The Skull in the Desert - S1-E17
Continuity mistake: During the scene when Booth and Bones are driving to tell Angela that her boyfriend is dead, the scenery behind Booth jumps suddenly mid shot. Initially the scene is of a wide plain, then suddenly a mountain range appears. This scene was obviously shot on a sound stage, with the scenic background being projected onto screens around the vehicle, an old trick in movie making. It seems that somebody mistimed the loop of the tape they were using. (00:12:30)
The Skull in the Desert - S1-E17
Other mistake: When Bones, Booth and Angela are in the desert looking for the crime scene and sheriff's sister, Booth mentions they are at least five days walking distance from the highway. A few moments later you can see trucks and other vehicles go by on a highway in the far background. (00:30:02 - 00:31:22)
The Skull in the Desert - S1-E17
Continuity mistake: Booth chucks a bag to Bones, who's still in bed. The bag is seen rolling off her in one shot and then it's back on her in the next shot. (00:07:25)
The Skull in the Desert - S1-E17
Continuity mistake: Booth chucks a bag over to Bones and it lands on her legs. Camera cuts and now it's up by her chest. (00:07:15)
The Skull in the Desert - S1-E17
Revealing mistake: When they find the body of Joesph, you can see him breathing despite him being dead. (00:15:50)
Suggested correction: Joseph is not dead, he's just beat up.
