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The Mentalist Season 3

24 Episodes First aired Sep 23, 2010 TMDB★7.8

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

E1
1. Red Sky at Night
Sep 23, 2010 · 43m

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.

E2
2. Cackle-Bladder Blood
Sep 30, 2010 · 43m

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.

E3
3. The Blood on His Hands
Oct 7, 2010 · 43m

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

E4
4. Red Carpet Treatment
Oct 14, 2010 · 43m

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.

E5
5. The Red Ponies
Oct 21, 2010 · 41m

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

E6
6. Pink Chanel Suit
Oct 28, 2010 · 43m

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

E7
7. Red Hot
Nov 4, 2010 · 41m

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…

E8
8. Ball of Fire
Nov 11, 2010 · 42m

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

E9
9. Red Moon
Nov 18, 2010 · 43m

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.

E10
10. Jolly Red ElfMid-Season Finale
Dec 9, 2010 · 42m

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…

E11
11. Bloodsport
Jan 6, 2011 · 43m

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.

E12
12. Bloodhounds
Jan 20, 2011 · 42m

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.

E13
13. Red Alert
Feb 3, 2011 · 42m

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

E14
14. Blood for Blood
Feb 10, 2011 · 43m

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

E15
15. Red Gold
Feb 17, 2011 · 42m

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.

E16
16. Red Queen
Feb 24, 2011 · 43m

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.

E17
17. Bloodstream
Mar 10, 2011 · 42m

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…

E18
18. The Red Mile
Mar 31, 2011 · 43m

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…

E19
19. Every Rose Has Its Thorn
Apr 7, 2011 · 43m

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.

E20
20. Redacted
Apr 28, 2011 · 42m

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.

E21
21. Like a Redheaded Stepchild
May 5, 2011 · 43m

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.

E22
22. Rhapsody in Red
May 12, 2011 · 43m

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.

E23
23. Strawberries and Cream (1)
May 19, 2011 · 42m

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.

E24
24. Strawberries and Cream (2)Season Finale
May 19, 2011 · 43m

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…