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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...

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  1. Background image for A Dozen Red Roses
    7.1/10(1.8k votes)

    #1 - A Dozen Red Roses

    S1:E19

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

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  2. Background image for Bloodsport
    7.3/10(1.5k votes)

    #2 - 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.

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  3. Background image for Black Market
    7.3/10(1.3k votes)

    #3 - Black Market

    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. Background image for Scarlett Fever
    7.4/10(1.9k votes)

    #4 - 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

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  5. Background image for So Long, and Thanks for All the Red Snapper
    7.4/10(1.5k votes)

    #5 - 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.

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    Director:Chris Long
  6. Background image for Black Cherry
    7.4/10(1.5k votes)

    #6 - Black Cherry

    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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  8. Background image for Panama Red
    7.4/10(1.4k votes)

    #7 - Panama Red

    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
  9. Background image for Red Lacquer Nail Polish
    7.4/10(1.4k votes)

    #8 - Red Lacquer Nail Polish

    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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  10. Background image for Red Letter Day
    7.4/10(1.4k votes)

    #9 - 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.

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    Director:Guy Ferland
    Writer:Mike Weiss
  11. Background image for Red Rum
    7.5/10(1.9k votes)

    #10 - Red Rum

    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
  12. Background image for Red Menace
    7.5/10(1.7k votes)

    #11 - 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.

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  13. Background image for A Price Above Rubies
    7.5/10(1.6k votes)

    #12 - A Price Above Rubies

    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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  14. Background image for Throwing Fire
    7.5/10(1.6k votes)

    #13 - Throwing Fire

    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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  15. Background image for Red Herring
    7.5/10(1.6k votes)

    #14 - Red Herring

    S2:E15

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

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  16. Background image for The Red Box
    7.5/10(1.5k votes)

    #15 - 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.

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  17. Background image for Aingavite Baa
    7.5/10(1.5k votes)

    #16 - Aingavite Baa

    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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  18. Background image for The Red Ponies
    7.5/10(1.5k votes)

    #17 - The Red Ponies

    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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  19. Background image for Red Gold
    7.5/10(1.4k votes)

    #18 - Red Gold

    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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  20. Background image for Blood and Sand
    7.5/10(1.5k votes)

    #19 - Blood and Sand

    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
  21. Background image for Where in the World is Carmine O'Brien?
    7.5/10(1.5k votes)

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

    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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  22. Background image for My Bloody Valentine
    7.5/10(1.5k votes)

    #21 - 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.

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  23. Background image for Ruddy Cheeks
    7.5/10(1.4k votes)

    #22 - 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.

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  24. Background image for Blood Feud
    7.5/10(1.5k votes)

    #23 - Blood Feud

    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. Background image for Red, White and Blue
    7.5/10(1.4k votes)

    #24 - 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.

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  26. Background image for Behind the Red Curtain
    7.5/10(1.4k votes)

    #25 - Behind the Red Curtain

    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 1835 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".