Booth assists Brennan with childcare, though he provides some comic relief, such as an unusual scene where he is seen with a pacifier. Key Episode Facts Directed By Ian Toynton Written By Karine Rosenthal Guest Star
" The Baby in the Bough " is the twelfth episode of Season 3, originally airing on April 28, 2008. The episode is widely remembered for humanizing Dr. Temperance Brennan through her reluctant role as a temporary caretaker for an infant. Plot Summary
Inspired by the real-life case of Stuart Alexander, a paranoid meat-packing factory CEO
Booth and Brennan travel to Meg's hometown of Huntington, Virginia, a once-thriving town now in economic decay after a bridge collapse cut off tourism.