Bones Pilot (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-14
TV Episode | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Bones

Pilot (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV-14

TV Episode | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

FBI Agent Booth needs forensic anthropologist Dr. Brennan's help to solve the case of a decomposed body found in a pond in Arlington National Cemetery. She agrees to help if she is a full partner in the case.

Showrunner

Hart Hanson

Director

Greg Yaitanes

Writers

Hart Hanson (created by) (written by) | Kathy Reichs (inspired by the life of forensic anthropologist and author)

Producers

Jim Chory | Hart Hanson | Kathy Reichs

Composer

Peter Himmelman

Editor

Harry B. Miller III

Casting Director

Vicki Rosenberg (casting by)

Production Designer

Vaughan Edwards

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Edit Released

Updated Sep 13, 2005

Release date

Sep 13, 2005 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 8 wins & 40 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
24 cast members

Name	Known for
Emily Deschanel Temperance Brennan Temperance Brennan See fewer	Bones (2005)
David Boreanaz Seeley Booth Seeley Booth See fewer	Angel (1999)
Michaela Conlin Angela Montenegro Angela Montenegro See fewer	Bad Trip (2021)
Eric Millegan Zack Addy Zack Addy See fewer	Bones (2005)
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Jonathan Adams Daniel Goodman Daniel Goodman See fewer	Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths (2010)
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Katherine Ann McGregor Mrs. Bethlehem Mrs. Bethlehem See fewer	Walking Out (2017)
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