The BEST episodes of The Mentalist season 4
Every episode of The Mentalist season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Mentalist season 4!
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 - The Crimson Hat
Season 4 - Episode 24 - Aired 5/17/2012
After another failed attempt to defeat Red John, Patrick Jane hits rock bottom, finds a lover and shoots one of his own.
#2 - Scarlet Ribbons
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/2011
After being imprisoned Patrick Jane has to prove that the man he shot really was Red John. Meanwhile, Lisbon is trying to persuade Van Pelt to seek counselling in the aftermath of her fiancé's death.
#3 - Blinking Red Light
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/3/2011
The search for a serial killer hits close to home for Jane when he encounters a blogger who has devoted his life to finding the killer
#4 - Red Rover, Red Rover
Season 4 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/10/2012
Red John taunts Jane on the ninth anniversary of his wife and daughter's death. With Jane's attention diverted and his concentration wavering, the current investigation and his CBI career are put at risk.
#5 - Cheap Burgundy
Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/8/2012
When Agent Susan Darcy asks Jane for help with an investigation, he suspects her motives; the team handles the murder of a woman who was killed after meeting someone in a chat room.
#6 - Ruby Slippers
Season 4 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/26/2012
Jane and the CBI try to find the killer of a man found outside a cabaret featuring female impersonators. During the investigation they discover a list of suspects, all of whom bullied the victim.
#7 - At First Blush
Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/9/2012
While a jury deliberates the guilt or innocence of a defendant on trial for murder, Jane tries to prove she has been wrongfully accused before time runs out. Meanwhile, Summer may have gone too far when she helps Cho make a case against a suspect.
#8 - His Thoughts Were Red Thoughts
Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/23/2012
Jane is reunited with his former nemesis, cult leader Bret Stiles, when the head of an anti-cult activist organization is murdered.
#9 - Little Red Book
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/2011
The CBI has a new supervising agent, Ray Haffner, while Patrick Jane is trying to get his team back together.
#10 - Ring Around the Rosie
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/13/2011
While Lisbon looks into the death of a photographer at a political rally, Jane has his sights set on proving a man carrying a gun at the same rally is a psychopath with murder on his mind.
#11 - Fugue in Red
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/15/2011
Jane almost drowns while investigating a fireman's murder and loses his memory, turning him into his old con man self.
#12 - The Redshirt
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/8/2011
Jane and Lisbon are investigating the murder of an NFL star who was blown up in a car explosion while Rigsby and Harrigan take their relationship to the next level.
#13 - Red Is the New Black
Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/2/2012
Jane and the CBI narrow down the list of suspects after a disgraced clothing designer on the verge of a comeback becomes a fashion victim. Meanwhile, FBI Agent Darcy continues her investigation into finding Red John.
#14 - War of the Roses
Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/16/2012
When a charity worker is killed, Jane has Erica Flynn, a murderer he helped imprison, furloughed in exchange for information she claims to have about the case. Meanwhile, Rigsby and Sarah try to adjust to impending parenthood.
#15 - Pink Champagne on Ice
Season 4 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/29/2012
While investigating the murder of a casino employee, Jane runs into a stage magician he used to tour with during his time as a mentalist and discovers he is hiding a shocking secret.
#16 - Pretty Red Balloon
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/6/2011
A former client, who still believes that Jane was a psychic, asks for help when her son is kidnapped.
#17 - So Long, and Thanks for All the Red Snapper
Season 4 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/3/2012
The investigation into the death of a surfer reunites Lisbon with her former fiancé. Cho is beginning to question why he's with Summer.
#18 - Pink Tops
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/2011
In order to find the killer of an undercover narcotics cop, Jane and the CBI team retrace her investigation. Samaire Armstrong (“Dirty Sexy Money”) guest stars as Summer Edgecombe, a prostitute who helps Cho with the investigation. Dean Norris (“Breaking Bad”) guest stars as Sergeant Don Henderson.
#19 - Something's Rotten in Redmund
Season 4 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/5/2012
The CBI team tries to determine who would have reason to kill a popular English teacher.
#20 - Always Bet on Red
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/12/2012
Jane and the CBI team narrow down the long list of suspects after a high-end divorce attorney, with many enemies, is killed on his speed boat. Meanwhile, Jane is questioned by Agent Darcy about whether Red John was responsible for Panzer's murder.
#21 - My Bloody Valentine
Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/19/2012
With very little evidence, Jane and the CBI investigate the death of a mob boss’ son. Meanwhile, while taking an eyewitness in for questioning, Van Pelt is haunted by the memories of O’Laughlin’s shooting.
#22 - Ruddy Cheeks
Season 4 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/9/2012
Jane and the team investigate when a terminally ill salesman is murdered; Cho must face his demons.
#23 - Where in the World Is Carmine O'Brien?
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/27/2011
While trying to solve the murder of a police chief Lisbon runs into her brother Tommy, a bounty hunter, who's tracking a bail jumper.
#24 - Blood and Sand
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/20/2011
The CBI team investigates the murder of a woman whose corpse washed up on an island off the coast of California. Rigsby worries that his relationship with a public defender will create awkwardness between him and Van Pelt.