The Mentalist

2008 • CBS
4.8
1.93K reviews
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Season 3 episodes (23)

1 Red Sky at Night
9/23/10
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.
2 Cackle-bladder Blood
9/30/10
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.
3 The Blood on His Hands
10/7/10
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).
4 Red Carpet Treatment
10/14/10
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.
5 The Red Ponies
10/21/10
Patrick Jane and the CBI team are pulled deep inside the world of horse racing after a jockey is found murdered and suspects abound.
6 Pink Chanel Suit
10/28/10
The case of a murder and a missing person on an intensely guarded wealthy family's compound perplexes Patrick Jane and the CBI team.
7 Red Hot
11/4/10
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.
8 Ball of Fire
11/11/10
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.
9 Red Moon
11/18/10
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.
10 Jolly Red Elf
12/9/10
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.
11 Bloodsport
1/6/11
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.
12 Bloodhounds
1/20/11
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.
13 Red Alert
2/3/11
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.
14 Blood For Blood
2/10/11
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.
15 Red Gold
2/17/11
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.
16 Red Queen
2/24/11
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.
17 Bloodstream
3/10/11
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.
18 The Red Mile
3/31/11
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.
19 Every Rose Has Its Thorn
4/7/11
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.
20 Redacted
4/28/11
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.
21 Like a Redheaded Stepchild
5/5/11
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.
22 Rhapsody in Red
5/12/11
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.
23 Strawberries and Cream, Parts 1 and 2
5/19/11
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.

About this show

Golden Globe nominee Simon Baker stars as an independent consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation with a remarkable track record for solving crimes using only his razor sharp skills of observation. Despite his lack of protocol and past as a feigned psychic, his keen insight is still greatly valued by his fellow agents.

Ratings and reviews

4.8
1.93K reviews
RazielTheLost
December 13, 2014
The sheer number of leaps in logic and him pointing things out that could often mean anything and saying it all must only mean the one specific thing is rediculous. If i find a cig butt on the ground next to a known smoker it doesnt mean it must of been his okay. If my daughter hangs out with a lot of girls or son with a lot of guys it dont mean there gay. Leaps in logic is all this guy seems to do and its just irritating to me, sorry, but i like logic to actually have sense and logic to it.
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Brian Vanwinkle
July 7, 2015
Genius and gorgeous police consultant... A mentalist, whom are so intuitive they are often confused with psychics. Romantic interest is intriguingly insinuated with his partner yet professionalism and the murder of his wife takes years to overcome. It's worth it. It isn't all depressing; he has his silly side :-)
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Ken R
March 11, 2017
The show defines the concept of interesting weekly mysteries to solve, while also trying to zero in on "Red John", in this case the killer of Jane's family. Since this show, others have attempted to re-create this balance of good weekly plots while advancing the progress in finding "Red John". Jane does indeed find him in Season 6, and the show should have ended there. After that, they "reboot" the show with new cast members and some interesting mysteries, but it does seem to run out of steam without the Red John plot. Nevertheless, the show is top notch, and a classic in my opinion.
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