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The Mentalist S3E10 — Jolly Red Elf
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The Mentalist•Season 3•Episode 10

Jolly Red Elf

7.6/10 · 2,806 votesDec 9, 201042 min

Ranked #19 of 24 in Season 3•−0.4 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byJohn F. Showalter
Written byDaniel Cerone
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Simon Baker

Simon Baker

Patrick Jane

Robin Tunney

Robin Tunney

Teresa Lisbon

Tim Kang

Tim Kang

Kimball Cho

Amanda Righetti

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Grace Van Pelt

Owain Yeoman

Owain Yeoman

Wayne Rigsby

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Daniel Cerone

Daniel Cerone

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John F. Showalter

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Geary McLeod

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David Ekstrom

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Episode Summary

"Jolly Red Elf" is episode 10 of The Mentalist season 3. It scored 7.6/10 from 2,806 votes, ranking #19 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by John F. Showalter and written by Daniel Cerone, it aired on December 9, 2010.

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