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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!

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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 California Bureau of Investigation.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 1 - Scarlet Ribbons
    8.5/10(25 votes)

    #1 - Scarlet Ribbons

    S4:E1

    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

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  2. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 2 - Little Red Book
    8.0/10(28 votes)

    #2 - Little Red Book

    S4:E2

    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

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  3. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 3 - Pretty Red Balloon
    7.6/10(23 votes)

    #3 - Pretty Red Balloon

    S4:E3

    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

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  4. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 4 - Ring Around the Rosie
    7.5/10(23 votes)

    #4 - Ring Around the Rosie

    S4:E4

    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

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  5. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 5 - Blood and Sand
    7.5/10(23 votes)

    #5 - Blood and Sand

    S4:E5

    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

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  6. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 6 - Where in the World Is Carmine O'Brien?
    7.7/10(22 votes)

    #6 - Where in the World Is Carmine O'Brien?

    S4:E6

    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

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  7. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 7 - Blinking Red Light
    8.7/10(30 votes)

    #7 - Blinking Red Light

    S4:E7

    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

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  8. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 8 - Pink Tops
    7.0/10(24 votes)

    #8 - Pink Tops

    S4:E8

    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

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  9. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 9 - The Redshirt
    7.6/10(23 votes)

    #9 - The Redshirt

    S4:E9

    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

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  10. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 10 - Fugue in Red
    7.3/10(26 votes)

    #10 - Fugue in Red

    S4:E10

    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

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  11. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 11 - Always Bet on Red
    7.5/10(23 votes)

    #11 - Always Bet on Red

    S4:E11

    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

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  12. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 12 - My Bloody Valentine
    6.8/10(21 votes)

    #12 - My Bloody Valentine

    S4:E12

    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

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  13. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 13 - Red Is the New Black
    6.7/10(24 votes)

    #13 - Red Is the New Black

    S4:E13

    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

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  14. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 14 - At First Blush
    7.0/10(22 votes)

    #14 - At First Blush

    S4:E14

    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

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  15. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 15 - War of the Roses
    7.2/10(28 votes)

    #15 - War of the Roses

    S4:E15

    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

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  16. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 16 - His Thoughts Were Red Thoughts
    7.5/10(25 votes)

    #16 - His Thoughts Were Red Thoughts

    S4:E16

    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

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  17. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 17 - Cheap Burgundy
    7.1/10(24 votes)

    #17 - Cheap Burgundy

    S4:E17

    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

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  18. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 18 - Ruddy Cheeks
    7.0/10(24 votes)

    #18 - Ruddy Cheeks

    S4:E18

    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

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  19. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 19 - Pink Champagne on Ice
    7.3/10(22 votes)

    #19 - Pink Champagne on Ice

    S4:E19

    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

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  20. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 20 - Something's Rotten in Redmund
    6.7/10(23 votes)

    #20 - Something's Rotten in Redmund

    S4:E20

    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

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  21. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 21 - Ruby Slippers
    6.9/10(28 votes)

    #21 - Ruby Slippers

    S4:E21

    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

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  22. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 22 - So Long, and Thanks for All the Red Snapper
    6.5/10(24 votes)

    #22 - So Long, and Thanks for All the Red Snapper

    S4:E22

    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

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  23. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 23 - Red Rover, Red Rover
    8.0/10(25 votes)

    #23 - Red Rover, Red Rover

    S4:E23

    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

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  24. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 24 - The Crimson Hat
    7.9/10(28 votes)

    #24 - The Crimson Hat

    S4:E24

    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

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Scarlet Ribbons" is the best rated episode of "The Mentalist" season 4. It scored 8.5/10 based on 25 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".