The Mentalist: Season 3
2010 · 24 episodes · ★ 7.8
What Season 3 of The Mentalist
The third season of The Mentalist opens with Patrick Jane still marked by his showdown with Red John. As an independent consultant for the CBI, the former fake psychic keeps putting his powers of observation at the service of Teresa Lisbon and her team, although his mind keeps drifting back to his personal obsession. Conflicts unfold across the cases that come to Sacramento, from kidnappings to murders with very different suspects, and the pressure Jane puts on himself to catch the killer. Lisbon, torn between duty and loyalty to her consultant, is the counterweight that keeps the group together.
Season 3 Episodes
3x01 Red Sky at Night
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.
Directing: Chris Long · Writing: Bruno Heller · Starring: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Michael Gaston, Andrew Leeds, Faline England
3x02 Cackle-Bladder Blood
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.
Directing: John Polson · Writing: Ashley Gable · Starring: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Bellamy Young, Conor O'Farrell, Stacy Edwards
3x03 The Blood on His Hands
When Patrick Jane faces off once again with cult leader Bret Stiles, Stiles offers Jane information regarding Red John and the missing Kristina Frye.
Directing: David Barrett · Writing: Tom Szentgyorgyi · Starring: Leslie Hope, Malcolm McDowell, Joseph Will, Eric Pierpoint
3x04 Red Carpet Treatment
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.
Directing: Charles Beeson · Writing: Daniel Cerone · Starring: Michael Gaston, Asher Book, Eric Winter, Jack Coleman
3x05 The Red Ponies
Patrick Jane and the CBI team hit the horse track when a jockey is found murdered and suspects abound.
Directing: John F. Showalter · Writing: Eoghan Mahony · Starring: Tara Karsian, Betsy Rue, Christina Cox, Jim Beaver
3x06 Pink Chanel Suit
The case of a murder and missing person on an intensely secure wealthy family's compound perplexes Jane and the CBI team.
Directing: Eric Laneuville · Writing: Ken Woodruff · Starring: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Chryssie Whitehead, Arye Gross, Brett Wagner
3x07 Red Hot
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.
Directing: Chris Long · Writing: Ashley Gable · Starring: Currie Graham, Alon Aboutboul, Helena Mattsson, Omid Abtahi
3x08 Ball of Fire
When Jane is kidnapped, Lisbon and the team realize there are many suspects who might want to harm him.
Directing: Stephen Gyllenhaal · Writing: Tom Szentgyorgyi · Starring: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Eric Winter, Jessy Schram, Željko Ivanek
3x09 Red Moon
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.
Directing: Simon Baker · Writing: Bruno Heller · Starring: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Bryan Lugo, John Billingsley, Heather Tom
3x10 Jolly Red Elf Mid-Season Finale
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.
Directing: John F. Showalter · Writing: Daniel Cerone · Starring: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Gregory Itzin, Pruitt Taylor Vince, David Alan Basche
3x11 Bloodsport
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.
Directing: Roxann Dawson · Writing: Eoghan Mahony · Starring: Pruitt Taylor Vince, Amy Flanagan, Jaimi Paige, Sherman Augustus
3x12 Bloodhounds
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.
Directing: Charles Beeson · Writing: Erika Green Swafford · Starring: Linda Park, James McCauley, Lela Loren, Silas Weir Mitchell
3x13 Red Alert
When Patrick Jane and others are taken hostage by an armed man accused of murder, Jane must think quickly to defuse the situation.
Directing: Guy Ferland · Writing: Jordan Harper · Starring: Michael Gaston, Carlos Jacott, Josh Randall, Graham Shiels
3x14 Blood for Blood
Van Pelt's actions are called into question when a witness is murdered while she is assigned to his protection.
Directing: Martha Mitchell · Writing: David Appelbaum · Starring: Pruitt Taylor Vince, Mozhan Navabi, Eric Winter, Adam Leadbeater
3x15 Red Gold
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.
Directing: Tom Verica · Writing: Cindi Hemingway · Starring: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Amy Farrington, Casey Sander, Jordan Belfi
3x16 Red Queen
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.
Directed by Chris Long · Written by Daniel Cerone · Starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Michael Gaston, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Arturo del Puerto
3x17 Bloodstream
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.
Directing: Bobby Roth · Writing: Erika Green Swafford · Starring: Pruitt Taylor Vince, Alanna Ubach, David Meunier, Holley Fain
3x18 The Red Mile
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.
Directing: Darnell Martin · Writing: Tom Szentgyorgyi · Starring: George Wyner, Eric Winter, Alan Blumenfeld, David Kaufman
3x19 Every Rose Has Its Thorn
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.
Directed by Charles Beeson · Written by Ken Woodruff · Starring Morena Baccarin, Brad Greenquist, Jonathan Baron, Jillian Bach
3x20 Redacted
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.
Directing: David Barrett · Writing: Eoghan Mahony · Starring: Pruitt Taylor Vince, Charles Malik Whitfield, David Warshofsky, Devon Sorvari
3x21 Like a Redheaded Stepchild
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.
Directed by Eric Laneuville · Written by Jordan Harper · Starring Cheryl Texiera, Clifton Powell, William Forsythe, Robert Cicchini
3x22 Rhapsody in Red
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.
Directing: David Barrett · Writing: David Appelbaum · Starring: David Norona, Alex Loynaz, Brittany Ishibashi, Kwesi Boakye
3x23 Strawberries and Cream (1)
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.
Directing: Chris Long · Writing: Ashley Gable · Starring: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Michael Gaston, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Eric Winter
3x24 Strawberries and Cream (2) Season Finale
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.
Directing: Chris Long · Writing: Bruno Heller · Starring: David Norona, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Michael Gaston, Pruitt Taylor Vince
Season 3 Cast
Tim KangKimball Cho24 episodes
Owain YeomanWayne Rigsby24 episodes
Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorMadeleine Hightower10 episodes
David NoronaOsvaldo 'Oscar' Ardiles2 episodes
William Francis McGuireSgt. Delamure2 episodes
Gregory ItzinVirgil MinelliEpisode 1
Tara KarsianMedical ExaminerEpisode 1
Joseph WillBrother Steven WenchEpisode 1
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in season 3 of The Mentalist?
Season 3 of The Mentalist has 24 episodes.
When did season 3 of The Mentalist premiere?
Premiered on September 23, 2010.
Where to watch season 3 of The Mentalist
In Spain, on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, HBO Max, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and HBO Max Amazon Channel.
What is the best episode of Season 3?
According to TMDB user ratings, episode 3x24, "Strawberries and Cream (2)", with a 9.1.