Show summary:
"Mentalist, noun. Someone who uses mental acuity, hypnosis and/or suggestion. A master manipulator of thoughts and behavior."The Mentalist tells the tale of Patrick Jane, who is employed as an independent consultant working with the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to solve crimes. He had been making a living as a psychic, and he would assist the police on cases -- until his life changed when he lost the two most important people in his life to one of those serial killers he was helping track. He now uses his refined observation skills to help the CBI solve cases. He works with Senior Agent Teresa Lisbon, Agents Kimball Cho and Wayne Rigsby and the rookie Grace Van Pelt.
The series is produced by Warner Bros. Television.
A well-liked English teacher's homicide is investigated. Meanwhile, Rigsby becomes a father; and Cho tries to keep Lisbon from uncovering his relationship with Summer
The investigation of a casino worker's homicide reunites Jane with a magician he used to tour with when he was a practicing psychic
Jane and the CBI investigate the homicide of a wealthy man with a terminal illness. Meanwhile, Cho must deal with his personal demons
Agt. Darcy requests Jane's help with a murder case, but Jane suspects she has a hidden agenda regarding Red John. Meanwhile, the CBI team investigate a homicide linked to an online chat room.
In the wake of an anticult activist's homicide, the CBI question a cult leader who is Jane's old adversary.
A murderer Jane helped expose gets a furlough to help the CBI solve a charity worker's homicide. Meanwhile, Rigsby prepares for fatherhood.
Jane hurries to prove a murder suspect is not guilty while her case is deliberated by a jury. Elsewhere, Cho realizes his informant may have crossed the line while trying to assist him.
A fallen fashion designer mounting a comeback is murdered. Meanwhile, Agt. Darcy continues her manhunt for Red John.
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
Jane almost drowns while investigating a fireman's murder, and he loses his memory, turning him into the old con man Patrick Jane.
The team investigates a car explosion involving an NFL star quarterback who is presumed to be dead; and Rigsby and Harrigan's relationship deepens
An undercover narcotics cop is murdered, and the team retraces her investigation to solve the case.
A serial-killer case hits close to home for Jane when he meets a blogger obsessed with the killer and who has devoted his life to finding the person.
A police chief is murdered in a resort town, and the case leads Lisbon to reunite with her brother, a bounty hunter who's searching for a bail-jumper
A woman's body is found on an island off the California coast, and the team questions an odd group assembled on the island. Meanwhile, Rigsby dates a public defender and worries that this will make things between him ...
Jane thinks a man carrying a gun at a political rally is about to commit a murder and sets out to prove his theory. Meanwhile, Lisbon investigates a photographer's murder.
Jane looks for a missing child at the request of the mother, who is one of Jane's former clients from his career as a psychic, and he clashes with the woman's spiritual adviser
Jane is reinstated as a CBI consultant, but he must work with a new team while he schemes to bring back Lisbon and his former team
While he is in prison Patrick Jane need to prove that the man he killed was, indeed, Red John.
The Season 3 finale (conclusion): the CBI mole is discovered and Jane finally confronts Red John face-to-face
Season 3 finale (Part 1): The CBI mole is discovered and Jane finally confronts Red John face-to-face.
A young violinist is murdered, and Jane questions members of the orchestra with whom she performed; and Cho has an encounter with a young pickpocket.
A prison guard is murdered outside of a jewelry store, and Jane suspects an inmate is responsible. Meanwhile, Rigsby talks to his father about the crime
The team investigates two attempted robberies, including one that left a shop owner dead; and another involving Donny Culpepper, the man Jane hired to break into LaRoche's home.
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When a man who thought he was abducted by aliens is murdered, his body is stolen from the coroner's van; Van Pelt looks for a wedding dress.
When a doctor is found murdered at a golf course, the team searches his staff and patients for a suspect; Cho is named the new team leader.
An antiques dealer is found dead in a museum and evidence points to a member of the CBI team.
After Lisbon is injured while investigating the death prospector, Agent Hightower joins Patrick in the field.
Van Pelt's actions come into question when the witness she is assigned to protect is murdered.
Jane must use his skills to diffuse a dangerous situation when an accused murderer takes him and others hostage.
Patrick Jane becomes determined to prove that his methods are superior while investigating a double murder with a criminal profiler.
A woman's body is found at a mixed martial arts match; Rigsby is forced to ask Cho for a favor.
During the investigation of a Santa's murder, Patrick Jane goes under cover in an AA group, while Van Pelt and Rigsby talk to members of an authentic Santa society.
Jane works with a local astrologer who insists on helping the team with a triple homicide involving two cops and Jane's old nemesis, Red John.
When Jane is kidnapped, Lisbon and the team realize there are many suspects who might want to harm him.
A building explodes while Patrick Jane and the team are investigating a death threat; Libson once again runs into billionaire Walter Mashburn (Currie Graham).
The case of a murder and missing person on a secure compound perplexes the CBI team.
Patrick and the team head to the horse track to investigate when a jockey is murdered.
Patrick and the team investigate the murder of a convict who served time for rape and murder but was released due to DNA evidence.
Cult leader Bret Stiles (Malcolm McDowell) offers Patrick Jane information about Red John and missing psychic Kristina Frye.
When Jane's shady brother-in-law (Kevin Rankin) comes to town and becomes a suspect in a murder investigation, Jane is forced to help him.
After his encounter with Red John, Patrick rethinks his future with the CBI. At the same time, the team investigates two high-profile kidnappings.
Patrick Jane and Kristina's first date is interrupted by a report of Red John striking again, which is discovered to be a copycat. But when Kristina reaches out to the real Red John, both she and Jane find themselves ...
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 tra...
Patrick Jane and the CBI team investigate the death of a mathematical genius by a gun-wielding clown.
When a media mogul is murdered, Patrick Jane and the CBI team investigate cult leader Bret Stiles, who may have had an axe to grind following the publication of a critical story about his group.
When Patrick Jane's sneaky conduct causes the case of a confessed hitman to be tossed out of court, his annoyed CBI team must start the investigation over from scratch.
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
Patrick Jane, Lisbon and the CBI team brace themselves to finally meet their new boss, Special Agent Madeleine Hightower.
When Dr. Alicia Seberg, a government research scientist, is exposed to a deadly toxin while at work and has only hours to live, she calls Patrick Jane and the CBI to find her murderer.
Jane and his crew investigate the murder of a prominent chef, Gabriel Barge.
Cho is asked to help with a low-profile homicide involving a former fellow gang member, and, of course, Jane goes along for the ride.
Jane investigates the murder of a beautiful car salesman found dead in the trunk of a high-end vehicle at an elite car dealership.
The CBI is assigned to investigate the murder of someone close to the mayor. Two of the team members have a surprise announcement for everyone.
The CBI investigate the murder of a couple on their way to his high school reunion.
The CBI team investigate the murder of an ex pro baseball player who's started his own baseball talent scouting and training facility for young up-and-coming baseball talent. Meanwhile, after being knocked out by a ba...
The robbery and murder of a wealthy jeweler is investigated, but the team must work the case while attending a black-tie fund-raiser for the CBI.
When a violent and shocking crime is committed within the offices of the CBI, Jane and the team are forced to investigate despite fear of who may be behind it. Meanwhile, Rigsby and Van Pelt continue to grow closer.
Minelli orders Patrick Jane and Lisbon and company to play nice and work together with Bosco and his team to locate a kidnapped woman being held for ransom.
Even after Bosco arrests Jane and puts him in prison for spying on him, Jane is able to help the CBI team from his cell to solve the murder of a young man
Jane and the CBI encounter a ghost and a haunted mansion when they investigate the mysterious death of a wealthy man who witnesses say was murdered by a ghost haunting his mansion.
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.
In order to prove Lisbon's innocence after she is accused of murdering an infamous pedophile she arrested who was recently released on parole, Jane and the CBI team decide to conduct their own investigation.
Lisbon and the team work the case of a State Senator's murdered intern, while Jane simultaneously tries to find out what new information Bosco has uncovered on the Red John case.
Jane and Lisbon learn that the Red John case has been reassigned to a new CBI team led by the straight-shooting officer Sam Bosco.