8.6/101,954 votes#1 - Scarlet Ribbons
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/2011
In prison for killing his nemesis, Patrick Jane must prove that the man he shot really was Red John. Meanwhile, Lisbon urges Van Pelt to seek counseling in the aftermath of the death of her fiancé.
Director: Charles Beeson
Writer: Bruno Heller
8.1/101,571 votes#2 - Little Red Book
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/2011
With Lisbon suspended and the rest of the team reassigned, Jane is reinstated as a CBI consultant and forced to work with a new team. During the investigation, Jane conspires to bring his former team back together.
Director: Eric Laneuville
Writer: Tom Szentgyorgyi
7.8/101,464 votes#3 - Pretty Red Balloon
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 10/6/2011
When the son of a former client from Jane's days as a psychic is kidnapped, Jane and the CBI team are asked to help find him. Meanwhile, Jane butts heads with his former client's new "spiritual advisor."
Director: John F. Showalter
Writer: Ashley Gable
7.8/101,449 votes#4 - Ring Around the Rosie
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 10/13/2011
Jane notices a suspicious-looking man carrying a gun at a political rally and sets out to prove he's a psychopath on the brink of committing murder. Meanwhile, Lisbon investigates the death of a photographer at the same rally.
Director: Chris Long
Writer: Daniel Cerone
7.5/101,444 votes#5 - Blood and Sand
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 10/20/2011
The CBI team investigates the murder of a woman whose corpse washed up on an island off the coast of California. Rigsby worries that his relationship with a public defender will create awkwardness between him and Van Pelt.
Director: John Polson
Writer: Eoghan Mahony
7.5/101,436 votes#6 - Where in the World is Carmine O'Brien?
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 10/27/2011
When the CBI team travels to a resort town to find out who murdered a police chief, Lisbon crosses paths with her brother Tommy, now a bounty hunter, who's tracking a bail jumper.
Director: Bobby Roth
Writer: David Appelbaum
9.1/102,657 votes#7 - Blinking Red Light
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 11/3/2011
The search for a serial killer hits close to home for Jane when he encounters a blogger who has devoted his life to finding the killer.
Director: Simon Baker
Writer: Ken Woodruff
7.6/101,420 votes#8 - Pink Tops
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/2011
In order to find the killer of an undercover narcotics cop, Jane and the CBI team retrace her investigation.
Director: Tom Verica
Writer: Erica Green Swafford
7.7/101,463 votes#9 - The Redshirt
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 12/8/2011
Jane and the CBI investigate when a retired NFL star quarterback is presumed dead after his car blows up. Meanwhile, while preparing for a court case, Rigsby and Harrigan take their relationship to the next level.
Director: Eric Laneuville
Writer: Jordan Harper
8.3/101,686 votes#10 - Fugue in Red
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 12/15/2011
During the search for a firefighter's killer, Jane is attacked and nearly drowned, resulting in a temporary loss of his memory and a return to his pre-CBI con man persona.
Director: Randall Zisk
Writer: Daniel Cerone
7.9/101,449 votes#11 - Always Bet on Red
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 1/12/2012
Jane and the CBI team narrow down the long list of suspects after a high-end divorce attorney, with many enemies, is killed on his speed boat. Meanwhile, Jane is questioned by Agent Darcy about whether Red John was responsible for Panzer's murder.
Director: John F. Showalter
Writer: Ashley Gable
7.5/101,430 votes#12 - My Bloody Valentine
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 1/19/2012
With very little evidence, Jane and the CBI investigate the death of a mob boss’ son. Meanwhile, while taking an eyewitness in for questioning, Van Pelt is haunted by the memories of O’Laughlin’s shooting.
Director: Elodie Keene
Writer: Tom Szentgyorgyi
7.6/101,402 votes#13 - Red is the New Black
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 2/2/2012
Jane and the CBI narrow down the list of suspects after a disgraced clothing designer on the verge of a comeback becomes a fashion victim. Meanwhile, FBI Agent Darcy continues her investigation into finding Red John.
Director: Tom Verica
Writer: Eoghan Mahony
7.7/101,401 votes#14 - At First Blush
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 2/9/2012
While a jury deliberates the guilt or innocence of a defendant on trial for murder, Jane tries to prove she has been wrongfully accused before time runs out. Meanwhile, Summer may have gone too far when she helps Cho make a case against a suspect.
Director: Roxann Dawson
Writer: David Appelbaum
8.0/101,561 votes#15 - War of the Roses
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 2/16/2012
When a charity worker is killed, Jane has Erica Flynn, a murderer he helped imprison, furloughed in exchange for information she claims to have about the case. Meanwhile, Rigsby and Sarah try to adjust to impending parenthood.
Director: Geary McLeod
Writer: Ken Woodruff
7.9/101,411 votes#16 - His Thoughts Were Red Thoughts
Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 2/23/2012
Jane is reunited with his former nemesis, cult leader Bret Stiles, when the head of an anti-cult activist organization is murdered.
Director: Charles Beeson
Writer: Jordan Harper
7.8/101,399 votes#17 - Cheap Burgundy
Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 3/8/2012
Jane suspects that Agent Susan Darcy has ulterior motives when she asks for his help with a homicide investigation. Meanwhile, the CBI team handles the murder of a young woman who was killed after meeting someone in an online chat room.
Director: Bruno Heller
Writer: Bruno Heller
7.5/101,308 votes#18 - Ruddy Cheeks
Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 3/9/2012
Jane and the CBI try to narrow down the list of suspects when a terminally ill man, is found murdered. Meanwhile, Cho is forced to face his demons.
Director: Eric Laneuville
Writer: Erika Green Swafford
7.6/101,348 votes#19 - Pink Champagne on Ice
Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 3/29/2012
While investigating the murder of a casino employee, Jane runs into a stage magician he used to tour with during his time as a mentalist and discovers he is hiding a shocking secret.
Director: David Von Ancken
Writer: Eoghan Mahony
7.7/101,371 votes#20 - Something's Rotten in Redmund
Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 4/5/2012
Jane and the CBI try to determine who would have reason to kill a popular English teacher, and Rigsby nervously awaits a special delivery.
Director: Guy Ferland
Writer: Rebecca Perry Cutter
8.2/102,073 votes#21 - Ruby Slippers
Season 4 Episode 21 - Aired 4/26/2012
Jane and the CBI try to find the killer of a man found outside a cabaret featuring female impersonators. During the investigation they discover a list of suspects, all of whom bullied the victim. Meanwhile, Cho and Summer hide their relationship from Lisbon.
Director: Kevin Hooks
Writer: Daniel Cerone
7.5/101,383 votes#22 - So Long, and Thanks for All the Red Snapper
Season 4 Episode 22 - Aired 5/3/2012
While investigating the murder of a surfer, Lisbon reconnects with her former fiancé, Kenny Johnson, who she hasn't seen in over a decade. Also, Cho questions his decision to be in a relationship with Summer.
Director: Chris Long
Writer: Ashley Gable
8.5/101,663 votes#23 - Red Rover, Red Rover
Season 4 Episode 23 - Aired 5/10/2012
On the ninth anniversary of his wife and daughter's death, Jane receives a message from Red John, causing Jane to lose focus on his current case and put the investigation and his career at the CBI in jeopardy
Director: John F. Showalter
Writer: Tom Szentgyorgyi
9.0/102,398 votes#24 - The Crimson Hat
Season 4 Episode 24 - Aired 5/17/2012
After another failed attempt to defeat Red John, Patrick Jane hits rock bottom, finds a lover and shoots one of his own.
Director: Chris Long
Writer: Bruno Heller
The Best Episodes of The Mentalist Season 4
Every episode of The Mentalist Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Mentalist Season 4!
Patrick Jane, a former celebrity psychic medium, uses his razor sharp skills of observation and expertise at "reading" people to solve serious crimes with the...
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Season 4 Ratings Summary
"Scarlet Ribbons" is the best rated episode of "The Mentalist" season 4. It scored 8.6/10 based on 1954 votes. Directed by Charles Beeson and written by Bruno Heller, it aired on 9/22/2011. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Little Red Book".