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The Mentalist S5E10 — Panama Red

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The Mentalist•Season 5•Episode 10

Panama Red

7.4/10 · 2,392 votesDec 9, 201243 min

Ranked #20 of 22 in Season 5•−0.6 vs season avg

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.

Directed byGuy Ferland

Written byMike Weiss

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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

Crew4

Guy Ferland

Guy Ferland

Director

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Mike Weiss

Writer

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Christopher Cibelli

Editor

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Geary McLeod

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Panama Red" is episode 10 of The Mentalist season 5. It scored 7.4/10 from 2,392 votes, ranking #20 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Guy Ferland and written by Mike Weiss, it aired on December 9, 2012.

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