In our first show we randomly take on season 6 episode 20 of Bones starring Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz. Miraculously, this Wikipedia-defined crime procedural comedy-drama series is still on Fox after 10 seasons. We talk about the formula that Bones fans have come to love and expect–from an episodic standpoint and from a seasonal standpoint. We argue that while the predictability of this formula is like a comforting lullaby, it’s the surprise nuggets sparsely sprinkled through every season that break the mold and really keep viewers hanging on for more. Every night I know that human remains will be discovered and that together the cast of characters will help the socially awkward genius (a dominant figure in contemporary television) figure out who dunnit. But maybe, just maybe tonight is the night the writers will throw me a little something extra (fingers crossed!). Tune in to find out…

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