The Mentalist

Season 3

24 episodes 8 seasons

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.

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The Mentalist Season 3 released on September 23, 2010.

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S03E01 Aired September 23, 2010

Red Sky at Night

After his encounter with Red John, Patrick rethinks his future with the CBI. At the same time, the team investigates two high-profile kidnappings.

S03E02 Aired September 30, 2010

Cackle-Bladder Blood

When Jane's shady brother-in-law (Kevin Rankin) comes to town and becomes a suspect in a murder investigation, Jane is forced to help him.

S03E03 Aired October 07, 2010

The Blood on His Hands

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

S03E04 Aired October 14, 2010

Red Carpet Treatment

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.

S03E05 Aired October 21, 2010

The Red Ponies

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

S03E06 Aired October 28, 2010

Pink Chanel Suit

The case of a murder and missing person on a secure compound perplexes the CBI team.

S03E07 Aired November 04, 2010

Red Hot

A building explodes while Patrick Jane and the team are investigating a death threat; Libson once again runs into billionaire Walter Mashburn (Currie Graham).

S03E08 Aired November 11, 2010

Ball of Fire

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

S03E09 Aired November 18, 2010

Red Moon

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.

S03E10 Aired December 09, 2010

Jolly Red Elf

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.

S03E11 Aired January 06, 2011

Bloodsport

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.

S03E12 Aired January 20, 2011

Bloodhounds

The team works with a criminal profiler on a double-murder case, and it turns into a contest for Jane, who tries to prove that his way of solving the case is better.

S03E13 Aired February 03, 2011

Red Alert

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

S03E14 Aired February 10, 2011

Blood for Blood

When a witness under Van Pelt's protection is killed, her position within the CBI comes into question.

S03E15 Aired February 17, 2011

Red Gold

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.

S03E16 Aired February 24, 2011

Red Queen

The CBI team is under suspicion when a museum antiques dealer is murdered. Evidence seems to suggest that one member of the team is responsible.

S03E17 Aired March 10, 2011

Bloodstream

A doctor is found murdered on a golf course, and the team thinks the killer's in a hospital. Meanwhile, LaRoche takes over CBI and names Cho as the team leader.

S03E18 Aired March 31, 2011

The Red Mile

A man who claims to have been abducted by aliens is murdered and his body is stolen from the coroner's van. Van Pelt moves ahead with her wedding plans.

S03E19 Aired April 07, 2011

Every Rose Has Its Thorn

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.

S03E20 Aired April 28, 2011

Redacted

Patrick Jane's life just got complicated. He's presented with two robberies gone bad and one of them involves Donny Culpepper, a former suspect, who Jane hired to get into LaRoche's house.

S03E21 Aired May 05, 2011

Like a Redheaded Stepchild

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.

S03E22 Aired May 12, 2011

Rhapsody in Red

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.

S03E23 Aired May 19, 2011

Strawberries and Cream (1)

John's mole in the CBI is revealed and Patrick Jane finally meets Red John in an explosive confrontation with shocking repercussions for the CBI team.

S03E24 Aired May 19, 2011

Strawberries and Cream (2)

Patrick Jane finally meets Red John in an explosive confrontation with shocking repercussions for the CBI team.