Ep 13. The Dentist in the Ditch

The Dentist in the Ditch is the thirteenth episode of the fifth season of the American crime procedural television show Bones, which premiered on January 28, 2010, on the Fox network. The episode revolves around the discovery of a human jawbone in a ditch, which leads to the team's investigation of the case of a missing dentist.

After the discovery of the remains, Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan and Special Agent Seeley Booth are called to the scene to investigate. They quickly identify the victim as Dr. Kurt Bissette, a prominent local dentist who was reported missing a few weeks prior.

Bones and her team, including her partner and best friend Angela Montenegro, forensic artist Angela's husband Jack Hodgins, and forensic pathologist Camille Saroyan, work tirelessly to piece together the details of Dr. Bissette's disappearance and murder. They soon discover that he was bludgeoned to death and dumped in the ditch, which leads them to suspect one of his patients had a motive for killing him.

The investigation leads the team on a twisted path, as they follow Dr. Bissette's last known whereabouts and question his patients, including a particularly difficult one, Janet, played by guest star Ever Carradine. Janet initially appears to have a solid alibi, but the team soon uncovers her deceitful motives and her potential involvement in the murder.

Meanwhile, Booth struggles with his own personal issues, as he deals with his former and now-recovering gambling addiction. This subplot is interwoven into the main murder investigation, as Booth's addiction causes concern for his colleagues, who must continue to trust his abilities as an investigator.

As the case comes to a close, the team faces danger and the possibility of a second murder as they race against the clock to solve the case and bring the killer to justice.

The Dentist in the Ditch is a classic episode of Bones that showcases the show's strong ensemble cast, excellent writing, and engaging murder mysteries. Fans of the show will enjoy this episode's intense and thrilling plot, as well as the character development that occurs as the team struggles to solve the complicated case. If you're a fan of procedural crime drama, this episode of Bones is definitely worth a watch.