‘Bones’ Best Episode Isn’t the One You’re Thinking Of

In many television shows, a holiday-themed episode offers the chance for the series to relax its dramatic tension and tell a more crowd-pleasing story. Satisfying the central tenets of a series whilst also telling a festive story can be a challenge, and Bones had more than a few strong Christmas-themed episodes throughout its run that took a lighter approach to the material. However, the series proved in its first season that having a “holiday special” didn’t mean the series didn’t need to take itself seriously; the first season installment “The Man In The Fallout Shelter” serves as a reminder of what Bones looked like at its best. Funny, heartfelt, and filled with mystery and gore in equal measure, “The Man In The Fallout Shelter” is among the most significant episodes that the series ever aired.