Ep 18. The Man With The Bone

The Man With The Bone is the 18th episode in the first season of the American crime procedural comedy-drama television series Bones. The show follows Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan and FBI special agent Seeley Booth as they solve complex murder cases, mostly involving human remains and bones, using Brennan's expertise in forensic anthropology.

In this episode, the remains of a man with a deformed head and a bullet hole in his forehead are discovered in a remote forest. The team identifies the man as a sheriff's deputy named Gary Wallis, who went missing a year ago. The case takes a complicated turn when the team discovers that Wallis was involved in a high profile drug bust on a cargo ship, and the case was never solved.

Wallis' partner, Sheriff Crandall, is a suspect, as he was the last person to see Wallis alive, but he denies any involvement and claims that he dropped Wallis off at a hospital after he was assaulted. Upon further investigation, the team discovers that Wallis was involved in a love triangle with his girlfriend and her ex-boyfriend, who were both on the cargo ship at the time of the drug bust.

The team finds out that Wallis' girlfriend had stolen the confiscated drugs from the cargo ship and was planning to sell them, but Wallis found out and tried to stop her. In a heated argument, Wallis was accidentally shot by his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend, who then dumped his body in the forest.

Meanwhile, Brennan is struggling with trying to get over her fear of flying, as Booth has convinced her to accompany him on a flight to China to help with a high profile case. She seeks the help of a psychologist, but her fear of flying continues to plague her.

In The Man With The Bone, the team works seamlessly together to solve the murder case and bring justice to the victim, while Brennan's personal struggle with her fear of flying adds a relatable human element to the show.

Overall, The Man With The Bone is a thrilling episode filled with twists and turns, showcasing the brilliant investigative work of Brennan and Booth. The show is also successful in balancing the serious murder case with quirky humor and character development, making it an enjoyable watch for fans of crime procedurals.