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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 California Bureau of Investigation.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 22 - So Long, and Thanks for All the Red Snapper
    6.6/10(1836 votes)

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

    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.

    Director:Chris Long
    Writer:Ashley Gable

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  2. The Mentalist Season 5 Episode 20 - Red Velvet Cupcakes
    6.6/10(1786 votes)

    #2 - Red Velvet Cupcakes

    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.

    Director:David Barrett
    Writer:Rebecca Perry Cutter

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  3. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 13 - Red Is the New Black
    6.7/10(1909 votes)

    #3 - Red Is the New Black

    S4:E13

    Jane and the CBI narrow down the list of suspects after a disgraced clothing designer on the verge of a comeback becomes a fashion victim. Meanwhile, FBI Agent Darcy continues her investigation into finding Red John.

    Director:Tom Verica
    Writer:Eoghan Mahony

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  4. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 12 - My Bloody Valentine
    6.8/10(1862 votes)

    #4 - My Bloody Valentine

    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.

    Director:Elodie Keene
    Writer:Tom Szentgyorgyi

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  5. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 20 - Something's Rotten in Redmund
    6.8/10(1819 votes)

    #5 - Something's Rotten in Redmund

    S4:E20

    Jane and the CBI try to determine who would have reason to kill a popular English teacher, and Rigsby nervously awaits a special delivery.

    Director:Guy Ferland
    Writer:Rebecca Perry Cutter

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  6. The Mentalist Season 5 Episode 19 - Red Letter Day
    6.8/10(1755 votes)

    #6 - Red Letter Day

    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.

    Director:Guy Ferland
    Writer:Mike Weiss

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  7. The Mentalist Season 3 Episode 11 - Bloodsport
    6.9/10(1913 votes)

    #7 - Bloodsport

    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.

    Director:Roxann Dawson
    Writer:Eoghan Mahony

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  8. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 21 - Ruby Slippers
    6.9/10(2947 votes)

    #8 - Ruby Slippers

    S4:E21

    Jane and the CBI try to find the killer of a man found outside a cabaret featuring female impersonators. During the investigation they discover a list of suspects, all of whom bullied the victim. Meanwhile, Cho and Summer hide their relationship from Lisbon.

    Director:Kevin Hooks
    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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  9. The Mentalist Season 2 Episode 17 - The Red Box
    7.0/10(2059 votes)

    #9 - The Red Box

    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.

    Director:Chris Long
    Writer:John Mankiewicz

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  10. The Mentalist Season 2 Episode 22 - Red Letter
    7.0/10(2088 votes)

    #10 - Red Letter

    S2:E22

    Romantic sparks begin to fly when Patrick Jane and supposed psychic Kristina Frye cross paths again during the CBI investigation into the murder of a charismatic head of a non-profit organization that fights human trafficking.

    Director:John F. Showalter
    Writer:Eoghan Mahony

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  11. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 8 - Pink Tops
    7.0/10(1901 votes)

    #11 - Pink Tops

    S4:E8

    In order to find the killer of an undercover narcotics cop, Jane and the CBI team retrace her investigation.

    Director:Tom Verica
    Writer:Erica Green Swafford

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  12. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 14 - At First Blush
    7.0/10(1879 votes)

    #12 - At First Blush

    S4:E14

    While a jury deliberates the guilt or innocence of a defendant on trial for murder, Jane tries to prove she has been wrongfully accused before time runs out. Meanwhile, Summer may have gone too far when she helps Cho make a case against a suspect.

    Director:Roxann Dawson
    Writer:David Appelbaum

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  13. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 18 - Ruddy Cheeks
    7.0/10(1752 votes)

    #13 - Ruddy Cheeks

    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.

    Director:Eric Laneuville
    Writer:Erika Green Swafford

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  14. The Mentalist Season 6 Episode 18 - Forest Green
    7.0/10(1640 votes)

    #14 - Forest Green

    S6:E18

    When a woman is found murdered near a remote men’s social club, Jane must find a way to insinuate himself into the insular group to find the killer.

    Director:Eric Laneuville
    Writer:Jeffrey Hatcher

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  15. The Mentalist Season 1 Episode 14 - Crimson Casanova
    7.1/10(2742 votes)

    #15 - Crimson Casanova

    S1:E14

    With Patrick Jane's help, Cho goes undercover as a sweet-talking ladies man with all the right moves in order to catch a pick-up artist and killer with his own set of pseudo-mentalist techniques.

    Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  16. The Mentalist Season 1 Episode 19 - A Dozen Red Roses
    7.1/10(2586 votes)

    #16 - A Dozen Red Roses

    S1:E19

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

    Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
    Writer:Andi Bushell

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  17. The Mentalist Season 2 Episode 15 - Red Herring
    7.1/10(2082 votes)

    #17 - Red Herring

    S2:E15

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

    Director:Eric Laneuville
    Writer:David Appelbaum

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  18. The Mentalist Season 3 Episode 10 - Jolly Red Elf
    7.1/10(1979 votes)

    #18 - Jolly Red Elf

    S3:E10

    The CBI pursues two lines of investigation when a Santa is murdered: Patrick Jane goes undercover in an AA group; and Rigsby and Van Pelt question members of an authentic Santa society. Meanwhile, following the demise of a person in custody at the CBI, J.J. LaRoche is brought in to question the team when it appears to be an inside job.

    Director:John F. Showalter
    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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  19. The Mentalist Season 6 Episode 14 - Grey Water
    7.1/10(1770 votes)

    #19 - Grey Water

    S6:E14

    Jane and Fischer investigate a murder at an oil fracking site, while Rigsby and Van Pelt travel to Austin to help investigate suspects in the string of attacks on former CBI team members.

    Director:Geary McLeod
    Writer:David Appelbaum

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  20. The Mentalist Season 1 Episode 7 - Seeing Red
    7.2/10(3187 votes)

    #20 - Seeing Red

    S1:E7

    Patrick Jane goes head-to-head with a "psychic" he suspects of murder. Intent on proving the so-called psychic is a fraud -- as well as a killer -- Jane arranges a séance to expose the murderer.

    Director:Martha Mitchell
    Writer:Gary Glasberg

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  21. The Mentalist Season 1 Episode 15 - Scarlett Fever
    7.2/10(2627 votes)

    #21 - Scarlett Fever

    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

    Director:Paul Holahan
    Writer:Erika Green Swafford

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  22. The Mentalist Season 2 Episode 4 - Red Menace
    7.2/10(2287 votes)

    #22 - Red Menace

    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.

    Director:Norberto Barba
    Writer:Leonard Dick

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  23. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 15 - War of the Roses
    7.2/10(2044 votes)

    #23 - War of the Roses

    S4:E15

    When a charity worker is killed, Jane has Erica Flynn, a murderer he helped imprison, furloughed in exchange for information she claims to have about the case. Meanwhile, Rigsby and Sarah try to adjust to impending parenthood.

    Director:Geary McLeod
    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  24. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 17 - Cheap Burgundy
    7.2/10(1871 votes)

    #24 - Cheap Burgundy

    S4:E17

    Jane suspects that Agent Susan Darcy has ulterior motives when she asks for his help with a homicide investigation. Meanwhile, the CBI team handles the murder of a young woman who was killed after meeting someone in an online chat room.

    Director:Bruno Heller
    Writer:Bruno Heller

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  25. The Mentalist Season 5 Episode 17 - Red, White and Blue
    7.2/10(1751 votes)

    #25 - Red, White and Blue

    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.

    Director:Robert Duncan McNeill
    Writer:Anthony Astrino

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Worst Episodes Summary

"So Long, and Thanks for All the Red Snapper" is the worst rated episode of "The Mentalist". It scored 6.6/10 based on 1836 votes. Directed by Chris Long and written by Ashley Gable, it aired on 5/3/2012. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Red Velvet Cupcakes".