The Mentalist: Season 1

2008
23 episodes

Patrick Jane is a celebrity psychic whose wife and child are viciously murdered by an elusive serial killer called Red John. Devastated, Patrick admits his paranormal act is fake, renounces his earlier life and uses his astonishing skills of observation and analysis - talents that made him appear psychically gifted - to bring killers to justice. At crime scenes across California, Patrick now helps an elite team of detectives break their toughest cases. But no matter how many criminals he catches, Patrick never forgets his central goal: Find Red John. And bring him down.

Season 1 of The Mentalist premiered on September 23, 2008 and has 23 episodes, from "Pilot" to "Red John's Footsteps". The last episode aired on May 19, 2009.

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Episodes

Episode 1PilotAired September 23, 2008
CBI consultant Patrick Jane, Senior Agent Teresa Lisbon and her team investigate the double murder in Palm Springs of a pro golfer's wife and her doctor, which has the hallmarks of a serial killer with a personal connection to Jane.
- 45m
- Directed by David Nutter
- Written by Bruno Heller
Guest stars
- Tim Guinee Tag Randolph
- Tara Karsian Medical Examiner
- Steven Culp Morgan Tolliver
- Jeffrey Nordling Price Randolph
- Jack Plotnick Brett Partridge
- Željko Ivanek Dr. Linus Wagner
- Gail O'Grady Juniper Tolliver
- Lana Asanin Kelly
Episode 2Red Hair and Silver TapeAired September 30, 2008
While Lisbon and her team investigate the murder of a young waitress in the Napa Valley, Jane goes behind Lisbon's back to orchestrate his own undercover operation using Van Pelt as bait.
- 43m
- Directed by David Nutter
- Written by Bruno Heller
Guest stars
- Dylan Minnette Frankie O'Keefe
- Douglas Spain Hector
- Eric Stonestreet Malcolm Boatwright
- Judith Hoag Sandra Boatwright
- Elpidia Carrillo Mercedes O'Keefe
- John Bishop Joe O'Keefe
- Sharmila Devar Meera
- Xander Berkeley Sheriff Thomas McAllister
Episode 3Red TideAired October 14, 2008
When a high school girl's body washes up on the beach, Patrick Jane sets a mentalist trap in order to get her surfing friends to turn on each other and reveal what really happened.
- 43m
- Directed by David Barrett
- Written by Ashley Gable
Guest stars
- Gregory Itzin Virgil Minelli
- Brett Cullen Dane Kurtik
- Michelle Page Hope
- Brando Eaton Danny
- John Lacy Kyle Rayburn
- Will Rothhaar Win
- Owen Beckman Andy
- Jamie McShane Jack Tanner
Episode 4Ladies in RedAired October 21, 2008
When the team learns that a wealthy investment banker found murdered inside his locked safe room was living a dual life and skimming millions from clients, Patrick Jane sets up a mental conundrum to see which of the suspects will show their true colors.
- 43m
- Directed by Chris Long
- Written by Gary Glasberg
Guest stars
- Gregory Itzin Virgil Minelli
- Lisa Brenner Jennifer Sands
- Denise Dowse Detective Carla Mulvey
- Angela Sarafyan Adrianna Jonovic
- Reynaldo Rosales Dieter Webb
- David Newsom Michael Bennett
- Jade Pettyjohn Julie Sands
- Maxine Bahns Patrick Jane's Wife
Episode 5RedwoodAired October 28, 2008
When a girl is found covered in blood and holding the murder weapon that killed her best friend, she becomes an obvious suspect, though she can't remember anything. But Jane, believing she's innocent, engineers a risky maneuver in which she must relive the terrifying events in order to spark her memory.
- 44m
- Directed by John Behring
- Written by Andi Bushell
Guest stars
- W. Earl Brown Rulon Farnes
- Chad Todhunter Jason O'Toole
- Bryce Johnson Ranger Kyle
- Tom Virtue George Palmer
- Rif Hutton Doctor
- Michael O'Neill Sheriff Nelson
- Pepper Sweeney Deputy Parker
- Lily Knight Leslie Palmer
Episode 6Red HandedAired November 11, 2008
While investigating the case of a murdered casino owner, Patrick Jane uses his mentalist skills to ultimately entrap the killer, and win big at the card tables.
- 44m
- Directed by Chris Long
- Written by Erika Green Swafford
Guest stars
- Gregg Henry Cal
- Gwendoline Yeo Alexandra
- Maïté Schwartz Jessica
- William Allen Young Matt
- Lance Barber Daniel
- Andrea Parker Ann
- Stuart McLean Freddy
- Robb Skyler Jolly Dealer
Episode 7Seeing RedAired November 18, 2008
Patrick Jane goes head-to-head with a "psychic" he suspects of murder. Intent on proving the so-called psychic is a fraud -- as well as a killer -- Jane arranges a séance to expose the murderer.
- 44m
- Directed by Martha Mitchell
- Written by Gary Glasberg
Guest stars
- Leslie Hope Kristina Frye
- JR Bourne Jeremy Hale
- Ashley Johnson Clara Tennant
- Noel Fisher Travis Tennant
- Nancy Stafford Rosemary Tennant
- Austin Tichenor High Class Lawyer
Episode 8The Thin Red LineAired November 25, 2008
While the police suspect a drug dealer on trial is behind the murders of the State's witness in his case, as well as his girlfriend, Patrick Jane sees a different motive for the crime -- as well as a different suspect.
- 42m
- Directed by Matt Earl Beesley
- Written by Ken Woodruff
Guest stars
- Gregory Itzin Virgil Minelli
- Steve Braun Sam Blakely
- Bradford Tatum Rick Carass
- Mark Rolston Dale Blakely
- Kate McNeil Katherine Blakely
- Julian Acosta Steve Presiado
- Tamara Clatterbuck Lacy Wells
- Bevin Hamilton Patrice Madigan
Episode 9Flame RedAired December 2, 2008
Patrick Jane suspects the only surviving member of a National Guard unit of murdering his friends - and goes undercover to prove it.
- 44m
- Directed by Charles Beeson
- Written by Ashley Gable
Guest stars
- Danny Nucci Ben Machado
- Frederick Koehler Tommy Olds
- Chris William Martin Police Chief Trey Piller
- Cheryl White Susan Garcia
- Marcella Lentz-Pope Maddy Garcia
- Joel Bissonnette Mitchell Reese
Episode 10Red Brick and IvyAired December 16, 2008
When a leading scientific researcher is killed by poisoning, Patrick Jane takes a personal interest in the case when he learns the prime suspect is the victim's wife - and Jane's former psychiatrist.
- 42m
- Directed by Paris Barclay
- Written by Eoghan Mahony
Guest stars
- Gregory Itzin Virgil Minelli
- Elisabeth Röhm Sophie Miller
- John Aylward Professor Stutzer
- Lawrence Pressman Chancellor Stern
- Mark D. Espinoza Ed MacVicar
- Deborah Ann Woll Kerry
- Mark Hengst Alex Maxwell
- Sarah Lafleur Emily Maxwell
Episode 11Red John's FriendsAired January 6, 2009
Enticed by the promise from a convicted murder that he'll reveal information about Red John upon his release, Patrick Jane becomes singularly focused and quits the CBI in order to prove the prisoner is innocent.
- 44m
- Directed by John Polson
- Written by Bruno Heller
Guest stars
- Gregory Itzin Virgil Minelli
- Gabriel Olds Gardner
- Todd Stashwick Jared
- Charlotte Cornwell Muriel
- David Loren Jr. Lawyer
- Danielle Langlois Breck
- Corey Mendell Parker Policeman
- Matt Sigloch SWAT Guy
Episode 12Red RumAired January 13, 2009
Patrick Jane sets a mentalist trap to find out who is responsible for the murder of a high school boy who antagonized the local self-proclaimed witch by killing her cat.
- 42m
- Directed by Dean White
- Written by Andi Bushell
Guest stars
- Spencer Garrett Michael Elkins
- Azura Skye Tamzin Dove
- Colby Paul Brad Elkins
- Michael McGrady Coach Dieter
- Jessie T. Usher Daniel Brown
- Laura Leigh Hughes Janice Elkins
- L.J. Benet Kid #1
Episode 13Paint It RedAired January 18, 2009
While it appears obvious that a business tycoon's son-in-law was in on the robbery of a $50 million painting since his body is found where the painting once hung, Patrick Jane suspects others, including a Russian oil baron, an art forger and an art curator.
- 43m
- Directed by David Barrett
- Written by Eoghan Mahony
Guest stars
- Darby Stanchfield Stevie Caid
- Elizabeth Dennehy Kathryn Hawkes
- Sebastian Roché Shirali Arlov
- Brady Smith Rob Wallace
- Tamara Knausz Keely Duane
- Marco Sanchez Frank Schiappa
- Wings Hauser AP Caid
Episode 14Crimson CasanovaAired February 10, 2009
With Patrick Jane's help, Cho goes undercover as a sweet-talking ladies man with all the right moves in order to catch a pick-up artist and killer with his own set of pseudo-mentalist techniques.
- 44m
- Directed by Lesli Linka Glatter
- Written by Ken Woodruff
Guest stars
- Gina May Sara-Beth
- Sasha Roiz Keith Wolcutt
- David Burke Haightly
- Melinda Page Hamilton Katie Melinda
- Lucia Sullivan Woman
- Alona Tal Natalie
- Elon Gold Paul Fricke
- Alex Quijano Attendant
Episode 15Scarlett FeverAired February 17, 2009
As Jane and the team investigate the poisoning death of the "queen bee" in a country club, they discover that the community is full of secrets, including love affairs and drug abuse
- 44m
- Directed by Paul Holahan
- Written by Erika Green Swafford
Guest stars
- Michael Stoyanov Wardell Suggs
- Marguerite MacIntyre Heather Prentiss
- Andrea Bogart Patience Broadbent
- Yancey Arias Victor Castillo
- Jolie Jenkins Mandy Riljek
- Brandon Waters Oscar Castillo
- Meera Simhan Asra Hadami
- Lisa Arturo Jackie Shaper
Episode 16BloodshotAired March 17, 2009
Patrick Jane must rely on his other senses during the murder investigation of a financial advisor when he loses his sight as a result of an explosion.
- 44m
- Directed by Chris Long
- Written by Gary Glasberg
Guest stars
- Gregory Itzin Virgil Minelli
- Tamlyn Tomita Lauri Medina
- Rick Worthy Terry Andrews
- Gene Farber Dan Hollenbeck
- H. Richard Greene Robert Lynch
- Robyn Cohen Jill Lamont
- Rebecca Metz Carol Gentry
- Marisol Ramirez Dr. Fuller
Episode 17Carnelian Inc.Aired March 24, 2009
A story of greed and betrayal pits Patrick Jane against a group of financiers when the CBI investigates a series of murders at a corporate retreat in the wilds of the Sierra Nevada foothills.
- 42m
- Directed by Kevin Dowling
- Written by Bruno Heller
Guest stars
- Peter MacKenzie Holman Perry
- Muse Watson Jake Cooby
- Patrick Fabian Rand Faulk
- Dot-Marie Jones Airport Manager
- Jaime Murray Nadia Sobell
- Rodney Eastman Lee Skelling
- Brennan Bailey Tanner Skelling
- Susan Chuang Joyce Tran
Episode 18Russet PotatoesAired March 31, 2009
Patrick Jane and the CBI team track down a mastermind who hypnotizes people into doing their bidding.
- 43m
- Directed by Norberto Barba
- Written by Ashley Gable
Guest stars
- Bodhi Elfman Rick Tiegler
- Chris Tallman Carl Resnick
- Alastair Mackenzie Dr. Royston Daniel
- Wynn Everett Lindsay Hendrix
- Cheyenne Wilbur Mike
Episode 19A Dozen Red RosesAired April 7, 2009
Patrick Jane and the team go to Hollywood when they investigate the murder of a movie producer.
- 43m
- Directed by Lesli Linka Glatter
- Written by Andi Bushell
Guest stars
- Blake Berris Actor
- Cameron Dye Freddie Rossini
- Marcus Giamatti Gabriel Fanning
- Nicholle Tom Marilyn Monroe
- Michael Trevino Brandon Fulton
- Rebecca Rigg Felicia Scott
- Matt Winston Mitch Cavanaugh
- Ravil Isyanov Charlie Chaplin
Episode 20Red SauceAired April 28, 2009
Patrick Jane and the CBI team investigate the murder of a mobster who was in the witness protection program.
- 43m
- Directed by Adam Kane
- Written by Eoghan Mahony
Guest stars
- Jack Betts Other Mobster
- Tony Longo Large Biker
- Dan Lauria Santino "Sonny" Battaglia
- Fredric Lehne Marshal Exley
- Frankie Ingrassia Gina Russo / Jenny Didrikson
- Jack Kehler Playland Owner
- Tembi Locke Marshal Knox
- Chris J Nelson Putt-Putt
Episode 21Miss RedAired May 5, 2009
Patrick Jane uses his mentalist skills to play suspects off each other in order to solve the case of a wealthy software company CEO found murdered on his yacht.
- 44m
- Directed by Martha Mitchell
- Written by Ken Woodruff
Guest stars
- J. Paul Boehmer Patient
- Charles Esten Rick Bregman
- Amy Laughlin Kathryn Stubbs-Gulbrand
- Lisa Sheridan Dr. Brooke Harper
- Paul Cassell Stuart Hansen
- Charles Shaughnessy Floor Manager
- Blake Gibbons Keith Gulbrand
- Amir Khastoo Saudi Prince
Episode 22Blood BrothersAired May 12, 2009
Patrick Jane must find a clever way to convince the troubled kids in a wilderness program to confide in him about what really happened surrounding the death of one of their peers.
- 44m
- Directed by John Polson
- Written by Erika Green Swafford
Guest stars
- Drew Osborne Bryan
- Clayton Rohner Asher MacLean
- Elizabeth Bond Instructor Missy Jenkins
- Cameron Monaghan Elliot
- Alla Korot Jemma Prentiss
- Ashley Crow Chief Elaine Brody
- Aimee Carrero Cassie
- Tony Pierce Marshall Winston
Episode 23Red John's FootstepsAired May 19, 2009
Lisbon fears that the serial killer Red John is drawing Patrick Jane into a trap when the CBI team investigates the murder of a young girl and the abduction of her twin sister.
- 44m
- Directed by Chris Long
- Written by Bruno Heller
Guest stars
- Gregory Itzin Virgil Minelli
- Christopher Darga Store Keeper
- Kate Vernon Arden
- Michael Mosley Sheriff Hardy
- Geoff Pierson Noah
- Freda Foh Shen Korean Store Owner
- Alicia Witt Rosalind Harker
- Sally Brooks Frankel Fogarty