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TV Premiere Shock: Head Explodes Before Credits
10 May
Summary
- Bones aired its most violent cold open in 2011.
- The graphic scene aired after American Idol.
- The show's creator regretted the violent opening.

In 2011, "Bones" creator Hart Hanson acknowledged regret over the show's most violent cold open. The episode, "The Bullet to the Brain," featured a character's head exploding.
This graphic sequence was shown immediately after a "American Idol" broadcast. Hanson noted that the show's placement before the popular singing competition provided a massive new audience.
He explained that if they had anticipated this timeslot shift, they might have prepared a different episode. The intention was to capitalize on the large viewership from "American Idol."