hart Hanson
- Kathy Reichs(inspired by the life of forensic anthropologist and author)
- Karine Rosenthal
All cast & crew

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A state police anti-drugs-bust training meth-lab explosion reveals an adult male corpse, circa 48. It seems to correspond to inventor Paul Stegman's absent, recently turned-up father Jim, an addict, last seen by Paul's ex-business partner, Mike Campbell. That proves a set-up, the exploded corpse is conman Anthony Pongetti, who was tortured. The real Jim's corpse was shot and found at sea near a naval base. Pongetti stole Jim's identity, fooling even the family. Seeley Booth enjoys a visit from his kid brother, US Navy lieutenant commander Jared Booth, an ambitious smooth operator and Cam's ex, but with an alcohol problem. More family and drug cash complicate the case too. —KGF Vissers

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Trivia
The "industrial sieve", briefly seen in beginning of this episode when Breenan and Booth are interviewing the inventor friend, first appeared in episode 11 of season 3, Player Under Pressure! It was used in an experiment by Zac and Hodgins with a skull in a turkey!!

Goofs
Booth's Brother Jared is wearing a naval officer uniform for Lieutenant Commander, and has stated that he is a Lieutenant Commander. He is holding his cap under his arm when talking with Bones. His cap has the rank of full Commander as indicated by the gold braid on the visor of the cap.

Quotes
Dr. Camille Saroyan: Can I offer you a little insight into Booth's little brother?
Dr. Clark Edison: Oh God, why am I always standing in precisely the wrong place?
[Clark starts to leave]
Dr. Temperance Brennan: I didn't have sex with him, Cam.
Angela Montenegro: [Angela enters] Didn't have sex with who?
Dr. Camille Saroyan: Jared Booth.
Angela Montenegro: Good.
Dr. Temperance Brennan: Good? Why good?
Dr. Camille Saroyan: Because... because...
Angela Montenegro: Because he's Booth's little brother. And it would just be a creepy way to have sex with a Booth without having sex with the *real* Booth.
Dr. Camille Saroyan: Kudos Angela. I would not have had the guts to say that out loud.

Soundtracks
Goodbye to the Wrong Side
Written by Joe Lervold & Lisa Aschmann
Performed by The Joel Evans Quartet
Courtesy of Position Music
(plays during the function Jared takes Brennan to for their "date")

Top review

9/10

The better Booth

This was another great episode. The crime story itself was a bit confusing, but I think that's because I was so focused on the rest.

Booth's younger brother is introduced in this episode. Jared needs a good dose of reality, but Booth has always taken care of him and sacrifices much to do so. Brennan begins to think that Booth is a loser (quite harsh, if you ask me); but is soon set straight on a few things. She and Booth have their first real fight, which causes a wedge between them through part of the episode. Brennan's eyes are opened, then she opens Booth's.

They make up over a piece of cake.

This was another sweet episode, though I was a bit disappointed in Brennan.

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Jul 24, 2016

Runtime
- 43min
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Stereo
Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1

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