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The Mentalist S3E1 — Red Sky at Night
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The Mentalist•Season 3•Episode 1

Red Sky at Night

7.8/10 · 3,152 votesSep 23, 201043 min

Ranked #13 of 24 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byChris Long
Written byBruno Heller
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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

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Chris Long

Chris Long

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Bruno Heller

Bruno Heller

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Geary McLeod

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David Ekstrom

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Episode Summary

"Red Sky at Night" is episode 1 of The Mentalist season 3. It scored 7.8/10 from 3,152 votes, ranking #13 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Chris Long and written by Bruno Heller, it aired on September 23, 2010.

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