Bones/Season Eleven

Season Eleven
Bones
Season Premiere	October 1, 2015
Season Finale	July 21, 2016
Episode Count	22
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Season Eleven of Bones premiered on October 1, 2015.

Episodes

#	#	Title	Written By	Directed By	Airdate	Viewers	18-49 Rating	Prod.
213	1	The Loyalty in the Lie (1)	Jonathan Collier	Randy Zisk	October 1, 2015	6.197M	1.4%	BAKY01
Six months after the events of last season, Booth, Brennan, daughter Christine and the new baby are ostensibly living a dream life, a world away from the murder-filled life they left behind. But a case with close personal ties to the couple compels Brennan to become involved in the forensic analysis of the remains, and Booth mysteriously goes missing, prompting an FBI investigation into his whereabouts led by Agent Grace Miller, who works closely with FBI Agent James Aubrey on the case. However, tensions rise when Miller tries to investigate one of the team's own as the primary suspect. The case also brings Brennan into contact with a member of Booth's family, and "squintern" Arastoo Vaziri, who has been filling in as lead forensic anthropologist during Brennan's absence, hopes the temporary position becomes permanent.
214	2	The Brother in the Basement (2)	Michael Peterson	Dwight Little	October 8, 2015	5.896M	1.3%	BAKY02
Another layerr is added to the mystery of Booth's whereabouts and the state of his physical condition when the team discovers that FBI Agent Miller has not been entirely truthful with the FBI and the Jeffersonian, keeping vital information from them that could lead them to Booth. Meanwhile, the Jeffersonian gets a surprise visitor, FBI digital forensic scientist Dr. Benjamin Metzger, who works with Angela to try to decode the information the team has been able to uncover regarding Booth's location and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. Also, Arastoo makes a major decision that affects his and Cam's personal and professional relationship.
215	3	The Donor in the Drink	Hilary Weisman Graham	Michael Lange	October 15, 2015	5.793M	1.1%	BAKY03
On Brennan and Booth's first official day back at their respective positions at the Jeffersonian and the FBI, things get exciting when remains are found at a fish farm under suspicious conditions, prompting them to investigate. After it's discovered that someone harvested several of the victim's internal organs before he was dumped in the water, Angela tracks down the seller and buyer of the organs to try to uncover important details in the case. Meanwhile, Booth readjusts to his position back at the FBI and discovers Aubrey has taken over his old office. Hodgins pushes Angela to showcase her photography work, and Cam struggles with her decision to choose work over her relationship with Arastoo.
216	4	The Carpals in the Coy-Wolves	Gene Hong	Randy Zisk	October 22, 2015	6.065M	1.2%	BAKY04
When remains of real estate agent Justin Ross are found in the forest and appear to have been destroyed by coyote-wolf hybrids, Brennan enlists the help of fellow brilliant forensic anthropologist Dr. Beth Mayer to assist in the investigation. In addition to her professional achievements, Mayer is surprisingly knowledgeable about the world of fantasy football, a key link to Ross' past and one that could provide vital information in finding his killer. As Booth and Aubrey dig into Ross' fantasy football league history, they discover he was actively involved in a Twitter feud with NFL star Lou Divers, and was also owed a large sum of money from the league's commissioner, making each of them suspects. Meanwhile, Brennan resists feeling competitive as Mayer impresses the team with her expertise and decades of accomplishments.
217	5	The Resurrection in the Remains beginning of crossover with Sleepy Hollow	Mary Trahan	Chad Lowe	October 29, 2015	6.572M	1.3%	BAKY05
218	6	The Senator in the Street Sweeper	Emily Silver	Steve Robin	November 5, 2015	5.335M	1.1%	BAKY06
A pair of funny sanitation workers discover the shredded body of a U.S. Senator in a street sweeper, which leads Brennan, Booth and the team to Capitol Hill, where they meet with U.S. Senator and majority whip Hayley Winters and the victim's chief of staff Eric Morales to get to the bottom of this political murder. Meanwhile, as Aubrey starts to develop a relationship with squintern Laura, he looks into her past to make sure nothing will harm his dream of a future in politics.
219	7	The Promise in the Palace	Joe Hortua	Jeannot Szwarc	November 12, 2015	5.163M	1.1%	BAKY07
The team investigates the murder of an escape artist whose body is found in the woods. They discover that the victim worked at the Magic Palace, and had some secret activities in the works that might have made him enemies in the magic community. Meanwhile, Brennan and Booth poll their friends as to whether or not the tooth fairy should visit Christine, and Angela continues to work with Sebastian Kohl on her photography.
220	8	High Treason in the Holiday Season	Jon Cowan	Anne Renton	November 19, 2015	5.246M	1%	BAKY08
The team investigates the high-stakes murder of a political journalist who was found dead after recently publishing an article exposing corruption in the NSA. Due to the nature of the investigation, Hodgins' paranoia takes over as the team realizes their every move is being watched. Meanwhile, Brennan secretly tries to plan a surprise for Booth and the whole team celebrates Thanksgiving together.
221	9	The Cowboy in the Contest	Karine Rosenthal	Chad Lowe	December 10, 2015	4.627M	0.9%	BAKY09
To solve a murder, Brennan and Booth go undercover at an Old West-style shooting competition, while Angela and Hodgins discuss the future of their family and Cam gets close with photographer Sebastian Kohl.
222	10	The Doom in the Boom	Keith Foglesong	Michael Lange	December 10, 2015	4.423M	1%	BAKY10
The team investigates the murder of a police officer that sends shockwaves through both the Jeffersonian and FBI teams. Behavioral analyst Leslie Green is assigned to work with Booth on the investigation and lends her professional assessments on who the cop killer could be, while Cam must make some decisions in her personal life and the entire team re-evaluates what is truly important to them.
223	11	The Death in the Defense	Kendall Sand	Arlene Sanford	April 14, 2016	4.397M	0.9%	BAKY11
Picking up after the explosive fall finale, Hodgins is eight weeks into his rehabilitation for his paralysis and forced to navigate life in a wheelchair. Meanwhile, Brennan and Booth investigate the death of a public defender who had multiple defendants from previous cases with motives to kill her.
224	12	The Murder of the Meninist	Hilary Weisman Graham	Ian Toynton	April 21, 2016	4.383M	0.9%	BAKY12
The team investigates a body found in a car crash, the remains of which belong to a founder of a men's rights organization who may have been the victim of domestic abuse. As Brennan learns more about the tenets of the victim's organization, which claims middle-aged white men are oppressed and feminists are man-haters, Brennan uncharacteristically loses her cool during an interrogation and assaults the organization's co-founder. Meanwhile, Angela and the team struggle to deal with Hodgins post-wheelchair bitterness and Booth is convinced Brennan is a jinx for the Philadelphia Flyers.
225	13	The Monster in the Closet	Michael Peterson	Randy Zisk	April 28, 2016	4.382M	0.8%	BAKY13
The Jeffersonian investigates the decomposing body of a social worker in the park, but evidence suggests the killer lived with the body for months before dumping it. Things get even more complicated when they determine another set of remains has similar details, which link the victims to a serial murderer who had sinister interactions with his victims' bodies. Booth and Aubrey consult with behavioral analyst Karen Delfs to help with clues to the killer's identity, while Cam tries to determine what (and who) she wants in her romantic life.
226	14	The Last Shot at a Second Chance	Emily Silver	David Grossman	May 5, 2016	4.286M	0.9%	BAKY14
The Jeffersonian investigates the murder of a convicted felon who had been released to a halfway house, but disappeared, and a suspect in the case has ties to Booth. Meanwhile, Brennan testifies at an FBI hearing about the circumstances regarding her assault of an unarmed suspect from a previous case, and the outcome of the hearing could lead to her suspension and prevent her from working with the FBI. Aubrey and Jessica's first kiss is delayed again and Hodgins continues to push Angela away.
227	15	The Fight in the Fixer	Joe Hortua	Silver Tree	May 12, 2016	4.257M	0.8%	BAKY15
The team investigates the body of a private investigator who was found frozen in ice, after being dumped in the Potomac. The victim, a man with many enemies, was a "fixer" who made sure his clients' problems got "resolved." Meanwhile, Aubrey is shocked to find information tied to his father's whereabouts, Angela and Hodgins continue to work on their rocky relationship, Brennan and Booth get Christine's first report card and criminal behaviorist Karen Delfs asks Aubrey out on a date.
228	16	The Strike in the Chord	Yael Zinkow	Michael Lange	May 19, 2016	4.292M	0.9%	BAKY16
The team investigates the death of the leader of the Lynwood University male acapella singing group, "The Whippersnaps," whose body was found in the school rat lab. The victim recently kicked out Ian Jansen, one of the group's best singers, sending Booth and Aubrey to question Ian and other current members of the male group and some stars of the competing female acapella group to get a handle on the group dynamics and what could have led to the murder of one of their own. Meanwhile, surprising information about Aubrey's own college experience is brought to light, Hodgins applies for an experimental nerve regeneration study, Booth tries to plan a summer trip with Parker and a new intern joins the Jeffersonian lab.
229	17	The Secret in the Service	Kendall Sand & Mary Trahan	Dwight Little	May 26, 2016	4.628M	0.9%	BAKY17
A drunk college student discovers the dead body of a Secret Service agent just before a presidential visit to the area. Booth is ready to hit the ground running and turns to Secret Service agent and former colleague Brandt Walker for information, but is surprised to learn the Secret Service has reservations about Booth's involvement in the case. The team uncovers some shocking evidence that heightens the seriousness of the case, causing Booth to step up for his country. Meanwhile, Brennan is out sick with the flu and former intern Dr. Colin Fisher returns to the Jeffersonian to run lead on the case, but Brennan refuses to be kept out of the loop. Also, Hodgins takes his life into his own hands and turns a corner after a potentially dangerous experiment.
230	18	The Movie in the Making	Keith Foglesong		June 2, 2016	4.607M	0.9%	BAKY18
To produce a television segment on the Jeffersonian's Medico-Legal lab, a documentary crew follows Brennan, Booth and the Jeffersonian/FBI team on a "typical" case as they investigate a corpse found in a landfill that was buried there more than a decade ago. The camera captures normally unseen footage of the team at work, while candid commentary by each of the team members provides an inside look at the investigation as Booth and Aubrey show off their unique skills in the field, and Brennan and her team prove their expertise and integral importance to solving murder cases.
231	19	The Head in the Abutment	Gene Hong	Ian Toynton	June 16, 2016	3.935M	0.7%	BAKY19
The team investigates the death of a popular professional hockey player whose headless corpse was dumped in the river. As Booth and Aubrey question the player's coach, Booth's depth of hockey knowledge is integral to solving the case, and he's reunited with a hockey rival from his past, putting him back on the ice once again to face off against him. Meanwhile, Hodgins and Oliver have a competition of their own when Hodgins builds two drones and they compete to retrieve the victim's missing head, and Booth and Brennan attempt to declutter their home.
232	20	The Stiff in the Cliff	Kathy Reichs & Kerry Reichs	Jeannot Szwarc	June 23, 2016	4.511M	0.9%	BAKY20
When the remains of famous billionaire explorer Henry Charles are found in Antarctica, the high profile case is brought to Brennan and Booth to determine if his death was a murder. The Jeffersonian team confirms he was killed when he went missing ten years ago on an expedition, but the timeframe puts the Jeffersonian's Dr. Clark Edison, who was with Charles for the expedition, on the short list of suspects. Meanwhile, Cam's sister comes into town to help with wedding plans and old family friction comes into the picture.
233	21	The Jewel in the Crown	Jon Cowan	David Grossman	July 14, 2016	4.355M	0.9%	BAKY21
The team investigates a body found at a glass recycling plant with a diamond lodged in its jaw. French Inspector Rousseau approaches the team with an accusation against the Marquis De Chaussin, who is revealed to be the victim's husband and lives in Virginia. Meanwhile, Booth discovers he suffers from a temporary eye illness, and Hodgins thinks he's being followed by a ghost.
234	22	The Nightmare Within the Nightmare	Michael Peterson	David Boreanaz	July 21, 2016	3.736M	0.8%	BAKY22
The team dives back into investigating a serial killer from the past, attempting to find "The Puppeteer," who lives with his victims' bodies before disposing of them. Meanwhile, Brennan works through her guilt over her retirement last year, blaming herself for not stopping the serial killer.