Arastoo Vaziri is a fictional character portrayed by Pej Vahdat in the TV series Bones.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled The Salt in the Wounds (season 4), they were 26 years old.
They appear in 31 episodes out of a total of 245 aired and have accumulated 10777 positive votes.
The character of Arastoo Vaziri is mainly associated with Camille Saroyan, Temperance Brennan and Seeley Booth.
Episodes31
The Salt in the Wounds
episode S4.E17 march 2009The remains of a volleyball player are found in a Salt Truck. They discover that she was pregnant, and that several of her friends are also pregnant.
The Beaver in the Otter
episode S4.E24 april 2009The remains of a college student are found in a mascot costume from a rival college. As the squints investigate how the body got in there, Booth finds out what his brother plans on doing with his life after his court martial.
The End in the Beginning
episode S4.E26 may 2009Story of a murder in a nightclub with multiple suspects, with familiar faces in a different perspective. When the story's finished, Booth's health crisis takes an unexpected twist.
The Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
episode S5.E4 october 2009A corpse found roasted in a neighborhood party barbecue pit is identified as missing dentist Kurt Bissette. He had not only upset neighbors with his windmill and by nearly poisoning the gay couple's dog but probably was a blackmailer. Trey Johnson, the owners society's handsome young gardener, isn't the only one enjoying residents' infidelity, which isn't the only possible secret or motive either. Meanwhile young Parker seems worried about Booth's lack of female company. Sweets figures out why Arastoo faked his accent.
The Devil in the Details
episode S5.E14 february 2010Brennan and Booth investigate a set of uniquely disfigured remains allegorizing biblical text. As they acquire more information about the victim, a former patient of Dr. Adam Copeland at Havenhurst Sanitarium, they are confronted with suspects who are hard to characterize as either good or evil. Meanwhile, Jeffersonian intern Arastoo Vaziri reveals a secret about his past.
The Rocker in the Rinse Cycle
episode S5.E19 april 2010When the body of a rich adventure-seeker is found in a hotel laundry machine, Booth and Brennan are led to the last place he was seen: a Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp. While Brennan and Booth lead the investigation outside the lab, Hodgins, Angela and intern Arastoo use a fragment of prehistoric woolly mammoth tusk - found with the remains - and Angela's knowledge of the music industry to connect the evidence to potential suspects. Meanwhile, Cam looks for a doctor for her daughter Michelle.
The Bones That Weren't
episode S6.E5 november 2010On an isolated construction site, a skateboarder falls over a bump in a concrete slate - part of a young man's skull, identified from a rare dental tattoo as missing former ballet dancer Michael, who left the art to join street hip-hop art at a park with magician Johnny Wizard's informal, yet surprisingly competitive gang. The team follows a mold trace. Booth is however no less preoccupied by the safety of his lover, White House correspondent Hannah Burley, whose investigation for petty police corruption in D.C. proves physically dangerous.
The Signs in the Silence
episode S6.E21 may 2011A mysterious young deaf girl is thought to have committed a recent murder after she's found on the streets, covered in blood and holding a knife. It's up to the Jeffersonian team to figure out who this girl is and determine if she's really the one to blame for the murder.
The Don't in the Do
episode S7.E9 april 2012Hodgins has a hard time identifying the blue substance which killed animals scavenging on a scalped corpse, painstakingly identified as a capricious star hairdresser. Possible motives include a bizarre cult, salon rivalry and a form of organ theft. Sweets counsels Booth how to handle Bones' apparent postnatal self-image-issue.
The Patriot in Purgatory
episode S8.E6 november 2012Brennan, intrigued by Phil Jackson's management style, pulls all her interns together as a team for a project worthy of the basketball coach's philosophy. She charges them with identifying remains that have been determined unidentifiable. For the team, however, it turns out that naming the bodies may be the easiest part of their task when one of them is from 9/11 and they must decide if he is a victim or perpetrator.
The Bod in the Pod
episode S8.E7 november 2012The Jeffersonian team investigates the death of a crime scene cleanup expert whose remains are found mysteriously sealed in an impenetrable pod that washed up on the beach. Meanwhile, Angela and Hodgins learn that Cam is involved in a secret romance.
The Survivor in the Soap
episode S8.E18 march 2013The Jeffersonian team investigates the death of Symchay Conteh, a young man whose remains were found in a barrel at a hazardous waste disposal facility. They discover that the victim was an immigrant from Sierra Leone working numerous part-time jobs in order to make ends meet Meanwhile, as the team gets deeper into the investigation, Cam and Arastoo find it even more difficult to keep their relationship a secret and Brennan and Booth try to decide on a vacation destination.
The Pathos in the Pathogens
episode S8.E23 april 2013The Jeffersonian team rushes to prevent a viral outbreak while investigating the murder of journalist Mia Garrett after her infected body is found at a biohazard facility. When the mutated virus that killed Mia infects Jeffersonian intern Arastoo Vaziri, their only chance of saving him is by solving the murder. Tension and passion build as the team races against the clock to find the killer - and the cure.
The Cheat in the Retreat
episode S9.E2 september 2013A dead man is identified and was last seen at a couples retreat where he was with a woman other than his wife. Booth and Bones attend the retreat undercover to find evidence. Cam's identity is stolen. Sweets takes a break from his job.
The Woman in White
episode S9.E6 october 2013Brennan and Booth are to be married tomorrow, but not without a murder to solve. The team calls in all interns to help with the case so Brennan does not have to do anything.
The Spark in the Park
episode S9.E11 december 2013The team works to find out why a promising young gymnast was murdered, while Cam confronts an identity thief.
The Cold in the Case
episode S9.E21 april 2014The Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of a woman whose remains were found in a swamp. When the team realizes that her body was cryogenically frozen before it was disposed, it leads them to a cryogenic preservation facility where they learn more about the victim's personal life. Meanwhile, Cam is hesitant to meet Arastoo's father and mother for the first time and Booth is up for a huge promotion that could uproot his entire family.
The Lost Love in the Foreign Land
episode S10.E6 november 2014The Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of an immigrant maid whose remains were found on the side of the road. The victim's wealthy former employer, Sandra Zins, is a key suspect in the case, but when the team discovers that the victim might have been brought into the country illegally, the team realizes the case is much bigger than it seemed. Amidst talks of marriage between Cam and "squintern" Arastoo, tensions rise between Brennan and Cam as Arastoo prepares his dissertation for Brennan's approval.
The 200th in the 10th
episode S10.E10 december 2014In 1950s Hollywood, Brennan is a LAPD detective faced with sexism on the force, and Booth is a notorious jewel thief - who is framed for murder.
The Baker in the Bits
episode S10.E13 april 2015When the body of an ex-con is found in pieces, the Jeffersonian team investigates a local bakery known for employing former felons. But they soon learn that the victim was involved in a robbery gone bad, and start targeting suspects from the ex-con's past. Meanwhile, "squintern" Arastoo Vaziri, must decide whether to return to Iran to visit his dying brother, which causes friction between him and Cam.
The Murder in the Middle East
episode S10.E19 may 2015Arastoo is kidnapped by a member of the Iranian parliament to help him with a murder case, so Booth and Cam head to the Middle East to expose the killer before it's too late. Meanwhile, Brennan is concerned about Booth's gambling habit, and asks Aubrey to protect her and Christine from her husband's bookie.
The Next in the Last
episode S10.E22 june 2015As the team investigates a murder, evidence found in the crime scene reminds them of an old enemy. Elsewhere, Angela worries about Hodgins' and her decision, while Booth and Brennan consider a life without the Jeffersonian.
The Loyalty in the Lie
episode S11.E1 october 2015While Booth and Bones take the next step in their lives, the other members of the Jeffersonian are adjusting to the change. Aubrey is taking up his new role in the FBI and looking forward to his next case.
The Brother in the Basement
episode S11.E2 october 2015As Aubrey and Miller further investigate about the whereabouts of Booth and his intentions, new evidence comes to light suggesting an insider's job.
The Doom in the Boom
episode S11.E10 december 2015Aubrey and Hodgins are hurt in an explosion. The team goes all out to find a cop killer. Arastoo asks Cam to take him back. Hodgins has complications to his injury.
The Monster in the Closet
episode S11.E13 april 2016Christine is having nightmares about a monster in her closet. Meanwhile the team are investigating the death of a woman. The murder seems to be connected to a previous victim, who has not yet been identified.
The Movie in the Making
episode S11.E18 june 2016A television crew follow the medico-legal lab crew around for several days, documenting the relationship between the Jeffersonian Institute and the FBI. They follow a ten year old murder case of a boy buried in a landfill.
The New Tricks in the Old Dogs
episode S12.E3 january 2017The team experiences retirement home drama when they find the body of an old man in an acid dump site.
The Scare in the Score
episode S12.E7 february 2017Booth searches in his past because dead bodies start appearing close to Washington, D.C. that are connected to his old army unit. Brennan panics about her father, she doesn't know whether she can trust him, because of a medical procedure.
The Day in the Life
episode S12.E11 march 2017Booth attempts to protect himself and those closest to him when Kovac escapes and initiates his most dangerous plan yet.
The Final Chapter: The End in the End
episode S12.E12 march 2017The team searches for evidence to track down Kovac.
- The Salt in the Wounds
- The Beaver in the Otter
- The End in the Beginning
- The Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
- The Devil in the Details
- The Rocker in the Rinse Cycle
- The Bones That Weren't
- The Signs in the Silence
- The Don't in the Do
- The Patriot in Purgatory
- The Bod in the Pod
- The Survivor in the Soap
- The Pathos in the Pathogens
- The Cheat in the Retreat
- The Woman in White
- The Spark in the Park
- The Cold in the Case
- The Lost Love in the Foreign Land
- The 200th in the 10th
- The Baker in the Bits
- The Murder in the Middle East
- The Next in the Last
- The Loyalty in the Lie
- The Brother in the Basement
- The Doom in the Boom
- The Monster in the Closet
- The Movie in the Making
- The New Tricks in the Old Dogs
- The Scare in the Score
- The Day in the Life
- The Final Chapter: The End in the End
Best moments10
- Brennan, intrigued by Phil Jackson's management style, pulls all her interns together as a team for a project worthy of the basketball coach's philosophy. She charges them with identifying remains that have been determined unidentifiable. For the team, however, it turns out that naming the bodies may be the easiest part of their task when one of them is from 9/11 and they must decide if he is a victim or perpetrator.
- The Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of an immigrant maid whose remains were found on the side of the road. The victim's wealthy former employer, Sandra Zins, is a key suspect in the case, but when the team discovers that the victim might have been brought into the country illegally, the team realizes the case is much bigger than it seemed. Amidst talks of marriage between Cam and "squintern" Arastoo, tensions rise between Brennan and Cam as Arastoo prepares his dissertation for Brennan's approval.
- The Jeffersonian team investigates the death of a crime scene cleanup expert whose remains are found mysteriously sealed in an impenetrable pod that washed up on the beach. Meanwhile, Angela and Hodgins learn that Cam is involved in a secret romance.
- The Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of a woman whose remains were found in a swamp. When the team realizes that her body was cryogenically frozen before it was disposed, it leads them to a cryogenic preservation facility where they learn more about the victim's personal life. Meanwhile, Cam is hesitant to meet Arastoo's father and mother for the first time and Booth is up for a huge promotion that could uproot his entire family.
- Brennan and Booth investigate a set of uniquely disfigured remains allegorizing biblical text. As they acquire more information about the victim, a former patient of Dr. Adam Copeland at Havenhurst Sanitarium, they are confronted with suspects who are hard to characterize as either good or evil. Meanwhile, Jeffersonian intern Arastoo Vaziri reveals a secret about his past.
- The Jeffersonian team investigates the death of Symchay Conteh, a young man whose remains were found in a barrel at a hazardous waste disposal facility. They discover that the victim was an immigrant from Sierra Leone working numerous part-time jobs in order to make ends meet Meanwhile, as the team gets deeper into the investigation, Cam and Arastoo find it even more difficult to keep their relationship a secret and Brennan and Booth try to decide on a vacation destination.
- A corpse found roasted in a neighborhood party barbecue pit is identified as missing dentist Kurt Bissette. He had not only upset neighbors with his windmill and by nearly poisoning the gay couple's dog but probably was a blackmailer. Trey Johnson, the owners society's handsome young gardener, isn't the only one enjoying residents' infidelity, which isn't the only possible secret or motive either. Meanwhile young Parker seems worried about Booth's lack of female company. Sweets figures out why Arastoo faked his accent.
- When the body of an ex-con is found in pieces, the Jeffersonian team investigates a local bakery known for employing former felons. But they soon learn that the victim was involved in a robbery gone bad, and start targeting suspects from the ex-con's past. Meanwhile, "squintern" Arastoo Vaziri, must decide whether to return to Iran to visit his dying brother, which causes friction between him and Cam.
- The Jeffersonian team rushes to prevent a viral outbreak while investigating the murder of journalist Mia Garrett after her infected body is found at a biohazard facility. When the mutated virus that killed Mia infects Jeffersonian intern Arastoo Vaziri, their only chance of saving him is by solving the murder. Tension and passion build as the team races against the clock to find the killer - and the cure.
- Arastoo is kidnapped by a member of the Iranian parliament to help him with a murder case, so Booth and Cam head to the Middle East to expose the killer before it's too late. Meanwhile, Brennan is concerned about Booth's gambling habit, and asks Aubrey to protect her and Christine from her husband's bookie.
- The Patriot in Purgatory
- The Lost Love in the Foreign Land
- The Bod in the Pod
- The Cold in the Case
- The Devil in the Details
- The Survivor in the Soap
- The Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
- The Baker in the Bits
- The Pathos in the Pathogens
- The Murder in the Middle East