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The Mentalist S4E3 — Pretty Red Balloon
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The Mentalist•Season 4•Episode 3

Pretty Red Balloon

7.8/10 · 2,711 votesOct 6, 201141 min

Ranked #11 of 24 in Season 4•−0.1 vs season avg

Discussion

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."

Directed byJohn F. Showalter
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

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A

Ashley Gable

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J

John F. Showalter

Director

C

Christopher Cibelli

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Bryan Thetford

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G

Geary McLeod

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Pretty Red Balloon" is episode 3 of The Mentalist season 4. It scored 7.8/10 from 2,711 votes, ranking #11 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by John F. Showalter and written by Ashley Gable, it aired on October 6, 2011.

Next: E4 · Ring Around the RosieBest of Season 4