Ep 21. The Boy with the Answer

In the Bones season 5 episode titled "The Boy with the Answer," Brennan and Booth are called upon to testify in a trial against a suspect from a previous case. The suspect, Jacob Broadsky, is a skilled sniper and has been targeting victims whom he believes are guilty and have escaped justice. He is on trial for the murder of a young woman who was a prosecutor in one of Broadsky's earlier cases.

Brennan and Booth are called to the stand to provide their expert opinions on the victim's cause of death and the trajectory of the bullet that killed her. This leads to a heated cross-examination by Broadsky's defense team, who try to poke holes in the evidence presented by the prosecution.

As the trial progresses, Brennan and Booth come to realize that Broadsky has a personal vendetta against Booth and intends to kill him as his final victim. They work to track down Broadsky before he can carry out his plan, with the help of their colleagues at the Jeffersonian and the FBI.

Meanwhile, the team at the Jeffersonian continues to work on other cases, including the investigation into the death of a soldier in Afghanistan. As they gather evidence, they come to realize that the soldier's death may be part of a larger conspiracy involving military contractors.

"The Boy with the Answer" is a thrilling episode that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. With strong performances from the cast and a well-crafted script, it explores the themes of justice, revenge, and redemption. As always, the episode also features plenty of witty banter and playful moments between the characters, adding a touch of levity to the tense plot. Fans of Bones are sure to enjoy this compelling installment in the show's fifth season.