The BEST episodes of The Mentalist season 3
Every episode of The Mentalist season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Mentalist season 3!
When mentalist Patrick Jane insults a vengeful serial killer, Red John, his loved ones are brutally killed. Faced with the horrifying consequences of misusing his gift for observation and misdirection, Jane lends his skills to the California Bureau of Investigation, all the while hoping that his connections within the CBI will give him the opportunity to track down and revenge himself upon Red John.
#1 - Strawberries and Cream (1)
Season 3 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/19/2011
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.
#2 - Strawberries and Cream (2)
Season 3 - Episode 24 - Aired 5/19/2011
Patrick Jane finally meets Red John in an explosive confrontation with shocking repercussions for the CBI team.
#3 - Red Queen
Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/24/2011
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.
#4 - The Red Mile
Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/31/2011
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.
#5 - Jolly Red Elf
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/9/2010
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.
#6 - Red Gold
Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/17/2011
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.
#7 - Rhapsody in Red
Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/12/2011
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.
#8 - Red Moon
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/18/2010
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.
#9 - Like a Redheaded Stepchild
Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/5/2011
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.
#10 - Every Rose Has Its Thorn
Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/7/2011
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.
#11 - Bloodstream
Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/10/2011
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.
#12 - Blood for Blood
Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/10/2011
When a witness under Van Pelt's protection is killed, her position within the CBI comes into question.
#13 - Bloodhounds
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/20/2011
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.
#14 - Ball of Fire
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/11/2010
When Jane is kidnapped, Lisbon and the team realize there are many suspects who might want to harm him.
#15 - Red Hot
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/4/2010
A building explodes while Patrick Jane and the team are investigating a death threat; Libson once again runs into billionaire Walter Mashburn (Currie Graham).
#16 - Pink Chanel Suit
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/28/2010
The case of a murder and missing person on a secure compound perplexes the CBI team.
#17 - Red Carpet Treatment
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/14/2010
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.
#18 - The Blood on His Hands
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/7/2010
When Patrick Jane faces off once again with cult leader Bret Stiles, Stiles offers Jane information regarding Red John and the missing Kristina Frye.
#19 - Bloodsport
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/6/2011
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.
#20 - Red Sky at Night
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/23/2010
After his encounter with Red John, Patrick rethinks his future with the CBI. At the same time, the team investigates two high-profile kidnappings.
#21 - Red Alert
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/3/2011
When Patrick Jane and others are taken hostage by an armed man accused of murder, Jane must think quickly to defuse the situation.
#22 - Redacted
Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/28/2011
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.
#23 - The Red Ponies
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/21/2010
Patrick Jane and the CBI team hit the horse track when a jockey is found murdered and suspects abound.
#24 - Cackle-Bladder Blood
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/30/2010
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.