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The Mentalist S6E12 — The Golden Hammer

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The Mentalist•Season 6•Episode 12

The Golden Hammer

7.9/10 · 2,460 votesJan 12, 201441 min

Ranked #17 of 22 in Season 6•−0.3 vs season avg

Jane and the FBI investigate the murder of a high-tech cartographer who may have unearthed a spy ring before his death. Meanwhile, Rigsby and Van Pelt find themselves on the trail of an alarming conspiracy.

Directed byJames Hayman

Written byMike Weiss

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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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Mike Weiss

Writer

James Hayman

James Hayman

Director

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Tom Camarda

Director of Photography

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Joseph Butler

Editor

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Scott O'Leary

Costume Design

Chris McGeary

Chris McGeary

Music Editor

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Jimmy Gadd

Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Golden Hammer" is episode 12 of The Mentalist season 6. It scored 7.9/10 from 2,460 votes, ranking #17 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by James Hayman and written by Mike Weiss, it aired on January 12, 2014.

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