The twelfth and final season of the American television series '' Bones'' premiered on January 3, 2017, on

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and concluded on March 28, 2017. The final season consists of 12 episodes and aired Tuesdays at 9:00 pm ET.

Cast and characters

Main cast

Emily Deschanel Emily Erin Deschanel (; born October 11, 1976) is an American actress. She portrayed Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan in the Fox crime procedural series ''Bones'' (2005–2017). Early life Deschanel was born in Los Angeles, California, to cin ...

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 ...

at the Jeffersonian, and wife of Seeley Booth * David Boreanaz as FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth and husband of Temperance Brennan * Michaela Conlin as

Angela Montenegro Angela Pearly-Gates Montenegro-Hodgins (born Pookie Noodlin Pearly-Gates Gibbons) is a fictional character in the television series ''Bones'' (2005–2017), portrayed by Michaela Conlin. She is a classically trained artist who creates forensic reco ...

, a

forensic artist Forensic art is any art used in law enforcement or legal proceedings. Forensic art is used to assist law enforcement with the visual aspects of a case, often using witness descriptions and video footage. It is a highly specialized field that ...

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 (TV series), Bones''. She also appeared in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. ...

as Dr. Camille Saroyan, 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''. Life Thyne was born on March 7, 1975 in Stoughton, Massachusetts. He lived in Brockton, Hanover, ...

as Dr. Jack Hodgins, an

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, mineralogist,

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, and

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, and husband of Angela Montenegro. * John Boyd as James Aubrey, an FBI agent who works under Booth

Recurring cast

Patricia Belcher Patricia Belcher (born 1954) is an American film, stage and television actress, known for her roles as Ms. Dabney in the Disney Channel sitcom ''Good Luck Charlie'', and as United States Attorney Caroline Julian in the FOX crime procedural c ...

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, a prosecutor who often works with the team * Eric Millegan as Dr. Zack Addy, former Jeffersonian employee *

Eddie McClintock Edward Theodore McClintock (born May 27, 1967) is an American actor, best known for his role of Secret Service agent Pete Lattimer on the Syfy series '' Warehouse 13''. Early life McClintock was born in Canton, Ohio, and raised by his father The ...

as Tim "Sully" Sullivan, a former FBI agent with whom Brennan had a previous relationship * Stephen Fry as Gordon Wyatt, Booth's former psychiatrist, now a chef * Ryan O'Neal as Max Brennan, Temperance's father *

Sara Rue Sara Rue (born January 26, 1979) is an American actress. She is known for her performances as Carmen Ferrara on ''Popular'', as Claude Casey on ''Less than Perfect'', and as the Attorney General in ''Idiocracy''. In 2011, she hosted The CW realit ...

as Karen Delfs, a behavioral analyst * Sunnie Pelant as Christine Booth, Seeley and Temperance's daughter * Guy Boyd as Philip Aubrey, James's father * Cyndi Lauper as Avalon Harmonia, a psychic * Tiffany Hines as Michelle Welton, Cam's adopted daughter ;Interns *

Michael Grant Terry Michael Grant Terry (born August 30, 1983) 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 Will ...

as Wendell Bray * Carla Gallo as

Daisy Wick This is a list of fictional characters in the television series '' Bones''. The article deals with the series' main, recurring, and minor characters. The series' main characters consists of the fictional Jeffersonian Institute's forensic anthrop ...

Pej Vahdat Pejman "Pej" Vahdat ( ) is an American actor known for his role of Arastoo Vaziri in ''Bones'' from 2009 to 2017. In 2022, Vahdat was cast as Dex Dexter for the fifth season of the CW reboot series ''Dynasty''. Career Before his acting caree ...

as Dr.

Arastoo Vaziri This is a list of fictional characters in the television series '' Bones''. The article deals with the series' main, recurring, and minor characters. The series' main characters consists of the fictional Jeffersonian Institute's forensic anthrop ...

* Laura Spencer as

Jessica Warren This is a list of fictional characters in the television series '' Bones''. The article deals with the series' main, recurring, and minor characters. The series' main characters consists of the fictional Jeffersonian Institute's forensic anthrop ...

* Joel David Moore as Dr. Colin Fisher * Ignacio Serricchio as Dr. Rodolfo Fuentes * Eugene Byrd as Dr. Clark Edison

Production

Fox renewed ''Bones'' for a 12-episode final season on February 25, 2016. The season was initially announced to debut in the fall of 2016, but Fox delayed the premiere until January 3, 2017. Former series regular Eric Millegan, who returned in the season 11 finale, continues his role as Zack Addy in the final season. The season features the return of former recurring characters, including

as Tim "Sully" Sullivan, who recurred during season two, and Stephen Fry as Gordon Wyatt, who made guest appearances in seasons two, four and five. Betty White reprises her season 11 role as Dr. Beth Mayer in the tenth episode, while veteran actors Ed Asner and

Hal Holbrook Harold Rowe Holbrook Jr. (February 17, 1925 – January 23, 2021) was an American actor, television director, and screenwriter. He first received critical acclaim in 1954 for a one-man stage show that he developed called ''Mark Twain Tonight!'' ...

guest star in the third episode. Filming of the season, and of the entire series, wrapped up on December 15, 2016.

Episodes

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, the season has an approval rating of 93% with an average score of 7.7 out of 10 based on 14 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "A charming conclusion, ''Bones'' final season digs deeps and delivers a fitting send-off to a beloved series."

DVD release

The twelfth and final season of ''Bones'' was released on DVD (subtitled "The Final Chapter") in region 1 on June 13, 2017. The set includes all 12 episodes of season twelve and special features include a gag reel and a featurette "Back to the Lab: A ''Bones'' Retrospective".

References

External links

* * {{Bones Season 12 2017 American television seasons