If you’re short on time, these three episodes define the tone and the stakes of the first season:
A body is found at the beach; Jane plays mind games with a group of surfers. Ladies in Red
Jane and the team track down a killer using hypnosis to commit crimes. A Dozen Red Roses index of the mentalist season 1 top
Jane uses a girl’s "visions" of a murder to solve a cold case. Red Letter Day
Red John returns, kidnapping a girl and baiting Jane into a trap. Top 3 Essential Episodes for New Fans If you’re short on time, these three episodes
A small-town arsonist is targeting people from an old tragedy. Red Brick and Ivy
A mob witness is executed; Jane uses his charm to infiltrate the underworld. Miss Red A wealthy CEO goes missing from his yacht. 22 Blood Brothers Jane must solve a murder at a camp for "troubled" youth. 23 Red John's Footsteps Red Letter Day Red John returns, kidnapping a
A banker is found murdered; Jane exposes the victim's hidden double life. Redingote Brush
