Talking Heads (Body of Proof)

"Talking Heads"
Body of Proof episode
Megan Hunt (Dana Delany) (left) and Kate Murphy (Jeri Ryan) (right). A TV Fanatic critic praised the autopsy of the dismembered victim, with this particular scene being called "fascinating", putting the critic in "awe", finding herself "compelled to watch the results".
Episode no.Season 1
Episode 4
Directed byChristine Moore
Written byDiane Ademu-John
Production code106
Original air dateApril 12, 2011 (2011-04-12)
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"Talking Heads" is the fourth episode of the first season of the American medical drama Body of Proof. It was originally broadcast in the United States on ABC on April 12, 2011. The episode was directed by Christine Moore and written by Diane Ademu-John.

In this episode, Megan (Dana Delany) and her team investigate the murder of Callum O'Donnell, but have much difficulty in finding his body, as it was dismembered. After finding the victim's daughter, Jenny (Abigail Hawk) and her husband Dean (Tom Pelphrey) with the victim's money, this leads them to suspect many of Callum's acquantices. Meanwhile, Megan's daughter, Lacey (Mary Mouser), goes to Megan's work, for a school project.

The episode received positive reviews, and was watched by 11.06 million viewers, according to Nielsen ratings, on the Tuesday night it aired in the United States. Critics praised guest star Kathy Searle, who appeared as Irina Tomislava, who dismembered the victim, however did not murder him, calling it "impressive" and that it had a sense of "eerie coldness", naming it "disturbing".