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The Best Episodes of The Mentalist

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...

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  1. 9.5/10(3.9k votes)

    #1 - Strawberries and Cream (2)

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    S3:E24

    Patrick trades Hightower's secret location to Laroche for the four remaining names on his list. The team then sets up a trap to uncover Red John's real informant, leading to a possible face-to-face showdown between Patrick and Red John.

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    Director:Chris Long
  2. 9.1/10(2.6k votes)

    #2 - His Red Right Hand

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    S2:E8

    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".

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    Director:Chris Long
  3. 9.1/10(2.8k votes)

    #3 - Blinking Red Light

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    S4:E7

    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.

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    Director:Simon Baker
  4. 9.1/10(2.9k votes)

    #4 - Blue Bird

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    S6:E22

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

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    Director:Chris Long
  5. 9.0/10(2.5k votes)

    #5 - The Crimson Hat

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    S4:E24

    After another failed attempt to defeat Red John, Patrick Jane hits rock bottom, finds a lover and shoots one of his own.

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    Director:Chris Long
  6. 9.0/10(2.6k votes)

    #6 - Fire and Brimstone

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    S6:E6

    With the final clue in hand, Jane attempts to gather the remaining Red John suspects in one place in hopes of finally revealing his identity.

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  8. 9.0/10(2.7k votes)

    #7 - White Orchids

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    S7:E13

    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.

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  9. 8.9/10(2.4k votes)

    #8 - Strawberries and Cream (1)

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    S3:E23

    A robber with a bomb attached to him is blown up in front of a convenience store, and CBI soon discovers that there may be connections between this case and Red John and agent Hightower.

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    Director:Chris Long
  10. 8.9/10(2.3k votes)

    #9 - The Great Red Dragon

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    S6:E7

    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.

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  11. 8.8/10(2.5k votes)

    #10 - Devil's Cherry

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    S5:E2

    While the team investigates the murder of a diamond cutter, Jane meets a girl who claims to be his late daughter, Charlotte.

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  12. 8.7/10(1.9k votes)

    #11 - Red Sails in the Sunset

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    S5:E8

    With the help of Brett Stiles, Jane orchestrates an elaborate plan to break Lorelei Martins out of prison in the hopes of her leading him to Red John.

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    Director:Simon Baker
  13. 8.7/10(2.0k votes)

    #12 - Red John's Rules

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    S5:E22

    Just as Jane narrows down the Red John suspect list to seven, Red John strikes again, and the victim has a link to Jane’s past.

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    Director:Chris Long
  14. 8.7/10(2.5k votes)

    #13 - The Desert Rose

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    S6:E1

    Jane and Lisbon secretly continue their mission to narrow down the list of seven Red John suspects as they investigate the murder of a man who was missing for two years.

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    Director:Chris Long
  15. 8.7/10(1.5k votes)

    #14 - Brown Shag Carpet

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    S7:E12

    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.

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  16. 8.6/10(2.1k votes)

    #15 - Red Badge

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    S2:E3

    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.

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  17. 8.6/10(2.0k votes)

    #16 - Red Sky in the Morning

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    S2:E23

    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.

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    Director:Chris Long
  18. 8.6/10(2.0k votes)

    #17 - Scarlet Ribbons

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    S4:E1

    In prison for killing his nemesis, Patrick Jane must prove that the man he shot really was Red John. Meanwhile, Lisbon urges Van Pelt to seek counseling in the aftermath of the death of her fiancé.

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  19. 8.6/10(2.0k votes)

    #18 - Red Dawn

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    S5:E5

    See how Jane met Lisbon and the rest of the CBI team for the first time.

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  20. 8.6/10(1.9k votes)

    #19 - Red Listed

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    S6:E4

    Jane reveals that a list of fake Red John suspects he planted was stolen, and the team realizes these men are in danger.

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  21. 8.6/10(1.7k votes)

    #20 - Violets

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    S6:E16

    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.

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  22. 8.5/10(2.2k votes)

    #21 - Red John's Footsteps

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    S1:E23

    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.

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    Director:Chris Long
  23. 8.5/10(1.7k votes)

    #22 - Red Queen

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    S3:E16

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

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    Director:Chris Long
  24. 8.5/10(1.7k votes)

    #23 - Red Rover, Red Rover

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    S4:E23

    On the ninth 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

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  25. 8.5/10(1.6k votes)

    #24 - Red and Itchy

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    S5:E21

    J.J. LaRoche personally requests Jane’s help when the mysterious container he’s been hiding for nine years is stolen from his home.

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  26. 8.5/10(1.4k votes)

    #25 - Copper Bullet

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    S7:E9

    When Abbott's old boss, Agent Peterson, threatens Abbott's career - and possibly his freedom - Jane devises a risky plan to protect his friend's future.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Strawberries and Cream (2)" is the best rated episode of "The Mentalist". It scored 9.5/10 based on 3888 votes. Directed by Chris Long and written by Bruno Heller, it aired on 5/19/2011. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "His Red Right Hand".