When a prominent surgeon is found dead, the investigation leads to a pharmaceutical company and a potentially dangerous drug. Jane's methods are put under the microscope by an internal affairs investigator.
Patrick Jane and the CBI team investigate the double murder of a high school girl and her psychiatrist in Palm Springs. The crime scene bears the hallmarks of a Red John copycat, allowing Jane to demonstrate his unique investigative style. 2. "Red Hair and a Silver Tape"
A state witness and his girlfriend are assassinated in a motel room. The CBI must work alongside local police departments, exposing deep-seated corruption and a killer wearing a badge. Episode 9: "Flame Red" Original Air Date: December 2, 2008
Before diving into the episode catalog, it is essential to understand the primary structural dynamic of the CBI team stationed in Sacramento. index of the mentalist season 1
The no-nonsense CBI Senior Special Agent who manages Jane's antics.
(Owain Yeoman): An arson specialist who develops secret romantic feelings for the team's newest member.
The newest rookie on the team. Deeply religious and optimistic, she often clashes philosophically with Jane's cynical, skeptical worldview. Complete Episode Index: Season 1 When a prominent surgeon is found dead, the
This episode marks a significant turning point. A CBI agent is killed, and the evidence points to a traitor within the department. Jane must work to uncover a conspiracy that hits close to home.
Season 1 establishes the foundational mythology of the series. Patrick Jane is not a psychic; he is a former celebrity medium who openly admits his past career was a fraudulent performance. His life shattered five years prior to the pilot when he publicly insulted a prolific serial killer known only as "Red John" on television. In retaliation, Red John brutally murdered Jane’s wife and daughter, leaving his signature smiley face painted in blood on the bedroom wall.
While “index of” searches can seem convenient, they come with significant downsides: The crime scene bears the hallmarks of a
The consultant. Observant, cynical, yet deeply empathetic to victims, Jane uses hypnosis, misdirection, and cold reading to break suspects.
: A prominent socialite is poisoned during a country club party.
: The Senior Special Agent and team leader. She struggles constantly to rein in Jane’s illegal antics while relying heavily on his brilliant deduction rates.