Bones season 9 episode 16 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Booth and Brennan investigate the murder of Sari Nazeri, an Afghan immigrant who assisted American forces. Initially suspected is her brother, Aziz, due to ties with his landscaping work. However, they uncover a deeper plot involving CIA operative Danny Beck and former soldier Derek Johannessen. Johannessen, a traitor collaborating with terrorists, killed Sari to perpetuate the illusion that an al-Qaeda engineer was still alive. He's eventually arrested, facing military justice for treason and murder. The case prompts Booth and Brennan to reflect on their work's risks and their strong partnership.

Full Episode S09E16 Recap

### Fishing Tournament Scheme - **Kyle and Brennan** discuss winning a fishing tournament. - Kyle suggests planting a fish and talks about stuffing weights in fish. - Brennan raises moral concerns, but Kyle argues it's about evening the odds. ### Coffee Shop Discussion - **Brennan and Booth** at a coffee shop. - Brennan criticizes Booth's lifestyle choices and worries about their life insurance premiums. - Booth suggests Brennan shop around for better rates. - Call interrupts, leading to a new case. ### Discovering the Body - **At the lake** during a fishing tournament. - Booth and Brennan find a waterlogged corpse. - Brennan estimates the body has been underwater for four days. - Initial observations suggest the victim is female. ### Insurance and Risk Discussion - **Booth and Brennan** continue discussing life insurance and risks in the field. - Booth defends the insurance company’s perspective. - Brennan feels underestimated and undervalued. ### Examining the Corpse - **At the lab** with the corpse. - Brennan and team examine the body. - They find signs of trauma but need the bones cleaned for more details. - A lamprey attaches to Booth, causing a commotion. ### "Bones 9x16 - The Source in the Sludge" - **Episode details**: Original Air Date on March 10, 2014. ### Victim Identification and Background - **In the lab**, Angela helps identify the victim as Sari Nazeri. - Sari was from Afghanistan and had immigrated to the U.S. - She was involved in aiding American forces. ### Interrogation and Insights - **Booth and Brennan** interrogate Aziz Nazeri, Sari's brother. - Aziz is distraught over Sari's death. - Danny, a CIA operative, is introduced and connected to Sari. ### Unraveling the Case - **Lab analysis** reveals Sari was bound and dragged. - Hodgins and Angela find evidence linking to Sari’s brother’s work. - Discussions suggest a deeper plot involving the CIA and possibly Ibrahim, an al-Qaeda engineer. ### Confronting Personal Challenges - **Daisy Wick**, a lab assistant, struggles with her failed orals and underperformance. - Brennan shares her own experience with failing orals, offering unexpected empathy and support. ### Investigating the Murder Weapon - **Lab findings** point to a specific tactical knife used in the murder. - The knife is linked to Special Forces, implicating Danny Beck. ### Confronting Danny Beck - **Booth confronts Danny** about the knife and his relationship with Sari. - Danny admits to loving Sari but denies killing her. - The team theorizes Ibrahim’s possible involvement in the murder. ### Solving the Murder - **Further lab analysis** reveals Sari died of dehydration. - Brennan and team discover Sari bit her attacker, leaving evidence. - The attacker is identified as Derek Johannessen, a former prison guard and soldier. ### Resolving the Case - **Johannessen is exposed** as a traitor working with terrorists. - He is arrested and faces military justice. - Booth and Brennan reflect on the case and their partnership. ### Personal Reflection - **Brennan and Booth** discuss the risks and rewards of their work. - Brennan accepts the higher life insurance premium as rational. - They end the day with a Scotch, appreciating their partnership and love.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are Kyle and Brennan?

Kyle and Brennan are characters discussing a strategy to win a fishing tournament by planting a fish.

What is Brennan's concern during the fishing tournament scheme?

Brennan is concerned about the morality of their plan to plant a fish in the tournament.

Where do Booth and Brennan find the corpse?

Booth and Brennan find the waterlogged corpse at a lake during a fishing tournament.

How long had the corpse been underwater?

The corpse had been underwater for approximately four days.

Who is identified as the victim?

The victim is identified as Sari Nazeri, a woman from Afghanistan who immigrated to the U.S.

What was Sari Nazeri's background?

Sari Nazeri had helped American forces in Afghanistan and was involved in aiding them against terrorists.

Who is Aziz Nazeri?

Aziz Nazeri is Sari's brother who is interrogated about her death.

Who is Danny, and what is his connection to the case?

Danny is a CIA operative connected to Sari, having recruited her for CIA operations.

What evidence links to Sari's brother's work?

Evidence such as gardening twine and other materials link the murder to Sari's brother's landscaping work.

How did Sari Nazeri die?

Sari Nazeri died of dehydration after being left bound and unable to access water.

Who is found to be Sari's killer?

Derek Johannessen, a former prison guard and soldier, is identified as Sari's killer.

What was Derek Johannessen's motive for killing Sari?

Derek Johannessen was a traitor working with terrorists and killed Sari to make it seem like Ibrahim, an al-Qaeda engineer, was still alive.

What happens to Derek Johannessen?

Derek Johannessen is arrested and faces military justice for his crimes, including treason and murder.

What do Brennan and Booth discuss at the end of the episode?

Brennan and Booth discuss the risks associated with their field work and their partnership, ending with enjoying Scotch together.

What is the title of the episode?

The episode is titled "Bones 9x16 - The Source in the Sludge."

Bones season 9 episode 16

The Source in the Sludge