Bones Renewed for an 8th Season

With Bones returning on a new night this coming Monday after a long absence, fans have something else to cheer about: Fox has renewed the crime drama for an 8th season.

"Over the past seven seasons, Hart Hanson, Stephen Nathan and the incredible Bones cast and crew have redefined the traditional crime procedural with an irreverent and adventurous sensibility," said Fox president Kevin Reilly. "I'm really happy to have this distinctive, fan-favorite on our schedule for another season."

Based on characters created by forensic anthropologist and crime novelist Kathy Reichs, Bones stars Emily Deschanel as Dr. Temperance Brennan, who has an uncanny ability to read clues left behind in a victim's bones. Her partner in solving crimes is FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth (played by David Boreanaz).