The Mentalist
The Mentalist: Season 3

Air Date

September 23, 2010

Episodes

24 episodes

The Mentalist

Season 3

Overview

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.

Episodes

Red Sky at Night

1. Red Sky at Night

7.5
September 23, 2010
43 min

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.

Cackle-Bladder Blood

2. Cackle-Bladder Blood

7.7
September 30, 2010
43 min

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.

The Blood on His Hands

3. The Blood on His Hands

7.3
October 7, 2010
43 min

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

Red Carpet Treatment

4. Red Carpet Treatment

7.8
October 14, 2010
43 min

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.

The Red Ponies

5. The Red Ponies

7.8
October 21, 2010
41 min

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

Pink Chanel Suit

6. Pink Chanel Suit

7.5
October 28, 2010
43 min

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

Red Hot

7. Red Hot

7.8
November 4, 2010
41 min

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.

Ball of Fire

8. Ball of Fire

7.7
November 11, 2010
42 min

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

Red Moon

9. Red Moon

8.0
November 18, 2010
43 min

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.

Jolly Red Elf

10. Jolly Red Elf

7.2
December 9, 2010
42 min

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.

Bloodsport

11. Bloodsport

7.1
January 6, 2011
43 min

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.

Bloodhounds

12. Bloodhounds

7.7
January 20, 2011
42 min

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.

Red Alert

13. Red Alert

7.8
February 3, 2011
42 min

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

Blood for Blood

14. Blood for Blood

7.6
February 10, 2011
43 min

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

Red Gold

15. Red Gold

7.7
February 17, 2011
42 min

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.

Red Queen

16. Red Queen

8.5
February 24, 2011
43 min

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.

Bloodstream

17. Bloodstream

7.5
March 10, 2011
42 min

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.

The Red Mile

18. The Red Mile

8.0
March 31, 2011
43 min

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.

Every Rose Has Its Thorn

19. Every Rose Has Its Thorn

8.1
April 7, 2011
43 min

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.

Redacted

20. Redacted

8.0
April 28, 2011
42 min

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.

Like a Redheaded Stepchild

21. Like a Redheaded Stepchild

7.7
May 5, 2011
43 min

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.

Rhapsody in Red

22. Rhapsody in Red

7.3
May 12, 2011
43 min

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.

Strawberries and Cream (1)

23. Strawberries and Cream (1)

8.2
May 19, 2011
42 min

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.

Strawberries and Cream (2)

24. Strawberries and Cream (2)

9.0
May 19, 2011
42 min

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.