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The Mentalist· Season 2 · Episode 1

Redemption

S02E01·7.3·September 24, 2009·1h·CBS

While the unit tackles a murder case involving a woman who stole a million dollars from her employer, Jane and Lisbon learn that the Red John case has been reassigned to a new CBI team led by the straight-shooting agent Sam Bosco.

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#17In Season 2of 23 rated episodes
#94All-timeof 151 rated episodes
−0.5vs season avgSeason 2 averages 7.8
2009First airedSeptember 24, 2009

Guest stars

Terry KinneyTerry Kinneyas Samuel "Sam" Bosco Jr.Gregory ItzinGregory Itzinas Virgil Minelli
Stacie RippyStacie Rippyas Kessie Dunninger
Raphael SbargeRaphael Sbargeas Hollis Dunninger
Laura NiemiLaura Niemias Mandy Schultz
Phil AbramsPhil Abramsas Greg Humphrey
Rebecca StaabRebecca Staabas Monica Dunninger
Jane DalyJane Dalyas Rhonda Jaffe
Jeff WitzkeJeff Witzkeas Eric Blair
Geoffrey RivasGeoffrey Rivasas Captain Bocanegra
Carter MacIntyreCarter MacIntyreas Bodhi Andros
Jim GleasonJim Gleasonas Neil
Dean CudworthDean Cudworthas Deputy
Pete PanoPete Panoas Worker

Crew

Chris LongChris LongDirector
Bruno HellerBruno HellerWriter

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