Picture forensic science at its best, and you will be envisioning Dr. Temperance “Bones” Brennan (Emily Deschanel) studying the bones of dead people, to find clues to their demise. That’s right, that is the entire premise of the FOX drama Bones, a series based on the real-life inspiration of author and anthropologist Kathy Reichs.

“Bones” provides the FBI, and her professional partner, Seeley Booth (David Boreanaz), with invaluable insight into the “who-done-it” to a murder victim. She has a vulnerable awkwardness, that some have said stems from symptoms of Asperger’s disease, such as having an intense interest in a certain subject, or a lack of social skills.

Cocky FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth, on the other hand, is known for his intuition and the ability to read people and emotions.

He has had an on-and-off relationship with Dr. Camille Saroyan (Tamara Taylor), the head of the Forensic Division at the Jeffersonian. Both Booth and Dr. Brennan have become the surrogate family of Dr. Lance Sweets (John Francis Daley), the psychologist who was hired to study their underlying relationship, ie., conflicted and laced with sexual tension, and determine if they had what it took to remain team mates.

Dr. Brennan’s best friend and quirky forensic teammate is Angela Montenegro (Michaela Conlin). She is the heart of the scientific team and specializes in humanizing the victims by reconstructing their faces. Angela’s ex-fiancee is Dr. Jack Stanley Hodgins (T. J. Thyne) aka “Bug and Slime Guy.” He likes creepy-crawly things, and is enamored with conspiracy theories.

With over 15,000 votes, Bones earned its way to a 8.4/10 rating on IMDB, and was just renewed for a sixth season.