1: Index Of The Mentalist Season
Red John strikes again, kidnapping a young girl and leaving his signature smiley face. The case becomes intensely personal for Jane as he closes in on Red John's accomplice, leading to a dramatic cliffhanger. Key Character Introductions
A convicted murderer claims he has information about Red John. Jane goes rogue to help him escape prison in exchange for the intel.
A murder at a posh country club leads Jane to investigate the toxic social hierarchies of "Stepford" style wives.
The rookie of the team. Deeply religious and optimistic, she serves as a thematic foil to Jane’s hardened skepticism. Complete Episode Index: Season 1 index of the mentalist season 1
: Season 1 was a breakout hit for CBS, consistently ranking as one of the network's most popular shows and even outperforming established hits in its freshman year. Key Episode Index
The CBI investigates a severed hand found on the border of California and Nevada. The case takes Jane to a casino, where he uses his card-reading skills to win big while identifying the killer. Episode 7: "Seeing Red" Director: Martha Mitchell
When a teenage girl is found drowned on a beach, Jane uses psychological pressure and group dynamics to break a tight-knit clique of local surfers who are covering up the crime. Episode 4: "Ladies in Red" Director: Chris Long Red John strikes again, kidnapping a young girl
The 2008 debut of The Mentalist introduced audiences to Patrick Jane, a consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI) with a sharp eye for detail and a tragic past. If you are looking for a comprehensive , this guide covers every episode, key plot points, and the introduction of the series' overarching mystery. Season 1 Overview
Jane and Lisbon track down a person who uses professional hypnosis to convince others to commit murders for them.
A troubled teen at a wilderness boot camp for wealthy, rebellious youths is found dead. Jane goes undercover as a speaker at the camp to break the psychological grip of the administrators. 23. "Red John's Footsteps" (Season Finale) Jane goes rogue to help him escape prison
The no-nonsense CBI Senior Agent. She carries the burden of keeping Jane in line, protecting him from bureaucratic fallout while respecting his genius.
A former Hollywood starlet turned producer is murdered in a vineyard. Jane travels to the film sets of Los Angeles to uncover a plot involving drug trafficking and blackmail. Episode 20: "Red Sauce" Original Air Date: April 28, 2009