Bones has been part of the Fox lineup since 2005. Prior to watching this second season DVD box set, I had only watched Bones episodes in small increments. For those who have never seen the show, it revolves around a crime fighting pair that tend to be a little like the proverbial Odd Couple. Dr. Temperance (Bones) Brennan (Emily Deschanel) is a forensic anthropologist that solves crimes with science and by paying close attention to evidence. Meanwhile, Special Agent Seeley Booth (David Boreanaz) is an FBI agent who doesn’t need science because he has his gut and good instincts, which he uses to solve crimes.

As you can imagine putting these two together offers some comical moments as they travel the vast sea of criminal investigations.

The two work with the good doctor’s forensic team from the Jeffersonian Institute. Based on the nature of their jobs you might have guessed that they are meant to solve crimes. More specifically, they deal with bodies that have exceeded the level of understanding. They will examine burnt bodies or bodies that have been missing and are found in states of advanced decomposition.

Things tend to get more interesting when you add Dr. Camille Saroyan (Tamara Taylor) into the mix. Saroyan is Brennan’s supervisor and she likes to add herself into the investigations whenever possible. She’s also a former lover of Booth’s, which adds something to the show that was not present in the first season. She seems to make the matchup somewhat tense at times, but otherwise I feel her part is necessary and well casted. Another romantic interest to rear their head in season two is Agent Tim Sullivan (Eddie McClintock). While not a steady character, Sullivan becomes the romantic interest for Bones.

Some high moments this season include Zack (Eric Millegan) finishing his doctorate and Angela (Michaela Conlin) and Hodgins (TJ Thyne) beginning to fully admit the chemistry they share and the feelings they have for one another. This is a big season for Booth, as well. Booth will finally come to terms with the end of his relationship with his ex. He will also spend a considerable amount of time dealing with his personal demons.

One of my favorite episodes this season was actually the season opener. Booth and Brennan have to deal with a serial killer who is about to carry out a death row sentence but is working to prolong his execution. Other episodes that had my attention include “The Blonde in the Game”, “The Man in the Cell”, “Aliens in a Spaceship”, and “The Bodies in the Book”.

“Judas on a Pole” was another favorite because of how it tied Brennan’s family into the case. Apparently, her father has something to do with the case. Things heat up quickly and Booth ends up losing his badge and gun during the episode. This one is good not only because of the storyline, but because it’s also non-stop action.

For never watching Bones enough to tell you an episode title previously, I have to say this is pretty decent television, especially if you are interested in the whole criminal case plotlines. There are tons of episodes that offer plenty of cases to solve and forensic tidbits that will keep crime solvers very happy.

When it comes to special features, Bones Season Two has plenty to keep you satisfied. The special features include two audio commentaries, deleted scenes, two featurettes, additional commentary, and a reel full of bloopers.

Bones is an entertaining show that offers some laughs, but at the end of the day you will receive much more in the form of suspense and drama from the crime solving duo who lead the series. Season Two is exciting for the most part and offers plenty of reason to want to watch some of the episodes over again and to want to catch the third season when it begins next week.

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