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The Man in the Bear

Season 1, Episode 4, Aired 11/1/05

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Brennan and Booth travel to Washington to investigate a human arm that was found in the stomach of a black bear.

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Bones and booth go away together.....to work on a case!

9.5

"Superb"

By vicky24c, May 16, 2011 Report Abuse

In this episode of Bones, the following happens. After a black bear dies, an arm is found inside of his stomach. The bear and the dismembered arm are in Washington, and so Bones and Both travel there to investigate. When they get to the small town they learn of a woman named Ann, who disappeared a few weeks before. We soon learn from the bones that the killer is also a cannibal. We also learn that the bones are that of a male, and not that of the missing woman Ann. They soon have a suspect in the form of a ranger. When they go to see him, he runs. And since they can't find him, Booth and Bones head to a bar.
Bones is shocked when Booth tells her that 3 of the men in the bar are hitting on her. So the next morning, with the light, they head of in search of the ranger. But soon we learn that all of the meat in the ranger's freezer isn't human, but in fact bear meat. He was the poacher, and so he is arrested for this crime. Whilst in the woods, Bones discovers 2 bodies, one of which is the missing woman, who is missing her heart.
We learn that both victims were killed by a gunshot to the head. The male victim is a young man named Adam, who wanted to become a park ranger. They soon ID who the killer is and so Bones and Booth head there, to make an arrest. We learn that the killer is in fact, the local doctor and when they find him, they see him burning bodies. Bones knocks him out with a bedpan, and he is then arrested.moreless

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this was a good ep

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By cube2k8, May 09, 2010 Report Abuse

in this ep bones and the fbi agent have to travel to washington to solve a case with man that was found in the bear . it was a funny ep they start to question everyone at first they think it was a indian that they think is in to eating people and scarfices thing is involes awhole lot more that they had not looked into and it was a great ep that involes awhole lot more then just being a small town in washington. such a good ep. i really enjoyed this one it goes to show you that the stories in bones are very interesting.moreless

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A fun episode, despite the plot's darker underpinnings.

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By garbocats, Sep 19, 2009 Report Abuse

Booth and Brennan are dispatched to Washington State to investigate the discovery of a man's bones inside a bear. Simultaneous investigations take place at The Jeffersonian with the full Squints team in action, including department boss Dr Goodman, whose specialist knowledge of Native American anthropology comes to the fore, and small-town USA, where Booth and Brennan in particular, cut a glamorous dash amongst the locals.

The investigation soon leads to fresh grisly discoveries and a particularly gruesome plot involving cannibalism is uncovered. The murderer comes as something of a surprise.

There are some pleasant moments in this episode. A scene set in a bar where Brennan is grilled by a series of men, seemingly intent on securing info about the investigation, whilst dancing, is well-executed. Booth is quick to point out that they are actually hitting on her, and it is notable too, that 'their' dance is the most naturally fluid.moreless

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Cannibals are so cool.

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By whiteraven2005, Jul 20, 2009 Report Abuse

Love cannibal stories, so fascinating. If it's for survival, it's understandable Peruvian soccer team, Donner Party but even more so are those who deliberately chose it.

Brennan makes an interesting point did the killer become crazy after eating the human flesh or was he already crazy which led to him eating it? Only the trial will tell so this unfortunately becomes a question we don't get an answer to.

The downside to cannibalism as a career choice, you are what you eat. If your entre has a disease, you get it too. But not in this case, just a prion disease. Being a cannibal is definitely risky, you can practice 'safe sex' but it would be difficult for a cannibal to do the same, it would probably be more opportunity, unless he/she was willing to commit murder.

I liked the 'Bone Gatherer' comparison, I've always loved Native American beliefs. It is a great compliment.

Very interesting case.moreless

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This episode is just another example of why I love this show so much. I didn't know who the killer was until the very end.

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By gabell73, Aug 24, 2008 Report Abuse

Now granted, I didn't think it was the Park Ranger Indian Dude, but I would never have guessed that it was the Doctor either. Shoot he never really looked crazy to me. Actually he was about the only one in the whole town that did look sane. But I guess if you are eating someone then that is a definite give away that you have lost a few marbles. Then when that Veterinarian was naming out the people who would be mad if she was having an affair with the dead guy, that was classic. Especially after while they were all at the bar and all the guys that she had named as her intimate partners Don't you just think she is ecstatic that the Doctor wasn't one of them?
So for cleverness and a totally unexpected murderer, I give this one a perfect score. 10moreless

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- Dr. Randall: If I were your cannibal, would I have pointed out that there were human bones in the bear after he autopsy? Anyone with a PhD should know the difference between a necropsy and an autopsy, especially someone who works with caring for animals and/or humans. Edit
- Brennan remarks that the cannibal will exhibit signs of insanity as they will have prions in their brain. She is speaking of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, the human form of mad cow disease (BSE). This was observed in far-eastern cannibals and also arises in the X-Files episode "Our Town," where, in an attempt to gain immortality, the inhabitants eat visitors and then start to go mad. Realistically, the chances of getting CJD from being a cannibal are very slim, as scientists have discovered that genes protecting against prion diseases have long been widespread throughout the world, making a considerable part of the population immune to these kinds of illnesses.
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- Temperance's book that Charlie is reading is entitled "Bred in the Bone." Edit
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- Featured Music: "Looking at the World from the Bottom of a Well" by Mike Doughty (during the opening scene when they're in the car) "Big Me" by Peter Himmelman (at the country bar) Edit
- The Woman missing in the woods is named Ann Noyes, as in annoys. Edit
- International Air Dates: Denmark: February 28th, 2006 on TV3 Norway: Thursday, June 29th, 2006 on TV3 Germany: Thursday, October 26th, 2006 on RTL Edit
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- Ranger Sherman: Ever hear of the bone gatherers? Collecting bones so that the dead can make the journey to the next world? Brennan: I'm not even sure I believe in the next world. Ranger Sherman: Doesn't matter what you believe in. You're a bone gatherer. That's a good thing, helping the spirits move on. Brennan: Thank you. That's probably the best job description I'll ever get. Edit
- Denise: If I were your cannibal, would I have pointed out that there were human bones in the bear after the autopsy? Brennan: An autopsy on an animal is called a necropsy. Denise: Yeah, there's a reason I get all the guys and you don't. Edit
- (Booth and Brennan are in a car, Brennan is talking to Angela on the phone) Angela: So, did you catch the guy? Brennan: No, Booth lost him in the woods. Booth: Whoa, wait a second. I didn't lose him. Brennan: Well, you didn't catch him. Angela: So, you two have the night free? Brennan: Yes, we can't do anything until I get a determination on that meat and Booth has to wait until it's light to look for the guy he lost. Booth: I didn't lose him, okay? He - tell her that my flashlight died. Brennan: She doesn't care. Angela: What? Booth: Give me the phone. (He reaches for her cell but Brennan pushes his hand away.) Brennan: It's not safe to drive and talk on the cell phone. Angela: Are you two fighting? Booth: Professional pride. Tell her! Please tell her that. Brennan: Booth wants you to know that he lost the guy because his flashlight died. Booth: And because he's an Indian and he's a park ranger and he's very, very familiar with the territory. Tell her that. Brennan: (to Angela) Did you hear that? Angela: Yeah, something about Indian territory? Brennan: (to Booth) Yeah, she says she understands. (to Angela) I need to know about that meat as soon as possible. Angela: Yeah, I'll tell Zack. Booth: Give me the phone. (He grabs the phone away from a protesting Brennan.) Hold up. (to Angela) Plus, you know what? It wasn't even my flashlight, okay? It was the Sheriff's flashlight and his batteries, they ran out, okay? (Brennan snatches her phone back) Brennan: Goodnight Angela. Edit
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- Angela: What happens in Aurora, stays in Aurora.
  
  A takeoff on the famous Las Vegas tourism slogan "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas."
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- Sheriff Chris Scutter: A cannibal? You mean a Hannibal Lecter type deal? Hannibal Lecter is a character originally from the book The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris. However, Hannibal is likely more famous as the character played by Anthony Hopkins in the movie by the same name. The character of Hannibal Lecter, in both the book and movie, is a sociopathic doctor and cannibal who had been imprisoned for his crimes and now is asked for help in catching another serial killer. Edit
- Angela: So we're looking for maybe a scarecrow, tin man, or a lion? This is a reference to The Wizard of Oz, where the tin man was missing a heart, the scarecrow was missing a brain, and the lion was missing courage. Heart, courage, and knowledge were three of the symbols found on the ritual wheel. Edit