The team investigate the discovery of a corpse that has been dyed in a blue substance. Meanwhile, Booth tries to boost Bones' confidence.
Riggs and Murtaugh's probe of the murder of a fashion expeditor takes them to a DEA investigation; Riggs is plagued by recurring dreams of Miranda.
Hank and Charlie pay a visit to the home of a rich would-be investor who gets overly excited after a reading of Hank's script. Meanwhile, Karen gets equally excited at Becca's band practice.
Liz invites her idol to be a guest writer on the show, but her ideas are too controversial, while Kenneth must compete to keep his job.
Topher and T.C. take a chopper to the site of a plane crash to save the lone survivor; Paul is mesmerised by an exotic dancer who took a fall during a performance; Krista tries to help a teen with a eating disorder her family won't acknowledge.