Bones: Season 8
- 2012
- 24 episodes
The team is tested by a brilliant enemy who manipulates them from the shadows. As they pursue justice, long-standing relationships are pushed to the edge.
Season 8 of Bones premiered on September 17, 2012 and has 24 episodes, from "The Future in the Past" to "The Secret in the Siege". The last episode aired on April 29, 2013.
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Episodes
Episode 1The Future in the PastAired September 17, 2012
Having been accused of murder, Brennan is on the run from the FBI, with help from her father Max. Booth and the Jeffersonian team are convinced evil tech genius Christopher Pelant has manipulated key evidence in the case to pinpoint Brennan as the prime suspect. Then, an anonymous tip leads the team to the remains of a high school guidance counselor that may hold the key to proving Brennan's innocence.
Guest stars
- Ryan O'Neal Max Keenan
- Eugene Byrd Clark Edison
- Patricia Belcher Caroline Julian
- Stacey Turner TV Reporter
- Kevin Scott Allen Homeless Man
- Darin Toonder Dr. Ethan Sawyer
- Kaija Pellinen Jeffersonian Lab Tech (uncredited)
- Susanne Allan Hartman Christine Angela Booth
Episode 2The Partners in the DivorceAired September 24, 2012
The Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of a high-powered divorce lawyer with a lot of enemies. The plot thickens when the team discovers that the attorney's wife and assistant have been hiding crucial evidence which could help solve the case. Meanwhile, Brennan tries to adjust to life after being on the run, and tensions start to rise between her and Booth as the impact of their three-month separation begins to take its toll.
Guest stars
- Sophina Brown Melanie Carmichael
- Tom Gallop Gavin Carmichael
- Alexandra Holden Margot Sandoval
- Omar J. Dorsey Chad Lester
- Drew Powell Paulo Romano
- Melissa Claire Egan Pamela Bartlett
- Richard Wharton Homeless Man #1
- Al White Homeless Man #2
Episode 3The Gunk in the GarageAired October 1, 2012
An investigation of human remains found in the aftermath of an explosion in a hotel garage hits a snag when the team learn their assumptions about a man's fate are incorrect. Meanwhile, Sweets gets a temporary partner at the FBI.
Guest stars
- Patricia Belcher Caroline Julian
- Tim Ransom Robert Carlson
- Lori Alan Gina Carlson
- Michelle Azar Lisa Langella
- Scott Subiono Steve Keneally
- DaJuan Johnson Drew Franklin
- Danielle Panabaker Olivia Sparling
Episode 4The Tiger in the TaleAired October 8, 2012
The team's investigation of the death of an animal expo worker leads them into the shady market for illegal animal trading. Meanwhile, Brennan considers her political aspirations; and Sweets and Daisy confront a change in their relationship.
Guest stars
- Carla Gallo Daisy Wick
- Brian McNamara Eric Neilbling
- Arturo del Puerto Juan Chiquez
- Chris Butler Thomas Casey
- Heather Mazur Marcy Drew
- Drew Rausch Mike Young
- Ryan Caltagirone Costas
- Audrey Dundee Hannah Lucia
Episode 5The Method in the MadnessAired November 5, 2012
The Jeffersonian team investigates the death of a woman whose body was found mutilated and discarded in a city garbage can. Meanwhile, Booth invites Sweets to stay with Brennan and him while Sweets searches for a new apartment.
Guest stars
- Joel David Moore Colin Fisher
- Galadriel Stineman Brooke Guminski
- James Patrick Stuart Dr. Cole Reese
- Abraham Benrubi Willis McCullum
- Leif Gantvoort Adam Borchardt
- Gualtiero Negrini Louie
- Brandon Fobbs Russell
- Kathryn Wahl Young Woman
Episode 6The Patriot in PurgatoryAired November 12, 2012
Brennan's new fascination with basketball and legendary coach Phil Jackson's thoughts on teamwork prompts her to gather five of her best "squinterns" to analyze remains that have never been identified.
Guest stars
- Joel David Moore Colin Fisher
- Eugene Byrd Clark Edison
- Michael Grant Terry Wendell Bray
- Dylan Neal Lt. Col. Ben Fordham
- Charlayne Woodard Diane Rollins
- Stephanie Erb Linda Murphy
- Missy Bailey Lab Technician
- Luke Kleintank Finn Abernathy
Episode 7The Bod in the PodAired November 19, 2012
The remains of a crime scene cleanup expert are found sealed in a mysterious pod that washed up on a beach. Meanwhile, Angela and Hodgins have reason to believe that Cam has a secret lover.
Guest stars
- Kevin G. Schmidt Davey Benson
- Roberta Valderrama Renee Mitchell
- Jana Marie Hupp Lisa Milner
- Brad William Henke Melvin Carville
- Pej Vahdat Arastoo Vaziri
Episode 8The But in the JokeAired November 26, 2012
A street artist who is plastering his work on a billboard falls into his glue—and onto a corpse—so the team try to get him unstuck from the remains as they also work to identify the body. Meanwhile, Booth takes a stab at stand-up comedy at a club's open-mike night to look for suspects; and Angela finds herself attracted to the street artist.
Guest stars
- Joel David Moore Colin Fisher
- Jay Paulson Seth Zalinsky
- Stephanie Lemelin Alexa Eaton
- Adam Cagley Elliot Eaton
- Eva Fisher Annie Pinkus
- Joe O'Connor Larry Barron
- Jeff Witzke Denny Bennet
- Kurt Caceres Paramedic
Episode 9The Ghost in the MachineAired December 3, 2012
A psychic joins the investigation of a death of a little boy whose soul is believed to be still alive, prompting the team members to reflect on their beliefs of life after death.
Guest stars
- Rachel DiPillo Miranda Spedding
- Gerald McCullouch Trevor Gibson
- Kathryn Winslow Louise Gibson
- Justin James Hughes Shaun Whalen
- James Austin Kerr Carl
- Yvonne Huff Lee Lab Tech #1
- Ali Louise Hartman Christine Booth
- Susanne Allan Hartman Christine Angela Booth
Episode 10The Diamond in the RoughAired January 14, 2013
The Jeffersonian team investigates the death of a professional ballroom dancer who was murdered three days before her audition on a popular dancing competition show. In order to solve the case, Brennan and Booth go undercover as dance competitors to see if they can find potential suspects.
Guest stars
- Michael Grant Terry Wendell Bray
- Dmitry Chaplin Kendrick Mann
- Sarah Scott Laila Serrano
- Marta DuBois Maureen Serrano
- Vince Corazza Palmer Heston
- Alison White Registrar
- Mary Murphy Herself
- Tyce Diorio Himself
Episode 11The Archaeologist in the CocoonAired January 14, 2013
The team investigates the murder of a well-known archaeologist with a questionable reputation, who came upon a career-defining discovery right before his death.
Guest stars
- Eugene Byrd Clark Edison
- Amy Yasbeck Diana Malkin
- Zoran Korach Artur Tovah
- Anya Monzikova Marina Sutton
- Gary Grubbs Dwayne Wilson
- Joe Williamson Parachute Guy
- Rhyan Schwartz Archaeologist #1 (uncredited)
- Ali Louise Hartman Christine Booth
Episode 12The Corpse on the CanopyAired January 21, 2013
After Hodgins and Angela are drugged and wake up to a bloody corpse hanging in the canopy of their bed and flower petals around their son Michael's crib, they are forced to believe that Pelant is back for revenge against Hodgins. Although Hodgins wants to go after Pelant directly, Booth knows it's best to work within the system and not go against protocol. Meanwhile, as the Jeffersonian team investigates the corpse, they discover the victim was a Special Forces agent working for the world's biggest supplier of mercenaries, and Angela and Hodgins decide to start an investigation without the rest of the Jeffersonian team for the sake of their family.
Guest stars
- Patricia Belcher Caroline Julian
- Henry Simmons Tom Molnor
- Trae Ireland Agent 1
- Aidan Bristow Clerk
- Ali Louise Hartman Christine Booth
- Susanne Allan Hartman Christine Angela Booth
- Andrew Leeds Christopher Pelant
- Reed Diamond Hayes Flynn
Episode 13The Twist in the PlotAired January 28, 2013
The Jeffersonian team investigates the remains of two bodies that were found at the same burial plot: one of a female cancer patient; the other, the cancer patient's "doula," who was guiding her through her grieving process with the illness. Meanwhile, with a spotlight on the case, Brennan and Booth start discussing their individual choices for after-death arrangements. Also, Daisy Wick returns for her first case after her break-up with Sweets.
Guest stars
- Carla Gallo Daisy Wick
- Larry Dorf Dr. Wes Craig
- Vik Sahay Akshay Mirza
- John Rubinstein Mick Warren
- Kimberly Jürgen Ruth
- Brendan Patrick Connor Marty
- John Lee Ames Man in Wheelchair
- Shane Giedraitis Son
Episode 14The Doll in the DerbyAired February 4, 2013
The dismembered body of a roller derby skater means Angela goes undercover at the rink to find more clues to the woman's murder. Elsewhere, Cam worries over the sheer number of doctor appointments Booth is going to, and presses him for details.
Guest stars
- Michael Grant Terry Wendell Bray
- Sydelle Noel Emily Kickinson / Susan Carroll
- Suzanne Quast Ivanna Kick Ass
- Brad Carter Nick Bennett
- Larry Poindexter Dr. Bradley Perkins
- Tamlyn Tomita Dr. Alice Crawford
- Ary Katz Officer Szerik
- Cedric Sanders Officer Hamilton
Episode 15The Shot in the DarkAired February 11, 2013
When Brennan is shot while working late at the Jeffersonian lab, she is rushed to the hospital in critical condition. While at the hospital, she struggles with visions of her mother that defy her usual logic. Meanwhile all evidence suggests that Brennan's attacker may be linked to the Jeffersonian.
Guest stars
- Ryan O'Neal Max Keenan
- Eugene Byrd Clark Edison
- Danielle Panabaker Olivia Sparling
- Harry Van Gorkum David Batuhan
- Don Franklin Dr. Art MacGregor
- Paul Schackman Quentin Mayhew
- Brooke Langton Christine Brennan
- Paris Tanaka Dr. Jennifer DePaul
Episode 16The Friend in NeedAired February 18, 2013
The Jeffersonian team investigates the remains of a 15-year-old boy. Although his mother and few close friends saw him as intelligent with poor social skills, the team discovers that this seemingly innocent boy was actually involved in illegal activity and had attended a high school party two weeks prior where drugs were present. The investigation takes an ugly turn when an underage girl confesses to being raped and the deceased boy’s reputation is compromised. Meanwhile, with the case’s spotlight on deception, intern Finn Abernathy contemplates telling Cam that her daughter Michelle is in town visiting for the weekend.
Guest stars
- Ever Carradine Delores Martin
- Lizze Broadway Kat Martin
- Nick Thurston Nick Pavonetti
- Aaron Jennings Garrett Saunders
- Victoria Gabrielle Platt Mary Manicone
- Dale E. Turner Howard Utley
- Steph DuVall Reggie Trotter
- Dejon LaQuake Manny Manicone
Episode 17The Fact in the FictionAired February 25, 2013
When extremely educated new intern Dr. Oliver Wells starts working at the Jeffersonian, his quick-learning, enthusiastic personality challenges Brennan as he gets under her skin with his eccentric but undeniable observations, causing her to try to be more open-minded about many scientific questions. Meanwhile, Booth worries she may have gone too far when she accepts the possibility of time travel as a factor in a murder investigation.
Guest stars
- Maurice Compte Alex Garcia
- Kevin Bigley Sidney Jouron
- Ken Weiler Chip
- Amanda Jane Cooper Courtney Johnson
- Tony Pasqualini Professor Hunter
- Brian Klugman Oliver Wells
Episode 18The Survivor in the SoapAired March 4, 2013
The Jeffersonian team investigates the death of Symchay Conteh, a young man whose remains were found in a barrel at a hazardous waste disposal facility. They discover that the victim was an immigrant from Sierra Leone working numerous part-time jobs in order to make ends meet. Meanwhile, as the team gets deeper into the investigation, Cam and Arastoo find it even more difficult to keep their relationship a secret and Brennan and Booth try to decide on a vacation destination.
Guest stars
- Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine Joseph Mbarga
- Kareem J. Grimes Brima Chalobah
- Adam Kulbersh Wilford Hamilton
- Annie Fitzgerald Kimberly Singer
- Ali Louise Hartman Christine Booth
- Susanne Allan Hartman Christine Angela Booth
- Danny Woodburn Alex Radziwill
- Pej Vahdat Arastoo Vaziri
Episode 19The Doom in the GloomAired March 18, 2013
When the Jeffersonian team investigates the death of a former Marine sergeant whose remains were found burned to a crisp, they discover that she was discharged after a fist fight with another Marine. When Booth and Sweets go to question the other Marine involved in the altercation, they learn that Deanna was obsessed with the idea of the apocalypse, which leads the team to a following of doomsday preppers who become key suspects in her death. Meanwhile, Sweets thinks he has landed his dream apartment but Brennan and Booth are not convinced that he will actually move out.
Guest stars
- Carla Gallo Daisy Wick
- Joe Williamson Parachute Guy
- Gloria Garayua Carlene Blayney
- J.D. Walsh Dr. Fred Dumaski
- Rona Benson Delores Dumaski
- Wilmer Calderon Milo Mills
- Nishi Munshi Chrissie
- Tiffany Brouwer Janet
Episode 20The Blood from the StonesAired March 25, 2013
An undercover police officer, who was investigating a string of ATM robberies, turns up dead in a van with a bag of diamonds found inside his mutilated body. So the Jeffersonian team must figure out whether or not the ATM robbers are also murderers, or if the cop was crooked. Meanwhile, Brennan is the subject of a documentary commissioned to raise funds for the Jeffersonian, and she struggles to be likeable on camera.
Guest stars
- Eugene Byrd Clark Edison
- Patricia Belcher Caroline Julian
- Sherman Augustus Joe Dinco
- Erin Cardillo Lauren Martin
- Khleo Thomas Marcos Herrera
- Abbie Cobb Paula Byrne
- Curtis Armstrong Oscar Schultz
- Dave Thomas Andrew Jursic
Episode 21The Maiden in the MushroomsAired April 1, 2013
The Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of a TV producer. Meanwhile, Brennan has trouble accepting the fact that Christine might be an "average" child, when her daughter gets accused of biting another classmate. Then, Hodgins uses all of his tools at the Jeffersonian to chemically recreate Finn's special hot sauce.
Guest stars
- Gina Hecht Judge Trudy
- Jason Gerhardt Bailiff Griff
- Allison Scagliotti Jill Roberts
- David Petruzzi Gordie Rand
- Yelyna De Leon Pabla Sepulveda
- Danielle Harris Rebecca Pearce
- Kimberly Daugherty Grace
- Susan Feniger Susan Feniger
Episode 22The Party in the PantsAired April 15, 2013
The Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of Jack Spindler, a successful employee at a brokerage firm by day, but a stripper by night. When the team learns how Spindler's moonlighting affected his personal life, they start to question the people closest to him, including his stripper friend, Storm. Meanwhile, Booth's mother shows up after a 24-year absence in his life and makes a special request of him.
Guest stars
- Michael Grant Terry Wendell Bray
- Brandon Barash Storm
- Jeremy Kent Jackson Seth Harrison
- Hayley Marie Norman Kristy Mineta
- James Harvey Ward Jason Wyler
- Robert Pine Reggie
- Lise Simms Aunt Alice
- Ryan Malgarini Dale
Episode 23The Pathos in the PathogensAired April 22, 2013
The Jeffersonian team rushes to prevent a viral outbreak while investigating the murder of journalist Mia Garrett after her infected body is found at a biohazard facility. When the mutated virus that killed Mia infects Jeffersonian intern Arastoo Vaziri, their only chance of saving him is by solving the murder. Tension and passion build as the team races against the clock to find the killer - and the cure.
Guest stars
- Mackenzie Astin Dr. Ivan Jacobs
- Kenneth Mitchell Ben Carr
- Laura Kai Chen Dr. Tessa Burke
- Lennie Loftin Dr. Leonard Thorne
- Robert Mailhouse Byron Fuller
- Eric Lee Huffman Simatech Hazmat Worker
- Pej Vahdat Arastoo Vaziri
Episode 24The Secret in the SiegeAired April 29, 2013
When evil tech genius Christopher Pelant returns to toy with the Jeffersonian team in their newest investigation, they discover that the string of murders that have been occurring are tied to FBI agents close to Booth. Meanwhile, as the investigation unfolds, Sweets realizes that the evidence seems all too familiar to him and Brennan starts evaluating her relationship with Booth when signs begin to point to him as a potential target of Pelant's.
Guest stars
- Patricia Belcher Caroline Julian
- Alimi Ballard FBI Agent James
- Sarah Stouffer Allison Taylor / Anna Samuels
- Beau Knapp Zane Reynolds
- Marc Aden Gray Harris Samuels
- Ali Louise Hartman Christine Booth
- Susanne Allan Hartman Christine Angela Booth
- Andrew Leeds Christopher Pelant
