'The Simpsons' to 'House': FOX's 25 best and most important shows of the last 25 years

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'Bones' (2005-present)

We wouldn't necessarily call "Bones" ground-breaking television, and we suspect the people who make it wouldn't either. What "Bones" does, though, is take one of the oldest formats in the medium -- the crime show -- and make it feel fresh and fun thanks to a mix of fine acting, adroit writing and visual flair, plus a slow-burn romance for the ages.
Apr. 20, 2012