S3·E10 Jolly Red Elf
- Episode
- Season 3, Episode 10
- Air Date
- December 9, 2010
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- Director
- John F. Showalter
- Writer
- Daniel Cerone
- Score
- 7.2/10 (29 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Main Arc (Crucial)
Narrative Classification: Contains pivotal narrative twists, canonical lore revelations, or major character shifts.
Synopsis
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.
Episode recap
The CBI is tasked with investigating the murder of a Santa Claus. The team pursues two lines of investigation. Patrick Jane goes undercover in an AA group, while Rigsby and Van Pelt question members of an authentic Santa society.
The CBI's investigation is complicated by the death of a person in custody, which leads to J.J. LaRoche being brought in to question the team. It appears to be an inside job, and LaRoche is tasked with determining the circumstances surrounding the person's death and whether it was a result of foul play or an accident.
The team's investigation into the Santa's murder continues, with Jane's undercover work in the AA group and Rigsby and Van Pelt's questioning of the Santa society members providing new leads and insights into the case. The team's efforts are focused on uncovering the identity of the killer and bringing them to justice.
The episode marks a significant development in the CBI's internal dynamics, as the team's actions are scrutinized by LaRoche. The investigation into the Santa's murder and the internal CBI inquiry are ongoing, with the team working to resolve both cases.
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When did Season 3 Episode 10 of The Mentalist air?
Season 3, Episode 10 ('Jolly Red Elf') originally aired on December 9, 2010.
How long is Season 3 Episode 10 ('Jolly Red Elf')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 42 minutes.
What happens in The Mentalist Season 3 Episode 10?
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...
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