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The Mentalist S4E18 — Ruddy Cheeks
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The Mentalist•Season 4•Episode 18

Ruddy Cheeks

7.4/10 · 2,401 votesMar 9, 201243 min

Ranked #24 of 24 in Season 4•−0.5 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byEric Laneuville
Written byErika Green Swafford
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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

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Eric Laneuville

Eric Laneuville

Director

Erika Green Swafford

Erika Green Swafford

Writer

C

Christopher Cibelli

Editor

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Bryan Thetford

Set Decoration

F

Frank Perl

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Ruddy Cheeks" is episode 18 of The Mentalist season 4. It scored 7.4/10 from 2,401 votes, ranking #24 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Eric Laneuville and written by Erika Green Swafford, it aired on March 9, 2012.

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