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The Mentalist Season 5

The Mentalist

Season 5

September 30, 2012 22 episodes

The assault, narcotics and fraud charges against Patrick Jane have been dropped and it's back to business as usual. Or business as unusual for Jane, who uses mind games, tricks and his super sharp skills of observation to solve the state's most puzzling homocides. Jane's obsession with finding Red John consumes him every waking moment, drawing him outside the law and closer than ever to the serial killer's true identity. But when Homeland Security and the FBI team up with the CBI on the case, Jane's unorthodox methods antagonize even his most loyal allies. Can Jane's skill and charm continue to see him through? How far is too far?

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The Crimson Ticket
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E1. The Crimson Ticket

41m Sep 30, 2012

While Jane tries to decipher Lorelei’s connection to Red John, the CBI team is forced to partner with the FBI to solve the murder of a hotel employee.

Devil's Cherry
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E2. Devil's Cherry

42m Oct 7, 2012

While the team investigates the murder of a diamond cutter, Jane meets a girl who claims to be his late daughter, Charlotte.

Not One Red Cent
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E3. Not One Red Cent

42m Oct 14, 2012

A bank employee is murdered during a heist and Jane and the team must work to track down the killer. Meanwhile, Lisbon is pulled deeper into the CBI/FBI rivalry.

Blood Feud
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E4. Blood Feud

41m Oct 21, 2012

When Rigsby’s father is found injured at a crime scene, the team must find out if it is the result of a long-standing small-town gang war.

Red Dawn
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E5. Red Dawn

42m Oct 28, 2012

See how Jane met Lisbon and the rest of the CBI team for the first time.

Cherry Picked
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E6. Cherry Picked

40m Nov 4, 2012

The team investigates the kidnapping of a couple that may be the victim of mistaken identity, while Jane continues his investigation into Lorelei's whereabouts.

If It Bleeds, It Leads
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E7. If It Bleeds, It Leads

41m Nov 11, 2012

The team investigates the murder of a reporter who may have become too close to her story, while Jane insists on pursuing his own leads to find Lorelei.

Red Sails in the Sunset
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E8. Red Sails in the Sunset

42m Nov 18, 2012

With the help of Brett Stiles, Jane orchestrates an elaborate plan to break Lorelei Martins out of prison in the hopes of her leading him to Red John.

Black Cherry
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E9. Black Cherry

42m Nov 25, 2012

The CBI team investigates the murder of a real estate agent with former gang ties, while Jane searches for leads on his new connection to Red John.

Panama Red
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E10. Panama Red

42m Dec 9, 2012

The death of a young botanist leads the team into the lucrative world of medical marijuana, while Cho’s work with the rapid response team brings him back into contact with Summer.

Days of Wine and Roses
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E11. Days of Wine and Roses

42m Jan 6, 2013

The CBI team visits a high-end California rehab center in order to investigate the death of a young model who was a patient there, while Lisbon ramps up her investigation into Tommy Volker.

Little Red Corvette
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E12. Little Red Corvette

41m Jan 13, 2013

The CBI investigates the death of a geologist, which Lisbon is convinced is the key to bringing down Tommy Volker.

The Red Barn
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E13. The Red Barn

42m Jan 27, 2013

The team investigates a 25-year-old case that seems to involve both Red John and the Visualize group, and Lisbon contemplates her future.

Red in Tooth and Claw
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E14. Red in Tooth and Claw

40m Feb 17, 2013

The team delves into the surprisingly cutthroat world of academics in a case involving a graduate student at a natural history museum.

Red Lacquer Nail Polish
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E15. Red Lacquer Nail Polish

41m Mar 3, 2013

Jane and the team investigate the murder of an elderly heiress whose remains are found in the living room of her spooky mansion.

There Will Be Blood
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E16. There Will Be Blood

42m Mar 10, 2013

Lorelei Martins returns, determined to find out if Red John had a role in her sister's death, and Jane is forced to confess to Lisbon his part in Lorelei's prison escape.

Red, White and Blue
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E17. Red, White and Blue

42m Mar 17, 2013

The CBI team investigates when the body of a female army medic who worked with soldiers with PTSD is found near a military base.

Behind the Red Curtain
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E18. Behind the Red Curtain

42m Mar 24, 2013

The CBI team investigates when the young lead of a local theater production dies on the eve of the opening. Meanwhile, Jane hopes to get more information about Red John from the comatose Jason Lennon.

Red Letter Day
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E19. Red Letter Day

42m Apr 14, 2013

The CBI team heads out to a run-down Wild West tourist town to investigate the death of the town's owner. Meanwhile, Kirkland tries to uncover the extent of Jane's knowledge about Red John.

Red Velvet Cupcakes
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E20. Red Velvet Cupcakes

42m Apr 21, 2013

Rigsby and Van Pelt go undercover as a couple with relationship problems to investigate the death of a woman who received advice from a radio love doctor.

Red and Itchy
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E21. Red and Itchy

42m Apr 28, 2013

J.J. LaRoche personally requests Jane’s help when the mysterious container he’s been hiding for nine years is stolen from his home.

Red John's Rules
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E22. Red John's Rules

42m May 5, 2013

Just as Jane narrows down the Red John suspect list to seven, Red John strikes again, and the victim has a link to Jane’s past.

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