Fair rating?The Mentalist· Season 3 · Episode 2
Cackle-Bladder Blood
When Jane's brother-in-law returns to town and gets mixed up in a murder investigation, Jane must come to his aid despite personal reservations.
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#23In Season 3of 24 rated episodes
#69All-timeof 151 rated episodes
−0.4vs season avgSeason 3 averages 8.0
2010First airedSeptember 30, 2010
Guest stars
Aunjanue Ellisas Madeleine Hightower
Tangie Ambroseas Samantha Barsocky
M.C. Gaineyas Pete Barsocky
Bellamy Youngas Melanie Ayers
Kevin Rankinas Daniel "Danny" Ruskin
Emily Baldonias Heather Rade
Elika Crespoas Trixie Mercado
Stacy Edwardsas Concetta Wale
Conor O'Farrellas Det. Reece
Eve Brenneras Biltmore Nicki
William Ragsdaleas Murphy Travers
William Christopher Stephensas Cop #1Crew
John PolsonDirector
Ashley GableWriterShows like The Mentalist
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