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Bones S9E22 — The Nail in the Coffin
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Bones•Season 9•Episode 22

The Nail in the Coffin

7.8/10 · 888 votesApr 21, 201442 min

Ranked #6 of 24 in Season 9•+0.1 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byIan Toynton
Written byDean Lopata
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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

Crew5

Ian Toynton

Ian Toynton

Director

D

Dean Lopata

Writer

A

Aaron A. Goffman

Assistant Property Master

G

Gregory Paul Collier

Director of Photography

Bill Lynch

Bill Lynch

Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Nail in the Coffin" is episode 22 of Bones season 9. It scored 7.8/10 from 888 votes, ranking #6 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Ian Toynton and written by Dean Lopata, it aired on April 21, 2014.

Next: E23 · The Drama in the QueenBest of Season 9