Fair rating?The Mentalist· Season 1 · Episode 2
Red Hair and Silver Tape
While Lisbon and her team investigate the murder of a young waitress in the Napa Valley, Jane goes behind Lisbon's back to orchestrate his own undercover operation using Van Pelt as bait.
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#20In Season 1of 23 rated episodes
#36All-timeof 151 rated episodes
−0.3vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.3
2008First airedSeptember 30, 2008
Guest stars
Xander Berkeleyas Sheriff Thomas McAllister
Dylan Minnetteas Frankie O'Keefe
Judith Hoagas Sandra Boatwright
Eric Stonestreetas Malcolm Boatwright
John Bishopas Joe O'Keefe
Elpidia Carrilloas Mercedes O'Keefe
Douglas Spainas Hector Ramirez
Sharmila Devaras Meera
Jillian Bowenas Melanie O'Keefe
Todd Felixas Randall
Robert A. Johnsonas Deputy
Sarah Hernandezas RaquelCrew
David NutterDirector
Bruno HellerWriterShows like The Mentalist
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