The Mentalist

The Best Episodes of The Mentalist Season 3

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Every episode of The Mentalist Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Mentalist Season 3!

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. 8.9/10(2.4k votes)

    #2 - 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
  3. 8.5/10(1.7k votes)

    #3 - 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
  4. 8.4/10(1.9k votes)

    #4 - The Red Mile

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    S3:E18

    Patrick Jane and the CBI team must track down the killer of a man who believed he experienced an alien abduction - even after the victim's body is stolen from the coroner's van. Meanwhile, Van Pelt takes a break from the case to shop for wedding dresses.

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  5. 8.2/10(1.7k votes)

    #5 - Red Moon

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    S3:E9

    Patrick Jane accepts the help of a local astrologer, Ellis Mars, to solve the puzzling case of a triple homicide that involves two policemen and the fiancé of an EMT worker.

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    Director:Simon Baker
  6. 8.2/10(1.7k votes)

    #6 - Every Rose Has Its Thorn

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    S3:E19

    Patrick Jane sets out to prove a beautiful yet manipulative matchmaker shot and killed her husband after his body is found floating in the marina.

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  8. 8.1/10(1.6k votes)

    #7 - The Blood on His Hands

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    S3:E3

    When Patrick Jane faces off once again with cult leader Bret Stiles, Stiles offers Jane information regarding Red John and the missing Kristina Frye.

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  9. 8.0/10(1.6k votes)

    #8 - Red Hot

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    S3:E7

    Jane and the CBI team narrowly escape a fiery end when a building explodes while they're investigating a death threat. Meanwhile, sparks fly between Lisbon and billionaire Walter Mashburn when they meet again while on the case.

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    Director:Chris Long
  10. 8.0/10(1.5k votes)

    #9 - Red Alert

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    S3:E13

    When Patrick Jane and others are taken hostage by an armed man accused of murder, Jane must think quickly to defuse the situation.

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    Director:Guy Ferland
  11. 7.9/10(1.6k votes)

    #10 - Red Carpet Treatment

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    S3:E4

    Patrick Jane and the CBI team are called in to investigate the murder of a convict who served nine years for rape and murder, but was recently released on DNA evidence.

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  12. 7.9/10(1.6k votes)

    #11 - Ball of Fire

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    S3:E8

    When Jane is kidnapped, Lisbon and the team realize there are many suspects who might want to harm him.

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  13. 7.9/10(1.5k votes)

    #12 - Blood for Blood

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    S3:E14

    Van Pelt's actions are called into question when a witness is murdered while she is assigned to his protection.

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  14. 7.8/10(1.6k votes)

    #13 - Red Sky at Night

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    S3:E1

    When the CBI investigates the kidnapping of a prominent lawyer and state house lobbyist, the CBI Director wants Jane on the case, but he is uncertain of his future with the unit after his encounter with Red John.

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    Director:Chris Long
  15. 7.8/10(1.5k votes)

    #14 - Bloodhounds

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    S3:E12

    When Patrick Jane and the CBI must work with a criminal profiler, Dr. Montague, to solve a double murder, it becomes a competition for Jane to prove that his methods are superior.

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  16. 7.8/10(1.4k votes)

    #15 - Bloodstream

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    S3:E17

    After a doctor is found dead at a golf course, the CBI team searches for a killer amongst a hospital's staff and patients. Meanwhile, when LaRoche is placed in charge of the CBI, his first act of business is to name Cho the new team leader.

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  17. 7.8/10(1.4k votes)

    #16 - Redacted

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    S3:E20

    Patrick Jane must deal with two failed robbery attempts: one resulting in the murder of a repair shop owner and the other involving a former suspect personally hired by Jane to break into LaRoche's home.

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  18. 7.7/10(1.5k votes)

    #17 - Cackle-Bladder Blood

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    S3:E2

    When Jane's brother-in-law returns to town and gets mixed up in a murder investigation, Jane must come to his aid despite personal reservations.

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    Director:John Polson
  19. 7.7/10(1.4k votes)

    #18 - Pink Chanel Suit

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    S3:E6

    The case of a murder and missing person on an intensely secure wealthy family's compound perplexes Jane and the CBI team.

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  20. 7.6/10(1.5k votes)

    #19 - Jolly Red Elf

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    S3:E10

    The CBI pursues two lines of investigation when a Santa is murdered: Patrick Jane goes undercover in an AA group; and Rigsby and Van Pelt question members of an authentic Santa society. Meanwhile, following the demise of a person in custody at the CBI, J.J. LaRoche is brought in to question the team when it appears to be an inside job.

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  21. 7.6/10(1.4k votes)

    #20 - Like a Redheaded Stepchild

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    S3:E21

    When a prison guard is stabbed to death outside of a jewelry store, Patrick Jane suspects one of the guard's inmates is the killer. Meanwhile, Rigsby questions his own father about the murder.

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  22. 7.6/10(1.4k votes)

    #21 - Rhapsody in Red

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    S3:E22

    After a young violinist is shot to death, Patrick Jane questions the members of the Northern California Symphony Orchestra about the murder. Meanwhile, Cho crosses paths with a precocious young pickpocket.

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  23. 7.5/10(1.5k votes)

    #22 - The Red Ponies

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    S3:E5

    Patrick Jane and the CBI team hit the horse track when a jockey is found murdered and suspects abound.

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  24. 7.5/10(1.4k votes)

    #23 - Red Gold

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    S3:E15

    When a modern-day prospector is found dead near a mining site and Lisbon is injured during the initial stages of the investigation, Agent Hightower joins Patrick Jane in the field for the first time.

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  25. 7.3/10(1.4k votes)

    #24 - Bloodsport

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    S3:E11

    Patrick and the team investigate the murder of a woman with ties to one of the fighters. Meanwhile, LaRoche focuses his investigation on Rigsby, who in turn is forced to ask Cho for a huge favor in order to keep his job.

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Strawberries and Cream (2)" is the best rated episode of "The Mentalist" season 3. It scored 9.5/10 based on 3868 votes. Directed by Chris Long and written by Bruno Heller, it aired on 5/19/2011. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Strawberries and Cream (1)".