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Premiered

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Ended: Thursday, May 17, 2012

When does The Mentalist Season 4 come out?

The Mentalist Season 4 premiered Thursday, September 22, 2011 on CBS and ended Thursday, May 17, 2012. The season has 24 episodes.

Patrick Jane was arrested for the public murder of the man he believes is the notorious serial killer Red John, who murdered his wife and daughter. Unless, of course, the man Patrick shot is someone else. With an upstart new boss, puzzling new cases, and Red John never far from his mind, the unconventional Patrick will need all his razor-sharp skills of observation, manipulative theatrics and smooth charm to sidestep the system that stands in the way of the truth.

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The Mentalist Season 4 release schedule

The Mentalist Season 4 episode release dates
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1. Scarlet Ribbons

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 death of her fiancé.

Thursday · 15 years ago

2. Little Red Book

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 bring his former team back together.

Thursday · 15 years ago

3. Pretty Red Balloon

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 new "spiritual advisor."

Thursday · 15 years ago

4. Ring Around the Rosie

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 the death of a photographer at the same rally.

Thursday · 15 years ago

5. Blood and Sand

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 create awkwardness between him and Van Pelt.

Thursday · 15 years ago

6. Where in the World Is Carmine O'Brien?

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.

Thursday · 15 years ago

7. Blinking Red Light

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.

Thursday · 15 years ago

8. Pink Tops

In order to find the killer of an undercover narcotics cop, Jane and the CBI team retrace her investigation.

Thursday · 14 years ago

9. The Redshirt

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 their relationship to the next level.

Thursday · 14 years ago

10. Fugue in Red Mid-season finale

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.

Thursday · 14 years ago

11. Always Bet on Red

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 Agent Darcy about whether Red John was responsible for Panzer's murder.

Thursday · 14 years ago

12. My Bloody Valentine

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 of O’Laughlin’s shooting.

Thursday · 14 years ago

13. Red Is the New Black

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 investigation into finding Red John.

Thursday · 14 years ago

14. At First Blush

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 have gone too far when she helps Cho make a case against a suspect.

Thursday · 14 years ago

15. War of the Roses

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 and Sarah try to adjust to impending parenthood.

Thursday · 14 years ago

16. His Thoughts Were Red Thoughts

Jane is reunited with his former nemesis, cult leader Bret Stiles, when the head of an anti-cult activist organization is murdered.

Thursday · 14 years ago

17. Cheap Burgundy

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 was killed after meeting someone in an online chat room.

Thursday · 14 years ago

18. Ruddy Cheeks

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.

Friday · 14 years ago

19. Pink Champagne on Ice

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 secret.

Thursday · 14 years ago

20. Something's Rotten in Redmund

Jane and the CBI try to determine who would have reason to kill a popular English teacher, and Rigsby nervously awaits a special delivery.

Thursday · 14 years ago

21. Ruby Slippers

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 bullied the victim. Meanwhile, Cho and Summer hide their relationship from Lisbon.

Thursday · 14 years ago

22. So Long, and Thanks for All the Red Snapper

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 a relationship with Summer.

Thursday · 14 years ago

23. Red Rover, Red Rover

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 career at the CBI in jeopardy

Thursday · 14 years ago

24. The Crimson Hat Finale

After another failed attempt to defeat Red John, Patrick Jane hits rock bottom, finds a lover and shoots one of his own.

Thursday · 14 years ago

The Mentalist Season 4 guest stars

  • David Norona

    David Norona

    Osvaldo 'Oscar' Ardiles

  • Michael Gaston

    Michael Gaston

    Gale Bertram

  • Pruitt Taylor Vince

    Pruitt Taylor Vince

    J.J. LaRoche

  • Caitlin Custer

    Caitlin Custer

    Jessie Meadows

  • Carrie Wiita

    Carrie Wiita

    Gretchen Zahn

  • Reed Diamond

    Reed Diamond

    Raymond "Ray" Haffner

  • William Mapother

    William Mapother

    Richard Haibach

  • Robert Picardo

    Robert Picardo

    Jason Cooper

  • Malcolm McDowell

    Malcolm McDowell

    Bret Stiles

  • Morena Baccarin

    Morena Baccarin

    Erica Flynn

  • Eric Winter

    Eric Winter

    Craig O'Laughlin

  • David Kaufman

    David Kaufman

    Gary Wineman

  • Catherine Combs

    Catherine Combs

    Debbie Lubin

  • Daniel Roebuck

    Daniel Roebuck

    Det. Wade

  • Alicia Witt

    Alicia Witt

    Rosalind Harker

  • Allison McAtee

    Allison McAtee

    Jocelyn Chapin

The Mentalist Season 4 FAQ

When does The Mentalist Season 4 come out?

The Mentalist Season 4 premiered Thursday, September 22, 2011 on CBS.

How many episodes are in The Mentalist Season 4?

The Mentalist Season 4 has 24 episodes.

Are new episodes of The Mentalist Season 4 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the The Mentalist Season 4 finale?

The The Mentalist Season 4 finale (Episode 24) aired Thursday, May 17, 2012.

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