Ep 9. The Cowboy in the Contest

The Cowboy in the Contest focuses on the murder of an equestrian rider, Buddy Holly, at a rodeo competition. Booth and Brennan attend the event to investigate the case, and while Brennan is intrigued by the sport of rodeo, Booth is visibly uncomfortable.

The case quickly becomes complicated when a second victim is discovered at the rodeo, making it clear that someone is targeting the riders. Suspects include fellow riders, competitors from rival rodeos, and even Buddy Holly's girlfriend, who seems to be hiding something.

Throughout the investigation, tensions rise between Booth and Brennan as their differing opinions on the rodeo lifestyle come to light. Meanwhile, Angela struggles with the possibility of losing custody of her and Hodgins' unborn child.

As the team gets closer to identifying the killer, their personal lives become intertwined with the case, leading to unexpected revelations and a heart-wrenching conclusion.