The Mentalist - Season 5

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The Crimson Ticket

1 - The Crimson Ticket

Air Date: September 30, 2012

While Jane tries to decipher Lorelei’s connection to Red John, the CBI team is forced to partner with the FBI to solve the murder of a hotel employee.

Devil's Cherry

2 - Devil's Cherry

Air Date: October 7, 2012

While the team investigates the murder of a diamond cutter, Jane meets a girl who claims to be his late daughter, Charlotte.

Not One Red Cent

3 - Not One Red Cent

Air Date: October 14, 2012

A bank employee is murdered during a heist and Jane and the team must work to track down the killer. Meanwhile, Lisbon is pulled deeper into the CBI/FBI rivalry.

Blood Feud

4 - Blood Feud

Air Date: October 21, 2012

When Rigsby’s father is found injured at a crime scene, the team must find out if it is the result of a long-standing small-town gang war.

Red Dawn

5 - Red Dawn

Air Date: October 28, 2012

See how Jane met Lisbon and the rest of the CBI team for the first time.

Cherry Picked

6 - Cherry Picked

Air Date: November 4, 2012

The team investigates the kidnapping of a couple that may be the victim of mistaken identity, while Jane continues his investigation into Lorelei's whereabouts.

If It Bleeds, It Leads

7 - If It Bleeds, It Leads

Air Date: November 11, 2012

The team investigates the murder of a reporter who may have become too close to her story, while Jane insists on pursuing his own leads to find Lorelei.

Red Sails in the Sunset

8 - Red Sails in the Sunset

Air Date: November 18, 2012

With the help of Brett Stiles, Jane orchestrates an elaborate plan to break Lorelei Martins out of prison in the hopes of her leading him to Red John.

Black Cherry

9 - Black Cherry

Air Date: November 25, 2012

The CBI team investigates the murder of a real estate agent with former gang ties, while Jane searches for leads on his new connection to Red John.

Panama Red

10 - Panama Red

Air Date: December 9, 2012

The death of a young botanist leads the team into the lucrative world of medical marijuana, while Cho’s work with the rapid response team brings him back into contact with Summer.

Days of Wine and Roses

11 - Days of Wine and Roses

Air Date: January 6, 2013

The CBI team visits a high-end California rehab center in order to investigate the death of a young model who was a patient there, while Lisbon ramps up her investigation into Tommy Volker.

Little Red Corvette

12 - Little Red Corvette

Air Date: January 13, 2013

The CBI investigates the death of a geologist, which Lisbon is convinced is the key to bringing down Tommy Volker.

The Red Barn

13 - The Red Barn

Air Date: January 27, 2013

The team investigates a 25-year-old case that seems to involve both Red John and the Visualize group, and Lisbon contemplates her future.

Red in Tooth and Claw

14 - Red in Tooth and Claw

Air Date: February 17, 2013

The team delves into the surprisingly cutthroat world of academics in a case involving a graduate student at a natural history museum.

Red Lacquer Nail Polish

15 - Red Lacquer Nail Polish

Air Date: March 3, 2013

Jane and the team investigate the murder of an elderly heiress whose remains are found in the living room of her spooky mansion.

There Will Be Blood

16 - There Will Be Blood

Air Date: March 10, 2013

Lorelei Martins returns, determined to find out if Red John had a role in her sister's death, and Jane is forced to confess to Lisbon his part in Lorelei's prison escape.

Red, White and Blue

17 - Red, White and Blue

Air Date: March 17, 2013

The CBI team investigates when the body of a female army medic who worked with soldiers with PTSD is found near a military base.

Behind the Red Curtain

18 - Behind the Red Curtain

Air Date: March 24, 2013

The CBI team investigates when the young lead of a local theater production dies on the eve of the opening. Meanwhile, Jane hopes to get more information about Red John from the comatose Jason Lennon.

Red Letter Day

19 - Red Letter Day

Air Date: April 14, 2013

The CBI team heads out to a run-down Wild West tourist town to investigate the death of the town's owner. Meanwhile, Kirkland tries to uncover the extent of Jane's knowledge about Red John.

Red Velvet Cupcakes

20 - Red Velvet Cupcakes

Air Date: April 21, 2013

Rigsby and Van Pelt go undercover as a couple with relationship problems to investigate the death of a woman who received advice from a radio love doctor.

Red and Itchy

21 - Red and Itchy

Air Date: April 28, 2013

J.J. LaRoche personally requests Jane’s help when the mysterious container he’s been hiding for nine years is stolen from his home.

Red John's Rules

22 - Red John's Rules

Air Date: May 5, 2013

Just as Jane narrows down the Red John suspect list to seven, Red John strikes again, and the victim has a link to Jane’s past.