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The Mentalist S1E8 — The Thin Red Line

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The Mentalist•Season 1•Episode 8

The Thin Red Line

7.7/10 · 4,506 votesNov 25, 200842 min

Ranked #16 of 23 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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.

Directed byMatt Earl Beesley

Written byKen Woodruff

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Cast5

Simon Baker

Simon Baker

Patrick Jane

Robin Tunney

Robin Tunney

Teresa Lisbon

Tim Kang

Tim Kang

Kimball Cho

Amanda Righetti

Amanda Righetti

Grace Van Pelt

Owain Yeoman

Owain Yeoman

Wayne Rigsby

Crew4

K

Ken Woodruff

Writer

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Matt Earl Beesley

Director

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Geary McLeod

Director of Photography

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Glenn Farr

Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Thin Red Line" is episode 8 of The Mentalist season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 4,506 votes, ranking #16 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Matt Earl Beesley and written by Ken Woodruff, it aired on November 25, 2008.

Next: E9 · Flame Red Best of Season 1