S5·E21 Red and Itchy

Episode recap

In the episode Red and Itchy, J.J. LaRoche requests Patrick Jane's help after a mysterious container he has been hiding for nine years is stolen from his home. This container is of great significance to LaRoche, and he believes that Jane's skills as a former psychic medium will be essential in recovering it. Jane agrees to assist LaRoche, and together they begin to investigate the theft. The case requires Jane to use his heightened observational skills, which he developed during his career as a fake psychic medium. As the investigation unfolds, Jane and LaRoche work together to uncover the identity of the person responsible for the theft and to recover the stolen container. The episode focuses on Jane's unique abilities and his relationship with LaRoche, a character who has a significant history with Jane. The case is a complex one, and Jane must use all of his skills and experience to solve it. The episode is part of the fifth season of The Mentalist, a crime drama television series that aired from 2008 to 2015.