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The Mentalist S3E2 — Cackle-Bladder Blood

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The Mentalist•Season 3•Episode 2

Cackle-Bladder Blood

7.7/10 · 2,993 votesSep 30, 201043 min

Ranked #17 of 24 in Season 3•−0.3 vs season avg

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.

Directed byJohn Polson

Written byAshley Gable

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Cast5

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

Crew4

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Ashley Gable

Writer

John Polson

John Polson

Director

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Geary McLeod

Director of Photography

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Glenn Farr

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Cackle-Bladder Blood" is episode 2 of The Mentalist season 3. It scored 7.7/10 from 2,993 votes, ranking #17 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by John Polson and written by Ashley Gable, it aired on September 30, 2010.

Next: E3 · The Blood on His Hands Best of Season 3