The Mentalist Season 3

Synopsis

Red John strikes into the heart of the CBI. Ever since the serial killer murdered Patrick Jane's family, the California Bureau of Investigation consultant and former faux-psychic has become obsessed with finding the man who destroyed his life. But after a homocide suspect is set ablaze in his jail cell and a CBI agent is later framed as Red John, Patrick realizes his adversary is closer than he imagined.

Main Cast

Simon Baker

Patrick Jane

Age : 54 | Popularity : 18%

Robin Tunney

Teresa Lisbon

Age : 51 | Popularity : 38%

Tim Kang

Kimball Cho

Age : 51 | Popularity : 16%

Amanda Righetti

Grace Van Pelt

Age : 41 | Popularity : 28%

Owain Yeoman

Wayne Rigsby

Age : 45 | Popularity : 7%

Episodes

Episode 1

23 September 2010 - Red Sky at Night

When the CBI investigates the kidnapping of a prominent lawyer and state house lobbyist, the CBI Director wants Jane on the case, but he is uncertain of his future with the unit after his encounter with Red John.

Episode 2

30 September 2010 - Cackle-Bladder Blood

When Jane's brother-in-law returns to town and gets mixed up in a murder investigation, Jane must come to his aid despite personal reservations.

Episode 3

07 October 2010 - The Blood on His Hands

When Patrick Jane faces off once again with cult leader Bret Stiles, Stiles offers Jane information regarding Red John and the missing Kristina Frye.

Episode 4

14 October 2010 - Red Carpet Treatment

Patrick Jane and the CBI team are called in to investigate the murder of a convict who served nine years for rape and murder, but was recently released on DNA evidence.

Episode 5

21 October 2010 - The Red Ponies

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

Episode 6

28 October 2010 - Pink Chanel Suit

The case of a murder and missing person on an intensely secure wealthy family's compound perplexes Jane and the CBI team.

Episode 7

04 November 2010 - Red Hot

Jane and the CBI team narrowly escape a fiery end when a building explodes while they're investigating a death threat. Meanwhile, sparks fly between Lisbon and billionaire Walter Mashburn when they meet again while on the case.

Episode 8

11 November 2010 - Ball of Fire

When Jane is kidnapped, Lisbon and the team realize there are many suspects who might want to harm him.

Episode 9

18 November 2010 - Red Moon

Patrick Jane accepts the help of a local astrologer, Ellis Mars, to solve the puzzling case of a triple homicide that involves two policemen and the fiancé of an EMT worker.

Episode 10

09 December 2010 - Jolly Red Elf

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.

Episode 11

06 January 2011 - Bloodsport

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.

Episode 12

20 January 2011 - Bloodhounds

When Patrick Jane and the CBI must work with a criminal profiler, Dr. Montague, to solve a double murder, it becomes a competition for Jane to prove that his methods are superior.

Episode 13

03 February 2011 - Red Alert

When Patrick Jane and others are taken hostage by an armed man accused of murder, Jane must think quickly to defuse the situation.

Episode 14

10 February 2011 - Blood for Blood

Van Pelt's actions are called into question when a witness is murdered while she is assigned to his protection.

Episode 15

17 February 2011 - Red Gold

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.

Episode 16

24 February 2011 - Red Queen

Evidence in the murder of an antiques dealer found dead in a museum indicates that the suspect may be a member of the CBI team.

Episode 17

10 March 2011 - Bloodstream

After a doctor is found dead at a golf course, the CBI team searches for a killer amongst a hospital's staff and patients. Meanwhile, when LaRoche is placed in charge of the CBI, his first act of business is to name Cho the new team leader.

Episode 18

31 March 2011 - The Red Mile

Patrick Jane and the CBI team must track down the killer of a man who believed he experienced an alien abduction - even after the victim's body is stolen from the coroner's van. Meanwhile, Van Pelt takes a break from the case to shop for wedding dresses.

Episode 19

07 April 2011 - Every Rose Has Its Thorn

Patrick Jane sets out to prove a beautiful yet manipulative matchmaker shot and killed her husband after his body is found floating in the marina.

Episode 20

28 April 2011 - Redacted

Patrick Jane must deal with two failed robbery attempts: one resulting in the murder of a repair shop owner and the other involving a former suspect personally hired by Jane to break into LaRoche's home.

Episode 21

05 May 2011 - Like a Redheaded Stepchild

When a prison guard is stabbed to death outside of a jewelry store, Patrick Jane suspects one of the guard's inmates is the killer. Meanwhile, Rigsby questions his own father about the murder.

Episode 22

12 May 2011 - Rhapsody in Red

After a young violinist is shot to death, Patrick Jane questions the members of the Northern California Symphony Orchestra about the murder. Meanwhile, Cho crosses paths with a precocious young pickpocket.

Episode 23

19 May 2011 - Strawberries and Cream (1)

A robber with a bomb attached to him is blown up in front of a convenience store, and CBI soon discovers that there may be connections between this case and Red John and agent Hightower.

Episode 24

19 May 2011 - Strawberries and Cream (2)

Patrick trades Hightower's secret location to Laroche for the four remaining names on his list. The team then sets up a trap to uncover Red John's real informant, leading to a possible face-to-face showdown between Patrick and Red John.

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Co-Producer	Ken Woodruff
	Executive Producer	Ashley Gable Daniel Cerone Tom Szentgyorgyi Chris Long Bruno Heller
	Co-Executive Producer	Eoghan Mahony
	Unit Production Manager	John Scherer
	Producer	Matthew Carlisle
Sound	Original Music Composer	Blake Neely
Camera	Director of Photography	Geary McLeod
Department	Role	Name

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