The eighth season of the American television series ''

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'' premiered on September 17, 2012, and concluded on April 29, 2013, on

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. The show maintained its previous time slot, airing on Mondays at 8:00 pm ET, and consists of 24 episodes. Fox ordered an additional two episodes, that were produced during the eighth season, but aired during the first part of season nine.

Cast and characters

Main cast

Emily Deschanel Emily Erin Deschanel (; born October 11, 1976) is an American actress. She played Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan in the Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox crime procedural series ''Bones (TV series), Bones'' (2005–2017). Early life and education ...

as Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan, a

forensic anthropologist Forensic anthropology is the application of the anatomical science of anthropology and its various subfields, including forensic archaeology and forensic taphonomy, in a legal setting. A forensic anthropologist can assist in the identification o ...

David Boreanaz David Paul Boreanaz (; born May 16, 1969) is an American actor, television producer, and director known for playing the roles of vampire-turned-private investigator Angel (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Angel on The WB/UPN supernatural fiction, supe ...

as FBI Special Agent

Seeley Booth Seeley Joseph Booth is a fictional character in the American television series ''Bones (TV series), Bones'' (2005–2017), portrayed by David Boreanaz. Agent Booth is the male protagonist of the series. The character made an appearance in the ''Sle ...

, who is the official FBI liaison with the Jeffersonian *

Michaela Conlin Michaela Conlin (born June 9, 1978) is an American actress. She played the role of Angela Montenegro on the Fox crime procedural comedy-drama ''Bones'' from 2005 to 2017. She has also had recurring roles in the Paramount series ''Yellowstone' ...

Angela Montenegro ''Bones'' is an American police procedural drama television series created by Hart Hanson for Fox. It premiered on September 13, 2005, and concluded on March 28, 2017, airing for 246 episodes over 12 seasons. The show is based on forensic anthro ...

, a forensic artist and wife of Jack Hodgins *

Tamara Taylor Tamara Taylor (born September 27, 1970) is a Canadian actress. She appeared in the role of Dr. Camille Saroyan, head of the Forensic Division, in the forensic crime drama '' Bones''. She also appeared in season seven of '' Agents of S.H.I.E.L. ...

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, a

forensic pathologist Forensic pathology is pathology that focuses on determining the cause of death by examining a corpse. A post mortem examination is performed by a medical examiner or forensic pathologist, usually during the investigation of criminal law cases an ...

and the head of the forensic division *

T. J. Thyne Thomas Joseph Thyne (born March 7, 1975) is an American actor, best known for his role as Dr. Jack Hodgins in the television series ''Bones'' from 2005 to 2017. Life Thyne was born on March 7, 1975, in Stoughton, Massachusetts. He lived in ...

as Dr. Jack Hodgins, an

entomologist Entomology (from Ancient Greek ἔντομον (''éntomon''), meaning "insect", and -logy from λόγος (''lógos''), meaning "study") is the branch of zoology that focuses on insects. Those who study entomology are known as entomologists. In ...

mineralogist Mineralogy is a subject of geology specializing in the scientific study of the chemistry, crystal structure, and physical (including optical mineralogy, optical) properties of minerals and mineralized artifact (archaeology), artifacts. Specific s ...

palynologist Palynology is the study of microorganisms and microscopic fragments of mega-organisms that are composed of acid-resistant organic material and occur in sediments, sedimentary rocks, and even some metasedimentary rocks. Palynomorphs are the mic ...

, and

forensic chemist Forensic chemistry is the application of chemistry and its subfield, forensic toxicology, in a legal setting. A forensic chemist can assist in the identification of unknown materials found at a crime scene. Specialists in this field have a wid ...

, and husband of Angela Montenegro *

John Francis Daley John Francis Daley (born July 20, 1985) is an American filmmaker and actor. He is best known for playing high school freshman Sam Weir on the NBC comedy-drama ''Freaks and Geeks'' and FBI criminal profiler Dr. Lance Sweets on the crime drama se ...

as Dr. Lance Sweets, an FBI

psychologist A psychologist is a professional who practices psychology and studies mental states, perceptual, cognitive, emotional, and social processes and behavior. Their work often involves the experimentation, observation, and explanation, interpretatio ...

who provides psychological reports on criminals and staff including Brennan and Booth

Recurring cast

Patricia Belcher Patricia Belcher is an American film, stage and television actress, known for her roles as Mrs. Dabney in the Disney Channel sitcom '' Good Luck Charlie'', and as United States Attorney Caroline Julian in the FOX crime procedural comedy-drama ...

as Caroline Julian, a prosecutor that often works with the team * Andrew Leeds as Christopher Pelant, a

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who was previously under

house arrest House arrest (also called home confinement, or nowadays electronic monitoring) is a legal measure where a person is required to remain at their residence under supervision, typically as an alternative to imprisonment. The person is confined b ...

and framed Brennan for murder; he is currently a fugitive wanted by the

FBI The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is the domestic Intelligence agency, intelligence and Security agency, security service of the United States and Federal law enforcement in the United States, its principal federal law enforcement ag ...

Reed Diamond Reed Edward Diamond (born July 20, 1967) is an American actor. He is known for the roles of Det. Mike Kellerman on '' Homicide: Life on the Street'', Jason Pillar in season 8 of '' 24'', and recurring character Laurence Dominic on '' Dollhous ...

as Hayes Flynn, an FBI special agent *

Ryan O'Neal Charles Patrick Ryan O'Neal (April 20, 1941 – December 8, 2023) was an American actor. Born in Los Angeles, he trained as an amateur boxer before beginning a career in acting in 1960. In 1964, he landed the role of Rodney Harrington on the ...

as Max Keenan, Brennan's father *

Danielle Panabaker Danielle Nicole Panabaker (born September 19, 1987) is an American actress. She began acting as a teenager and came to prominence for her roles in the The Walt Disney Company, Disney films ''Stuck in the Suburbs'' (2004), ''Sky High (2005 film), ...

as Olivia Sparling, a rookie FBI special agent *

Joanna Cassidy Joanna Cassidy (born Joanna Virginia Caskey; August 2, 1945) is an American actress and former model. She began working as a model in the 1960s and made her professional acting debut in 1973, appearing in the thriller films ''The Laughing Policem ...

as Marianne Booth, Seeley's mother *

Tiffany Hines Tiffany Hines (born September 2, 1983) is an American actress, known for her roles as Birdie Scott in ''Beyond the Break'', Michelle Welton in ''Bones'', Jaden in ''Nikita'', Didi Miller in ''Devious Maids'', Tamar Braxton in '' Toni Braxton: Un ...

as Michelle Welton, Cam's adopted daughter *

Cyndi Lauper Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper ( ; born June 22, 1953) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Known for her distinctive image, featuring a variety of hair colors and eccentric clothing, and for her powerful four-octave vocal range;Jerome, ...

as Avalon Harmonia, a psychic *

Scott Lowell Scott Lowell (born February 22, 1965) is an American actor best known for his role as Ted Schmidt on the Showtime drama ''Queer as Folk''. Biography Lowell was born on February 22, 1965, and was adopted in Denver, Colorado. His biological paren ...

as Dr. Douglas Filmore, a Canadian podiatrist *

Danny Woodburn Danny Woodburn (born July 26, 1964) is an American actor, comedian and activist for the disability rights movement linked to his dwarfism. He played Mickey Abbott on the sitcom ''Seinfeld''. He has more than 150 television and 30 film appeara ...

as Alex Radziwill, a Diplomatic immunity and State Department official ;Interns *

Eugene Byrd Eugene Byrd (born August 28, 1975) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Wink in ''8 Mile (film), 8 Mile'' and List of Bones characters#Clark Edison, Dr. Clark Edison on the Fox Broadcasting Company, FOX series ''Bones (TV series ...

as Dr. Clark Edison *

Luke Kleintank Luke Kleintank (born May 18, 1990) is an American actor. He is known for playing Finn Abernathy on ''Bones'', Tyler Harne in the 2015 film ''Max'', Joe Blake in the Amazon series ''The Man in the High Castle'', and as of 2021 FBI Special Agent Sc ...

as Finn Abernathy *

Michael Grant Terry Michael Grant Terry (born August 30, 1984) is an American actor, known for his recurring role as Wendell Bray on the Fox series ''Bones''. Biography Terry was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the youngest of three children. His father is Wil ...

as Wendell Bray *

Pej Vahdat Pejman "Pej" Vahdat ( ) is an Iranian-American actor known for his role of Arastoo Vaziri in ''Bones'' from 2009 to 2017. Early life Vahdat was born in Tehran during the Iranian revolution to Nina Emami and Dr. Amoo, one of the Shah of Iran's ...

as Arastoo Vaziri *

Carla Gallo Carla Paolina Gallo (born June 24, 1975) is an American actress. Gallo has had recurring roles in the television series ''Undeclared'', ''Carnivàle'', ''Bones'', ''Californication'', and a number of film roles. Since her role on ''Undeclared'' ...

as Daisy Wick *

Joel David Moore Joel David Moore (born September 25, 1977) is an American character actor and director. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Moore studied acting in college before relocating to Los Angeles to pursue a film career. His first major role was as Owen ...

as Colin Fisher *

Brian Klugman Brian Klugman (born September 15, 1975) is an American actor, screenwriter, and director. In 2012 he debuted as a co-director with Lee Sternthal on the film '' The Words'', which they both co-wrote as well. Early life Klugman was born and rais ...

as Dr. Oliver Wells

Production

The series was renewed for an eighth season on March 29, 2012. Executive producer Stephen Nathan commented that season eight would include storylines that were originally intended for the previous season but could not be used then due to its reduced episode count. Twenty-two episodes were produced during season eight, with the extra four episodes ordered by Fox for the previous season incorporated into season eight, making a total of 26 episodes. In March 2013, it was reported that only 24 of the 26 episodes would air in season eight, as the two other episodes would be filmed after the season eight finale, and would be aired during the beginning of the ninth season. Series creator

Hart Hanson Hart Hanson (born July 26, 1957) is an American-born television writer and producer, as well as an author. He is best known as the creator, executive producer, and writer of the TV series '' Bones''. Biography Hanson's family moved to Canada whe ...

believes the show could last another two seasons (seasons 9 and 10), saying "we're very, very confident in having at least a season 9, and I can see as far as season 10 before my eyes get misty."

Episodes

DVD and Blu-ray release

The eighth season of ''Bones'' was released on DVD and Blu-ray (subtitled "Once Upon a Crime Edition") in region 1 on October 8, 2013, in region 2 on September 30, 2013, and in region 4 on November 20, 2013. The set includes all 24 episodes of season eight on a 6-disc DVD set and 5-disc Blu-ray set presented in anamorphic widescreen. Special features include an audio commentary on "The Future in the Past" by

, Stephen Nathan and

Ian Toynton Ian Toynton (born 1946) is a British-American television director, producer and editor. Early life and education Toynton was educated at Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School Haberdashers' Boys' School (formerly Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' Sch ...

, deleted scenes from "The Patriot in Purgatory", "The Survivor in the Soap" and "The Party in the Pants", a gag reel, and two featurettes—Dying to Know: ''Bones'' Answers Your Questions! and Bare ''Bones'': Total Fandom-onium.

References

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External links

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