The Mentalist — Season 2

All 23 episodes in airing order, with first-run dates and viewer ratings.

  1. 01

    September 24, 2009 · 1h

    Redemption7.3

    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.

  2. 02

    October 1, 2009 · 1h

    The Scarlet Letter8.0

    Lisbon and the team work the case of a State Senator's murdered intern, while Jane simultaneously tries to find out what new information Bosco has uncovered on the Red John case.

  3. 03

    October 8, 2009 · 1h

    Red Badge8.8

    Jane, Cho, Rigsby, and Van Pelt decide to conduct their own investigation when Lisbon is accused of murdering a child molester she arrested who was recently paroled.

  4. 04

    October 15, 2009 · 1h

    Red Menace7.2

    Jane, Lisbon and the CBI team encounter one of California's most dangerous motorcycle gangs when investigating the death of their primary attorney.

  5. 05

    October 29, 2009 · 1h

    Red Scare7.9

    The CBI team investigates the death of a wealthy man living in a haunted mansion, and Rigsby and Van Pelt grow closer.

  6. 06

    November 5, 2009 · 1h

    Black Gold and Red Blood8.4

    Even after Bosco arrests Jane and puts him in prison for spying on the Red John investigation, Jane is able to help the CBI team from his cell to solve the murder of a young man.

  7. 07

    November 12, 2009 · 1h

    Red Bulls7.8

    Minelli orders Jane, Lisbon and the rest of the unit to play nice and work together with Bosco and his team to locate a kidnapped woman being held for ransom.

  8. 08

    November 19, 2009 · 1h

    His Red Right Hand9.1

    The CBI team are faced with a violent and shocking crime in their own offices, but must work the case in spite of their alarm at who may be behind it.

  9. 09

    December 10, 2009 · 1h

    A Price Above Rubies7.4

    Patrick Jane and the team are called to investigate the robbery and murder of a wealthy jeweler while attending a black tie fundraiser for the CBI.

  10. 10

    December 17, 2009 · 1h

    Throwing Fire7.3

    While Jane and the team examine the crime scene where a baseball scout is found murdered, Jane is clocked in the head by a ball and flashes back to his childhood with his overbearing father.

  11. 11

    January 14, 2010 · 1h

    Rose-Colored Glasses7.4

    Rigsby goes undercover as an alum at a 15th high school reunion when Patrick Jane and the team investigate a double homicide that may be linked to an old prank.

  12. 12

    January 21, 2010 · 1h

    Bleeding Heart7.1

    While investigating the death of a mayor's media liaison, Jane is kidnapped by an eco-terrorist who is a suspect in the case. Meanwhile, the team reluctantly agrees to be filmed for a documentary.

  13. 13

    February 4, 2010 · 1h

    Redline7.7

    Patrick Jane and the CBI team investigate when the body of a high-end luxury car sales woman is found in the trunk of a Bentley in the dealership's showroom.

  14. 14

    February 11, 2010 · 1h

    Blood In, Blood Out7.3

    When a member of Cho's former gang, the Avon Park Playboys, is found murdered, Patrick Jane insists on helping Cho with his off-the-books investigation.

  15. 15

    March 4, 2010 · 1h

    Red Herring7.2

    Jane and the team investigate the murder of an arrogant chef during a cooking competition in Napa Valley.

  16. 16

    March 11, 2010 · 1h

    Code Red7.7

    When Dr. Alicia Seberg, a government research scientist, is exposed to a deadly toxin while at work and has only hours to live, she calls Patrick Jane and the CBI to find her murderer.

  17. 17

    April 1, 2010 · 1h

    The Red Box7.9

    While investogating the murder of an English tutor who stole a valuable artifact from a British museum, Patrick Jane, Lisbon, and the CBI team brace themselves to finally meet their new boss, Madeleine Hightower.

  18. 18

    April 8, 2010 · 1h

    Aingavite Baa7.2

    When a Jane Doe with amnesia and covered in blood steps in front of Cho and Van Pelt's car, Patrick Jane must use all of his skills to discover who she is, her last location, and why she lost her memory.

  19. 19

    April 22, 2010 · 1h

    Blood Money8.5

    When Patrick Jane's sneaky conduct causes the case of a confessed hitman to be tossed out of court, his annoyed CBI team must start the investigation over from scratch.

  20. 20

    April 29, 2010 · 1h

    Red All Over7.8

    When a media mogul is murdered, Patrick Jane and the CBI team investigate cult leader Bret Stiles, who may have had an axe to grind following the publication of a critical story about his group.

  21. 21

    May 6, 2010 · 1h

    18-5-47.6

    Patrick Jane and the CBI team investigate the death of a mathematical genius by a gun-wielding clown.

  22. 22

    May 13, 2010 · 1h

    Red Letter7.4

    Romantic sparks begin to fly when Patrick Jane and supposed psychic Kristina Frye cross paths again during the CBI investigation into the murder of a charismatic head of a non-profit organization that fights human trafficking.

  23. 23

    May 20, 2010 · 1h

    Red Sky in the Morning8.5

    Patrick Jane and Kristina's first date is interrupted by a report of Red John striking again, which is discovered to be a copycat. But when Kristina reaches out to the real Red John, both she and Jane find themselves in grave danger.

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