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: The lead consultant. He is eccentric, routinely disregards police protocol, uses trickery or hypnosis to catch killers, and is entirely driven by vengeance.

The CBI investigates a series of gruesome murders, and Jane uses his skills to help them track down the killer. Meanwhile, Teresa Lisbon's character is explored further.

A business mogul's son is found dead inside a corporate office, and a priceless painting is missing from the room. Jane tracks the stolen art to uncover the killer. Episode 14: "Crimson Casanova" Director: Lesli Linka Glatter index of the mentalist season 1

A corporate retreat in the desert turns deadly when an executive drops dead during a presentation. The company receives a series of bomb threats, and Jane must dissect the toxic corporate hierarchy to find the extortionist. Episode 18: "Russet Potatoes" Director: Norberto Barba Writer: Ashley Gable

A wealthy software CEO goes missing from his yacht. Jane matches wits with a brilliant con woman who was targeting the victim's fortune. Episode 22: "Blood Brothers" : The lead consultant

A Hollywood movie producer is murdered in a vineyard. The investigation dives into the dark side of the film industry, drug trafficking, and broken dreams. Episode 20: "Red Sauce. Murder" Director: Norberto Barba

| Episode # | Title | Original Air Date | Synopsis | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Pilot | September 23, 2008 | The series premiere. A double murder in Palm Springs is staged to look like the work of a notorious serial killer, Red John. CBI consultant Patrick Jane believes it's a copycat and uses his sharp skills of observation to guide the team to the real killer among a web of affairs and embezzlement. | | S1.E2 | Red Hair and Silver Tape | September 30, 2008 | The team investigates the murder of an 18-year-old in Napa County. Jane orchestrates an undercover operation with Agent Van Pelt as bait to trap a sexual predator, leading him into a dangerous situation with two killers. | | S1.E3 | Red Tide | October 14, 2008 | After a high school girl's body washes ashore, Jane's investigation leads him to a group of surfers. He sets a mentalist trap to uncover the truth behind a cover-up involving a murdered security guard. | | S1.E4 | Ladies in Red | October 21, 2008 | A wealthy investment banker is found murdered inside his hidden safe room. Jane uses his charm to investigate the man's secrets, discovering he was living a double life and stealing from clients. | | S1.E5 | Redwood | October 28, 2008 | A girl covered in her best friend's blood is the obvious suspect, but she has no memory of the murder. Despite evidence pointing to her, Jane is convinced of her innocence and sets out to find the real killer. | | S1.E6 | Red Handed | November 11, 2008 | Jane investigates the murder of a casino owner. While solving the case, he also takes the opportunity to try his hand at the blackjack table, leading to friction with the CBI team. | | S1.E7 | Seeing Red | November 18, 2008 | A psychic predicts a woman's murder, making her a key suspect. Patrick Jane holds a séance of his own to prove the psychic is a fake and the real killer. | | S1.E8 | The Thin Red Line | November 25, 2008 | The team investigates the murder of a drug dealer's girlfriend and the state's witness. Jane believes the primary suspect may have a different motive, leading to a tense trial. | | S1.E9 | Flame Red | December 2, 2008 | A murder in a small town is investigated, with Jane uncovering that the motive was an act of vengeance rather than a random crime. | | S1.E10 | Red Brick and Ivy | December 16, 2008 | Jane takes a personal interest in a professor's murder when he discovers the prime suspect is his former psychiatrist. | | S1.E11 | Red John's Friends | January 6, 2009 | A convicted murderer promises to give Jane information about Red John in exchange for his freedom. Jane becomes singularly focused, quitting the CBI to prove the prisoner's innocence. | | S1.E12 | Red Rum | January 13, 2009 | A high school boy who killed a local witch's cat is found dead. Jane sets a mentalist trap to get the witch and others to reveal the truth about his murder. | | S1.E13 | Paint It Red | January 20, 2009 | A $50 million painting is stolen, and the body of a business tycoon's son-in-law is found where it once hung. Jane suspects others, including a Russian oil baron, are behind the heist and murder. | | S1.E14 | Crimson Casanova | February 10, 2009 | A wealthy bachelor is murdered, and the team must sift through his many romantic conquests to find the killer with a motive. | | S1.E15 | Scarlett Fever | February 17, 2009 | The murder of a high-profile media consultant leads Jane into a world of public image and private lies. | | S1.E16 | Bloodshot | March 17, 2009 | Jane is temporarily blinded after an explosion at a crime scene. This forces him to rely solely on his other senses to help the team find the bomber. | | S1.E17 | Carnelian Inc. | March 24, 2009 | The team investigates a murder at a corporate retreat, uncovering a plot of corporate espionage and betrayal. | | S1.E18 | Russet Potatoes | March 31, 2009 | The body of a young woman is found buried in a potato field. The investigation leads to a family-run farming business with deep secrets. | | S1.E19 | A Dozen Red Roses | April 7, 2009 | A beautiful socialite is murdered, and Jane must identify the killer among her many admirers while navigating a world of wealth and power. | | S1.E20 | Red Sauce | April 28, 2009 | A former mobster is released from prison after 20 years, only to be killed. The investigation forces Jane to confront the CBI's director, who has a connection to the case. | | S1.E21 | Miss Red | May 5, 2009 | A beauty pageant contestant's sister is found dead. Jane goes undercover at the pageant to find a killer hidden among the contestants and their stage parents. | | S1.E22 | Blood Brothers | May 12, 2009 | A 16-year-old boy is found dead at a military academy. Jane and the team must go undercover at the school to uncover a conspiracy of bullying and murder among the students. | | S1.E23 | Red John's Footsteps | May 19, 2009 | The gripping season finale. Jane finally gets a lead on the real Red John, setting a trap that has devastating consequences for the CBI team and reveals a shocking truth. | Meanwhile, Teresa Lisbon's character is explored further

In this episode, Jane and the CBI team investigate a murder at a children's birthday party. Meanwhile, Kimball Cho's (Rockmond Dunbar) character is introduced, showcasing his skills as a CBI agent.

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The severed hand of a casino mogul is found on the border of California and Nevada. While investigating the case in a luxury casino, Jane uses his card-counting and psychological skills to win a fortune, which he later uses to buy extravagant gifts for his colleagues and charity. Episode 7: "Seeing Red" Original Air Date: November 18, 2008

The CBI investigates a murder at a school, and Jane uses his skills to help them track down the killer. Meanwhile, Jane's backstory is explored further.