Bones season 8 episode 23 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In a tense episode, the team at a lab prepares for a CDC representative's arrival to investigate a rapidly decomposing body found in a Maryland biohazard facility. Suspecting a dangerous virus, they take extreme precautions. The victim, identified as journalist Mia Garrett, was researching Big Pharma. Dr. Vaziri accidentally gets infected during the autopsy, leading to a desperate race to find a cure. The investigation points to bioterrorism, focusing on Dr. Burke and Dr. Thorne. Ultimately, Booth coerces Dr. Thorne into providing an antidote, saving Vaziri and revealing a sinister plot to use the virus for personal gain.

Full Episode S08E23 Recap

### Scene: Preparing for CDC Arrival - **Characters**: Team, CDC Representative - **Setting**: Lab - **Key Points**: - Team prepares the lab for the arrival of a CDC representative. - They discuss the preliminary photos of a body found in a Maryland biohazard facility. - Speculation about the infection being necrotizing fasciitis, but decomposition suggests otherwise. ### Scene: Analyzing the Body - **Characters**: Dr. Brennan, Dr. Saroyan, Dr. Vaziri, Dr. Jacobs (CDC) - **Setting**: Lab - **Key Points**: - The team, in protective suits, examines the body. - Determination of the victim's gender and age based on bone analysis. - Discovery of lesions indicating rapid viral infection. - Hypothesis about a new single-stranded RNA virus causing the damage. ### Scene: Investigation and Identification - **Characters**: Booth, Angela, Hodgins, Dr. Saroyan, Dr. Jacobs - **Setting**: Various locations including the lab and biohazard facility - **Key Points**: - Booth investigates the biohazard facility's security breaches. - Angela works on facial reconstruction for victim identification. - The victim is identified as Mia Garrett, a journalist. - Discussion about the possibility of bioterrorism. ### Scene: Mia Garrett's Background and Death - **Characters**: Booth, Mia's boyfriend, Dr. Burke - **Setting**: Interrogation Room, Lab - **Key Points**: - Mia's boyfriend reveals her investigative work on Big Pharma. - Dr. Burke, an infectious disease expert, is interviewed. - The team struggles to identify the virus and its transmission method. - Angela decrypts Mia's laptop, uncovering her latest story. ### Scene: Arastoo's Infection and Race Against Time - **Characters**: Dr. Vaziri, Dr. Brennan, Dr. Saroyan, Dr. Jacobs - **Setting**: Lab - **Key Points**: - Dr. Vaziri accidentally gets infected while examining the body. - The team works to treat him and identify the virus. - Speculation about the virus being a mutated strain of CHIKV. ### Scene: Confronting Suspects and Finding the Cure - **Characters**: Booth, Dr. Burke, Dr. Thorne, Dr. Saroyan, Hodgins - **Setting**: Lab, Interrogation Room - **Key Points**: - Investigation focuses on Dr. Burke and Dr. Thorne. - Dr. Thorne is suspected of mutating the virus for personal gain. - Hodgins and Dr. Brennan use folk remedies to stabilize Vaziri. - Booth pressures Dr. Thorne to reveal the antidote, saving Vaziri. ### Scene: Resolution and Aftermath - **Characters**: Dr. Brennan, Booth, Dr. Saroyan, Hodgins, Angela - **Setting**: Lab, Hospital - **Key Points**: - Arastoo recovers thanks to the antidote. - Dr. Thorne is taken into custody. - Team reflects on the close call and their success in averting a crisis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the setting of the body find?

A biohazard facility in Maryland.

Who is Dr. Jacobs?

A CDC representative.

What initial infection did the team suspect?

Necrotizing fasciitis.

What was unique about the virus found?

It was a rapid, bone-damaging, single-stranded RNA virus.

How was the victim identified?

Through facial reconstruction as Mia Garrett.

What was Mia Garrett's profession?

A journalist.

What field was Mia investigating?

Big Pharma and medical research.

Who got infected while examining the body?

Dr. Vaziri.

What virus did the team initially suspect?

A mutated strain of CHIKV.

Who were the main suspects in the investigation?

Dr. Burke and Dr. Thorne.

How was the antidote for the virus obtained?

Booth pressured Dr. Thorne to reveal it.

What was Dr. Thorne's suspected motive?

Using the virus to gain fame and fortune.

Was the virus airborne?

No, it was blood-borne.

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