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Season 1

The Mentalist

Season 1

  • 2008

Patrick Jane is a celebrity psychic whose wife and child are viciously murdered by an elusive serial killer called Red John. Devastated, Patrick admits his paranormal act is fake, renounces his earlier life and uses his astonishing skills of observation and analysis – talents that made him appear psychically gifted – to bring killers to justice. At crime scenes across California, Patrick now helps an elite team of detectives break their toughest cases. But no matter how many criminals he catches, Patrick never forgets his central goal: Find Red John. And bring him down.

  1. Pilot Episode 1 Pilot September 23, 2008, 45 min CBI consultant Patrick Jane, Senior Agent Teresa Lisbon and her team investigate the double murder in Palm Springs of a pro golfer's wife and her doctor, which has the hallmarks…
  2. Red Hair and Silver Tape Episode 2 Red Hair and Silver Tape September 30, 2008, 43 min 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…
  3. Red Tide Episode 3 Red Tide October 14, 2008, 43 min 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…
  4. Ladies in Red Episode 4 Ladies in Red October 21, 2008, 43 min 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…
  5. Redwood Episode 5 Redwood October 28, 2008, 44 min 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,…
  6. Red Handed Episode 6 Red Handed November 11, 2008, 44 min 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.
  7. Seeing Red Episode 7 Seeing Red November 18, 2008, 44 min 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…
  8. The Thin Red Line Episode 8 The Thin Red Line November 25, 2008, 42 min 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…
  9. Flame Red Episode 9 Flame Red December 2, 2008, 44 min Patrick Jane suspects the only surviving member of a National Guard unit of murdering his friends - and goes undercover to prove it.
  10. Red Brick and Ivy Episode 10 Red Brick and Ivy December 16, 2008, 42 min 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…
  11. Red John’s Friends Episode 11 Red John’s Friends January 6, 2009, 44 min 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…
  12. Red Rum Episode 12 Red Rum January 13, 2009, 42 min Patrick Jane sets a mentalist trap to find out who is responsible for the murder of a high school boy who antagonized the local self-proclaimed witch by killing her cat.
  13. Paint It Red Episode 13 Paint It Red January 18, 2009, 43 min 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…
  14. Crimson Casanova Episode 14 Crimson Casanova February 10, 2009, 44 min 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…
  15. Scarlett Fever Episode 15 Scarlett Fever February 17, 2009, 44 min As Jane and the team investigate the poisoning death of the "queen bee" in a country club, they discover that the community is full of secrets, including love affairs and…
  16. Bloodshot Episode 16 Bloodshot March 17, 2009, 44 min Patrick Jane must rely on his other senses during the murder investigation of a financial advisor when he loses his sight as a result of an explosion.
  17. Carnelian Inc. Episode 17 Carnelian Inc. March 24, 2009, 42 min A story of greed and betrayal pits Patrick Jane against a group of financiers when the CBI investigates a series of murders at a corporate retreat in the wilds of…
  18. Russet Potatoes Episode 18 Russet Potatoes March 31, 2009, 43 min Patrick Jane and the CBI team track down a mastermind who hypnotizes people into doing their bidding.
  19. A Dozen Red Roses Episode 19 A Dozen Red Roses April 7, 2009, 43 min Patrick Jane and the team go to Hollywood when they investigate the murder of a movie producer.
  20. Red Sauce Episode 20 Red Sauce April 28, 2009, 43 min Patrick Jane and the CBI team investigate the murder of a mobster who was in the witness protection program.
  21. Miss Red Episode 21 Miss Red May 5, 2009, 44 min 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.
  22. Blood Brothers Episode 22 Blood Brothers May 12, 2009, 44 min 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…
  23. Red John’s Footsteps Episode 23 Red John’s Footsteps May 19, 2009, 44 min 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…