S3·E5 The Red Ponies

Episode recap

The episode, titled The Red Ponies, revolves around a murder investigation at a horse track. A jockey is found dead, and the California Bureau of Investigation is tasked with solving the case. Patrick Jane, a former celebrity psychic medium, uses his skills of observation to help the team identify suspects and gather evidence.

The investigation unfolds at the horse track, where the team encounters various individuals with potential motives for the crime. As they gather information and interview witnesses, they begin to piece together the events surrounding the murder.

Patrick Jane's expertise in reading people proves valuable in the investigation, allowing the team to narrow down their list of suspects and focus on the most likely individuals. The team's efforts ultimately lead to the identification of a suspect, but the details of the suspect's identity and the outcome of the investigation are not specified in the provided synopsis.

The episode is part of the third season of The Mentalist, a crime drama television series that aired from 2008 to 2015. The show follows Patrick Jane and the CBI team as they solve complex crimes using a combination of observation, expertise, and psychological manipulation.