Bones Timeline ( Real )

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September 13, 2005

Premiere of Bones

The television show Bones premiered on Fox Network.

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May 14, 2010

Season 5 Finale of Bones

The fifth season finale of Bones aired, marking a significant point in the show's development.

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September 25, 2014

Season 10 Premiere of Bones

The premiere of the tenth season of Bones aired, continuing the storyline and characters.

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March 28, 2017

Final Episode of Bones Airs

The final episode of the television series Bones was broadcast on Fox, concluding the show after 12 seasons.

Bones Timeline ( Fictional )

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Early 2000s

Dr. Temperance Brennan joins Jeffersonian Institute

Temperance Brennan begins her work as a forensic anthropologist at the Jeffersonian Institute, laying the foundation for the series.

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Early 2000s

First collaboration between Booth and Brennan

FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth and Dr. Brennan work together on a case, initiating their professional partnership.

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Early 2000s

Formation of the Jeffersonian team

The core team including Angela Montenegro, Dr. Jack Hodgins, and Dr. Camille Saroyan is assembled to assist Brennan and Booth.

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2005

Brennan and Booth solve their first major case together

Brennan and Booth successfully solve a high-profile case involving a serial killer, solidifying their reputations.

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Mid 2000s

Angela Montenegro creates the 3D imaging lab

Angela establishes the state-of-the-art 3D imaging lab to aid in forensic reconstructions.

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Late 2000s

Booth and Brennan enter a romantic relationship

The professional relationship between Booth and Brennan deepens into a romantic partnership.

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Late 2000s

The team faces the Hodgins kidnapping case

Dr. Jack Hodgins is kidnapped, prompting a high-stakes rescue mission by the team.

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Early 2010s

Brennan and Booth get married

Temperance Brennan and Seeley Booth marry, marking a significant event in their personal lives.

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Early 2010s

Birth of Brennan and Booth's first child

Brennan gives birth to their son, adding a new dimension to their family life.

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Mid 2010s

Team investigates Jeffersonian bombing

The Jeffersonian Institute is bombed, and the team works to uncover the mastermind.

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Mid 2010s

Brennan authors a bestselling book

Temperance publishes a bestselling novel inspired by her forensic experiences.

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Various seasons (mid series)

The team solves the Gormogon case

The Jeffersonian team successfully solves the notorious Gormogon serial killer case.

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Late 2010s

Booth and Brennan welcome their daughter

The couple expands their family with the birth of their daughter.

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Late 2010s

Series finale: Brennan and Booth secure their future

The team solves their final case together and Brennan and Booth solidify their family's future.