The Mentalist: Season 4
The fourth season of The Mentalist, consisting of twenty‑four episodes, carries forward the series’ ongoing storyline. The show follows Patrick Jane, a former celebrity psychic medium who now applies his observational skills to assist law‑enforcement investigations. Created by Bruno Heller, the series is a crime‑drama mystery that aired on CBS from 2008 to 2015, spanning seven seasons and a total of 151 episodes. Sea
Season 4 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Patrick Jane is a former celebrity psychic medium who now assists law‑enforcement investigations using his observational skills.
- The series is a crime‑drama mystery created by Bruno Heller that aired on CBS from 2008 to 2015.
- The main cast includes Simon Baker (Jane), Robin Tunney (Teresa Lisbon), Tim Kang (Kimball Cho), and Owain Yeoman (Wayne Rigsby).
- By the start of Season 4 the show has established a procedural format with a continuing overarching narrative across its seven‑season run.
Season overview
The fourth season of The Mentalist, consisting of twenty‑four episodes, carries forward the series’ ongoing storyline. The show follows Patrick Jane, a former celebrity psychic medium who now applies his observational skills to assist law‑enforcement investigations. Created by Bruno Heller, the series is a crime‑drama mystery that aired on CBS from 2008 to 2015, spanning seven seasons and a total of 151 episodes. Season 4 continues to feature the core ensemble—Simon Baker as Jane, Robin Tunney as Teresa Lisbon, Tim Kang as Kimball Cho, and Owain Yeoman as Wayne Rigsby—who work together on new cases while the larger narrative thread advances. The season maintains the procedural format, presenting a new investigation in each episode while preserving the character dynamics established in earlier seasons. As the series progresses, the characters’ personal histories and professional relationships remain central to the unfolding plot, with Jane’s unconventional methods and the team’s collaborative approach driving the drama throughout the season. The episodes blend mystery clues with Jane’s psychological tactics, reinforcing the series’ emphasis on deduction over supernatural claims. The season’s continuity reinforces the show’s blend of procedural crime solving with character‑driven storytelling.
Episode Guide
Season 4 Progress Shield
Scarlet Ribbons
Sep 22, 2011 · 42 min
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 dea
Little Red Book
Sep 29, 2011 · 43 min
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 br
Pretty Red Balloon
Oct 6, 2011 · 41 min
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 n
Ring Around the Rosie
Oct 13, 2011 · 43 min
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
Blood and Sand
Oct 20, 2011 · 41 min
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 cr
Where in the World Is Carmine O'Brien?
Oct 27, 2011 · 41 min
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.
Blinking Red Light
Nov 3, 2011 · 43 min
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.
Pink Tops
Nov 17, 2011 · 42 min
In order to find the killer of an undercover narcotics cop, Jane and the CBI team retrace her investigation.
The Redshirt
Dec 8, 2011 · 42 min
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 thei
Fugue in Red
Dec 15, 2011 · 42 min
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.
Always Bet on Red
Jan 12, 2012 · 41 min
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 Agen
My Bloody Valentine
Jan 19, 2012 · 43 min
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
Red Is the New Black
Feb 2, 2012 · 41 min
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
At First Blush
Feb 9, 2012 · 43 min
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
War of the Roses
Feb 16, 2012 · 42 min
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 an
His Thoughts Were Red Thoughts
Feb 23, 2012 · 43 min
Jane is reunited with his former nemesis, cult leader Bret Stiles, when the head of an anti-cult activist organization is murdered.
Cheap Burgundy
Mar 8, 2012 · 43 min
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
Ruddy Cheeks
Mar 9, 2012 · 43 min
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.
Pink Champagne on Ice
Mar 29, 2012 · 41 min
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 secre
Something's Rotten in Redmund
Apr 5, 2012 · 42 min
Jane and the CBI try to determine who would have reason to kill a popular English teacher, and Rigsby nervously awaits a special delivery.
Ruby Slippers
Apr 26, 2012 · 42 min
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 bull
So Long, and Thanks for All the Red Snapper
May 3, 2012 · 42 min
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
Red Rover, Red Rover
May 10, 2012 · 42 min
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 c
The Crimson Hat
May 17, 2012 · 43 min
After another failed attempt to defeat Red John, Patrick Jane hits rock bottom, finds a lover and shoots one of his own.