Bones season 12
Bones | |
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Season 12 | |
No. of episodes | 12 |
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Original network | Fox |
Original release | January 3 March 28, 2017 | –
Season chronology | |
The twelfth and final season of the American television series Bones premiered on January 3, 2017, on Fox and concluded on March 28, 2017. The final season consists of 12 episodes and aired Tuesdays at 9:00 pm ET.[1]
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Emily Deschanel as Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan, a forensic anthropologist at the Jeffersonian, and wife of Seeley Booth
- David Boreanaz as FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth and husband of Temperance Brennan
- 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, mineralogist, palynologist, and forensic chemist, and husband of Angela Montenegro.
- John Boyd as James Aubrey, an FBI agent who works under Booth
Recurring cast
- Patricia Belcher as Caroline Julian, a prosecutor who often works with the team
- Eric Millegan as Dr. Zack Addy, former Jeffersonian employee
- Eddie McClintock as Tim "Sully" Sullivan, a former FBI agent with whom Brennan had a previous relationship
- Stephen Fry as Gordon Wyatt, Booth's former psychiatrist, now a chef
- Ryan O'Neal as Max Brennan, Temperance's father
- Sara Rue as Karen Delfs, a behavioral analyst
- Sunnie Pelant as Christine Booth, Seeley and Temperance's daughter
- Guy Boyd as Philip Aubrey, James's father
- Cyndi Lauper as Avalon Harmonia, a psychic
- Tiffany Hines as Michelle Welton, Cam's adopted daughter
- Interns
- Michael Grant Terry as Wendell Bray
- Carla Gallo as Daisy Wick
- Pej Vahdat as Dr. Arastoo Vaziri
- Laura Spencer as Jessica Warren
- Joel David Moore as Dr. Colin Fisher
- Ignacio Serricchio as Dr. Rodolfo Fuentes
- Eugene Byrd as Dr. Clark Edison
Production
Fox renewed Bones for a 12-episode final season on February 25, 2016.[2] The season was initially announced to debut in the fall, but Fox delayed the premiere until January 2017.[1] Former series regular Eric Millegan, who returned in the season 11 finale, continues his role as Zack Addy in the final season.[3] The season features the return of former recurring characters, including Eddie McClintock as Tim "Sully" Sullivan, who recurred during season two,[4] and Stephen Fry as Gordon Wyatt, who made guest appearances in seasons two, four and five.[5] Betty White reprises her season 11 role as Dr. Beth Mayer in the tenth episode,[6] while veteran actors Ed Asner and Hal Holbrook guest star in the third episode.[7] Filming of the season, and of the entire series, wrapped up on December 15, 2016.[8]
Episodes
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code | US viewers (millions) |
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235 | 1 | "The Hope in the Horror" | Emily Deschanel | Michael Peterson | January 3, 2017 | CAKY01 | 3.43[9] |
236 | 2 | "The Brain in the Bot" | Ian Toynton | Hilary Weisman Graham | January 10, 2017 | CAKY02 | 3.31[10] |
237 | 3 | "The New Tricks in the Old Dogs" | David Grossman | Ted Peterson | January 17, 2017 | CAKY03 | 2.92[11] |
238 | 4 | "The Price for the Past" | Randy Zisk | Jonathan Collier | January 24, 2017 | CAKY04 | 3.05[12] |
239 | 5 | "The Tutor in the Tussle" | Dwight Little | Eric Randall | January 31, 2017 | CAKY05 | 3.76[13] |
240 | 6 | "The Flaw in the Saw" | Denise Di Novi | Yael Zinkow | February 7, 2017 | CAKY06 | 3.07[14] |
241 | 7 | "The Scare in the Score" | Randy Zisk | Joe Hortua | February 14, 2017 | CAKY08 | 2.97[15] |
242 | 8 | "The Grief and the Girl" | Anton Cropper | Karine Rosenthal | February 21, 2017 | CAKY07 | 2.90[16] |
243 | 9 | "The Steal in the Wheels" | Robert Reed Altman | Hilary Weisman Graham & Ted Peterson | March 7, 2017 | CAKY09 | 2.89[17] |
244 | 10 | "The Radioactive Panthers in the Party" | Michael Lange | Keith Foglesong | March 14, 2017 | CAKY10 | 2.52[18] |
245 | 11 | "The Day in the Life" | Ian Toynton | Eric Randall & Yael Zinkow | March 21, 2017 | CAKY11 | 3.55[19] |
246 | 12 | "The End in the End" | David Boreanaz | Teleplay by : Jonathan Collier & Michael Peterson & Karine Rosenthal Story by : Stephen Nathan | March 28, 2017 | CAKY12 | 4.35[20] |
DVD release
The twelfth and final season of Bones was released on DVD (subtitled "The Final Chapter") in region 1 on June 13, 2017. The set includes all 12 episodes of season twelve and special features include a gag reel and a featurette "Back to the Lab: A Bones Retrospective".[21]
References
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (October 27, 2016). "'Bones' Final Season Gets Premiere Date, New Time Slot In January On Fox". Deadline. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (February 25, 2016). "Bones Renewed for 12th and Final Season, Fox Promises Fans a 'Meaningful, Satisfying' Ending". TVLine. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
- ^ Vick, Megan (July 21, 2016). "Bones' Kidnapper Dishes on Finale Cliffhanger and Plans for Season 12". TV Guide. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
- ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (September 3, 2016). "Bones Final Season: Eddie McClintock to Return as Brennan's Ex, Sully". TVLine. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
- ^ Roots, Kimberly (November 2, 2016). "Bones: Stephen Fry to Bring Back Gordon Wyatt for Final Season". TVLine. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
- ^ Petski, Denise (October 31, 2016). "Betty White Returns To 'Bones' As Guest Star In Season 12". Deadline. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
- ^ Connolly, Kelly (August 16, 2016). "Bones: Ed Asner, Hal Holbrook to guest in final season". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
- ^ Boreanaz, David [@David_Boreanaz] (December 15, 2016). "Last shot and series wrap" (Tweet). Retrieved December 15, 2016 – via Twitter.
- ^ Porter, Rick (January 5, 2017). "'Chicago PD,' 'The Mick' and others unchanged: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
- ^ Porter, Rick (January 11, 2017). "'The Mick' and 'This Is Us' adjust up, 'Bones' adjusts down: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
- ^ Porter, Rick (January 17, 2017). "'Fresh Off the Boat' adjusts up: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
- ^ Porter, Rick (January 25, 2017). "'Chicago Fire' adjusts up, 'Agents of SHIELD' adjusts down: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
- ^ Porter, Rick (February 1, 2017). "'The Wall' adjusts up, 'Bones' adjusts down: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 1, 2017.
- ^ Porter, Rick (February 8, 2017). "'The Middle,' 'The Wall,' 'This Is Us,' FOX comedies all adjust up: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
- ^ Porter, Rick (February 15, 2017). "'American Housewife' adjusts up, 'Agents of SHIELD' and 'Tough Mudder' adjust down: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 15, 2017.
- ^ Porter, Rick (February 23, 2017). "'The Flash,' 'NCIS,' all others unchanged: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
- ^ Porter, Rick (March 8, 2017). "'The Middle' and 'This Is Us' adjust up: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- ^ Porter, Rick (March 16, 2017). "'This Is Us' finishes with season highs: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
- ^ Porter, Rick (March 22, 2017). "'The Voice' and 'The Flash' adjust up: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
- ^ Porter, Rick (March 29, 2017). "'The Flash' adjusts up and avoids new series low, 'Legends of Tomorrow' adjusts down: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
- ^ Lambert, David (March 23, 2017). "Bones - Press Release for 'Season 12: The Final Chapter,' 'Flesh and Bones Collection'". TVShowsOnDVD.com. Archived from the original on March 25, 2017. Retrieved March 24, 2017.