"Bones"

From executive producers Hart Hanson, Barry Josephson and Stephen Nathan comes the fifth exciting season of BONES, a darkly amusing procedural with humor, heart and character, inspired by real-life forensic anthropologist and novelist Kathy Reichs.

DR. TEMPERANCE BRENNAN (Emily Deschanel) is a highly skilled forensic anthropologist who works at the Jeffersonian Institute in Washington, DC, and writes novels on the side. When the standard methods of identifying a body are useless (when the remains are so badly decomposed, burned or destroyed), law enforcement calls in Brennan for her uncanny ability to read clues left behind in the victim’s bones.

Most law enforcement can’t handle Brennan’s intelligence, her drive for the truth or the way she flings herself headlong into every investigation. SPECIAL AGENT SEELEY BOOTH (David Boreanaz) of the FBI’s Homicide Investigations Unit is the exception. A former Army sniper, Booth mistrusts science and scientists – the “squints,” as he calls them – who pore over the physical evidence of a crime. But even he cannot deny that the combination of his people-smarts and Brennan’s scientific acumen makes them a formidable team.

Emily Deschanel - Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan

An actress with talent and poise, Emily Deschanel has built an impressive list of credits in her career, challenging herself with each new role.

On the big screen, Deschanel has an upcoming cameo in Nick Cassavetes' film "My Sister's Keeper." Recent film credits include "Glory Road" opposite Josh Lucas, Derek Luke and Jon Voight for producer Jerry Bruckheimer. She has also appeared in the feature films "Cold Mountain" for Anthony Minghella; "The Alamo" for John Lee Hancock; Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man 2," "Boogeyman" for Stephen Kay and Jane Weinstock's "Easy."

Deschanel's television credits include guest appearances on the series "Crossing Jordan," "Providence" and "Law & Order: SVU" and the Stephen King miniseries "Rose Red." Recent theater credits for Deschanel, a member of the Interact Theatre Company, include the roles of "Emily" in "Our Town" and "Natasha" in "Three Sisters."

An animal rights activist passionately involved with the charity Farm Sanctuary, Dechanel works to end cruelty to farm animals and promotes compassionate living through rescue, education and advocacy. She is also involved with the Humane Society and Women for Women International.

Deschanel was born in Los Angeles and received her B.F.A. in Theater from Boston University.

Event moderated by Sarah Kuhn.