Bones season 7
Bones | |
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Season 7 | |
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No. of episodes | 13 |
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Original network | Fox |
Original release | November 3, 2011 May 14, 2012 | –
Season chronology | |
The seventh season of the American television series Bones premiered on November 3, 2011, and concluded on May 14, 2012, on Fox. The show maintained its previous time slot, airing on Thursdays at 9:00 pm ET for the first half of the season. It began airing on Mondays at 8:00 pm when it returned on April 2, 2012.[1] The season contains a reduced order of 13 episodes to accommodate Emily Deschanel's pregnancy.[2] Fox ordered an additional four episodes, that were produced during the seventh season,[3] but aired during the first part of season eight.[4]
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Emily Deschanel as Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan, a forensic anthropologist
- David Boreanaz as FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth, who is the official FBI liaison with the Jeffersonian
- Michaela Conlin as Angela Montenegro, a forensic artist and wife of Jack Hodgins
- Tamara Taylor as Dr. Camille Saroyan, a forensic pathologist and the head of the forensic division
- T. J. Thyne as Dr. Jack Hodgins, an entomologist and husband of Angela Montenegro
- John Francis Daley as Dr. Lance Sweets, an FBI psychologist, who provides psychological reports on criminals and staff including Brennan and Booth
Recurring cast
- Patricia Belcher as Caroline Julian, a District attorney prosecutor that often works with the team
- Andrew Leeds as Christopher Pelant, this season's recurring 'tech-savvy' antagonist
- Tina Majorino as Special Agent Genevieve Shaw
- Ryan O'Neal as Max Keenan, Brennan's father
- Reed Diamond as Hayes Flynn, an FBI special agent
- Billy Gibbons as Angela's father
- Tiffany Hines as Michelle Welton, Cam's adopted daughter
- Ty Panitz as Parker Booth, Booth's son
- Ralph Waite as Hank Booth, Seeley's grandfather
- Interns
- Carla Gallo as Daisy Wick
- Michael Grant Terry as Wendell Bray
- Eugene Byrd as Dr. Clark Edison
- Luke Kleintank as Finn Abernathy
- Joel David Moore as Colin Fisher
- Pej Vahdat as Arastoo Vaziri
Episodes
The season is truncated due to Emily Deschanel's pregnancy and maternity leave. Originally, six episodes were scheduled to air in 2011 before the series went on hiatus,[5] but the sixth episode was postponed to January 12, 2012, with the series then going on hiatus until the spring.[6] The season begins a few months after the end of the previous season with Brennan in her third trimester.[7] The season also introduces a new recurring antagonist, whom executive producer Stephen Nathan describes as "more of a 21st-century, tech-savvy foe" compared to the series' past recurring antagonists. The first six episodes also deal with Booth and Brennan preparing to raise their child.[5]
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code | US viewers (millions) |
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130 | 1 | "The Memories in the Shallow Grave" | Ian Toynton | Stephen Nathan | November 3, 2011 | 7AKY01 | 10.00[8] |
131 | 2 | "The Hot Dog in the Competition" | Dwight Little | Michael Peterson | November 10, 2011 | 7AKY02 | 8.64[9] |
132 | 3 | "The Prince in the Plastic" | Alex Chapple | Dean Lopata | November 17, 2011 | 7AKY03 | 8.76[10] |
133 | 4 | "The Male in the Mail" | Kevin Hooks | Pat Charles | December 1, 2011 | 7AKY04 | 8.91[11] |
134 | 5 | "The Twist in the Twister" | Jeannot Szwarc | Karine Rosenthal | December 8, 2011 | 7AKY05 | 8.11[12] |
135 | 6 | "The Crack in the Code" | Ian Toynton | Carla Kettner | January 12, 2012 | 7AKY06 | 8.64[13] |
136 | 7 | "The Prisoner in the Pipe" | Kate Woods | Jonathan Collier | April 2, 2012 | 7AKY07 | 8.39[14] |
137 | 8 | "The Bump in the Road" | Dwight Little | Keith Foglesong | April 9, 2012 | 7AKY08 | 7.56[15] |
138 | 9 | "The Don't in the Do" | Jeannot Szwarc | Janet Lin | April 16, 2012 | 7AKY09 | 7.15[16] |
139 | 10 | "The Warrior in the Wuss" | Chad Lowe | Dean Lopata & Michael Peterson | April 23, 2012 | 7AKY10 | 7.38[17] |
140 | 11 | "The Family in the Feud" | Dwight Little | Pat Charles & Janet Lin | April 30, 2012 | 7AKY11 | 7.16[18] |
141 | 12 | "The Suit on the Set" | Emile Levisetti | Karine Rosenthal | May 7, 2012 | 7AKY12 | 7.02[19] |
142 | 13 | "The Past in the Present" | David Boreanaz | Carla Kettner | May 14, 2012 | 7AKY16 | 7.21[20] |
Crossovers with The Finder
The Bones spin-off series The Finder, which aired its backdoor pilot episode as part of Bones' sixth season, premiered on January 12, 2012.[6] The Finder aired 7 of its 13-episode season in Bones' time slot when it went on hiatus during January–March 2012, before The Finder moved to Fridays. Bones cast members John Francis Daley and T. J. Thyne, who portray Lance Sweets and Jack Hodgins, respectively, appeared in different episodes of The Finder.[21][22] Also, David Boreanaz directed an episode of The Finder.[23]
DVD and Blu-ray release
The seventh season of Bones was released on DVD and Blu-ray in region 1 on October 9, 2012,[24] in region 2 on October 1, 2012[25] and in region 4 on November 7, 2012.[26] The set includes all 13 episodes of season seven on a 4-disc DVD set and 3-disc Blu-ray set presented in anamorphic widescreen. Special features include an audio commentary on "The Past in the Present" by Hart Hanson and Ian Toynton, deleted scenes from "The Memories in the Shallow Grave" and "The Past in the Present", a gag reel, and two featurettes—Creating "The Suit on the Set" and Bone of Contention: On the Red Carpet.[24]
References
- ^ Hibberd, James (February 27, 2012). "Fox shake-up: 'Bones,' 'House,' 'Touch' moving slots". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 28, 2012.
- ^ Masters, Megan; Mitovich, Matt Webb (March 8, 2012). "Scoop on Bones' Delivery Date and Baby Name, 'Intense' Season Finale Teases, Season 9 (!) Talk". TVLine. Retrieved March 28, 2011.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (September 15, 2011). "Exclusive: Bones Plotting Bonus 'Mini-Season' to Possibly Air Next Summer". TVLine. Retrieved September 19, 2011.
- ^ Bryant, Adam (July 5, 2012). "Bones Season 8 Scoop Exclusive: How Will Booth React to Being Left Behind?". TV Guide. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
- ^ a b Bryant, Adam (July 1, 2011). "Bones Exclusive: Who's the New Gravedigger?". TV Guide. Retrieved July 7, 2011.
- ^ a b Stanhope, Kate (December 5, 2011). "Bones Fall Finale Pushed Back to January". TV Guide. Retrieved December 6, 2011.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (June 21, 2011). "Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on Bones, Glee, True Blood, Big Bang, The Killing, NCIS and More!". TVLine. Retrieved July 7, 2011.
- ^ Seidman, Robert (November 4, 2011). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'Big Bang Theory,' 'The X Factor,' 'Parks & Recreation,' 'The Office,' 'Vampire Diaries,' 'Grey's Anatomy' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 4, 2011.
- ^ Seidman, Robert (November 11, 2011). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'Big Bang Theory,' 'Grey's,' 'Prime Suspect' Adjusted Up; 'Bones,' 'Rules,' 'Private Practice' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
- ^ Gorman, Bill (November 19, 2011). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'X Factor,' 'Big Bang Theory,' 'Private Practice' Adjusted Up; 'Bones' Adjusted Down; 'Beneath The Blue' Evaporates". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 19, 2011.
- ^ Seidman, Robert (December 2, 2011). "Thursday Final Ratings: No Adjustment for 'Community,' 'Bones' or Any Thursday Original". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved December 3, 2011.
- ^ Gorman, Bill (December 9, 2011). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'Parks & Rec' Adjusted Up; 'Big Bang,' 'Rules,' 'Person Of Interest,' 'Mentalist,' 'X Factor,' 'Bones' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
- ^ Seidman, Robert (January 13, 2012). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'Big Bang Theory' Adjusted Up; 'Private Practice' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 13, 2012.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (April 3, 2012). "Monday Final Ratings: 'House', 'Dancing With the Stars' Adjusted Up; 'Castle,' 'Smash' Adjusted Down + NCAA Basketball Championship". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved April 4, 2012.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (April 10, 2012). "Monday Final Ratings: 'How I Met Your Mother', 'Bones', '2 Broke Girls', 'Two and a Half Men', 'The Voice', 'Dancing With The Stars' Up; 'House', 'Smash' Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved April 10, 2012.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (April 17, 2012). "Monday Final Ratings: 'The Voice,' 'Mother,' 'Bones,' '2 Broke Girls,' '2.5 Men' & 'Dancing' Adjusted Up; 'Castle' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved April 17, 2012.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (April 24, 2012). "Monday Final Ratings: 'The Voice', 'Dancing With the Stars' Adjusted Up; 'Smash' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved April 24, 2012.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (May 1, 2012). "Monday Final Ratings: 'Bones', 'How I Met Your Mother, '2 Broke Girls', 'Dancing With the Stars' Adjusted Up; 'Castle' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (May 8, 2012). "Monday Final Ratings: 'DWTS', 'Two and a Half Men', 'The Voice', and '2 Broke Girls' Adjusted Up; 'Castle' and 'Smash' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 8, 2012.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (May 15, 2012). "Monday Final Ratings: 'How I Met Your Mother', 'Two and a Half Men', 'Mike & Molly', 'America's Got Talent' & 'The Bachelorette' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 15, 2012.
- ^ Masters, Megan (September 29, 2011). "Scoop: Bones' John Francis Daley Crosses Over to The Finder". TVLine. Retrieved December 6, 2011.
- ^ Slezak, Michael (November 22, 2011). "Exclusive: Eric Roberts to Join Bones' T.J. Thyne on Gypsy-Centric Episode of The Finder". TVLine. Retrieved December 6, 2011.
- ^ Gelman, Vlada (September 13, 2011). "Exclusive: Bones' David Boreanaz Crosses Over to The Finder... as a Director". TVLine. Retrieved December 6, 2011.
- ^ a b Lambert, David (July 18, 2012). "Bones – Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz Officially Announced in 'Season 7' DVDs, Blu-rays". TVShowsOnDVD.com. Archived from the original on July 21, 2012. Retrieved July 21, 2012.
- ^ "Bones – Season 7". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved July 19, 2012.
- ^ "Bones: The Complete 7th Season". EzyDVD.com.au. Archived from the original on January 5, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
General references
- "Bones Season 7 episodes". TV Guide. Retrieved September 8, 2013.
- "shows A–Z – bones on fox". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 8, 2013.