S5·E20 Red Velvet Cupcakes

Episode recap

In the fifth season of The Mentalist, episode 20, 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. The case involves a woman who sought advice from a radio show host, and her subsequent death is the focus of the investigation.

Rigsby and Van Pelt assume the roles of a couple with relationship issues in order to gain the trust of the suspects and gather information about the woman's death. Their undercover operation allows them to observe the suspects' behavior and interactions, which may hold clues to the murder.

The team, led by Patrick Jane, a former celebrity psychic medium, uses their skills and expertise to analyze the evidence and piece together the events surrounding the woman's death. The episode explores the complexities of relationships and the ways in which people interact with each other, particularly in the context of a murder investigation.

The investigation unfolds as Rigsby and Van Pelt continue to pose as a couple, gathering information and observing the suspects' behavior. The team's analysis of the evidence and their observations of the suspects' interactions ultimately lead to a resolution of the case.

Throughout the episode, the team's skills and expertise are on full display as they work together to solve the case and bring the perpetrator to justice. The episode is a classic example of the procedural drama format, with a focus on investigation, analysis, and resolution.