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The Worst Episodes of The Mentalist

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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. 7.1/10(1.8k votes)

    #1 - A Dozen Red Roses

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    S1:E19

    Patrick Jane and the team go to Hollywood when they investigate the murder of a movie producer.

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  2. 7.3/10(1.4k votes)

    #2 - Bloodsport

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    S3:E11

    Patrick and the team investigate the murder of a woman with ties to one of the fighters. Meanwhile, LaRoche focuses his investigation on Rigsby, who in turn is forced to ask Cho for a huge favor in order to keep his job.

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  3. 7.3/10(1.2k votes)

    #3 - Black Market

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    S7:E4

    The team investigates a murder linked to a counterfeit diamond operation, but an illness forces Jane to direct his colleagues from the office as he recuperates. Meanwhile, Abbott is concerned that transgressions in his past could harm his wife’s chance to obtain a prestigious job in Washington, D.C.

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  4. 7.4/10(1.8k votes)

    #4 - Scarlett Fever

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    S1:E15

    As Jane and the team investigate the poisoning death of the "queen bee" in a country club, they discover that the community is full of secrets, including love affairs and drug abuse

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  5. 7.4/10(1.4k votes)

    #5 - Ruddy Cheeks

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    S4:E18

    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.

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  6. 7.4/10(1.4k votes)

    #6 - So Long, and Thanks for All the Red Snapper

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    S4:E22

    While investigating the murder of a surfer, Lisbon reconnects with her former fiancé, Kenny Johnson, who she hasn't seen in over a decade. Also, Cho questions his decision to be in a relationship with Summer.

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    Director:Chris Long
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  8. 7.4/10(1.5k votes)

    #7 - 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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  9. 7.4/10(1.4k votes)

    #8 - 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
  10. 7.4/10(1.4k votes)

    #9 - 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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  11. 7.4/10(1.4k votes)

    #10 - 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
  12. 7.5/10(1.8k votes)

    #11 - Red Rum

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    S1:E12

    Patrick Jane sets a mentalist trap to find out who is responsible for the murder of a high school boy who antagonized the local self-proclaimed witch by killing her cat.

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    Director:Dean White
  13. 7.5/10(1.6k votes)

    #12 - Red Menace

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    S2:E4

    Jane and the CBI investigate the murder of Gordon Hodge, a powerful attorney, who is responsible for allowing a vicious murderer, Van McBride, to walk away a free man.

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  14. 7.5/10(1.6k votes)

    #13 - A Price Above Rubies

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    S2:E9

    Patrick Jane and the team are called to investigate the robbery and murder of a wealthy jeweler while attending a black tie fundraiser for the CBI.

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  15. 7.5/10(1.6k votes)

    #14 - Throwing Fire

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    S2:E10

    While Jane and the team examine the crime scene where a baseball scout is found murdered, Jane is clocked in the head by a ball and flashes back to his childhood with his overbearing father.

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  16. 7.5/10(1.5k votes)

    #15 - Red Herring

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    S2:E15

    Jane and the team investigate the murder of an arrogant chef during a cooking competition in Napa Valley.

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  17. 7.5/10(1.5k votes)

    #16 - The Red Box

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    S2:E17

    Patrick and the CBI team investigate the murder of a tutor, and find a mysterious little red box near the body, starting a chain of events that turns the murder into the search for a priceless ring stolen from the British Museum. Meanwhile, Lisbon is worried when a new boss, Madeleine Hightower, takes command of the CBI, as well as mysteriously learning about Rigsby and Van Pelt's relationship.

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  18. 7.5/10(1.5k votes)

    #17 - Aingavite Baa

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    S2:E18

    When a "Jane Doe" with amnesia and covered in blood steps in front of Cho and Van Pelt's car, Patrick Jane must use all of his skills to discover who she is, her last location and why she lost her memory

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  19. 7.5/10(1.5k votes)

    #18 - The Red Ponies

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    S3:E5

    Patrick Jane and the CBI team hit the horse track when a jockey is found murdered and suspects abound.

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  20. 7.5/10(1.4k votes)

    #19 - Red Gold

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    S3:E15

    When a modern-day prospector is found dead near a mining site and Lisbon is injured during the initial stages of the investigation, Agent Hightower joins Patrick Jane in the field for the first time.

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  21. 7.5/10(1.5k votes)

    #20 - Blood and Sand

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    S4:E5

    The CBI team investigates the murder of a woman whose corpse washed up on an island off the coast of California. Rigsby worries that his relationship with a public defender will create awkwardness between him and Van Pelt.

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    Director:John Polson
  22. 7.5/10(1.5k votes)

    #21 - Where in the World is Carmine O'Brien?

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    S4:E6

    When the CBI team travels to a resort town to find out who murdered a police chief, Lisbon crosses paths with her brother Tommy, now a bounty hunter, who's tracking a bail jumper.

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  23. 7.5/10(1.5k votes)

    #22 - My Bloody Valentine

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    S4:E12

    With very little evidence, Jane and the CBI investigate the death of a mob boss’ son. Meanwhile, while taking an eyewitness in for questioning, Van Pelt is haunted by the memories of O’Laughlin’s shooting.

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  24. 7.5/10(1.5k votes)

    #23 - 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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  25. 7.5/10(1.4k votes)

    #24 - 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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  26. 7.5/10(1.4k votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"A Dozen Red Roses" is the worst rated episode of "The Mentalist". It scored 7.1/10 based on 1794 votes. Directed by Lesli Linka Glatter and written by Andi Bushell, it aired on 4/7/2009. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Bloodsport".