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The Mentalist: Season 3

The Mentalist: Season 3 (2010-2011)

Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5 6

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The third season of this crime drama features some trying times for many of the main characters: Lisbon (Robin Tunney) gets injured; Van Pelt (Amanda Righetti) almost loses her job; and Jane (Simon Baker) gets kidnapped. Jane also has another run-in with cult leader Bret Stiles (Malcolm McDowell), who gives him some info on serial killer Red John. Later, an incarcerated man reveals a connection to Red John, and Jane then becomes a suspect in that man's death, which is investigated by J.J.LaRoche

Genre: Drama

Network: CBS

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Episodes

1
Air date: Sep 23, 2010

Red Sky at Night

TNT Presents: "Red Sky at Night" After his encounter with Red John, Patrick rethinks his future with the CBI. At the same time, the team investigates two high-profile kidnappings.

2
Air date: Sep 30, 2010

Cackle-Bladder Blood

TNT Presents: "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.

3
Air date: Oct 7, 2010

The Blood on His Hands

TNT Presents: "Blood on His Hands, The" Jane spars once again with cult leader Brett Stiles, who tells Jane he has information regarding both Red John and the missing Kristina Frye.

4
Air date: Oct 14, 2010

Red Carpet Treatment

TNT Presents: "Red Carpet Treatment, The" An ex-con is murdered shortly after being released from prison after he was exonerated from a rape-and-murder conviction because of DNA evidence.

5
Air date: Oct 21, 2010

The Red Ponies

TNT Presents: "Red Ponies, The" The murder of a jockey takes the CBI team into the world of horse racing.

6
Air date: Oct 28, 2010

Pink Chanel Suit

TNT Presents: "Pink Channel Suit" The CBI team is at a loss when a murder and missing person occurs on an extremely well-guarded wealthy family's compound.

7
Air date: Nov 4, 2010

Red Hot

TNT Presents: "Red Hot" The team escapes tragegy when they investigate a death threat, and the building they're in explodes; and Lisbon runs into billionaire Walter Mashburn and there's chemistry between them.

8
Air date: Nov 11, 2010

Ball of Fire

TNT Presents: "Ball of Fire" Jane is kidnapped, and the team examines his cases to find a suspect, only to realize almost everyone has a reason to hurt Jane.

9
Air date: Nov 18, 2010

Red Moon

TNT Presents: "Red Moon" Jane willingly accepts the help of a local astrologer (Ellis Mars), on a triple-homicide case involving two police officers and an EMT worker.

10
Air date: Dec 9, 2010

Jolly Red Elf

TNT Presents: "Jolly Red Elf" A Santa is murdered, and the team investigates a Santa Society, while Jane goes undercover in an A.A. group.

11
Air date: Jan 6, 2011

Bloodsport

TNT Presents: "Bloodsport" The murder of a woman tied to a pro fighter has the team exploring the mixed-martial arts world. Meanwhile, LaRoche continues to focus his investigation on Jane.

12
Air date: Jan 20, 2011

Bloodhounds

TNT Presents: "Bloodhounds" The CBI team works with a criminal profiler on a double-murder case, and it turns into a contest for Jane, who tries to prove that his way of solving the case is better.

13
Air date: Feb 3, 2011

Red Alert

TNT Presents: "Red Alert" Jane's quick thinking is needed when he and others are held at gunpoint by an armed man accused of murder.

14
Air date: Feb 10, 2011

Blood For Blood

TNT Presents: "Blood for Blood" Van Pelt comes under suspicion when the witness in her protective custody is murdered.

15
Air date: Feb 17, 2011

Red Gold

TNT Presents: "Red Gold" A modern-day prospector's death is investigated and Lisbon is injured, prompting Hightower to join Jane in the field for the first time.

16
Air date: Feb 24, 2011

Red Queen

TNT Presents: "Red Queen" An antiques dealer is killed in a museum, and a member of the CBI becomes a suspect in the crime.

17
Air date: Mar 10, 2011

Bloodstream

TNT Presents: "Bloodstream" A doctor is found murdered on a golf course, and the team thinks the killer is in a hospital. Meanwhile, LaRoche takes over CBI and names Cho as the team leader.

18
Air date: Mar 31, 2011

The Red Mile

TNT Presents: 'Red Mile, The' A man who believed he had been abducted by aliens at one time is found murdered and his body is stolen from the coroner's van.

19
Air date: Apr 7, 2011

Every Rose Has Its Thorn

TNT Presents: "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" The owner of a matchmaking service is murdered, and Jane believes the man's manipulative wife is the killer.

20
Air date: Apr 28, 2011

Redacted

TNT Presents: Redacted The team investigates two attempted robberies, including one that left a shop owner dead; and another involving Donny Culpepper, the man Jane hired to break into LaRoche's home.

21
Air date: May 5, 2011

Like a Redheaded Stepchild

TNT Presents: "Like a Redheaded Stepchild" A prison guard is murdered outside of a jewelry store, and Jane suspects an inmate is responsible. Meanwhile, Rigsby talks to his father (William Forsythe) about the crime.

22
Air date: May 12, 2011

Rhapsody in Red

TNT Presents: "Rhapsody in Red" A young violinst is murdered, and Jane questions members of the orchestra with whom she performed; and Cho has an encounter with a young pickpocket.

23
Air date: May 19, 2011

Strawberries and Cream Part 1

TNT Presents: "Strawberries and Cream Part 1" Season 3 Finale (Part 1): The CBI mole is discovered and Jane finally confronts Red John face-to-face.

24
Air date: May 19, 2011

Strawberries and Cream Part 2

TNT Presents: "Strawberries and Cream Part 2" The Season 3 finale (conclusion): The CBI mole is discovered and Jane finally confronts Red John face-to-face.

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