Season 5 poster
Series SeasonSeason 5 episodes2012

The Mentalist

Season 5

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?

Episodes
Each episode has its own detail page.
The Crimson Ticket
Episode 141 min2012-09-30

The Crimson Ticket

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
Episode 242 min2012-10-07

Devil's Cherry

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
Episode 342 min2012-10-14

Not One Red Cent

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
Episode 441 min2012-10-21

Blood Feud

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
Episode 542 min2012-10-28

Red Dawn

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

Cherry Picked
Episode 640 min2012-11-04

Cherry Picked

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
Episode 741 min2012-11-11

If It Bleeds, It Leads

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
Episode 842 min2012-11-18

Red Sails in the Sunset

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
Episode 942 min2012-11-25

Black Cherry

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
Episode 1042 min2012-12-09

Panama Red

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
Episode 1142 min2013-01-06

Days of Wine and Roses

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
Episode 1241 min2013-01-13

Little Red Corvette

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

The Red Barn
Episode 1342 min2013-01-27

The Red Barn

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
Episode 1440 min2013-02-17

Red in Tooth and Claw

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
Episode 1541 min2013-03-03

Red Lacquer Nail Polish

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
Episode 1642 min2013-03-10

There Will Be Blood

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
Episode 1742 min2013-03-17

Red, White and Blue

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
Episode 1842 min2013-03-24

Behind the Red Curtain

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
Episode 1942 min2013-04-14

Red Letter Day

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
Episode 2042 min2013-04-21

Red Velvet Cupcakes

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
Episode 2142 min2013-04-28

Red and Itchy

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
Episode 2242 min2013-05-05

Red John's Rules

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.

Season Media
Posters and videos for this season.