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The Mentalist S3E21 — Like a Redheaded Stepchild

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The Mentalist•Season 3•Episode 21

Like a Redheaded Stepchild

7.6/10 · 2,658 votesMay 5, 201143 min

Ranked #20 of 24 in Season 3•−0.4 vs season avg

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.

Directed byEric Laneuville

Written byJordan Harper

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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

Eric Laneuville

Eric Laneuville

Director

J

Jordan Harper

Writer

C

Christopher Cibelli

Editor

G

Geary McLeod

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Like a Redheaded Stepchild" is episode 21 of The Mentalist season 3. It scored 7.6/10 from 2,658 votes, ranking #20 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Eric Laneuville and written by Jordan Harper, it aired on May 5, 2011.

Next: E22 · Rhapsody in Red Best of Season 3