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Exclusive Bones Sneak Peek: Brennan's Rival Returns!

So much for "friendly" competition.On Thursday's Bones (8/7, Fox), Dr. Brennan (Emily Deschanel) is asked to give the keynote speech at a forensic science convention, so she brings Cam (Tamara Taylor), Angela (Michaela Conlin) and Hodgins (TJ Thyne) along with her. But when the remains of a body are found at the convention, Brennan and her team must go to work — especially once Hodgins becomes the prime suspect!Mega Buzz: Get some hot scoop on a Bones weddingHowever, not everyone at the convention is likely to lend a hand. The episode also features the return of Brennan's publishing rival Tess Brown...

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So much for "friendly" competition.
On Thursday's Bones (8/7, Fox), Dr. Brennan (Emily Deschanel) is asked to give the keynote speech at a forensic science convention, so she brings Cam (Tamara Taylor), Angela (Michaela Conlin) and Hodgins (TJ Thyne) along with her. But when the remains of a body are found at the convention, Brennan and her team must go to work — especially once Hodgins becomes the prime suspect!

Mega Buzz: Get some hot scoop on a Bones wedding

However, not everyone at the convention is likely to lend a hand. The episode also features the return of Brennan's publishing rival Tess Brown (guest star Nora Dunn). And as you can see in the exclusive first look below, there's no love lost between the two."Tess is a forensic novelist who has no comprehension of forensics," Brennan snips. But it seems Tess is trying to turn over a new leaf — and she even offers to make amends for her past dust-ups with Brennan.Will Dr. Brennan accept? Click play below to find out. Bones airs Thursdays at 8/7c on Fox.