The Mentalist

Patrick Jane, an independent consultant with the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI), has a remarkable track record for solving serious crimes by using his razor sharp skills of observation. Within the Bureau, Jane is notorious for his blatant lack of protocol and his semi-celebrity past as a former psychic medium, whose paranormal abilities he now admits he feigned. Jane's role in cracking a series of tough high-profile cases is greatly valued by his fellow agents. However, no-nonsense Senior Agent Teresa Lisbon openly resists having Jane in her unit and alternates between reluctantly acknowledging Jane's usefulness and blasting him for his theatrics, narcissism and dangerous lack of boundaries. Lisbon's team includes agents Kimball Cho, Wayne Rigsby and rookie member Grace Van Pelt, who all think Jane's a loose cannon, but admire his charm and knack for clearing cases.

While Lisbon and her team investigate the murder of a young waitress in the Napa Valley, Jane goes behind Lisbon's back to orchestrate his own undercover operation using Van Pelt as bait.

When a high school girl's body washes up on the beach, Patrick Jane sets a mentalist trap in order to get her surfing friends to turn on each other and reveal what really happened.

When the team learns that a wealthy investment banker found murdered inside his locked safe room was living a dual life and skimming millions from clients, Patrick Jane sets up a mental conundrum to see which of the suspects will show their true colors.

When a girl is found covered in blood and holding the murder weapon that killed her best friend, she becomes an obvious suspect, though she can't remember anything. But Jane, believing she's innocent, engineers a risky maneuver in which she must relive the terrifying events in order to spark her memory.

While investigating the case of a murdered casino owner, Patrick Jane uses his mentalist skills to ultimately entrap the killer and win big at the card tables.

Patrick Jane goes head-to-head with a "psychic" he suspects of murder. Intent on proving the so-called psychic is a fraud - as well as a killer - Jane arranges a séance to expose the murderer.

While the police suspect a drug dealer on trial is behind the murders of the State's witness in his case, as well as his girlfriend, Patrick Jane sees a different motive for the crime -- as well as a different suspect.

Patrick Jane suspects the only surviving member of a National Guard unit of murdering his friends and goes undercover to prove it.

When a leading scientific researcher is killed by poisoning, Patrick Jane takes a personal interest in the case when he learns the prime suspect is the victim's wife - and Jane's former psychiatrist.

Enticed by the promise from a convicted murder that he'll reveal information about Red John upon his release, Patrick Jane becomes singularly focused and quits the CBI in order to prove the prisoner is innocent.

Patrick Jane sets a mentalist trap to find out who is responsible for the murder of a high school football star who antagonized the local self-proclaimed witch by killing her cat.

While it appears obvious that a business tycoon's son-in-law was in on the robbery of a $50 million painting since his body is found where the painting once hung, Patrick Jane suspects others - including a Russian oil baron, an art forger and an art curator.

With Patrick Jane's help, Cho goes undercover as a sweet-talking ladies man with all the right moves in order to catch a pick-up artist and killer with his own set of pseudo-mentalist techniques.

As Patrick Jane and the CBI team investigate the poisoning death of the "queen bee" in a country club who's murdered at a cocktail party in her home, they discover that the community is full of secrets - including love affairs and drug abuse.

When Patrick Jane loses his sight as a result of an explosion, he must rely on his other senses during the murder investigation of a financial advisor.

Patrick Jane takes on corporate America in a story of greed and betrayal that pits Jane against a group of financiers when the CBI investigates a series of murders at a corporate retreat in the wilds of the Sierra Nevada foothills.

Patrick Jane and the CBI team track down a mastermind who hypnotizes people into doing his bidding -- by telling them who to kill.

Patrick Jane and the CBI team go to Hollywood when they investigate the murder of a movie producer.

Patrick Jane and the CBI team investigate the murder of a mobster who was in the witness protection program.

Patrick Jane uses his mentalist skills to play suspects off each other in order to solve the case of a wealthy software company CEO found murdered on his yacht.

Patrick Jane must find a clever way to convince the troubled kids in a wilderness program to confide in him about what really happened surrounding the death of one of their peers.

On the first season finale, Lisbon fears that the serial killer, Red John is drawing Patrick Jane into a trap when the CBI team investigates the murder of a young girl and the abduction of her twin sister.

Patrick Jane (series star SIMON BAKER), an independent consultant with the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI), has a remarkable track record for solving serious crimes by using his razor sharp skills of observation. Notorious for his lack of protocol and past as a sham psychic, Jane's got a remarkable track record for solving serious crimes with his razor sharp skills of observation. With a little more edge and a lot more office dynamics, the California Bureau of Investigation's supersleuth solves case after case like a cat among the procedural pigeons! Highlighting new faces and a series of roadblocks, both personal and professional, season two of THE MENTALIST delves not only into the shadows of Patrick Jane's well-concealed past, but also the personal histories and dynamics of the other CBI team members -- including Senior Agent TERESA LISBON (Robin Tunney) and agents KIMBALL CHO (Tim Kang), WAYNE RIGSBY (Owain Yeoman) and rookie member GRACE VAN PELT (Amanda Righetti).

Lisbon and the CBI team work the case of a prominent State Senator's murdered intern, while Jane simultaneously tries to find out what new information Agent Bosco has uncovered on the Red John case.

Patrick Jane and CBI Agents Cho, Rigsby and Van Pelt decide to conduct their own investigation when Lisbon is accused of murdering a recently paroled child molester she arrested in her past.

Patrick Jane, Agent Lisbon and CBI agents investigate the murder of a successful criminal attorney whose only client is one of California's most dangerous and powerful motorcycle gangs.

Patrick Jane, Agent Lisbon and CBI team investigate the death of a wealthy man who witnesses say was killed by a ghost haunting his mansion. Rigsby and Van Pelt grow closer. FRANCES FISHER guest stars as the former owner of the mansion with a grudge against the new owners.

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.

Chief Minelli (recurring star GREGORY ITZIN) 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.

The CBI team is faced with a violent and shocking crime in its own office, but must work the case in spite of their alarm of who may be behind it. Meanwhile, Agents Rigsby and Van Pelt are definitely an "item."

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.

While Jane and the team examine a crime scene where a baseball scout has been found murdered, Jane is clocked in the head and knocked unconscious by a ball -- causing him to flash back to his childhood with his overbearing father, Alex (guest star NICK CHINLUND -- Desperate Housewives).

Rigsby goes undercover as an alumnus at a fifteenth high school reunion when Patrick Jane and the team investigate a double homicide that may be linked to an old prank.

Patrick Jane and the team investigate the murder of a mayor's aide, and Rigsby and Van Pelt make a big announcement. NYPD Blue's SHARON LAWRENCE guest stars as the Mayor.

Patrick Jane and the CBI team investigate the murder of a high-end luxury car saleswoman whose body is found in the trunk of a Bentley in the dealership's showroom.

When a member of Cho's former gang, the Avon Park Playboys, is found murdered, Patrick Jane insists on helping Cho with his personal, off-the-books investigation.

Patrick Jane and the CBI team investigate the murder of a prominent (and arrogant) chef during a cooking competition in Napa Valley.

When Dr. Alicia Seberg, a government research scientist (guest star AMY PRICE-FRANCIS), 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.

Patrick Jane, Lisbon and the CBI team brace themselves to finally meet their new boss, Special Agent Madeleine Hightower (Recurring guest star AUNJANUE ELLIS -- True Blood).

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.

When Patrick Jane's unorthodox 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.

When a media mogul is murdered, Patrick Jane and the CBI team investigate cult leader Bret Stiles (guest star MALCOLM McDOWELL), who may have had an axe to grind following the publication of a critical story about his group.

Patrick Jane and the CBI team investigate the death of a mathematical genius by a gun-wielding clown. Series star Owain Yeoman's wife LUCY DAVIS guest stars as the victim's wife, Daphne.

Romantic sparks begin to fly when Patrick Jane and supposed psychic Kristina Frye (guest star LESLIE HOPE) cross paths again during the CBI investigation into the murder of a charismatic head of a non-profit organization that fights human trafficking.

Patrick Jane and Kristina Frye'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, on the second season finale cliffhanger.

In the third season premiere, the CBI investigates the kidnapping of a prominent lawyer and state house lobbyist -- and the DLE Director (guest star MICHAEL GASTON) wants Jane on the case. But Jane remains uncertain about his future with the unit after his face-to-face encounter with his nemesis, the serial killer Red John, last season.

When Jane's brother-in-law, Danny Ruskin (guest star KEVIN RANKIN) returns to town and gets mixed up in a murder investigation, Jane must revisit his shady past and come to his aid despite personal reservations.

When Patrick Jane once again takes on cult leader Bret Stiles (MALCOLM McDOWELL), Stiles offers Jane information regarding Red John and the missing psychic, Kristina Frye (LESLIE HOPE).

Patrick Jane and the CBI team are called in to investigate the murder of a convict who served nine years for rape and murder, but was recently released on DNA evidence. JACK COLEMAN (Heroes) guest stars as the husband of the convict's victim.

Patrick Jane and the CBI team are pulled deep inside the world of horse racing after a jockey is found murdered and suspects abound.

The case of a murder and a missing person on an intensely guarded wealthy family's compound perplexes Patrick Jane and the CBI team.

Jane and the CBI team narrowly escape a fiery end when a building explodes while they're investigating a death threat. Meanwhile, sparks fly between Lisbon and billionaire Walter Mashburn (guest star CURRIE GRAHAM) when they meet again on the case.

When Patrick Jane is kidnapped, Lisbon and the CBI team go back through years of Jane's casework to find suspects -- only to realize that almost everyone he's ever dealt with might want to harm him.

Patrick Jane accepts the help of a local astrologer, Ellis Mars (guest star JOHN BILLINGSLEY -- Star Trek: Enterprise), to solve the puzzling case of a triple homicide that involves two policemen and the fiancé of an EMT worker. HEATHER TOM (The Bold and the Beautiful) also guest stars as Marva, a witness in this episode written by show creator Bruno Heller and directed by series star Simon Baker.

The CBI pursues two lines of investigation when a Santa is murdered: Patrick Jane goes undercover in an AA group; and Rigsby and Van Pelt question members of the National Society of Authentic Santas. Meanwhile, following the demise of a person in custody at the CBI, J.J. LaRoche (guest star PRUITT TAYLOR VINCE) is brought in to question the team when it appears to be an inside job. Guest star GREGORY ITZEN returns as retired former CBI director Vincent Minelli.

Patrick Jane and the CBI team delve into the world of professional fighting when the body of a woman is found at a mixed martial arts match - with ties to one of the fighters. Meanwhile, Professional Standards Unit Investigator LaRoche focuses his investigation on Rigsby, who in turn is forced to ask Cho for a huge favor in order to keep his job.

When Patrick Jane and the CBI must work with a scientific criminal profiler, Dr. Montague (guest star LINDA PARK), to solve a double murder, it becomes a competition for Jane to prove that his methods are superior.

A man accused of murder holds Patrick Jane and others at gunpoint in an effort to clear his name. Now, Jane must think quickly to defuse the hostage situation.

Van Pelt's actions are called into question and her position within the CBI is jeopardized when a witness is murdered while she is assigned to his protection. Eric Winter returns as FBI Agent Craig O'Laughlin, and Pruitt Taylor Vince returns as J.J. LaRoche, an investigator with the Professional Standards Unit.

When a modern-day prospector is found dead near a mining site and Lisbon is injured during the initial stages of the investigation, Agent Hightower joins Patrick Jane in the field for the first time.

When the CBI investigates the murder of an antiques dealer found dead in a museum, the evidence indicates that the suspect may be a member of the team.

After a doctor is found dead at a golf course, the CBI team searches for a killer amongst a hospital's staff and patients. Meanwhile, when LaRoche is placed in charge of the CBI, his first act of business is to name Cho the new team leader.

Patrick Jane and the CBI team must track down the killer of a man who believed he experienced an alien abduction -- even after the victim's body is stolen from the coroner's van. Meanwhile, Van Pelt takes a break from the case to shop for wedding dresses. Golden Globe Award Winner Frances Conroy (Six Feet Under) guest stars as the victim's aristocratic mother-in-law, Elspeth Cook.

When the owner of an online matchmaking service is shot to death and his body is found floating in the marina, Patrick Jane sets out to prove the man's beautiful yet manipulative matchmaker wife, Erica Flynn (guest star MORENA BACCARIN -- V), is the killer.

Patrick Jane must deal with two failed robbery attempts: one resulting in the murder of a repair shop owner and the other involving Donny Culpepper (guest star DAVID WARSHOFSKY), a former suspect personally hired by Jane to break into LaRoche's home.

When a prison guard is stabbed to death outside of a jewelry store, Patrick Jane suspects one of the guard's inmates is the killer. Meanwhile, Rigsby questions his own father, Steve (guest star WILLIAM FORSYTHE), about the murder.

After a young violinist is shot to death, Patrick Jane questions the members of the Northern California Symphony Orchestra about the murder. Meanwhile, Cho crosses paths with a precocious young pickpocket.

Red John's CBI informant is finally revealed and Patrick Jane comes face-to-face with the serial killer in an explosive confrontation that leads to shocking repercussions, on a special two-hour third season finale.

In prison for killing his nemesis, Patrick Jane must prove that the man he shot really was the elusive serial killer, Red John (guest star BRADLEY WHITFORD). Meanwhile, Lisbon urges Van Pelt to seek counseling in the aftermath of the death of her fiancé, Detective Craig O'Laughlin on the fourth season premiere.

With Lisbon suspended and the rest of the team reassigned, Jane is reinstated as a CBI consultant and forced to work with a new team. During the investigation into the death of a personal trainer, Jane conspires to bring his former team back together. REED DIAMOND (24, Homicide: Life on the Street) guest stars as Ray Haffner, a no-nonsense CBI supervising agent and head of the new team working with Patrick Jane.

Lie to Me's KELLI WILLIAMS guest stars as a former client of Patrick Jane during his days as a psychic. When her nine-year-old son, Conner, is kidnapped she begs Jane to use his "psychic expertise" to help locate her missing son -- putting Jane in an uncomfortable position. While the CBI team is asked to help, Jane butts heads with his former client's new "spiritual advisor."

Jane notices a suspicious-looking man carrying a gun at a political rally and sets out to prove he's a psychopath on the brink of committing murder. Meanwhile, Lisbon investigates the death of a photographer at the same rally. MICHAEL RADY (Melrose Place) guest stars as the CBI's new head, Luther Wainwright.

Jane and the CBI team investigate the murder of a woman whose body washed up on an island off the coast of California. It's no paradise for the team, however, as they hunt for the killer amongst a group of oddball islanders. Meanwhile, Rigsby worries that his relationship with a public defender may create awkwardness between him and Van Pelt.

When the CBI team travels to a resort town to find out who murdered a police chief, Lisbon crosses paths with her brother Tommy, now a bounty hunter, who's tracking a bail jumper. HENRY THOMAS (ET: The Extraterrestrial) guest stars as Lisbon's younger brother, Tommy.

The search for a serial killer hits close to home for Jane when he encounters a blogger who has devoted his life to finding the killer. MISSI PYLE guest stars as a TV host, WILLIAM MAPOTHER as a suspect and DAVID PAYMER as the blogger in this episode directed by series star Simon Baker.

In order to find the killer of an undercover narcotics cop, Jane and the CBI team retrace her investigation. SAMAIRE ARMSTRONG (Dirty Sexy Money) guest stars as Summer Edgecombe, a prostitute who helps agent Cho with the investigation. DEAN NORRIS (Breaking Bad) guest stars as Sergeant Don Henderson.

Jane and the CBI investigate when a retired star quarterback is presumed dead after his car blows up. Meanwhile, Rigsby and Sara Harrigan (guest star JILLIAN BACH) take their relationship to the next level, while preparing for a court case. CRAIG BIERKO (Cinderella Man) guest stars as Doc Dugan, a retired pro quarterback. Michael Rady (Melrose Place) returns as Luther Wainwright."

During the search for a firefighter's killer, Jane is attacked and nearly drowned, resulting in a temporary loss of his memory and a return to his pre-CBI con man persona

Jane and the CBI must narrow down a long list of suspects after a high-end divorce attorney with many enemies is killed on his speedboat. Meanwhile, Jane is questioned about whether Red John was responsible for Panzer's murder.

With very little evidence, Jane and the CBI investigate the death of a mob boss's son. While taking an eyewitness in for questioning, Van Pelt is haunted by the memories of her fiancé, FBI Agent Craig O'Laughlin (guest star ERIC WINTER) and his shooting.

Jane and the CBI narrow down the list of suspects after a disgraced clothing designer on the verge of a comeback becomes a fashion victim. Meanwhile, FBI Agent Susan Darcy continues her investigation into finding Red John. Guest star ALICIA WITT returns as Rosalind Harker.

While a jury deliberates the guilt or innocence of a defendant on trial for murder, Jane tries to prove she has been wrongfully accused before time runs out. Meanwhile, Summer may have gone too far when she helps Cho make a case against a suspect. Numb3rs DIANE FARR guest stars as the best friend of the accused.

When a charity worker is killed, Jane has Erica Flynn, a seductive murderer he helped imprison, released from jail in exchange for information she claims to have about the case. Meanwhile, Rigsby and Sarah try to adjust to impending parenthood. MORENA BACCARIN (Homeland, V) reprises her role as Erica Flynn.

Jane is reunited with his former nemesis, Bret Stiles (guest star MALCOLM McDOWELL) the charismatic cult leader of "Visualize," when the head of an anti-cult activist organization is murdered. LOUISE LOMBARD (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation) guest stars as Nora Hill, a Dean at Visualize's College.

Jane suspects that FBI Agent Susan Darcy has ulterior motives when she asks for his help with a homicide investigation. Meanwhile, the CBI team handles the murder of a young woman who was killed after meeting someone in an online chat room.

Jane and the CBI team try to narrow down the list of suspects when a wealthy salesman with terminal cancer is found murdered. Meanwhile, Cho is forced to face his demons.

While investigating the murder of a casino employee, Jane runs into a stage magician he used to tour with during his time as a mentalist and discovers he's hiding a shocking secret.

Jane and the CBI try to determine who would have reason to kill a popular English teacher. Meanwhile, Cho and Summer hide their relationship from Lisbon, and Rigsby nervously awaits a special delivery.

Murder's a drag, when Jane and the CBI try to find the killer of a young man found burned to death outside a cabaret featuring female impersonators. During the investigation, they discover a list of suspects, all of whom bullied the victim.

While investigating the murder of a surfer, Lisbon reconnects with her former fiancé, Greg Tayback (guest star KENNY JOHNSON), who she hasn't seen in over a decade. At the same time, Cho questions his decision to be in a relationship with Summer.While investigating the murder of a surfer, Lisbon reconnects with her former fiancé, Greg Tayback (guest star KENNY JOHNSON), who she hasn't seen in over a decade. At the same time, Cho questions his decision to be in a relationship with Summer.

Has Red John finally got the best of Jane? On the eighth anniversary of his wife and daughter's death, Jane receives a message from Red John, causing Jane to lose focus on his current case and put the investigation and his career at the CBI in jeopardy.

After another failed attempt to defeat Red John, Patrick Jane hits rock bottom in a Las Vegas club on the fourth season finale. While the CBI investigates the murder of a John Doe on its own, Jane finds a new lover (guest star EMMANUELLE CHRIQUI) and ends up shooting one of his own.

On the fifth season premiere, Jane tries to decipher Red John's connection with Lorelei Martins (guest star EMMANUELLE CHRIQUI) while the CBI team is forced to partner with an FBI squad -- including Agent Gabe Mancini (guest star IVAN SERGEI) and Senior Agent Alexa Schultz (guest star POLLY WALKER) -- to solve the murder of a hotel employee.

While the CBI team investigates the murder of a diamond cutter, Jane meets a girl who claims to be his late daughter, Charlotte (guest star DOVE CAMERON).

When a bank employee is murdered during a heist, Jane and the team get to work to track down the killer. Meanwhile, Lisbon is dragged deeper into the CBI/FBI rivalry.

When Rigsby's father (guest star WILLIAM FORSYTHE) is found injured at a crime scene, the team must find out if it is the result of a longstanding small-town gang war. Former series regular PRUITT TAYLOR VINCE returns as J.J. LaRoche. And MAX MARTINI guest stars as former gang member Fletcher Moss.

In the show's 100th episode, the series goes back eight years to show Jane meet Teresa Lisbon and work his first case with the CBI team. See how Patrick Jane went from a devastated husband/father in search of information about Red John to consultant for the CBI. Recurring guest star GREGORY ITZEN returns as CBI Director Virgil Minelli.

The CBI team investigates the kidnapping of a couple (guest stars ANNE DUDEK and MICHAEL PETRONE) that may be the victim of mistaken identity, while Jane continues his investigation into Lorelei's whereabouts.

The CBI team investigates the murder of a reporter who may have become too close to her story, while Jane insists on pursuing his own leads to find Lorelai. Lost's HENRY IAN CUSICK guest stars as Tommy Volker, a multimillionaire adventurer/playboy who becomes a suspect, while TED McGINLEY guest stars as Ed Hunt, a news anchor who worked with the victim.

With the help of Brett Stiles (guest star MALCOLM McDOWELL), Jane orchestrates an elaborate plan to break Lorelei Martins out of prison in the hopes of her leading him to Red John. Simon Baker directs his third episode of THE MENTALIST.

The CBI team investigates the murder of a real estate agent with former gang ties, while Jane searches for leads on his new connection to Red John. Lie to Me's MONIQUE GABRIELA CURNEN guest stars as Agent Tamsin Wade in the CBI's Gang Division.

The death of a young botanist leads the CBI team into the lucrative world of medical marijuana, while Cho's work with the rapid response team brings him back into contact with his former girlfriend and confidential informant, Summer Edgecombe (returning guest star SAMAIRE ARMSTRONG).

The CBI team visits a high-end California rehab center in order to investigate the death of a young model who was a patient there, while Lisbon ramps up her investigation into multimillionaire Tommy Volker (Henry Ian Cusick). MARY LYNN RAJSKUB guest stars as a fellow rehab patient.

Will a months-old murder help Lisbon collar the elusive Tommy Volker? The CBI team investigates the death of a geologist -- a murder, which Lisbon is convinced is the key to bringing down multimillionaire Volker.

Has Jane finally found Red John's origins? The CBI team investigates a 25-year-old case that seems to involve both Red John and the Visualize group; while Lisbon contemplates her future. KYLE SECOR guest stars as a former member of Visualize and REED DIAMOND returns as Agent Ray Haffner.

The CBI team delves into the surprisingly cutthroat world of academics in a case involving a graduate student at a natural history museum. Supernatural's ROB BENEDICT guest stars as adjunct professor Paul Friedman, while Homeland's ZULEIKHA ROBINSON guest stars as Dr. Sonia Kidd, a scientist at the university.

Jane and the CBI team investigate the murder of elderly heiress Elise Vogelson (guest star MARIETTE HARTLEY), whose remains are found in the living room of her spooky mansion.

Lorelei Martins returns, determined to find out if Red John had a role in her sister's death, and Jane is forced to confess to Lisbon his part in Lorelei's prison escape. EMMANUELLE VAUGIER guest stars as Melissa Enfield, a trustee at a women's shelter.

The CBI team investigates when the body of a female army medic who worked with soldiers suffering from PTSD is found near a military base.

When the young lead of a local theatre production dies on the eve of the show's opening, the CBI team is called in to investigate. Meanwhile, Jane hopes to get more information about Red John from the comatose Jason Lennon.

The CBI team heads out to wrangle suspects in a run-down Wild West tourist town when the owner is found dead. Meanwhile, Kirkland tries to find out how much Patrick knows about Red John.

Rigsby and Van Pelt go undercover as a couple with relationship problems to investigate the death of a woman who received advice from a radio love doctor.

J.J. LaRoche personally requests Jane's help when the mysterious container he's had hidden in his safe for nine years is stolen from his home.

Just as Jane narrows down the Red John list to seven suspects, Red John strikes again -- and the victim is linked to Jane's past in the fifth season cliffhanger finale. LAURA SAN GIACOMO guest stars as social worker Miriam Gottlieb.

On the season premiere episode, Jane and Lisbon secretly continue their dangerous mission to narrow down the list of seven Red John suspects -- Bret Stiles, Gale Bertram, Ray Haffner, Reede Smith, Robert Kirkland, Brett Partridge and Sheriff Thomas McAllister -- as they investigate the murder of a man who was missing for two years.

Jane discovers an important clue to Red John's methods as the team encounters four of the suspects -- Gale Bertram, Reede Smith, Ray Haffner and Sheriff McAllister -- and the CBI investigates the case of a software engineer killed by a drone strike.

Jane gets the CBI involved in a case in Napa in order to focus on Sheriff McAllister, while Van Pelt and Rigsby finally take a trip down the aisle and get married.

Jane reveals that a list of fake Red John suspects he planted was stolen -- and the CBI team realizes that these men are in danger. AUNJANUE ELLIS returns as former CBI Director Madeleine Hightower.

When a prominent member of Visualize is mysteriously killed, Jane investigates in the hopes that the case will provide a clue that will lead him to Red John.

With the final clue in hand, Jane attempts to gather the remaining Red John suspects -- Gale Bertram, Bret Stiles, Reede Smith, Ray Haffner and Tom McAllister -- in one place in hopes of finally revealing his identity.

Following the shocking events at Jane's house, the Red John list is narrowed down further, and the CBI's priority is the remaining suspects.

Patrick John finally comes face to face with Red John, the serial killer he's tracked since the madman murdered his wife and daughter. For ten years, Jane has doggedly hunted his nemesis in his search for justice.

Two years after the Red John case was put to rest, Jane's newfound peace is interrupted by a surprising job offer that could change everything for him. EMILY SWALLOW joins the cast as Kim Fischer in an episode directed by series star Simon Baker.

The FBI reluctantly enlists Jane's help to find a missing computer programmer, but he won't help unless Lisbon is brought on board as well. It's a whole new world for Jane...and for the FBI. But will their arrangement actually work?

The FBI is tasked with finding the killer of several DEA agents, and Jane goes on a date with a beautiful woman associated with the case.

Jane and the FBI investigate the murder of a high-tech cartographer who may have unearthed a spy ring before his death. Meanwhile, Rigsby and Van Pelt find themselves on the trail of an alarming conspiracy. NAVID NEGAHBAN (Homeland) guest stars as Hassan Zarif, a man with information about the cartographer's death.

Jane joins a separatist commune to find out how a U.S. attorney was found dead in Mexico, even though there's no record of her crossing the border. Meanwhile, Rigsby and Van Pelt convince J.J. LaRoche (recurring guest star PRUITT TAYLOR VINCE) to help them discover who's stalking former CBI members.

Jane and Fischer investigate a murder at an oil fracking site, while Rigsby and Van Pelt travel to Austin to reunite with the team and help investigate suspects in the string of attacks on former CBI team members.

When Grace is kidnapped by the killer who has been hunting former CBI members and the prime suspect appears to have an airtight alibi, Jane must rely on all his skills to locate her before time runs out.

Jane enlists his colleagues in a dangerous sting operation to catch a deadly team of art thieves. Meanwhile, sparks fly between Lisbon and an agent from the FBI's art squad -- Marcus Pike (guest star PEDRO PASCAL).

Jane and the FBI take up the cause of a Death Row inmate who has two days to prove his innocence before his sentence is carried out.Can they solve this cold case in time?

When a woman is found murdered near a remote men's social club, Jane must find a way to insinuate himself into the insular group of the rich and powerful to find the killer.

A chance encounter with a suspicious-looking individual leads Jane and Lisbon to uncover a vast human smuggling ring. Meanwhile, Lisbon remains tempted by an offer from Agent Marcus Pike (guest star PEDRO PASCAL) to move to Washington, D.C. with him.

Jane's freedom is at stake when a grand jury is empanelled to decide if he should be tried for the murder of Red John. Meanwhile, Lisbon tries to find out how Jane feels about the possibility of her leaving Austin with Agent Pike: and Cho and Abbott follow new leads in the human smuggling ring they recently uncovered.

With time running out to save the victims of a kidnapping ring before they are transported overseas, Jane and Lisbon zero in on the criminal enterprise's mastermind. Meanwhile, Lisbon decides if she will move to D.C. with Agent Pike.

In the sixth season finale, a new lead in a cold case requires Lisbon to delay her plans to leave for Washington, D.C. with Marcus Pike, giving Jane time to finally come to terms with his feelings for her and decide on a course of action.

Match wits with Patrick Jane and see if you can solve The Mentalist's greatest mystery: Who is Red John?

Simon Baker and series creator Bruno Heller reveal
why Red John's end marks a new beginning.

On the seventh and final season premiere episode, Jane and Lisbon are a few weeks into their new relationship when they investigate the murder of an undercover agent. However, they decide to keep their relationship a secret from their colleagues, including the young, ambitious agent Michelle Vega who’s joined the team.

Lisbon goes undercover as a prison inmate in order to get a convict to turn on her boyfriend, who is the leader of the high-end car theft ring.

Jane and Lisbon travel on a dangerous mission in Beirut where they must work with a familiar adversary, femme fatale Erica Flynn (returning guest star MORENA BACCARIN), who agrees to help the FBI apprehend her boyfriend, a courier for terrorist organizations, in exchange for amnesty for her past crimes.

The team investigates a murder linked to a counterfeit diamond operation, but an illness forces Jane to direct his colleagues from the office as he recuperates. Meanwhile, Abbott is concerned that transgressions in his past could harm is wife’s chance to obtain a prestigious job in Washington D.C.

A chance encounter with a military colonel (guest star AARON RAYMOND) leads Jane to believe the officer is hiding something, prompting him to dig into the closed murder case of the man’s wife.

The FBI is brought in to consult on a botched DEA raid, but when Abbott’s former boss tries to blackmail Abbott into keeping the agency’s missteps quiet, he is forced to choose between his career and his morals.

A murder investigation becomes personal for Lisbon when she learns that her underachieving younger brother, Jimmy, is being sought as a key witness. ROB BELUSHI and DEREK PHILLIPS guest star as Lisbon’s brothers, Jimmy and Stan.

Jane worries for Lisbon’s safety when the team puts itself in the line of fire to protect the witness in a murder investigation from a skilled assassin.

When Abbott’s old boss, Agent Peterson (recurring guest star DYLAN BAKER), threatens Abbott’s career – and possibly his freedom – Jane devises a risky plan to protect his friend’s future.

Jane takes extreme measures as the FBI team tries to apprehend a deadly gang of armored car robbers before their desperation to remain free costs more innocent people their lives.

A young man claiming to have psychic powers offers his help to the FBI in solving a pair of murders, but when he leads them to additional victims, Jane begins to suspect that he is in fact, the cunning killer they’re hunting.

Jane agrees to once again pretend to be a renowned psychic and be used as bait in an attempt to lure out a serial killer and give the FBI a chance to apprehend him.

In the series finale episode, Lisbon accepts Jane’s surprise marriage proposal, but a killer’s quest for revenge may cost them the happy ending they’ve worked so hard to achieve.