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The Mentalist
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Patrick Jane, a former celebrity psychic medium, uses his razor sharp skills of observation and expertise at "reading" people to solve serious crimes with the California Bureau of Investigation.
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- E1 RedemptionSep 24, 2009 · 43 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
Jane and Lisbon learn that the Red John case has been reassigned to a different CBI team led by the straight-shooting officer Sam Bosco.
Guest stars: Terry Kinney (Sam Bosco), Gregory Itzin (Virgil Minelli), Rebecca Staab (Maggie), Raphael Sbarge (Hollis), Geoffrey Rivas (Captain), Phil Abrams (Humphrey), Laura Niemi (Mandy), Jane Daly (Rhonda Jaffe)
- E2 The Scarlet LetterOct 1, 2009 · 43 min · ★ 7.3
Synopsis
Lisbon and the team work the case of a State Senator's murdered intern, while Jane simultaneously tries to find out what new information Bosco has uncovered on the Red John case.
Guest stars: Terry Kinney (Sam Bosco), Gregory Itzin (Virgil Minelli), Paul Michael Glaser (Walter Crew), Daniel Zacapa (Janitor), Josh Stewart (Harlan McAdoo), George Wyner (Dr. Steiner), Christian Clemenson (Dr. Roy Carmen), Paul Fitzgerald (Elliot Batson)
- E3 Red BadgeOct 8, 2009 · 43 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
Jane, Cho, Rigsby and Van Pelt decide to conduct their own investigation when Lisbon is accused of murdering a child molester she arrested who was recently paroled.
Guest stars: Terry Kinney (Sam Bosco), Gregory Itzin (Virgil Minelli), Bonnie Root (Tanya Derask), Jake Busey (Vern Nichols), Ernie Grunwald (Milton Howard), Mozhan Navabi (Nicki Weymouth), Christian Clemenson (Dr. Roy Carmen), Kyle Davis (David Charles)
- E4 Red MenaceOct 15, 2009 · 42 min · ★ 7.3
Synopsis
Jane and the CBI investigate the murder of Gordon Hodge, a powerful attorney, who is responsible for allowing a vicious murderer, Van McBride, to walk away a free man.
Guest stars: Terry Kinney (Sam Bosco), Julia Campbell (Nina Hodge), Molly Price (Felicia Gutherie), Mac Brandt (Xander), Mark Pellegrino (Von McBride), Abby Brammell (Diamond), Jesse James (Lucas Hodge)
- E5 Red ScareOct 29, 2009 · 43 min · ★ 7.5
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Jane and the CBI team are called in to investigate the death of a prominent architect found murdered in a crumbling old mansion, and there appears to be a number of suspects.
Guest stars: Terry Kinney (Sam Bosco), Gregory Itzin (Virgil Minelli), Christina Chang (Lillian Foster), Derk Cheetwood (Jeb Haas), Matthew John Armstrong (Deputy Nick Fisher), Ron Canada (Philip Raimey), Michael McMillian (Drew Abner), Frances Fisher (Victoria Abner)
- E6 Black Gold and Red BloodNov 5, 2009 · 43 min · ★ 8.1
Synopsis
Even after Bosco arrests Jane and puts him in prison for spying on him, Jane is able to help the CBI team from his cell to solve the murder of a young man.
Guest stars: Terry Kinney (Sam Bosco), Gregory Itzin (Virgil Minelli), Ashley Jones (Sandrine Gerber), Eric Ladin (Roddy Gerber), Erin Cahill (Donna Hines), Madison Mason (Ted Luscom), William Russ (Dooley Gerber), JoNell Kennedy (Coroner Pat)
- E7 Red BullsNov 12, 2009 · 43 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
Minelli orders Patrick Jane and Lisbon and company to play nice and work together with Bosco and his team to locate a kidnapped woman being held for ransom.
Guest stars: Terry Kinney (Sam Bosco), Gregory Itzin (Virgil Minelli), Andres Perez-Molina (Agent Martinez), Art LaFleur (Det. Louis Earlen), Reynaldo Gallegos (Raoul), Dominic Hoffman (Agent Hicks), Seana Kofoed (Mrs. Kent), Meredith Monroe (Verona Westlake)
- E8 His Red Right HandNov 19, 2009 · 43 min · ★ 8.6
Synopsis
The CBI team is faced with a violent and shocking crime in their own office, but must work the case in spite of their alarm of who may be behind it. Meanwhile, Rigsby and Van Pelt are definitely an "item".
Guest stars: Terry Kinney (Sam Bosco), Gregory Itzin (Virgil Minelli), Andres Perez-Molina (Agent Martinez), JoNell Kennedy (Coroner Pat), Shauna Bloom (Rebecca), Michael Chieffo (Coroner), Brian David Jones (Security Guard), Suzy Nakamura (Dr. Fox)
- E9 A Price Above RubiesDec 10, 2009 · 41 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
Patrick Jane and the team are called to investigate the robbery and murder of a wealthy jeweler while attending a black tie fundraiser for the CBI.
Guest stars: Callard Harris (Thomas "Tom" Doverton), David Monahan (George Doverton), David Warshofsky (Donny Culpepper), JoNell Kennedy (Coroner Pat), Michael Benyaer (Clinic Director), Dey Young (Esther Doverton)
- E10 Throwing FireDec 17, 2009 · 43 min · ★ 7.4
Synopsis
While Jane and the team examine the crime scene where a baseball scout is found murdered, Jane is clocked in the head by a ball and flashes back to his childhood with his overbearing father.
Guest stars: Frank Gallegos (Jupiter Gallidos), Chris Brochu (Young Patrick Jane), Matt Cedeño (Narcisco Rubrero), Nick Chinlund (Alex), Jude Ciccolella (Freddy Fitch), Lesley Fera (Leslie Sloop), Ellen Geer (Grandmother), Brent Sexton (Doc Sinclair)
- E11 Rose-Colored GlassesJan 14, 2010 · 43 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
Jane and company investigate the murder of a man and his wife, on her way to his fifteen year high school reunion where, clearly, the attendees haven't changed all that much.
Guest stars: Abbie Cobb (Tess), Carmen Argenziano (Vice Principal DeSouza), Debra Christofferson (Kay Vickers), Gonzalo Menendez (LJ Keeling), Kathleen Rose Perkins (Willa Brock), Michael Rodrick (Gabe Nyland), Gregory Sporleder (Terence Badali), Kevin Sussman (Phil Redmond)
- E12 Bleeding HeartJan 21, 2010 · 42 min · ★ 7.7
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Patrick Jane and the team investigate the murder of a mayor's aide, and Rigsby and Van Pelt make a big announcement.
Guest stars: Jack Conley (Chief Donner), Jay Jackson (Reporter), Joe Egender (Bart Henrik), Roark Critchlow (Mike Brewster), Sean Maher (Wilson / Jasper), Vyto Ruginis (Heaton Krupp), Sharon Lawrence (Melba Walker Shannon), Rebecca Wisocky (Brenda Shettrick)
- E13 RedlineFeb 4, 2010 · 42 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Patrick Jane and the CBI team investigate when the body of a high-end luxury car sales woman is found in the trunk of a Bentley in the dealership's showroom.
Guest stars: Currie Graham (Walter Mashburn), Kevin Rahm (Brad Elias), Paul Ben-Victor (Noah Landau), Mark Deklin (James Kinsey), Richard Kahan (Jeff Sparhawk), Peter Onorati (Oliver Westhoff)
- E14 Blood In, Blood OutFeb 11, 2010 · 43 min · ★ 7.6
Synopsis
When a member of Cho's former gang, the Avon Park Playboys, is found murdered, Patrick Jane insists on helping Cho with his off-the-books investigation.
Guest stars: Alexandra Holden (Crystal Hargrove), Atticus Todd (Jon Jon), Alice Lo (Suanne Seung), David Barrera (Frank Rodriguez), Sandrine Holt (Elise Chaye), Jon Sklaroff (Adam Reed), Brenda Bakke (Det. Sharon Florey), Bobby Nish (KS)
- E15 Red HerringMar 4, 2010 · 43 min · ★ 7.1
Synopsis
Jane and the team investigate the murder of an arrogant chef during a cooking competition in Napa Valley.
Guest stars: George Wyner (Dr. Steiner), Brian Howe (Arliss St. Germain), David Greenman (Josh), Dina Meyer (Abigail Barge), Elaine Hendrix (Julia St. Germain), Jon Polito (Bertram Duesterberg), Federico Dordei (Adrian Ludo), Gina La Piana (Hannah Diaz)
- E16 Code RedMar 11, 2010 · 43 min · ★ 7.5
Synopsis
When Dr. Alicia Seberg, a government research scientist, is exposed to a deadly toxin while at work and has only hours to live, she calls Patrick Jane and the CBI to find her murderer.
Guest stars: Amy Price-Francis (Dr. Alicia Seberg), J.C. MacKenzie (Griffin Welks), Matt Malloy (Scott Price), George Newbern (Dr. Cliff Edmunds), Casey Strand (Lilith Nash), Brian George (Professor Green), Caitlin Keats (Greta Skye), Erin Sanders (Isabel Seberg)
- E17 The Red BoxApr 1, 2010 · 43 min · ★ 7.1
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Patrick and the CBI team investigate the murder of a tutor, and find a mysterious little red box near the body, starting a chain of events that turns the murder into the search for a priceless ring stolen from the British Museum. Meanwhile, Lisbon is worried when a new boss, Madeleine Hightower, takes command of the CBI, as well as mysteriously learning about Rigsby and Van Pelt's relationship.
Guest stars: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (Madeleine Hightower), Anthony Azizi (Louis Anglet), Erich Anderson (Hopper Banks), Mia Cottet (Maggie Blankman), Alastair Duncan (Francis Slocombe), Colleen Porch (Jolene Banks), Kevin Alejandro (Victor Bandino), John Troy Donovan (CBI Ron)
- E18 Aingavite BaaApr 8, 2010 · 43 min · ★ 7.3
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When a "Jane Doe" with amnesia and covered in blood steps in front of Cho and Van Pelt's car, Patrick Jane must use all of his skills to discover who she is, her last location and why she lost her memory
Guest stars: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (Madeleine Hightower), Rosa Arredondo (Dolores Brinton), Gil Birmingham (Markham Willis), Sean Bridgers (Ranger Tisdale), Tracy Middendorf (Jane Doe), Wes Studi (Joeseph Silverwing), K.T. Thangavelu (Doctor)
- E19 Blood MoneyApr 22, 2010 · 43 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
When Patrick Jane's sneaky conduct causes the case of a confessed hitman to be tossed out of court, his annoyed CBI team must start the investigation over from scratch.
Guest stars: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (Madeleine Hightower), Dwayne L. Barnes (Jayden Flower), John Ales (Cale Sylvan), K Callan (Annabelle Draber), John Kapelos (Hank Draber), William Lucking (Judge Hildred), Mia Riverton (Dana Munn), Stephen Spinella (ADA Marc Odenthal)
- E20 Red All OverApr 29, 2010 · 43 min · ★ 7.5
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When a media mogul is murdered, Patrick Jane and the CBI team investigate cult leader Bret Stiles, who may have had an axe to grind following the publication of a critical story about his group.
Guest stars: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (Madeleine Hightower), Malcolm McDowell (Bret Stiles), Bob Gunton (Alexander Harrington), Joseph Will (Brother Steven Wench), Michelle Clunie (Tara Harrington), Steven Hack (Brother David), Robyn Lively (Sadie Harrington), Tanc Sade (Ed Harrington)
- E21 18-5-4May 6, 2010 · 43 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
Patrick Jane and the CBI team investigate the death of a mathematical genius by a gun-wielding clown.
Guest stars: Cameron Bender (Concierge), Evan Peters (Oliver McDaniel), Lucy Davis (Daphne Valiquette), Rich Hutchman (Rafe Valiquette), Scott Menville (Alec Mosca), Fisher Stevens (Tolman Bunting), Ronald William Lawrence (Police Chief Hambrick), Mike Rock (Clown)
- E22 Red LetterMay 13, 2010 · 43 min · ★ 7.2
Synopsis
Romantic sparks begin to fly when Patrick Jane and supposed psychic Kristina Frye cross paths again during the CBI investigation into the murder of a charismatic head of a non-profit organization that fights human trafficking.
Guest stars: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (Madeleine Hightower), Leslie Hope (Kristina Frye), Alice Evans (Ilsa Engels), Amelia Jackson-Gray (Novella), Eugene Byrd (Russell Bigelow), Melissa Fumero (Carmen Soledad), Rick Hoffman (Christopher Lynch), Shaun Duke (Tariq Sharif)
- E23 Red Sky in the MorningMay 20, 2010 · 43 min · ★ 8.5
Synopsis
Patrick Jane and Kristina's first date is interrupted by a report of Red John striking again, which is discovered to be a copycat. But when Kristina reaches out to the real Red John, both she and Jane find themselves in grave danger.
Guest stars: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (Madeleine Hightower), Leslie Hope (Kristina Frye), Jack Plotnick (Brett Partridge), Carrie Finklea (Ruth), Stephen Sowan (Dylan), Cameron Van Cleave (Wesley Blankfein), Kevin Will (Waiter), Ayo Sorrells (Dorm Monitor)
Cast & crew
Created by Bruno Heller
Simon Baker
Robin Tunney
Tim Kang
Rockmond Dunbar
Joe Adler
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RobJun 1, 2023
This show takes four or five episodes to establish itself but once all the characters find their place and Simon Baker gets comfortable playing Jane you get utterly absorbed in this world. The mind games Jane plays are intriguing, the continuing Red John theme keeps you guessing and the uncertainty of trust in Jane's motives adds perfect tension. Unfortunately, the expansion and revelation of Red John in the last seasons dilute the quality of the show somewhat.
Martin OaksOct 14, 2026
**Parlor tricks for the Federals** Originally conceived for traditional network TV before the streaming boom, "The Mentalist" was dreamed up by Bruno Heller as a show with a premise that could easily be written off as absurd. In practice, however, it shrewdly follows the footsteps of Patrick Jane, a former carnival con man with a borderline supernatural knack for perception who now makes a living collaborating with the California Bureau of Investigation and the FBI. Jane c… Read more
arries a tragic backstory: years ago, he made the mistake of mocking the serial killer Red John, who retaliated by murdering his wife and daughter. Consumed by guilt and a thirst for revenge, our protagonist decides to use his extraordinary gift for observation, psychological deduction, and illusionism to help Agent Teresa Lisbon (Robin Tunney) and her unit crack the most complex crimes. His ultimate goal is crystal clear: hunt down the elusive psychopath who destroyed his life, using unorthodox methods that completely blow up any police protocol. The show stands out mainly due to its magnetic writing and Simon Baker's brilliant performance (though, let’s be honest, bingeing 7 seasons of over 20 episodes each can be a bit of an uphill battle). The tone masterfully balances the protagonist's profound tragedy with moments of light humor and narrative elegance. In fact, the chemistry between Lisbon's pragmatism and Jane's sheer cheekiness becomes the beating heart of the series, making even the standalone, case-of-the-week episodes highly entertaining. Mind you, the plot's development treats us to a rather curious narrative paradox: it’s wild to see how elite federal agencies, armed with cutting-edge technology and rigorously trained agents, suddenly throw their methodologies out the window just to accept that everything gets solved with a few parlor tricks, body language readings, or the psychological traps of a civilian consultant. This constant dynamic reduces law enforcement to mere spectators of Jane's vain, one-man show, throwing institutional realism right out the window and bordering on the ridiculous in the more complex cases. But what the hell, maybe it’s exactly that eccentricity that gives the show its unique charm, cementing it as a television classic.
Livio Andrea AcerboOct 18, 2026
The show opens with a man insulting a serial killer on live television. That same night his wife and daughter are murdered, and a smiley face is left on the wall in their blood. Patrick Jane is a former celebrity psychic who admits he was always a fraud. He actually relies on close observation of small details like shoes, pulses, and lies told moments earlier. He now consults for the California Bureau of Investigation, though his real focus stays on one particular case. Ja… Read more
ne’s daily routine is consistent. He starts with tea and a nap on the office couch, dresses in a three-piece suit without a tie and the same scuffed brown shoes, and drives an old Citroen. Once on a case he politely insults people until someone confesses. The team around him handles the practical side of the work while managing his behavior. Lisbon keeps things on track officially and unofficially, Cho stays steady and expressionless, Rigsby handles arson investigations and snacks, and Van Pelt begins as the newest member still expecting a normal job. Each week brings a fresh murder solved through Jane’s unconventional approach. Comedy sits on the surface while the deeper thread of personal loss runs underneath. The series drew millions of weekly viewers from its first season. Bruno Heller had pictured Cary Grant in the lead role, but Simon Baker brought the part to life with the kind of understated presence that fits a man who solves problems yet rarely receives full credit. Every episode title after the pilot includes the word red or a shade of it. That choice shapes how the story feels week to week. The combination of procedural cases and the central pursuit keeps the tone balanced between light and serious without fully tipping either way.
