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Season of television series

Bones
Season 12
Promotional poster
No. of episodes 12
Release
Original network Fox
Original release January 3 (2017-01-03) –March 28, 2017 (2017-03-28)
Season chronology
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List of episodes

The twelfth and final season of the American television series Bones premiered on January 3, 2017, and concluded on March 28, 2017, on Fox. The final season consists of 12 episodes and aired on Tuesdays at 9:00 pm ET.[1]

Cast and characters

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Interns

Fox renewed Bones for a 12-episode final season on February 25, 2016.[2] The season was initially announced to debut in the fall of 2016, but Fox delayed the premiere until January 3, 2017.[1] Former series regular Eric Millegan, who returned in the season 11 finale, continues his role as Zack Addy in the final season.[3] The season features the return of former recurring characters, including Eddie McClintock as Tim "Sully" Sullivan, who recurred during season two,[4] and Stephen Fry as Gordon Wyatt, who made guest appearances in seasons two, four and five.[5] Betty White reprises her season 11 role as Dr. Beth Mayer in the tenth episode,[6] while veteran actors Ed Asner and Hal Holbrook guest star in the third episode.[7] Filming of the season, and of the entire series, wrapped up on December 15, 2016.[8]

On Rotten Tomatoes, the season has an approval rating of 93%, with an average score of 7.7/10 and 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."[21]

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".[22]

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  2. ^ Ausiello, Michael (February 25, 2016). "Bones Renewed for 12th and Final Season, Fox Promises Fans a 'Meaningful, Satisfying' Ending". TVLine. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
  3. ^ Vick, Megan (July 21, 2016). "Bones' Kidnapper Dishes on Finale Cliffhanger and Plans for Season 12". TV Guide. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
  4. ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (September 3, 2016). "Bones Final Season: Eddie McClintock to Return as Brennan's Ex, Sully". TVLine. Archived from the original on November 4, 2016. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
  5. ^ Roots, Kimberly (November 2, 2016). "Bones: Stephen Fry to Bring Back Gordon Wyatt for Final Season". TVLine. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
  6. ^ Petski, Denise (October 31, 2016). "Betty White Returns To 'Bones' As Guest Star In Season 12". Deadline. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
  7. ^ Connolly, Kelly (August 16, 2016). "Bones: Ed Asner, Hal Holbrook to guest in final season". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
  8. ^ Boreanaz, David [@David_Boreanaz] (December 15, 2016). "Last shot and series wrap" (Tweet). Retrieved December 15, 2016 – via Twitter.
  9. ^ Porter, Rick (January 5, 2017). "'Chicago PD,' 'The Mick' and others unchanged: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on January 6, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  10. ^ Porter, Rick (January 11, 2017). "'The Mick' and 'This Is Us' adjust up, 'Bones' adjusts down: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on January 12, 2017. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
  11. ^ Porter, Rick (January 17, 2017). "'Fresh Off the Boat' adjusts up: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on January 20, 2017. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
  12. ^ Porter, Rick (January 25, 2017). "'Chicago Fire' adjusts up, 'Agents of SHIELD' adjusts down: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on January 27, 2017. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
  13. ^ Porter, Rick (February 1, 2017). "'The Wall' adjusts up, 'Bones' adjusts down: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on February 1, 2017. Retrieved February 1, 2017.
  14. ^ Porter, Rick (February 8, 2017). "'The Middle,' 'The Wall,' 'This Is Us,' FOX comedies all adjust up: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on February 9, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  15. ^ Porter, Rick (February 15, 2017). "'American Housewife' adjusts up, 'Agents of SHIELD' and 'Tough Mudder' adjust down: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on February 16, 2017. Retrieved February 15, 2017.
  16. ^ Porter, Rick (February 23, 2017). "'The Flash,' 'NCIS,' all others unchanged: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on February 23, 2017. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  17. ^ Porter, Rick (March 8, 2017). "'The Middle' and 'This Is Us' adjust up: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on March 9, 2017. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
  18. ^ Porter, Rick (March 16, 2017). "'This Is Us' finishes with season highs: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on March 17, 2017. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
  19. ^ Porter, Rick (March 22, 2017). "'The Voice' and 'The Flash' adjust up: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on March 23, 2017. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
  20. ^ Porter, Rick (March 29, 2017). "'The Flash' adjusts up and avoids new series low, 'Legends of Tomorrow' adjusts down: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on March 30, 2017. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  21. ^ "Bones: Season 12". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  22. ^ Lambert, David (March 23, 2017). "Bones - Press Release for 'Season 12: The Final Chapter,' 'Flesh and Bones Collection'". TVShowsOnDVD.com. Archived from the original on March 25, 2017. Retrieved March 24, 2017.