Episode
Bones: The Woman in Limbo
Overview
Brennan receives some bones to identify, but is stunned when she discovers that the remains are those of her mother who disappeared when she was 15 years old. The determined date of her mother's death leaves Bones confused and angry.
Details
- Series
- Bones
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 22
- Air date
- 2006-05-17
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
The Woman in Limbo is Episode 22 in Season 1 of Bones. It aired on 2006-05-17. The runtime is 43 min.
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