Shelved 'Bones' Episode Finally Airs Tonight

BuddyRosario · 04-21-2008, 12:30 AM

Almost exactly a year from its originally intended airdate, the episode called “The Player Under Pressure” finally airs on Bones tonight. This installment was actually scheduled for broadcast April 18 last year but had to be shelved temporarily in light of the story's similarity to real life events that occurred two days earlier.

On April 16, 2007, a 23-year old English major opened fire on his teachers and schoolmates at Virginia Tech. His sudden outburst of gunfire on the campus left 33 dead, including himself. It became the deadliest incident of mass shooting in the United States.

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dust420 · 04-21-2008, 08:02 AM

It's not fair to discriminate against a TV show because some psycho shot some people. It doesn't look like keeping this episode off the air brought anyone back to life.

ForensicAddict06 · 04-21-2008, 08:58 AM

no dust420 it did not bring anyone back but it was done as a sign of respect to the families and friends affected!!
Though it may be confusing becasue they kept the scene in I am glad we will be able to see it

cluckiteer · 04-21-2008, 09:04 AM

to dust420: there was no discrimination against the show. the people behind the show themselves decided not to air so as to be sensitive to the people affected by the shooting incident. it was just a case of common courtesy.

BuddyD · 04-21-2008, 09:23 AM

It does sound kind of silly that they pulled the episode, even if it was a decision by the producers. At least they're finally airing it.

TheEditor · 04-21-2008, 09:30 AM

The only bad thing about this episode being pulled is the fact that the ONLY connection seems to be that it takes place on a college campus. It's not like Buffy, where the episode is about a school shooting or anything. It was a silly move done because the show doesn't think America is smart enough to differentiate the two, and sadly, the show is probably right. Even worse: because of Gossip Girl, Big Bang Theory and HIMYM, I won't be able to watch Bones tonight.

Marla1001 · 04-21-2008, 09:57 AM

It's not a big deal that the episode is now out of sync with the show's storyline/ timeline; just think of it as a Repeat of an episode that you missed the first time around.

Marla1001 · 04-21-2008, 10:00 AM

Hey TheEditor, and anyone else who may not be able to watch BONES tonight to see the "missing episode", don't forget that you can catch-up with Full Episodes of Bones on FOX.com

racergoil089 · 04-21-2008, 01:22 PM

Interesting that they're playing it now but I can't wait to see it. =)

TheEditor · 04-21-2008, 01:30 PM

Oh indeed, I have every intention of catching this episode online. Bones' "How did this boy get into college?" line cracks me up every time. Speaking of: is it just me, or is FOX doing a much better job promoting this show than they used to be. I'm seeing ads nearly every commercial break on Idol.

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04-21-2008, 12:30 AM	#1
BuddyRosario Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 606,304	Almost exactly a year from its originally intended airdate, the episode called “The Player Under Pressure” finally airs on Bones tonight. This installment was actually scheduled for broadcast April 18 last year but had to be shelved temporarily in light of the story's similarity to real life events that occurred two days earlier. On April 16, 2007, a 23-year old English major opened fire on his teachers and schoolmates at Virginia Tech. His sudden outburst of gunfire on the campus left 33 dead, including himself. It became the deadliest incident of mass shooting in the United States. To read the rest, click here.

04-21-2008, 08:02 AM	#2
dust420 Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 91	It's not fair to discriminate against a TV show because some psycho shot some people. It doesn't look like keeping this episode off the air brought anyone back to life.

04-21-2008, 08:58 AM	#3
ForensicAddict06 Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 62	no dust420 it did not bring anyone back but it was done as a sign of respect to the families and friends affected!! Though it may be confusing becasue they kept the scene in I am glad we will be able to see it

04-21-2008, 09:04 AM	#4
cluckiteer Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 19	to dust420: there was no discrimination against the show. the people behind the show themselves decided not to air so as to be sensitive to the people affected by the shooting incident. it was just a case of common courtesy.

04-21-2008, 09:23 AM	#5
BuddyD Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,005	It does sound kind of silly that they pulled the episode, even if it was a decision by the producers. At least they're finally airing it.

04-21-2008, 09:30 AM	#6
TheEditor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,051,191	The only bad thing about this episode being pulled is the fact that the ONLY connection seems to be that it takes place on a college campus. It's not like Buffy, where the episode is about a school shooting or anything. It was a silly move done because the show doesn't think America is smart enough to differentiate the two, and sadly, the show is probably right. Even worse: because of Gossip Girl, Big Bang Theory and HIMYM, I won't be able to watch Bones tonight.

04-21-2008, 09:57 AM	#7
Marla1001 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 43	It's not a big deal that the episode is now out of sync with the show's storyline/ timeline; just think of it as a Repeat of an episode that you missed the first time around.

04-21-2008, 10:00 AM	#8
Marla1001 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 43	Hey TheEditor, and anyone else who may not be able to watch BONES tonight to see the "missing episode", don't forget that you can catch-up with Full Episodes of Bones on FOX.com

04-21-2008, 01:22 PM	#9
racergoil089 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 150	Interesting that they're playing it now but I can't wait to see it. =)

04-21-2008, 01:30 PM	#10
TheEditor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,051,191	Oh indeed, I have every intention of catching this episode online. Bones' "How did this boy get into college?" line cracks me up every time. Speaking of: is it just me, or is FOX doing a much better job promoting this show than they used to be. I'm seeing ads nearly every commercial break on Idol.