The Mentalist
Show summary: "Mentalist, noun. Someone who uses mental acuity, hypnosis and/or suggestion. A master manipulator of thoughts and behavior."The Mentalist tells the tale of Patrick Jane, who is employed as an independent consultant working with the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to solve crimes. He had been making a living as a psychic, and he would assist the police on cases -- until his life changed when he lost the two most important people in his life to one of those serial killers he was helping track. He now uses his refined observation skills to help the CBI solve cases. He works with Senior Agent Teresa Lisbon, Agents Kimball Cho and Wayne Rigsby and the rookie Grace Van Pelt.
The series is produced by Warner Bros. Television.
Episodes
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Season 4 Episode 9
The team investigates a car explosion involving an NFL star quarterback who is presumed to be dead; and Rigsby and Harrigan's relationship deepens -
Season 4 Episode 7
A serial-killer case hits close to home for Jane when he meets a blogger obsessed with the killer and who has devoted his life to finding the person. -
Season 4 Episode 5
A woman's body is found on an island off the California coast, and the team questions an odd group assembled on the island. Meanwhile, Rigsby dates a public defender and worries that this will make things between him and... -
Season 3 Episode 24
The Season 3 finale (conclusion): the CBI mole is discovered and Jane finally confronts Red John face-to-face -
Season 3 Episode 23
Season 3 finale (Part 1): The CBI mole is discovered and Jane finally confronts Red John face-to-face. -
Season 3 Episode 22
A young violinist is murdered, and Jane questions members of the orchestra with whom she performed; and Cho has an encounter with a young pickpocket. -
Season 3 Episode 21
A prison guard is murdered outside of a jewelry store, and Jane suspects an inmate is responsible. Meanwhile, Rigsby talks to his father about the crime -
Season 3 Episode 20
The team investigates two attempted robberies, including one that left a shop owner dead; and another involving Donny Culpepper, the man Jane hired to break into LaRoche's home. -
Season 3 Episode 19
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Season 3 Episode 18
When a man who thought he was abducted by aliens is murdered, his body is stolen from the coroner's van; Van Pelt looks for a wedding dress. -
Season 3 Episode 17
When a doctor is found murdered at a golf course, the team searches his staff and patients for a suspect; Cho is named the new team leader. -
Season 3 Episode 16
An antiques dealer is found dead in a museum and evidence points to a member of the CBI team. -
Season 3 Episode 15
After Lisbon is injured while investigating the death prospector, Agent Hightower joins Patrick in the field. -
Season 3 Episode 14
Van Pelt's actions come into question when the witness she is assigned to protect is murdered. -
Season 3 Episode 13
Jane must use his skills to diffuse a dangerous situation when an accused murderer takes him and others hostage. -
Season 3 Episode 12
Patrick Jane becomes determined to prove that his methods are superior while investigating a double murder with a criminal profiler. -
Season 3 Episode 11
A woman's body is found at a mixed martial arts match; Rigsby is forced to ask Cho for a favor. -
Season 3 Episode 10
During the investigation of a Santa's murder, Patrick Jane goes under cover in an AA group, while Van Pelt and Rigsby talk to members of an authentic Santa society. -
Season 3 Episode 9
Jane works with a local astrologer who insists on helping the team with a triple homicide involving two cops and Jane's old nemesis, Red John. -
Season 3 Episode 8
When Jane is kidnapped, Lisbon and the team realize there are many suspects who might want to harm him. -
Season 3 Episode 7
A building explodes while Patrick Jane and the team are investigating a death threat; Libson once again runs into billionaire Walter Mashburn (Currie Graham). -
Season 3 Episode 6
The case of a murder and missing person on a secure compound perplexes the CBI team. -
Season 3 Episode 5
Patrick and the team head to the horse track to investigate when a jockey is murdered. -
Season 3 Episode 4
Patrick and the team investigate the murder of a convict who served time for rape and murder but was released due to DNA evidence. -
Season 3 Episode 3
Cult leader Bret Stiles (Malcolm McDowell) offers Patrick Jane information about Red John and missing psychic Kristina Frye. -
Season 3 Episode 2
When Jane's shady brother-in-law (Kevin Rankin) comes to town and becomes a suspect in a murder investigation, Jane is forced to help him. -
Season 3 Episode 1
After his encounter with Red John, Patrick rethinks his future with the CBI. At the same time, the team investigates two high-profile kidnappings. -
Season 2 Episode 23
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 ... -
Season 2 Episode 22
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 traffi... -
Season 2 Episode 21
Patrick Jane and the CBI team investigate the death of a mathematical genius by a gun-wielding clown. -
Season 2 Episode 20
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. -
Season 2 Episode 19
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. -
Season 2 Episode 18
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 -
Season 2 Episode 17
Patrick Jane, Lisbon and the CBI team brace themselves to finally meet their new boss, Special Agent Madeleine Hightower. -
Season 2 Episode 16
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. -
Season 2 Episode 15
Jane and his crew investigate the murder of a prominent chef, Gabriel Barge. -
Season 2 Episode 14
Cho is asked to help with a low-profile homicide involving a former fellow gang member, and, of course, Jane goes along for the ride. -
Season 2 Episode 13
Jane investigates the murder of a beautiful car salesman found dead in the trunk of a high-end vehicle at an elite car dealership. -
Season 2 Episode 12
The CBI is assigned to investigate the murder of someone close to the mayor. Two of the team members have a surprise announcement for everyone. -
Season 2 Episode 11
The CBI investigate the murder of a couple on their way to his high school reunion. -
Season 2 Episode 10
The CBI team investigate the murder of an ex pro baseball player who's started his own baseball talent scouting and training facility for young up-and-coming baseball talent. Meanwhile, after being knocked out by a baseb... -
Season 2 Episode 9
The robbery and murder of a wealthy jeweler is investigated, but the team must work the case while attending a black-tie fund-raiser for the CBI. -
Season 2 Episode 8
When a violent and shocking crime is committed within the offices of the CBI, Jane and the team are forced to investigate despite fear of who may be behind it. Meanwhile, Rigsby and Van Pelt continue to grow closer. -
Season 2 Episode 7
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. -
Season 2 Episode 6
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 -
Season 2 Episode 5
Jane and the CBI encounter a ghost and a haunted mansion when they investigate the mysterious death of a wealthy man who witnesses say was murdered by a ghost haunting his mansion. -
Season 2 Episode 4
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. -
Season 2 Episode 3
In order to prove Lisbon's innocence after she is accused of murdering an infamous pedophile she arrested who was recently released on parole, Jane and the CBI team decide to conduct their own investigation. -
Season 2 Episode 2
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. -
Season 2 Episode 1
Jane and Lisbon learn that the Red John case has been reassigned to a new CBI team led by the straight-shooting officer Sam Bosco. -
Season 1 Episode 23
As the CBI investigates the murder of a young girl and the abduction of her twin sister, Lisbon suspects that Red John is trying to draw Jane into a trap. -
Season 1 Episode 22
Patrick Jane must find a way to convince a group of students at a wilderness program for troubled kids to tell him the truth about what really happened surrounding the death of one of their fellow students. -
Season 1 Episode 21
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. -
Season 1 Episode 20
Patrick and the team investigate when a mobster in witness protection is murdered. -
Season 1 Episode 19
When a Hollywood movie producer is murdered, the CBI is brought in to investigate. -
Season 1 Episode 18
Jane and the CBI track down a man, who hypnotizes people into doing his dirty work for him. -
Season 1 Episode 17
The CBI is called to investigate when the personnel director of plummets to his death at Jane's feet during a skydiving exercise. -
Season 1 Episode 16
When Patrick is injured in an explosion, he finds himself using unusual methods, as the CBI is investigating the death of a financial advisor. -
Season 1 Episode 15
The murder at a country club is investigated by the CBI team. -
Season 1 Episode 14
CBI is called in to investigate the murder of a millionaire's wife. -
Season 1 Episode 13
A business tycoon's son-in-law was found dead near where a $50 million painting once hung in his father-in-law's office. Jane and the CBI try to find out how he might have been involved and who else is responsible. -
Season 1 Episode 12
The local witch claims to have murdered a high school football star with a spell in revenge for killing her cat, Jane goes to investigate. -
Season 1 Episode 11
Patrick Jane, enticed by the promise from a convicted murder that he'll reveal information about Red John upon his release, becomes singularly focused and quits the CBI in order to prove the prisoner is innocent. -
Season 1 Episode 10
Patrick Jane becomes very interested in a new case involving his former psychiatrist, who is the victim's wife and also the prime suspect. -
Season 1 Episode 9
A murder in a small town is investigated and soon turns out to be an act of vengeance. -
Season 1 Episode 8
CBI are called to a murder scene, when the State's witness in a drug trial and a girl are found dead in a motel room. Local police are quick to decide that Rick Carass, the drug dealer on trial, is behind the murder, but... -
Season 1 Episode 7
The team investigates a hit and run murder of a wealthy California heiress, Rosemary Tennant, whose death was predicted by her psychic, Kristina Frye, moments before the accident. -
Season 1 Episode 6
Jane uses the murder investigation of a casino owner as an opportunity to win at the blackjack table. -
Season 1 Episode 5
Jane uses his mentalist skills to help a suspect suffering from memory loss. -
Season 1 Episode 4
The truth about a wealthy banker is made known after he is found dead inside the vault. Patrick works over the suspects to see which one is the true culprit. -
Season 1 Episode 3
When a body washes ashore on the beach, Patrick sets a trap to determine and catch the killer out of a group of surfers. -
Season 1 Episode 2
A young waitress is murdered in the Napa Valley and Lisbon and her team go to investigate. Meanwhile, Jane secretly runs his own undercover operation, and uses Van Pelt as bait. -
Season 1 Episode 1
This episode introduces us to the complex life of Patrick Jane, a police detective with a troubled past who has a keen eye for detail. When a man and woman are found dead in their home, many believe they are victims of a...

