The Mentalist - Season 3
1 - Red Sky at Night
Air Date: September 23, 2010
When the CBI investigates the kidnapping of a prominent lawyer and state house lobbyist, the CBI Director wants Jane on the case, but he is uncertain of his future with the unit after his encounter with Red John.
2 - Cackle-Bladder Blood
Air Date: September 30, 2010
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 - The Blood on His Hands
Air Date: October 7, 2010
When Patrick Jane faces off once again with cult leader Bret Stiles, Stiles offers Jane information regarding Red John and the missing Kristina Frye.
4 - Red Carpet Treatment
Air Date: October 14, 2010
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.
5 - The Red Ponies
Air Date: October 21, 2010
Patrick Jane and the CBI team hit the horse track when a jockey is found murdered and suspects abound.
6 - Pink Chanel Suit
Air Date: October 28, 2010
The case of a murder and missing person on an intensely secure wealthy family's compound perplexes Jane and the CBI team.
7 - Red Hot
Air Date: November 4, 2010
Jane and the CBI team narrowly escape a fiery end when a building explodes while they're investigating a death threat. Meanwhile, sparks fly between Lisbon and billionaire Walter Mashburn when they meet again while on the case.
8 - Ball of Fire
Air Date: November 11, 2010
When Jane is kidnapped, Lisbon and the team realize there are many suspects who might want to harm him.
9 - Red Moon
Air Date: November 18, 2010
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 fiancé of an EMT worker.
10 - Jolly Red Elf
Air Date: December 9, 2010
The CBI pursues two lines of investigation when a Santa is murdered: Patrick Jane goes undercover in an AA group; and Rigsby and Van Pelt question members of an authentic Santa society. Meanwhile, following the demise of a person in custody at the CBI, J.J. LaRoche is brought in to question the team when it appears to be an inside job.
11 - Bloodsport
Air Date: January 6, 2011
Patrick and the team investigate the murder of a woman with ties to one of the fighters. Meanwhile, LaRoche focuses his investigation on Rigsby, who in turn is forced to ask Cho for a huge favor in order to keep his job.
12 - Bloodhounds
Air Date: January 20, 2011
When Patrick Jane and the CBI must work with a criminal profiler, Dr. Montague, to solve a double murder, it becomes a competition for Jane to prove that his methods are superior.
13 - Red Alert
Air Date: February 3, 2011
When Patrick Jane and others are taken hostage by an armed man accused of murder, Jane must think quickly to defuse the situation.
14 - Blood for Blood
Air Date: February 10, 2011
Van Pelt's actions are called into question when a witness is murdered while she is assigned to his protection.
15 - Red Gold
Air Date: February 17, 2011
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.
16 - Red Queen
Air Date: February 24, 2011
Evidence in the murder of an antiques dealer found dead in a museum indicates that the suspect may be a member of the CBI team.
17 - Bloodstream
Air Date: March 10, 2011
After a doctor is found dead at a golf course, the CBI team searches for a killer amongst a hospital's staff and patients. Meanwhile, when LaRoche is placed in charge of the CBI, his first act of business is to name Cho the new team leader.
18 - The Red Mile
Air Date: March 31, 2011
Patrick Jane and the CBI team must track down the killer of a man who believed he experienced an alien abduction - even after the victim's body is stolen from the coroner's van. Meanwhile, Van Pelt takes a break from the case to shop for wedding dresses.
19 - Every Rose Has Its Thorn
Air Date: April 7, 2011
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.
20 - Redacted
Air Date: April 28, 2011
Patrick Jane must deal with two failed robbery attempts: one resulting in the murder of a repair shop owner and the other involving a former suspect personally hired by Jane to break into LaRoche's home.
21 - Like a Redheaded Stepchild
Air Date: May 5, 2011
When a prison guard is stabbed to death outside of a jewelry store, Patrick Jane suspects one of the guard's inmates is the killer. Meanwhile, Rigsby questions his own father about the murder.
22 - Rhapsody in Red
Air Date: May 12, 2011
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.
23 - Strawberries and Cream (1)
Air Date: May 19, 2011
A robber with a bomb attached to him is blown up in front of a convenience store, and CBI soon discovers that there may be connections between this case and Red John and agent Hightower.
24 - Strawberries and Cream (2)
Air Date: May 19, 2011
Patrick trades Hightower's secret location to Laroche for the four remaining names on his list. The team then sets up a trap to uncover Red John's real informant, leading to a possible face-to-face showdown between Patrick and Red John.