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The Best Episodes of Bones Season 9

Every episode of Bones Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Bones Season 9!

The Best Episodes of Bones Season 9

Dr. Temperance Brennan and her colleagues at the Jeffersonian's Medico-Legal Lab assist Special Agent Seeley Booth with murder investigations when the remains are so badly decomposed, burned...
  1. 8.9/10(1.2k votes)

    #1 - The Recluse in the Recliner

    S9:E24

    The team investigates the death of a man who had offered Booth information on a possible government cover-up related to a previous case, but was killed before their meeting took place. As Booth and the Jeffersonian team dig deeper into the burgeoning conspiracy surrounding the man’s death, it’s evident Booth may be in over his head, and his future with the FBI is put in question.

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  2. 8.5/10(1.2k votes)

    #2 - The Woman in White

    S9:E6

    The Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of Nancy Handelman, whose body was discovered at the time of Brennan and Booth's wedding rehearsal. When the case becomes more serious than the team anticipated, Cam and Angela do everything in their power to keep the details of the investigation from Brennan in order to ensure that she will stay focused on her big day. Tensions run high when unfortunate events occur to stall the wedding temporarily, and Max comes to town with a suspicious duffle bag full of money.

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  3. 8.2/10(1.1k votes)

    #3 - The Sense in the Sacrifice

    S9:E4

    The team devises a plan to use a donated cadaver to draw out Pelant; Sweets returns to work and believes Agent Flynn isn't who he seems.

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  4. 8.2/10(973 votes)

    #4 - Big in the Philippines

    S9:E13

    The Jeffersonian team investigates the death of Colin Haynes, a struggling country music singer whose remains were found in a shallow grave. When the team learns about the victim's music career, it leads them to his record label, which, they discover, was deceitful in its dealings with him. Meanwhile, squintern Wendall Bray breaks his arm during a hockey game and Brennan takes a closer look at his injuries, only to discover some shocking news.

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  5. 7.8/10(980 votes)

    #5 - The Spark in the Park

    S9:E11

    The Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of a nationally ranked gymnast, whose remains were hit by lightning and scattered throughout a public park. Although evidence points to a fellow gymnast as the key suspect, Brennan and Booth discover the victim was leading a double life. Meanwhile, Booth gets upset when Brennan shows surprising empathy for the victim's father, and Cam confronts the woman who stole her identity.

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    Director:Chad Lowe
  6. 7.8/10(771 votes)

    #6 - The Nail in the Coffin

    S9:E22

    When the remains of a woman from a wealthy family are found in a national park, the team thinks she may be a victim of the Ghost Killer; Booth's career might be in for some changes.

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  8. 7.7/10(1.1k votes)

    #7 - The Secrets in the Proposal

    S9:E1

    The Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of Jason Siedel, an accountant for the state department, whose remains were found in a hotel air conditioning unit. When Booth finds his old army buddy and CIA agent, Danny Beck, clearing away evidence at the victim's condo, he begins to realize that Siedel's murder could yield more suspects than the team had anticipated. Booth also seeks out Aldo Clemens, his friend and an ex-priest from their military days together, to get advice on his relationship with Brennan, now that Pelant has put a wedge between them. Meanwhile, Brennan must decide whether to have faith in Booth or to end her relationship with him.

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  9. 7.7/10(839 votes)

    #8 - The Fury in the Jury

    S9:E9

    A key witness turns up dead in a case for which Brennan is a juror, so the team works to discover what has happened.

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  10. 7.7/10(837 votes)

    #9 - The Master in the Slop

    S9:E14

    When the team discovers a renowned chess master in pig slop, Sweets goes under cover in the chess world; a science magazine honors Cam; Dr. Douglas Filmore fills in as lab intern.

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  11. 7.7/10(788 votes)

    #10 - The Heiress in the Hill

    S9:E15

    The Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of Lauren Frank, a kidnap victim whose remains were found buried at a park. But when they discover the unhappy relationship that Lauren had with her stepmother, the team starts to think the killer was someone closer to the girl than expected. Meanwhile, Hodgins uncovers a shocking secret about his family and Brennan and Booth face a common couples dilemma - whether to co-mingle their funds.

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    Director:Milan Cheylov
  12. 7.6/10(860 votes)

    #11 - The Mystery in the Meat

    S9:E10

    The Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of a food scientist whose remains were tossed in a meat grinder and mixed into cans of stew served in a school cafeteria. When the team uncovers the scientist's newest - and highly lucrative - food invention, they also track the trail of jealous competitors in the multi-million dollar food industry. Meanwhile, Angela plans a post-wedding bachelorette party for Brennan, which gets crazier than intended.

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  13. 7.6/10(814 votes)

    #12 - The Ghost in the Killer

    S9:E12

    The team investigates when the remains of a girl who died 18 years earlier are delivered to Brennan and Booth's house; Brennan dreams about Pelant.

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  14. 7.6/10(771 votes)

    #13 - The High in the Low

    S9:E20

    The remains of a former art student are found in a log in a forest; Wendell returns after beginning cancer treatments; Booth prepares for an FBI competency test.

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  15. 7.5/10(909 votes)

    #14 - The Cheat in the Retreat

    S9:E2

    The Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of Adam Pak, a management consultant whose remains were found being eaten by bobcats. When evidence leads the team to a marriage retreat site, Brennan and Booth go undercover as previous personas "Roxie" and "Tony" to try to find more evidence. While at the retreat, Brennan and Booth meet fellow married couple Bill and Evelyn Schumacher, whose relationship seems a little too perfect.

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  16. 7.5/10(853 votes)

    #15 - El Carnicero en el Coche

    S9:E3

    The Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of Jamie Delcampo, a member of the Estrellas Locas gang, whose remains were found in a burnt out car. Meanwhile, having taken time off from the FBI in the wake of Pelant's latest assault on the team, Sweets ultimately decides to help with the investigation when he discovers that a young boy from the center where he volunteers is the son of one of the gang members.

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  17. 7.5/10(819 votes)

    #16 - The Lady on the List

    S9:E5

    The team investigates the murder of a high school principal who was dying of cancer; Brennan and Booth plan their wedding; a virtual profiling system threatens Sweets' job.

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    Director:Chad Lowe
  18. 7.5/10(779 votes)

    #17 - The Source in the Sludge

    S9:E16

    When a CIA informant is found murdered, Booth and CIA Agent Danny Beck (guest star Freddie Prinze Jr.) must work together to track down an Afghani terrorist. Meanwhile, Brennan wants to work more closely with Booth in the field, and the duo must confront the implications of what that means to their family.

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  19. 7.5/10(790 votes)

    #18 - The Drama in the Queen

    S9:E23

    When the head swim coach of a community college is found dead at the bottom of the well, possible suspects think he may have been having an affair; Sweets covers for Booth in the investigation as Booth prepares for a congressional subcommittee.

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  20. 7.3/10(957 votes)

    #19 - The Nazi on the Honeymoon

    S9:E7

    Unable to relax on their honeymoon, Booth and Brennan decide to help a local detective solve the murder of a Nazi war criminal; Hodgins and Angela look after Christine.

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  21. 7.3/10(820 votes)

    #20 - The Dude in the Dam

    S9:E8

    The team suspects that a man who made his money donating sperm was killed by a recipient who learned his records were inaccurate; Brennan enters a feud with a fellow author (Nora Dunn).

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  22. 7.3/10(788 votes)

    #21 - The Repo Man in the Septic Tank

    S9:E17

    When the remains of a repo man are found in a septic tank, the team learns he had a troubled past; a forensic anthropologist (Ignacio Serricchio) who has defected from Cuba needs an internship.

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  23. 7.3/10(772 votes)

    #22 - The Turn in the Urn

    S9:E19

    When a wealthy artifact collector walks into his own funeral, the team must determine the real identity of the deceased; Finn's new hot sauce venture is making big money.

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    Director:Tim Southam
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  24. 7.3/10(742 votes)

    #23 - The Cold in the Case

    S9:E21

    The team investigates the death of a woman whose body was cryogenically frozen before being dumped in a swamp; Cam is nervous to meet Arastoo's parents; Booth is up for a promotion.

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  25. 6.9/10(763 votes)

    #24 - The Carrot in the Kudzu

    S9:E18

    When an actor known for playing a popular character on a kids' TV show is murdered, unexpected suspects are discovered; Brennan and Booth plan a party for Christine's birthday; Clark asks for opinions on his novel.

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Season 9 Ratings Summary

"The Recluse in the Recliner" is the best rated episode of "Bones" season 9. It scored 8.9/10 based on 1153 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/19/2014. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Woman in White".