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The Mentalist S3E12 — Bloodhounds
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The Mentalist•Season 3•Episode 12

Bloodhounds

7.8/10 · 2,797 votesJan 20, 201142 min

Ranked #14 of 24 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byCharles Beeson
Written byErika Green Swafford
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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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Charles Beeson

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Erika Green Swafford

Erika Green Swafford

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Christopher Cibelli

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Geary McLeod

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Episode Summary

"Bloodhounds" is episode 12 of The Mentalist season 3. It scored 7.8/10 from 2,797 votes, ranking #14 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Charles Beeson and written by Erika Green Swafford, it aired on January 20, 2011.

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