The Mentalist

10 Best Episodes of The Mentalist - Season 3

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 - S3E15

#15 - Red Gold (Season 3 - Episode 15)

When a modern-day prospector is found dead near a mining site and Lisbon is injured during the initial stages of the investigation, Agent Hightower joins Patrick Jane in the field for the first time.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 581 votes.

The Mentalist - S3E3

#14 - The Blood on His Hands (Season 3 - Episode 3)

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When Patrick Jane faces off once again with cult leader Bret Stiles, Stiles offers Jane information regarding Red John and the missing Kristina Frye.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 607 votes.

The Mentalist - S3E12

#13 - Bloodhounds (Season 3 - Episode 12)

The 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.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 602 votes.

The Mentalist - S3E9

#12 - Red Moon (Season 3 - Episode 9)

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Patrick Jane accepts the help of a local astrologer, Ellis Mars, to solve the puzzling case of a triple homicide that involves two policemen and the fiancΓ© of an EMT worker.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 579 votes.

The Mentalist - S3E22

#11 - Rhapsody in Red (Season 3 - Episode 22)

After a young violinist is shot to death, Patrick Jane questions the members of the Northern California Symphony Orchestra about the murder. Meanwhile, Cho crosses paths with a precocious young pickpocket.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 593 votes.

The Mentalist - S3E13

#10 - Red Alert (Season 3 - Episode 13)

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When Patrick Jane and others are taken hostage by an armed man accused of murder, Jane must think quickly to defuse the situation.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 585 votes.

The Mentalist - S3E7

#9 - Red Hot (Season 3 - Episode 7)

A building explodes while Patrick Jane and the team are investigating a death threat; Libson once again runs into billionaire Walter Mashburn (Currie Graham).

The episode was rated 7.96 from 611 votes.

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#8 - Redacted (Season 3 - Episode 20)

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Patrick Jane's life just got complicated. He's presented with two robberies gone bad and one of them involves Donny Culpepper, a former suspect, who Jane hired to get into LaRoche's house.

The episode was rated 7.97 from 599 votes.

The Mentalist - S3E4

#7 - Red Carpet Treatment (Season 3 - Episode 4)

Patrick Jane and the CBI team are called in to investigate the murder of a convict who served nine years for rape and murder, but was recently released on DNA evidence.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 610 votes.

The Mentalist - S3E8

#6 - Ball of Fire (Season 3 - Episode 8)

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When Jane is kidnapped, Lisbon and the team realize there are many suspects who might want to harm him.

The episode was rated 7.99 from 586 votes.

The Mentalist - S3E18

#5 - The Red Mile (Season 3 - Episode 18)

A man who claims to have been abducted by aliens is murdered and his body is stolen from the coroner's van. Van Pelt moves ahead with her wedding plans.

The episode was rated 8.08 from 599 votes.

The Mentalist - S3E19

#4 - Every Rose Has Its Thorn (Season 3 - Episode 19)

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Patrick Jane sets out to prove a beautiful yet manipulative matchmaker shot and killed her husband after his body is found floating in the marina.

The episode was rated 8.10 from 620 votes.

The Mentalist - S3E16

#3 - Red Queen (Season 3 - Episode 16)

The CBI team is under suspicion when a museum antiques dealer is murdered. Evidence seems to suggest that one member of the team is responsible.

The episode was rated 8.27 from 593 votes.

The Mentalist - S3E23

#2 - Strawberries and Cream (1) (Season 3 - Episode 23)

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John's mole in the CBI is revealed and Patrick Jane finally meets Red John in an explosive confrontation with shocking repercussions for the CBI team.

The episode was rated 8.66 from 646 votes.

The Mentalist - S3E24

#1 - Strawberries and Cream (2) (Season 3 - Episode 24)

Patrick Jane finally meets Red John in an explosive confrontation with shocking repercussions for the CBI team.

The episode was rated 8.87 from 303 votes.

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