The Mentalist: Season 4
2011 · 24 episodes · ★ 7.4
What Season 4 of The Mentalist
Patrick Jane is back to work as a consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Sacramento after being imprisoned and charged with murder. Alongside Agent Teresa Lisbon and her team, he solves complicated homicides using his observation skills, his manipulation talents and his charm. But his mind remains fixed on John the Red, and he doubts that the man he shot was really the killer. Adding to the tension is a new boss, Ray Haffner, whose team Jane tries to manage in order to reunite his own people. The system stands in his way at every turn.
Season 4 Episodes
4x01 Scarlet Ribbons
In prison for killing his nemesis, Patrick Jane must prove that the man he shot really was Red John. Meanwhile, Lisbon urges Van Pelt to seek counseling in the aftermath of the death of her fiancé.
Directed by: Charles Beeson · Written by: Bruno Heller · Starring: David Norona, Michael Gaston, Catherine Combs, Daniel Roebuck
4x02 Little Red Book
With Lisbon suspended and the rest of the team reassigned, Jane is reinstated as a CBI consultant and forced to work with a new team. During the investigation, Jane conspires to bring his former team back together.
Directed by Eric Laneuville · Written by Tom Szentgyorgyi · Starring Michael Gaston, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Reed Diamond, Alicia Witt
4x03 Pretty Red Balloon
When the son of a former client from Jane's days as a psychic is kidnapped, Jane and the CBI team are asked to help find him. Meanwhile, Jane butts heads with his former client's new "spiritual advisor."
Directed by John F. Showalter · Written by Ashley Gable · Starring Brian McNamara, David Bowe, J.D. Walsh, Kelli Williams
4x04 Ring Around the Rosie
Jane notices a suspicious-looking man carrying a gun at a political rally and sets out to prove he's a psychopath on the brink of committing murder. Meanwhile, Lisbon investigates the death of a photographer at the same rally.
Directed by: Chris Long · Written by: Daniel Cerone · Starring: Dorie Barton, E. G. Daily, Michael Rady, Henry G. Sanders
4x05 Blood and Sand
The CBI team investigates the murder of a woman whose corpse washed up on an island off the coast of California. Rigsby worries that his relationship with a public defender will create awkwardness between him and Van Pelt.
Directed by: John Polson · Written by: Eoghan Mahony · Starring: Alex Hyde-White, Debra Mooney, Dwain Murphy, Jillian Bach
4x06 Where in the World Is Carmine O'Brien?
When the CBI team travels to a resort town to find out who murdered a police chief, Lisbon crosses paths with her brother Tommy, now a bounty hunter, who's tracking a bail jumper.
Directed by Bobby Roth · Written by David Appelbaum · Starring Alyson Reed, Carlo Rota, Daniel Hugh Kelly, Henry Thomas
4x07 Blinking Red Light
The search for a serial killer hits close to home for Jane when he encounters a blogger who has devoted his life to finding the killer.
Directed by Simon Baker · Written by Ken Woodruff · Starring William Mapother, David Carey Foster, David Paymer, Missi Pyle
4x08 Pink Tops
In order to find the killer of an undercover narcotics cop, Jane and the CBI team retrace her investigation.
Directed by Tom Verica · Written by Erica Green Swafford · Starring Dean Norris, Kamar de los Reyes, Stephen Bishop, Wilmer Calderon
4x09 The Redshirt
Jane and the CBI investigate when a retired NFL star quarterback is presumed dead after his car blows up. Meanwhile, while preparing for a court case, Rigsby and Harrigan take their relationship to the next level.
Directed by: Eric Laneuville · Written by: Jordan Harper · Starring: Chris Owen, Chris Gartin, Craig Bierko, Jillian Bach
4x10 Fugue in Red Mid-Season Finale
During the search for a firefighter's killer, Jane is attacked and nearly drowned, resulting in a temporary loss of his memory and a return to his pre-CBI con man persona.
Directed by Randall Zisk · Written by Daniel Cerone · Starring Edwin Hodge, Kenneth Mitchell, Stacy Haiduk, David Naughton
4x11 Always Bet on Red
Jane and the CBI team narrow down the long list of suspects after a high-end divorce attorney, with many enemies, is killed on his speed boat. Meanwhile, Jane is questioned by Agent Darcy about whether Red John was responsible for Panzer's murder.
Directed by: John F. Showalter · Written by: Ashley Gable · Starring: David Carey Foster, Andrew Borba, Don Franklin, Ely Pouget
4x12 My Bloody Valentine
With very little evidence, Jane and the CBI investigate the death of a mob boss’ son. Meanwhile, while taking an eyewitness in for questioning, Van Pelt is haunted by the memories of O’Laughlin’s shooting.
Directed by: Elodie Keene · Written by: Tom Szentgyorgyi · Starring: Eric Winter, Bree Turner, Jeffrey Licon, Jillian Bach
4x13 Red Is the New Black
Jane and the CBI narrow down the list of suspects after a disgraced clothing designer on the verge of a comeback becomes a fashion victim. Meanwhile, FBI Agent Darcy continues her investigation into finding Red John.
Directed by: Tom Verica · Written by: Eoghan Mahony · Starring: Alicia Witt, Cosimo Fusco, Michael Rady, Iddo Goldberg
4x14 At First Blush
While a jury deliberates the guilt or innocence of a defendant on trial for murder, Jane tries to prove she has been wrongfully accused before time runs out. Meanwhile, Summer may have gone too far when she helps Cho make a case against a suspect.
Directed by: Roxann Dawson · Written by: David Appelbaum · Starring: David Norona, Carrie Wiita, Bonnie Somerville, Carlos Sanz
4x15 War of the Roses
When a charity worker is killed, Jane has Erica Flynn, a murderer he helped imprison, furloughed in exchange for information she claims to have about the case. Meanwhile, Rigsby and Sarah try to adjust to impending parenthood.
Directed by: Geary McLeod · Written by: Ken Woodruff · Starring: Morena Baccarin, Felix Ryan, Greg Serano, Ian Bohen
4x16 His Thoughts Were Red Thoughts
Jane is reunited with his former nemesis, cult leader Bret Stiles, when the head of an anti-cult activist organization is murdered.
Directed by: Charles Beeson · Written by: Jordan Harper · Starring: Caitlin Custer, Robert Picardo, Malcolm McDowell, Bob McCracken
4x17 Cheap Burgundy
Jane suspects that Agent Susan Darcy has ulterior motives when she asks for his help with a homicide investigation. Meanwhile, the CBI team handles the murder of a young woman who was killed after meeting someone in an online chat room.
Directed by: Bruno Heller · Written by: Bruno Heller · Starring: Brad Beyer, Craig Sheffer, Michael Rady, Jonathan Chase
4x18 Ruddy Cheeks
Jane and the CBI try to narrow down the list of suspects when a terminally ill man, is found murdered. Meanwhile, Cho is forced to face his demons.
Directed by Eric Laneuville · Written by Erika Green Swafford · Starring August Emerson, Bruce Kenny, Samaire Armstrong, Richard Cox
4x19 Pink Champagne on Ice
While investigating the murder of a casino employee, Jane runs into a stage magician he used to tour with during his time as a mentalist and discovers he is hiding a shocking secret.
Directed by: David Von Ancken · Written by: Eoghan Mahony · Starring: Andrew Rothenberg, Christopher Backus, Christopher Judge, Jay Acovone
4x20 Something's Rotten in Redmund
Jane and the CBI try to determine who would have reason to kill a popular English teacher, and Rigsby nervously awaits a special delivery.
Directed by: Guy Ferland · Written by: Rebecca Perry Cutter · Starring: Ciera Payton, David DeLuise, Emily Bergl, Kristina Apgar
4x21 Ruby Slippers
Jane and the CBI try to find the killer of a man found outside a cabaret featuring female impersonators. During the investigation they discover a list of suspects, all of whom bullied the victim. Meanwhile, Cho and Summer hide their relationship from Lisbon.
Directed by: Kevin Hooks · Written by: Daniel Cerone · Starring: Candice Afia, Carlton Wilborn, Samaire Armstrong, Wilke Itzin
4x22 So Long, and Thanks for All the Red Snapper
While investigating the murder of a surfer, Lisbon reconnects with her former fiancé, Kenny Johnson, who she hasn't seen in over a decade. Also, Cho questions his decision to be in a relationship with Summer.
Directed by Chris Long · Written by Ashley Gable · Starring Claire Rankin, Brendan McCarthy, Samaire Armstrong, Tim DeZarn
4x23 Red Rover, Red Rover
On the ninth anniversary of his wife and daughter's death, Jane receives a message from Red John, causing Jane to lose focus on his current case and put the investigation and his career at the CBI in jeopardy
Directed by John F. Showalter · Written by Tom Szentgyorgyi · Starring David Kaufman, Aaron Lohr, Amanda Schull, Michael Rady
4x24 The Crimson Hat Season Finale
After another failed attempt to defeat Red John, Patrick Jane hits rock bottom, finds a lover and shoots one of his own.
Directed by: Chris Long · Written by: Bruno Heller · Starring: Joseph Lyle Taylor, Emmanuelle Chriqui, JoNell Kennedy, Michael Rady
Season 4 Cast
Tim KangKimball Cho24 episodes
Owain YeomanWayne Rigsby24 episodes
Jillian BachSarah Harrigan4 episodes
David NoronaOsvaldo 'Oscar' Ardiles2 episodes
David Carey FosterThomas Maier2 episodes
Ely PougetTeri Maier2 episodes
John Troy DonovanCBI Ron2 episodes
Caitlin CusterJessie MeadowsEpisode 1
Carrie WiitaGretchen ZahnEpisode 1
William MapotherRichard HaibachEpisode 1
Robert PicardoJason CooperEpisode 1
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in season 4 of The Mentalist?
Season 4 of The Mentalist has 24 episodes.
When did season 4 of The Mentalist premiere?
Premiered on September 22, 2011.
Where to watch season 4 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 4?
According to TMDB user ratings, episode 4x07, «Blinking Red Light», with 8.7.