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The Best Episodes of The Mentalist Season 5

Every episode of The Mentalist Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Mentalist Season 5!

The Best Episodes of The Mentalist Season 5

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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  1. 8.8/10(2.5k votes)

    #1 - Devil's Cherry

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    S5:E2

    While the team investigates the murder of a diamond cutter, Jane meets a girl who claims to be his late daughter, Charlotte.

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  2. 8.7/10(1.9k votes)

    #2 - Red Sails in the Sunset

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    S5:E8

    With the help of Brett Stiles, Jane orchestrates an elaborate plan to break Lorelei Martins out of prison in the hopes of her leading him to Red John.

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    Director:Simon Baker
  3. 8.7/10(2.0k votes)

    #3 - Red John's Rules

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    S5:E22

    Just as Jane narrows down the Red John suspect list to seven, Red John strikes again, and the victim has a link to Jane’s past.

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    Director:Chris Long
  4. 8.6/10(2.0k votes)

    #4 - Red Dawn

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    S5:E5

    See how Jane met Lisbon and the rest of the CBI team for the first time.

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  5. 8.5/10(1.6k votes)

    #5 - Red and Itchy

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    S5:E21

    J.J. LaRoche personally requests Jane’s help when the mysterious container he’s been hiding for nine years is stolen from his home.

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  6. 8.4/10(1.7k votes)

    #6 - The Red Barn

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    S5:E13

    The team investigates a 25-year-old case that seems to involve both Red John and the Visualize group, and Lisbon contemplates her future.

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  8. 8.4/10(1.6k votes)

    #7 - There Will Be Blood

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    S5:E16

    Lorelei Martins returns, determined to find out if Red John had a role in her sister's death, and Jane is forced to confess to Lisbon his part in Lorelei's prison escape.

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  9. 8.3/10(2.0k votes)

    #8 - The Crimson Ticket

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    S5:E1

    While Jane tries to decipher Lorelei’s connection to Red John, the CBI team is forced to partner with the FBI to solve the murder of a hotel employee.

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    Director:Randall Zisk
  10. 8.2/10(1.6k votes)

    #9 - Little Red Corvette

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    S5:E12

    The CBI investigates the death of a geologist, which Lisbon is convinced is the key to bringing down Tommy Volker.

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    Director:Randall Zisk
  11. 7.8/10(1.5k votes)

    #10 - Cherry Picked

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    S5:E6

    The team investigates the kidnapping of a couple that may be the victim of mistaken identity, while Jane continues his investigation into Lorelei's whereabouts.

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  12. 7.8/10(1.4k votes)

    #11 - Red Velvet Cupcakes

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    S5:E20

    Rigsby and Van Pelt go undercover as a couple with relationship problems to investigate the death of a woman who received advice from a radio love doctor.

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  13. 7.6/10(1.5k votes)

    #12 - Not One Red Cent

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    S5:E3

    A bank employee is murdered during a heist and Jane and the team must work to track down the killer. Meanwhile, Lisbon is pulled deeper into the CBI/FBI rivalry.

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    Director:Chris Long
  14. 7.6/10(1.5k votes)

    #13 - If It Bleeds, It Leads

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    S5:E7

    The team investigates the murder of a reporter who may have become too close to her story, while Jane insists on pursuing his own leads to find Lorelei.

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  15. 7.6/10(1.5k votes)

    #14 - Days of Wine and Roses

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    S5:E11

    The CBI team visits a high-end California rehab center in order to investigate the death of a young model who was a patient there, while Lisbon ramps up her investigation into Tommy Volker.

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  16. 7.6/10(1.4k votes)

    #15 - Red in Tooth and Claw

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    S5:E14

    The team delves into the surprisingly cutthroat world of academics in a case involving a graduate student at a natural history museum.

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  17. 7.5/10(1.5k votes)

    #16 - Blood Feud

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    S5:E4

    When Rigsby’s father is found injured at a crime scene, the team must find out if it is the result of a long-standing small-town gang war.

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  18. 7.5/10(1.4k votes)

    #17 - Red, White and Blue

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    S5:E17

    The CBI team investigates when the body of a female army medic who worked with soldiers with PTSD is found near a military base.

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  19. 7.5/10(1.4k votes)

    #18 - Behind the Red Curtain

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    S5:E18

    The CBI team investigates when the young lead of a local theater production dies on the eve of the opening. Meanwhile, Jane hopes to get more information about Red John from the comatose Jason Lennon.

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  20. 7.4/10(1.5k votes)

    #19 - Black Cherry

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    S5:E9

    The CBI team investigates the murder of a real estate agent with former gang ties, while Jane searches for leads on his new connection to Red John.

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  21. 7.4/10(1.4k votes)

    #20 - Panama Red

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    S5:E10

    The death of a young botanist leads the team into the lucrative world of medical marijuana, while Cho’s work with the rapid response team brings him back into contact with Summer.

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    Director:Guy Ferland
    Writer:Mike Weiss
  22. 7.4/10(1.4k votes)

    #21 - Red Lacquer Nail Polish

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    S5:E15

    Jane and the team investigate the murder of an elderly heiress whose remains are found in the living room of her spooky mansion.

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  23. 7.4/10(1.4k votes)

    #22 - Red Letter Day

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    S5:E19

    The CBI team heads out to a run-down Wild West tourist town to investigate the death of the town's owner. Meanwhile, Kirkland tries to uncover the extent of Jane's knowledge about Red John.

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    Director:Guy Ferland
    Writer:Mike Weiss

Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Devil's Cherry" is the best rated episode of "The Mentalist" season 5. It scored 8.8/10 based on 2494 votes. Directed by Randall Zisk and written by Daniel Cerone, it aired on 10/7/2012. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Red Sails in the Sunset".