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The Worst Episodes of Bones

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Every episode of Bones ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Bones!

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...
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  • The Witch in the Wardrobe
    6.7/10(15)
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    #1 - The Witch in the Wardrobe

    Season 5 Episode 20

    Aired 5/6/2010

    A cabin burns down in the woods revealing two bodies, one of a modern-day witch and one from the days of the Salem Witch Trials leading Booth and Brennan into the world of Wicca to find a killer. Meanwhile, when Hodgins' reckless driving gets him and Angela arrested and thrown in jail, Sweets and intern Clark Edison step into unfamiliar territory to help out the team

    Director: François Velle

    Writer: Kathy Reichs

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  • The Ghost in the Machine
    6.7/10(16)
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    #2 - The Ghost in the Machine

    Season 8 Episode 9

    Aired 12/3/2012

    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.

    Director: Milan Cheylov

    Writer: Hart Hanson

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  • The Secret in the Siege
    6.8/10(13)
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    #3 - The Secret in the Siege

    Season 8 Episode 24

    Aired 4/29/2013

    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.

    Director: David Boreanaz

    Writer: Stephen Nathan, Jonathan Collier

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  • The Murder of the Meninist
    6.8/10(709)
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    #4 - The Murder of the Meninist

    Season 11 Episode 12

    Aired 4/21/2016

    The team investigates a body found in a car crash, the remains of which belong to a founder of a men's rights organization who may have been the victim of domestic abuse. As Brennan learns more about the tenets of the victim's organization, which claims middle-aged white men are oppressed and feminists are man-haters, Brennan uncharacteristically loses her cool during an interrogation and assaults the organization's co-founder. Meanwhile, Angela and the team struggle to deal with Hodgins post-wheelchair bitterness and Booth is convinced Brennan is a jinx for the Philadelphia Flyers.

    Director: Ian Toynton

    Writer: Hilary Weisman Graham

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  • The Carrot in the Kudzu
    6.9/10(743)
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    #5 - The Carrot in the Kudzu

    Season 9 Episode 18

    Aired 3/24/2014

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Gamer in the Grease
    7.0/10(14)
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    #6 - The Gamer in the Grease

    Season 5 Episode 9

    Aired 12/3/2009

    When the remains of a competitive gamer are discovered in a grease truck, Brennan and Booth are called to investigate the case. The victim, Steve Rifton, is the only active player known in the gaming community to have received a perfect score on a famous video game. Steve turned his success into a lucrative partnership with a gaming referee and charged fans to play on the very machine that gave him the perfect score. But between sour business deals and bitter competitors, the team at the Jeffersonian must work to narrow down the many suspects with motive for ending Rifton’s reign as gaming king. Meanwhile, Hodgins, Sweets and Jeffersonian intern Colin Fischer take turns camping out for tickets to a movie premiere.

    Director: Kate Woods

    Writer: Dean Lopata

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  • The Diamond in the Rough
    7.0/10(14)
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    #7 - The Diamond in the Rough

    Season 8 Episode 10

    Aired 1/14/2013

    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.

    Director: Alex Chapple

    Writer: Nkechi Okoro Carroll

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  • The Maiden in the Mushrooms
    7.0/10(13)
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    #8 - The Maiden in the Mushrooms

    Season 8 Episode 21

    Aired 4/1/2013

    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.

    Director: Jeannot Szwarc

    Writer: Lyla Oliver

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  • The Strike in the Chord
    7.0/10(725)
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    #9 - The Strike in the Chord

    Season 11 Episode 16

    Aired 5/19/2016

    The team investigates the death of the leader of the Lynwood University male acapella singing group, "The Whippersnaps," whose body was found in the school rat lab. The victim recently kicked out Ian Jansen, one of the group's best singers, sending Booth and Aubrey to question Ian and other current members of the male group and some stars of the competing female acapella group to get a handle on the group dynamics and what could have led to the murder of one of their own. Meanwhile, surprising information about Aubrey's own college experience is brought to light, Hodgins applies for an experimental nerve regeneration study, Booth tries to plan a summer trip with Parker and a new intern joins the Jeffersonian lab.

    Director: Michael Lange

    Writer: Yael Zinkow

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  • The Dentist in the Ditch
    7.1/10(14)
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    #10 - The Dentist in the Ditch

    Season 5 Episode 13

    Aired 1/28/2010

    When a human skeleton is discovered in the trenches of an old Civil War battleground, Brennan and Booth are called to the case. Despite the historical location, Brennan quickly identifies the bones as belonging to Dan Pinard, a present-day local dentist. While Booth investigates suspects, including the victim’s former boyfriend, Hodgins and lab intern Vincent Nigel-Murray work doggedly to clean the bones of a stubborn clay residue which is preventing the team from determining a cause of death. Meanwhile, Booth’s brother, Jared, returns from his travels with some suprising news.

    Director: Dwight H. Little

    Writer: Josh Berman, Pat Charles

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  • The Rocker in the Rinse Cycle
    7.1/10(13)
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    #11 - The Rocker in the Rinse Cycle

    Season 5 Episode 19

    Aired 4/29/2010

    Booth and Brennan investigate a death at a rock-n-roll fantasy camp where the murder weapon is a Gibson ‘57 Les Paul “Black Beauty.”

    Director: Jeff Woolnough

    Writer: Karine Rosenthal

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  • The Party in the Pants
    7.1/10(12)
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    #12 - The Party in the Pants

    Season 8 Episode 22

    Aired 4/15/2013

    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.

    Director: Reginald Hudlin

    Writer: Michael Peterson, Keith Foglesong

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  • The Purging of the Pundit
    7.1/10(818)
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    #13 - The Purging of the Pundit

    Season 10 Episode 3

    Aired 10/9/2014

    The remains of a right-wing radio host are found in a storm drain, and the investigation reveals some surprising extracurricular activities that narrows the search for suspects. Meanwhile, Agent Aubrey tries to get Booth to trust him, and Brennan worries about her husband's state of mind.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Baker in the Bits
    7.1/10(692)
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    #14 - The Baker in the Bits

    Season 10 Episode 13

    Aired 4/9/2015

    When the body of an ex-con is found in pieces, the Jeffersonian team investigates a local bakery known for employing former felons.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Death in the Saddle
    7.2/10(1,146)
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    #15 - Death in the Saddle

    Season 3 Episode 3

    Aired 10/9/2007

    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 him.

    Director: Craig Ross Jr.

    Writer: Josh Berman

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  • The Money Maker on the Merry-Go-Round
    7.2/10(735)
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    #16 - The Money Maker on the Merry-Go-Round

    Season 10 Episode 7

    Aired 11/13/2014

    The team investigate a billion dollar hedge fund company when severely damaged remains from human's are found under a merry go round.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Psychic in the Soup
    7.2/10(762)
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    #17 - The Psychic in the Soup

    Season 10 Episode 11

    Aired 3/26/2015

    Angela’s psychic friend is enlisted when the body of a local psychic is found.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Lena Waithe

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  • The Putter in the Rough
    7.2/10(685)
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    #18 - The Putter in the Rough

    Season 10 Episode 14

    Aired 4/16/2015

    The team take a look into the death of a mini-golf superstar. Brennan is concerned about her dad.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Big Beef at the Royal Diner
    7.2/10(674)
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    #19 - The Big Beef at the Royal Diner

    Season 10 Episode 16

    Aired 4/30/2015

    The team are called in after the remains of a celebrity chef are found in a local park.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Promise in the Palace
    7.2/10(627)
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    #20 - The Promise in the Palace

    Season 11 Episode 7

    Aired 11/12/2015

    The team investigates the murder of an escape artist whose body is found in the woods. They discover that the victim worked at the Magic Palace, and had some secret activities in the works that might have made him enemies in the magic community. Meanwhile, Brennan and Booth poll their friends as to whether or not the tooth fairy should visit Christine, and Angela continues to work with Sebastian Kohl on her photography.

    Director: Jeannot Szwarc

    Writer: Joe Hortua

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  • The Radioactive Panthers in the Party
    7.2/10(8)
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    #21 - The Radioactive Panthers in the Party

    Season 12 Episode 10

    Aired 3/14/2017

    When the burning, bruised body of an aspiring writer/director crash-lands onto a passing car, the team investigates a series of odd locations and characters that are connected to his film. Meanwhile, Bones seeks guidance from Dr. Mayer on the meaning of passion in the work place and Booth allows Aubrey to take the reins on their current case.

    Director: Michael Lange

    Writer: Keith Foglesong

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  • The Man in the Wall
    7.3/10(18)
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    #22 - The Man in the Wall

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 11/15/2005

    When Brennan and Angela get caught in a fight in a dance club, Brennan kicks someone into a wall, which causes the wall to break open and reveal a mummified corpse and a meth stash.

    Director: Tawnia McKiernan

    Writer: Elizabeth Benjamin

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  • The Boneless Bride in the River
    7.3/10(1,153)
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    #23 - The Boneless Bride in the River

    Season 2 Episode 16

    Aired 3/21/2007

    The team investigate the death of an Asian woman found without any bones left in her body.

    Director: Tony Wharmby

    Writer: Gary Glasberg

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  • The Science in the Physicist
    7.3/10(15)
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    #24 - The Science in the Physicist

    Season 4 Episode 19

    Aired 4/9/2009

    Booth and Brennan are sent to investigate when human remains are found during a photo shoot. When the team uncovers a meteorite in the victim's ear, they are led to the Collar Institute of Science in D.C.

    Director: Brad Turner

    Writer: Karina Csolty

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  • The Plain in the Prodigy
    7.3/10(15)
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    #25 - The Plain in the Prodigy

    Season 5 Episode 3

    Aired 10/1/2009

    When human remains are found alongside the railroad, Brennan and Booth are called to the case. The bones belong to Levi Yoder, a member of the Amish community who disappeared two months ago, during his Rumspringa, or exploration of the outside world. Brennan and Booth discover that Levi was a piano prodigy, and their investigation leads them to believe that his extraordinary talent may have lead him to an untimely death. Meanwhile, Cam copes with the stress that comes from being a new parent.

    Director: Allan Kroeker

    Writer: Karine Rosenthal

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Witch in the Wardrobe" is the worst rated episode of "Bones". It scored 6.7/10 based on 15 votes. Directed by François Velle and written by Kathy Reichs, it aired on 5/6/2010. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Ghost in the Machine".