NBC’s 6-Season Crime Procedural Is the Perfect ‘Bones’ Replacement

For 12 riveting seasons, Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz solved crimes and lit up the screen in the beloved crime show Bones. The series, which first aired back in 2005, was a true testament to the power of procedurals; a formula that works and keeps viewers locked in season after season. But before Bones ever made it to the air, there's another series that follows a similar premise, and is equally a must-watch. Starting in 2001, NBC aired Crossing Jordan, another crime drama with a forensic pathologist at the center, and unexpected crimes and mysteries at every turn.