Bones: Season 4
- 2008
- 26 episodes
From Washington to London, Booth and Brennan tackle cases across continents. With strange crimes and growing chemistry, their partnership is pushed into new territory.
Season 4 of Bones premiered on September 3, 2008 and has 26 episodes, from "Yanks in the U.K. (1)" to "The End in the Beginning". The last episode aired on May 14, 2009.
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Episodes
Episode 1Yanks in the U.K. (1)Aired September 3, 2008
Season four begins all the way in England, with Booth speaking at Scotland Yard and Brennan guest-lecturing at the prestigious Oxford University. Knowing of Booth and Brennan's expertise in their respective fields, local officials ask for their help with a high-profile murder investigation that involves a British heiress.
Guest stars
- Eugene Byrd Clark Edison
- Andrew Buchan Dr. Ian Wexler
- Ty Glaser Heather Miller
- Ben Righton Harry Bonham
- David Yelland Duke Gerard Bonham
- Jane How Anne Bonham
- Sheila Reid Paige Bonham
- Jonathan Wrather Emerson
Episode 2Yanks in the U.K. (2)Aired September 3, 2008
With the case of the murdered heiress solved, Booth and Brennan prepare to head back home, but are shocked to learn of another murder - and this time it's someone they know. Meanwhile, with Birimbau unexpectedly coming back into Angela's life, things get complicated between her and Hodgins.
Guest stars
- Indira Varma Inspector Cate Pritchard
- Tuppence Middleton Vera Waterhouse
- Ed Coleman Cyril Bibby
- Michael Brandon Roger Frampton
Episode 3The Man in the OuthouseAired September 10, 2008
The body of the host of a popular reality TV show is found partially decomposed in an outhouse, and Booth and Brennan must find out who the killer is. Meanwhile, Booth learns that Brennan is juggling two relationships.
Guest stars
- Carla Gallo Daisy Wick
- Michele Greene Amanda O'Rourke
- Lisa Lackey Veronica Landau
- John DiMaggio Jim Dodd
- Jill Wagner Holly Markwell
- Amanda Anka Joe's Wife
- Brennan Elliott Mark Gaffney
- Tim Griffin Pete Steckel
Episode 4The Finger in the NestAired September 17, 2008
Parker, Booth's son, discovers a corpse's finger in a bird's nest, causing the team to launch an investigation to try to find the rest of the body. After finding the corpse, the team discovers that the death was caused by a dog, leading them to an illegal dog fighting ring and a search for the killer dog and its owner.
Guest stars
- Dean Norris Don Timmons
- Michael Badalucco Scott Starret
- Heidi Swedberg Alice Elliot
- Devon Graye Robbie Timmons
- Adam Rose Dr. Andrew Hopp
- Susan Chuang Karen Landrew
- Demetrius Grosse Tucker Payne
- Steve Spel Dave
Episode 5The Perfect Pieces in the Purple PondAired September 24, 2008
The pieces of a dismembered body are found lying in a purple pool of water, except the head is missing. The team finds that the body belongs to Jared Addison, a science fiction writer who had several mental problems. With Sweets' help, several suspects are hunted down, however the team has trouble finding enough evidence with the victim's head still missing.
Guest stars
- Eric Millegan Zack Addy
- Michael Grant Terry Wendell Bray
- Jamie Renée Smith Karen
- Ronobir Lahiri Barista
- Debra Christofferson Kelly Sutton
- Lisa Kaminir Tilda Addison
- Ryan Alvarez Ralph
- Todd Robert Anderson David Sutton
Episode 6The Crank in the ShaftAired October 1, 2008
The remains of a despised office manager are discovered in an elevator shaft, and Booth and Brennan must figure out which employee killed him. After some investigating, they find that the manager had more than a fair share of complaints on file. Meanwhile, Angela and Hodgins try to make peace in the lab after their break-up.
Guest stars
- Joel David Moore Colin Fisher
- Ewan Chung Chip Yap
- Katharine Leonard Christine Gertin
- Pete Gardner Gary Flannery
- Devin McGinn Ted Russo
- Kim Robillard Dave Farfield
- Edward James Gage Stan Nokes
- Omi Vaidya Hamid Hirani
Episode 7The He in the SheAired October 8, 2008
Booth and Brennan go to investigate a body found in the Chesapeake Bay. After arriving, they find only the upper torso, giving the team little to work with other than remnants of the victim's breast implants. Brennan and Booth are led to a small church in Maryland, where they find that the victim was a pastor. When the team finds the lower half of the body, they learn that their initial assumptions may not been incorrect.
Guest stars
- David Gallagher Ryan Stephenson
- Bruce Thomas JP Gratton
- Blake Shields Chuck Kennedy
- Nancy Youngblut Cecilia Stephenson
- John Livingston Wade Schmidt
- Sylva Kelegian Rita Gratton
- Brett Gilbert Hippie #1
- Dustin Hess Hippie #2
Episode 8The Skull in the SculptureAired November 5, 2008
When the smashed remains of a well known artist are found in an impounded junkyard car, Booth and Brennan are on the case to find out if foul play is to blame for his death. With suspects ranging from the artist’s rival to his own assistant, the team must race against the clock to find evidence of murder before the car is relinquished and put on exhibit as the sculptor’s ultimate display of self-sacrifice for the sake of his art.
Guest stars
- Carla Gallo Daisy Wick
- Patricia Belcher Caroline Julian
- Vicki Lewis Helen Bridenbecker
- Jonathan LaPaglia Anton Deluca
- Todd Bosley Duane
- Bill Parks Chunky
- David Greenman Marcus Geier
- Nichole Hiltz Roxie Lyon
Episode 9The Con Man in the Meth LabAired November 12, 2008
Booth’s Brother Jared Booth and Brennan investigate the scene where a body was uncovered during a botched practice police raid. The team identifies the body as a struggling inventor’s father who had recently reunited with his son. But when a second body surfaces, the team is led on a trail of deception to find out who was the actual con-man in the inventor’s life. Clark Edison returns to the lab, and he and Hodgins work on piecing together blueprints from one of the inventor’s potentially valuable inventions. Meanwhile, Brennan likes Booth's brother and goes out on a date with him. She learns a thing or too about Booth's past while out on the date.
Guest stars
- Eugene Byrd Clark Edison
- Brendan Fehr Jared Booth
- Brian Howe Sheriff Leonard Wilkinson
- Joseph C. Phillips Colonel Ryan Wolchuck
- Mandy Freund Lily Stegman
- Eric Ladin Paul Stegman
- Eric Lange Steve Jackson
- Jon Wellner Mike Campbell
Episode 10The Passenger in the OvenAired November 19, 2008
While en route to China to identify prehistoric anthropological remains, Booth and Brennan are called upon to solve a murder in midair when the flight attendant discovers a fully cooked human body in the plane's microwave.
Guest stars
- Ryan O'Neal Max Keenan
- Patricia Belcher Caroline Julian
- Peggy Miley Charlotte Utley
- Amy Farrington Kate McNutt
- William R. Moses Arthur Bilbrey
- Dyllan Christopher Eli Bilbrey
- Keith Diamond Howard Kendell
- Judson Mills Nick Devito
Episode 11The Bone That BlewAired November 26, 2008
Brennan's father Max lands a teaching position at the Jeffersonian. When he ends up helping out with the murder case at hand, Brennan is noticeably bothered by his sudden presence in her professional life.
Guest stars
- Ryan O'Neal Max Keenan
- Michael Grant Terry Wendell Bray
- Gina Torres Dr. Toni Ezralow
- Molly Hagan Elsbeth King
- Robin Thomas Richard King
- John Lafayette Headmaster Donnegan
- Aisha Hinds Officer Norma Randall
- Hannah Leigh Alexa King
Episode 12Double Trouble in the PanhandleAired January 22, 2009
A shallow grave holds the remains of conjoined twins; Booth and Brennan infiltrate a circus community after they discover that the twins were jugglers there.
Guest stars
- Ed Gale Lavalle
- Lester Speight Magnum
- Greg Romero Wilson Tumbles
- Bernard White Dr. Albert Muir
- Mageina Tovah Madame Nina
- Michael Monks Dell Hicks
- Maggie Baird Sandra Hicks
- Stephen Lee Texas Ranger
Episode 13Fire in the IceAired January 22, 2009
When a volunteer fireman is murdered at an ice rink, Booth and Brennan begin the investigation, but Booth must excuse himself due to a conflict of interest. When details come to light, Booth becomes a suspect in the homicide.
Guest stars
- Patricia Belcher Caroline Julian
- Michael Grant Terry Wendell Bray
- Nathan West Ed Fralic
- Stephen Martines Alex Pina
- Nick Warnock Dave Simms
- Julie Dretzin Connie Withers
- Bianca Lawson Albie
- Jhemma Ziegler Chloe Bratton
Episode 14The Hero in the HoldAired February 5, 2009
While trapped and trying to escape from a ship in the middle of the ocean, Booth is haunted by strange hallucinations.
Guest stars
- Noel Fisher Teddy Parker
- Brendan Fehr Jared Booth
- Richard V. Licata Judge Williams
- Marisa Coughlan Special Agent Payton Perotta
- Marco Sanchez Thomas Vega
- Deirdre Lovejoy Heather Taffet
Episode 15The Princess and the PearAired February 19, 2009
The team investigates a sci-fi convention when a woman in a medieval princess dress is found murdered. With Booth's back injured, Agent Payton Perotta steps in once again to help
Guest stars
- Joel David Moore Colin Fisher
- Eric Nenninger Peter Kroon
- Josh Sussman Afro Geek
- David Greenman Marcus Geier
- Oliver Muirhead Badgley Mormont
- Tara Buck Valerie Daniels
- Betsy Rue Shiny Kopinsky
- Marisa Coughlan Special Agent Payton Perotta
Episode 16The Bones That FoamAired March 12, 2009
When newlyweds encounter a corpse while bungee-jumping off of a bridge, Brennan and Booth are sent to investigate. After determine the cause of death was not suicide, the team at the Jeffersonian discover an unknown substance coming from the body. This sends the lab into lockdown and have only 24 hours to uncover the murderer before the body disintegrates.
Guest stars
- Janet Varney Maureen Perot
- Christine Lakin Vanessa Newcomb
- Sunkrish Bala Buddy Shirazi
- Zachary Knighton Chet Newcomb
- Stoney Westmoreland Jungle Jim Delroy
- Omid Abtahi Hal Shirazi
- Rich Hutchman Kevin Howard
- Michael Adler Pastor Rick
Episode 17The Salt in the WoundsAired March 19, 2009
The body of a pregnant 16-year-old athlete found buried in a mound of salt in a city de-icing truck leads Booth and Brennan to the discovery that many of her teammates are pregnant or have babies after a pregnancy pact.
Guest stars
- Kayla Ewell Alyssa Howland
- Amy Pietz Ellen Clark
- Brando Eaton Rory Davis
- Monique Coleman Becca Hedgepeth
- Matt Bushell Coach Adam Hawthorne
- Lu Parker News Reporter
- Spencer Breslin Clinton Gilmour
- Andrew Borba Bob Clark
Episode 18The Doctor in the DenAired April 2, 2009
When the half-eaten body of Cam's former fiancee is found in the tiger cage at the zoo, Booth and Brennan uncover that his death was far from accidental. Now the team must put the pieces of the fiancee's final day back together, including hypnotizing a suspect in order to spark his memory.
Guest stars
- Eugene Byrd Clark Edison
- Dana Davis Michelle Welton
- Chad Lowe Brandon Casey
- Linda Purl Mrs. Diana Annenburg
- Christopher Neiman Langston
- Pamela Dunlap Mrs. Jenkins
- Rebecca Wisocky Dr. Maura Bailey
- Audrey Wasilewski Trysta
Episode 19The Science in the PhysicistAired April 9, 2009
Booth and Brennan are sent to investigate when human remains are found during a photo shoot. When the team uncovers a meteorite in the victim's ear, they are led to the Collar Institute of Science in D.C.
Guest stars
- John Pyper-Ferguson Landis Collar
- Aimee Garcia Jennifer Keating
- Arielle Vandenberg Model
- Anil Raman Dr. Christopher Beaudette
- August Emerson Milton Alvaredo
- Jason Rogel Broderick Mullins
- Shawn Carter Peterson Photographer
- Sterling Sulieman Nest Tech
Episode 20The Cinderella in the CardboardAired April 15, 2009
Booth and Brennan are called when an image of the Virgin Mary is found in a bale of compressed cardboard.
Guest stars
- Carla Gallo Daisy Wick
- Michael Grant Terry Wendell Bray
- Mayim Bialik Genie Gormon
- P.J. Byrne Joe Fillion
- Rene L. Moreno Barney
- Jerry Zatarain Jr. Juan
- Patricia Lentz Anya Pertel
- Brandon Scott Bartender
Episode 21Mayhem on a CrossAired April 16, 2009
When it is discovered that a stage prop used by a Norwegian death metal band is in fact a real human skeleton, the remains are sent to the Jeffersonian when authorities determine the victim was an American citizen.
Guest stars
- Eugene Byrd Clark Edison
- Tania Raymonde Lexi
- A.J. Trauth Pinworm
- Michael William Freeman Grinder
- Greg Roman Murderbreath
- Frida Farrell Dr. Solberg
- Thor Knai Delta Unit Commander
- Frank Pacheco Mayhem
Episode 22The Double Death of the Dearly DepartedAired April 20, 2009
When a Jeffersonian coworker dies of heart failure, the entire team goes to the wake where, upon viewing the body, Brennan realizes the death was no accident.
Guest stars
- Rick Scarry Priest
- Ryan Michelle Bathe Erin Miller
- Dale Godboldo Dr. Jonah Amayo
- Ellen Geer Anne Reilly
- Mandy Siegfried Amy Valeska
- Kelvin Yu Franklin Tung
- Charles Dougherty Hank Reilly
- Kazumi Aihara Traci Nishimura
Episode 23The Girl in the MaskAired April 23, 2009
Booth's detective friend from Tokyo, Ken Nakamura, calls him when his sister, Sachi, goes missing while in Washington, D.C. With Brennan, Booth investigates her disappearance.
Guest stars
- Brian Tee Ken Nakamura
- Yuji Okumoto Bruce Takedo
- Bumper Robinson Micah Strutt
- Ally Maki Dr. Haru Tanaka
- Larry Clarke Paul Vogler
- Robert Wu James Sok
- Jina Song Masseuse
- Jane Justice Park Nozomi Sato
Episode 24The Beaver in the OtterAired April 30, 2009
When a human body is found inside the strung up Otter mascot uniform of a rival school, Brennan and Booth investigate whether the body inside the costume was dead beforehand, or killed during a Middlesex University bonfire event. The body is identified as Jimmy “Beaver” Bouvier, a fraternity brother at Middlesex University. When Brennan and Booth question his fraternity brothers, they learn that Beaver had a money-making operation on the side and was making a killing of his own. Meanwhile, Booth offers to help his brother Jared find a new job after being dishonorably discharged from the Navy.
Guest stars
- Ryan Pinkston Eli Rounder
- Jaimie Alexander Molly Briggs
- Edwin Hodge Robert Hooper
- Jonathan Chesner Gary Bacon
- Brendan Fehr Jared Booth
- Nick Ballard Greg Harmalard
- Rick Peters Dean Vernon Warner
- Michael Hyatt Sheriff Tina Mullins
Episode 25The Critic in the CabernetAired May 7, 2009
The team is on the case when human remains are found inside a barrel of wine during a wine tasting. When the victim turns out to be a wine critic whose scathing reviews were capable of sending a vineyard to its ruin, everyone from the winery's owner to the victim's own wife becomes a suspect.
Guest stars
- Joel David Moore Colin Fisher
- Ryan O'Neal Max Keenan
- Chad Willett Charlie Dunwood
- Scottie Thompson Kim Mortenson
- Jeff Yagher Sean Mortenson
- Kelly Noonan Rachel Granger
- David Greenman Marcus Geier
- Latarsha Rose Jenny Holt
Episode 26The End in the BeginningAired May 14, 2009
In the season finale, a dead body is found at a club called "The Lab." The team has to do some unexpected and unusual things that have to do with this club. Brennan and Booth may become a couple.
Guest stars
- Joel David Moore Colin Fisher
- Ryan O'Neal Max Keenan
- Eric Millegan Zack Addy
- Carla Gallo Daisy Wick
- Eugene Byrd Clark Edison
- Patricia Belcher Caroline Julian
- Michael Grant Terry Wendell Bray
- Nikki Sixx Self
