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The Worst Episodes of The Mentalist

Every episode of The Mentalist ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Mentalist!

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...
Genres:CrimeDramaMystery
Network:CBS

Worst Episodes Summary

"A Dozen Red Roses" is the worst rated episode of "The Mentalist". It scored 7.1/10 based on 1731 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".

  • A Dozen Red Roses
    7.1/101,731 votes
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    #1 - A Dozen Red Roses

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 4/7/2009

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

    Director: Lesli Linka Glatter

    Writer: Andi Bushell

  • Bloodsport
    7.3/101,368 votes
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    #2 - Bloodsport

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 1/6/2011

    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.

    Director: Roxann Dawson

    Writer: Eoghan Mahony

  • Black Market
    7.3/101,203 votes
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    #3 - Black Market

    Season 7 Episode 4 - Aired 12/21/2014

    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.

    Director: Michael Nankin

    Writer: Tom Donaghy

  • Scarlett Fever
    7.4/101,746 votes
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    #4 - Scarlett Fever

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/17/2009

    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

    Director: Paul Holahan

    Writer: Erika Green Swafford

  • Black Cherry
    7.4/101,423 votes
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    #5 - Black Cherry

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 11/25/2012

    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.

    Director: Elodie Keene

    Writer: Erika Green Swafford

  • Panama Red
    7.4/101,368 votes
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    #6 - Panama Red

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 12/9/2012

    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.

    Director: Guy Ferland

    Writer: Mike Weiss

  • Red Lacquer Nail Polish
    7.4/101,330 votes
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    #7 - Red Lacquer Nail Polish

    Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 3/3/2013

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

    Director: Geary McLeod

    Writer: Eoghan Mahony

  • Red Letter Day
    7.4/101,333 votes
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    #8 - Red Letter Day

    Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 4/14/2013

    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.

    Director: Guy Ferland

    Writer: Mike Weiss

  • Red Rum
    7.5/101,773 votes
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    #9 - Red Rum

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/13/2009

    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.

    Director: Dean White

    Writer: Andi Bushell

  • Red Menace
    7.5/101,574 votes
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    #10 - Red Menace

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/15/2009

    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.

    Director: Norberto Barba

    Writer: Leonard Dick

  • A Price Above Rubies
    7.5/101,529 votes
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    #11 - A Price Above Rubies

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/10/2009

    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.

    Director: Charles Beeson

    Writer: Eoghan Mahony

  • Throwing Fire
    7.5/101,553 votes
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    #12 - Throwing Fire

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/17/2009

    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.

    Director: Martha Mitchell

    Writer: John Mankiewicz

  • Red Herring
    7.5/101,473 votes
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    #13 - Red Herring

    Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 3/4/2010

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

    Director: Eric Laneuville

    Writer: David Appelbaum

  • The Red Box
    7.5/101,452 votes
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    #14 - The Red Box

    Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 4/1/2010

    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.

    Director: Chris Long

    Writer: John Mankiewicz

  • Aingavite Baa
    7.5/101,447 votes
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    #15 - Aingavite Baa

    Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 4/8/2010

    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

    Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal

    Writer: Erika Green Swafford, Tom Szentgyorgyi

  • The Red Ponies
    7.5/101,406 votes
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    #16 - The Red Ponies

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/21/2010

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

    Director: John F. Showalter

    Writer: Eoghan Mahony

  • Red Gold
    7.5/101,367 votes
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    #17 - Red Gold

    Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 2/17/2011

    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.

    Director: Tom Verica

    Writer: Cindi Grossenbacher

  • Blood and Sand
    7.5/101,445 votes
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    #18 - Blood and Sand

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 10/20/2011

    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.

    Director: John Polson

    Writer: Eoghan Mahony

  • Where in the World is Carmine O'Brien?
    7.5/101,436 votes
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    #19 - Where in the World is Carmine O'Brien?

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 10/27/2011

    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.

    Director: Bobby Roth

    Writer: David Appelbaum

  • My Bloody Valentine
    7.5/101,430 votes
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    #20 - My Bloody Valentine

    Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 1/19/2012

    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.

    Director: Elodie Keene

    Writer: Tom Szentgyorgyi

  • Ruddy Cheeks
    7.5/101,308 votes
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    #21 - Ruddy Cheeks

    Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 3/9/2012

    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.

    Director: Eric Laneuville

    Writer: Erika Green Swafford

  • So Long, and Thanks for All the Red Snapper
    7.5/101,383 votes
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    #22 - So Long, and Thanks for All the Red Snapper

    Season 4 Episode 22 - Aired 5/3/2012

    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.

    Director: Chris Long

    Writer: Ashley Gable

  • Blood Feud
    7.5/101,416 votes
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    #23 - Blood Feud

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 10/21/2012

    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.

    Director: Anton Cropper

    Writer: Jordan Harper

  • Red, White and Blue
    7.5/101,342 votes
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    #24 - Red, White and Blue

    Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 3/17/2013

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

    Director: Robert Duncan McNeill

    Writer: Anthony Astrino

  • Behind the Red Curtain
    7.5/101,360 votes
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    #25 - Behind the Red Curtain

    Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 3/24/2013

    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.

    Director: Chris Long

    Writer: Erika Green Swafford, Eoghan Mahony