The Mentalist

10 Best Episodes of The Mentalist - Season 2

Patrick Jane, a former celebrity psychic medium, uses his razor sharp skills of observation and expertise at "reading" people to solve serious crimes with the California Bureau of Investigation.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.

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The Mentalist - S2E17

#15 - The Red Box (Season 2 - Episode 17)

Patrick and the CBI team investigate the murder of a tutor, and find a mysterious little red box near the body, starting a chain of events that turns the murder into the search for a priceless ring stolen from the British Museum. Meanwhile, Lisbon is worried when a new boss, Madeleine Hightower, takes command of the CBI, as well as mysteriously learning about Rigsby and Van Pelt's relationship.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 581 votes.

The Mentalist - S2E2

#14 - The Scarlet Letter (Season 2 - Episode 2)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 622 votes.

The Mentalist - S2E20

#13 - Red All Over (Season 2 - Episode 20)

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

The episode was rated 7.85 from 585 votes.

The Mentalist - S2E11

#12 - Rose-Colored Glasses (Season 2 - Episode 11)

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Jane and company investigate the murder of a man and his wife, on her way to his fifteen year high school reunion where, clearly, the attendees haven't changed all that much.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 615 votes.

The Mentalist - S2E22

#11 - Red Letter (Season 2 - Episode 22)

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.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 573 votes.

The Mentalist - S2E21

#10 - 18-5-4 (Season 2 - Episode 21)

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

The episode was rated 7.90 from 579 votes.

The Mentalist - S2E19

#9 - Blood Money (Season 2 - Episode 19)

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.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 601 votes.

The Mentalist - S2E5

#8 - Red Scare (Season 2 - Episode 5)

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Jane and the CBI team are called in to investigate the death of a prominent architect found murdered in a crumbling old mansion, and there appears to be a number of suspects.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 605 votes.

The Mentalist - S2E7

#7 - Red Bulls (Season 2 - Episode 7)

Minelli orders Patrick Jane and Lisbon and company to play nice and work together with Bosco and his team to locate a kidnapped woman being held for ransom.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 641 votes.

The Mentalist - S2E13

#6 - Redline (Season 2 - Episode 13)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 592 votes.

The Mentalist - S2E16

#5 - Code Red (Season 2 - Episode 16)

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.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 575 votes.

The Mentalist - S2E3

#4 - Red Badge (Season 2 - Episode 3)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.99 from 656 votes.

The Mentalist - S2E6

#3 - Black Gold and Red Blood (Season 2 - Episode 6)

Jane's overstepping of the law finally lands him in prison but doesn't hurt his style at all.

The episode was rated 8.06 from 642 votes.

The Mentalist - S2E23

#2 - Red Sky in the Morning (Season 2 - Episode 23)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.13 from 615 votes.

The Mentalist - S2E8

#1 - His Red Right Hand (Season 2 - Episode 8)

The CBI team is faced with a violent and shocking crime in their own office, but must work the case in spite of their alarm of who may be behind it. Meanwhile, Rigsby and Van Pelt are definitely an "item".

The episode was rated 8.18 from 651 votes.

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