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Is Bones (2005) worth watching?
Last updated October 26, 2026
Bones (2005) has a TMDB audience score of 8.2/10 from 3,618 votes, which reads as strongly positive. It is a crime and drama show rated TV-14, 12 seasons, 246 episodes. In the US it is on Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock with a subscription as of October 26, 2026.

Dr.
Tagline: Every body has secrets.
Synopsis from TMDB.
| TMDB audience score | 8.2/10 (3,618 votes) |
|---|---|
| Genres | Crime, Drama |
| Rated | TV-14 |
| Length | 12 seasons, 246 episodes |
| Release | 2005-09-13 |
| Status | Ended |
| Latest air date | 2017-03-28 |
| Themes TMDB tags | washington dc, usa, fbi, forensic science, murder investigation, crime investigation, forensic archaeology |
| People | Created by Hart Hanson. Starring Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, John Boyd, Michaela Conlin |
| Streaming (US, subscription) | Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock |
| Free with ads | Prime Video |
| Rent | No |
| Buy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home |
Watch it if
- You want something audiences agree on: 3,618 voters landed at 8.2/10
- You like to settle into a series: 12 seasons, 246 episodes
- You want it included in a subscription you may already have (Prime Video, Hulu)
If you like it, try
- The Following (2013), TMDB 6.9/10
- Criminal Minds (2005), TMDB 8.3/10
- CSI: NY (2004), TMDB 7.3/10
- Forever (2014), TMDB 7.8/10
Questions
Is Bones worth watching?
TMDB viewers rate it 8.2/10 across 3,618 votes, a strongly positive reception. That is an audience average, not a critic review, so read the synopsis and the cast to decide if it is your kind of show.
Where can I watch Bones?
In the US on October 26, 2026: on Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock with a subscription. Catalogs change often, so check the service first.
How long is Bones?
12 seasons, 246 episodes.
What is Bones rated?
It carries a TV-14 rating in the US.
Who is in Bones?
Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, John Boyd, Michaela Conlin, Tamara Taylor.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.