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Bones S7E2 — The Hot Dog in the Competition

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Bones•Season 7•Episode 2

The Hot Dog in the Competition

7.7/10 · 1,240 votesNov 10, 201144 min

Ranked #5 of 13 in Season 7•−0.1 vs season avg

A competitive eating champion's body is found shortly before the next major competition. Following a disagreement over the baby, Booth and Brennan attempt a little role-playing. Back at the lab, Brennan's new assistant seems a mismatch, despite his genius.

Directed byDwight H. Little

Written byMichael Peterson, Keith Foglesong

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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

John Francis Daley

John Francis Daley

Lance Sweets

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Dwight H. Little

Dwight H. Little

Director

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Michael Peterson

Writer

Keith Foglesong

Keith Foglesong

Writer

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Michael L. Mayer

Production Design

Andrea Folprecht

Andrea Folprecht

Editor

Gordon Lonsdale

Gordon Lonsdale

Director of Photography

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Stephen Weissberger

Location Manager

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Gerry O'Malley

"B" Camera Operator

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Paul Domick

Second Assistant Director

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Michael Lee Phillips Jr.

First Assistant Director

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Val Wilt

Art Direction

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Gerry O'Malley

Steadicam Operator

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Episode Summary

"The Hot Dog in the Competition" is episode 2 of Bones season 7. It scored 7.7/10 from 1,240 votes, ranking #5 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Dwight H. Little and written by Michael Peterson, Keith Foglesong, it aired on November 10, 2011.

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