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Bones S3E3 — Death in the Saddle

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Bones•Season 3•Episode 3

Death in the Saddle

7.2/10 · 1,351 votesOct 9, 200743 min

Ranked #15 of 15 in Season 3•−0.7 vs season avg

Things get kinky when Booth and Brennan follow murder clues that lead to a lodge used as an S&M retreat for "jockeys" and their "horses." Meanwhile, Angela tries hypnosis in an effort to figure out her elusive husband's name so she can finally divorce

Directed byCraig Ross Jr.

Written byJosh Berman

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Cast6

Emily Deschanel

Emily Deschanel

Temperance 'Bones' Brennan

David Boreanaz

David Boreanaz

Seeley Booth

Michaela Conlin

Michaela Conlin

Angela Montenegro

Tamara Taylor

Tamara Taylor

Camille Saroyan

T.J. Thyne

T.J. Thyne

Jack Hodgins

Eric Millegan

Eric Millegan

Zack Addy

Crew8

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Craig Ross Jr.

Director

J

Josh Berman

Writer

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Suzanne Misako Saltz

Second Assistant Director

Andrea Folprecht

Andrea Folprecht

Editor

Gordon Lonsdale

Gordon Lonsdale

Director of Photography

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Kent Genzlinger

First Assistant Director

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Paul Brinkman

Location Manager

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Mindy Roffman

Art Direction

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Episode Summary

"Death in the Saddle" is episode 3 of Bones season 3. It scored 7.2/10 from 1,351 votes, ranking #15 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Craig Ross Jr. and written by Josh Berman, it aired on October 9, 2007.

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