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The Mentalist S2E4 — Red Menace
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The Mentalist•Season 2•Episode 4

Red Menace

7.5/10 · 3,375 votesOct 15, 200942 min

Ranked #18 of 23 in Season 2•−0.4 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byNorberto Barba
Written byLeonard Dick
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Simon Baker

Simon Baker

Patrick Jane

Robin Tunney

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Teresa Lisbon

Tim Kang

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Kimball Cho

Amanda Righetti

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Grace Van Pelt

Owain Yeoman

Owain Yeoman

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Norberto Barba

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Episode Summary

"Red Menace" is episode 4 of The Mentalist season 2. It scored 7.5/10 from 3,375 votes, ranking #18 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Norberto Barba and written by Leonard Dick, it aired on October 15, 2009.

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