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The Mentalist Season 2 Episodes
Season 2 Episode Guide
23 Episodes 2009 - 2010
In the second season of this crime drama, Jane (Simon Baker) briefly considers leaving the CBI, but he decides to stay on. This decision proves beneficial to Lisbon (Robin Tunney), because Jane helps her when she's named the prime suspect in a homicide case involving a criminal she put away years ago. Meanwhile, Cho (Tim Kang) confronts his dark past as a gang member when he investigates the murder of one of his form gang members. This season also explores the budding romance between Van Pelt (Amanda Righetti) and Rigsby (Owain Yeoman), who do their best to try and hide their new relationship from their coworkers.
Episode 1
Redemption
Thu, Sep 24, 2009 60 mins
In the second-season opener, the Red John case is taken away from the team and given to another CBI team, led by Sam Bosco (Terry Kinney).
Episode 2
The Scarlet Letter
Thu, Oct 1, 2009 60 mins
The team investigates the murder of a state senator's intern. Meanwhile, Jane attempts to find out what new leads Bosco might have on the Red John case.
Episode 3
Red Badge
Thu, Oct 8, 2009 60 mins
Lisbon is accused of murdering a recently paroled child molester whom she arrested years ago, and the team conducts its own investigation.
Episode 4
Red Menace
Thu, Oct 15, 2009 60 mins
The murder of an attorney has the team infiltrating the victim's sole "client"--a dangerous motorcycle gang.
Episode 5
Red Scare
Thu, Oct 29, 2009 60 mins
The team investigates the claim that a wealthy man was killed by a ghost that haunted his mansion. Victoria Abner: Frances Fisher.
Episode 6
Black Gold and Red Blood
Thu, Nov 5, 2009 60 mins
Bosco arrests Jane for spying on him, and Jane helps the team on the case of a young man's murder while behind bars.
Episode 7
Red Bulls
Thu, Nov 12, 2009 60 mins
A woman is kidnapped and held for ransom, and the team is ordered to work with Bosco's team to solve the crime.
Episode 8
His Red Right Hand
Thu, Nov 19, 2009 60 mins
The team members investigate a violent crime in the office, and they try to remain calm, despite the obvious fears regarding who committed the crime.
Episode 9
Price Above Rubies
Thu, Dec 10, 2009 60 mins
The robbery and murder of a wealthy jeweler is investigated, but the team must work the case while attending a black-tie fund-raiser for the CBI.
Episode 10
Throwing Fire
Thu, Dec 17, 2009 60 mins
During the investigation of a baseball scout's murder, Jane is hit in the head with a baseball, causing him to flash back to his childhood and memories of his father (Nick Chinlund).
Episode 11
Rose-Colored Glasses
Thu, Jan 14, 2010 60 mins
When a double murder occurs at a high-school reunion, Rigsby goes undercover as an alumnus.
Episode 12
Bleeding Heart
Thu, Jan 21, 2010 60 mins
The murder of a mayor's aide is investigated; Rigsby and Van Pelt make an announcement. Mayor Shannon: Sharon Lawrence.
Episode 13
Redline
Thu, Feb 4, 2010 60 mins
The team investigates the murder of a luxury-car saleswoman whose body was discovered in the trunk of a Bentley.
Episode 14
Blood In, Blood Out
Thu, Feb 11, 2010 60 mins
Jane helps Cho in his personal investigation into the murder of a member of his former gang, the Avon Park Playboys.
Episode 15
Red Herring
Thu, Mar 4, 2010 60 mins
The team investigates the murder of a chef who was killed during a cooking competition in the Napa Valley.
Episode 16
Code Red
Thu, Mar 11, 2010 60 mins
When a government scientist is poisoned and has only a few hours to live, she asks Jane to find her attacker.
Episode 17
The Red Box
Thu, Apr 1, 2010 60 mins
A murder investigation turns into the search for a priceless ring stolen from a British museum; and the team meets the new boss, Madeleine Hightower (Aunjanue Ellis).
Episode 18
Aingavite Baa
Thu, Apr 8, 2010 60 mins
Jane tries to uncover the identity of a woman with amnesia, covered in blood, who stepped in front of Cho and Van Pelt's car.
Episode 19
Blood Money
Wed, Apr 22, 2009 60 mins
Jane's conduct results in the case against a hit man being tossed out of court, forcing the team to begin the investigation over again.
Episode 20
Red All Over
Wed, Apr 29, 2009 60 mins
A cult leader (Malcolm McDowell) is investigated when the media mogul whose publication criticized his group is murdered.
Episode 21
18-5-4
Thu, May 6, 2010 45 mins
The team investigates when a math genius is shot to death by a clown.
Episode 22
Red Letter
Thu, May 13, 2010 60 mins
The head of a nonprofit organization battling human trafficking is murdered. The case has Jane crossing paths with psychic Kristina Frye (Leslie Hope), and romance develops between them.
Episode 23
Red Sky in the Morning
Thu, May 20, 2010 60 mins
In the second-season finale, Jane and Kristina's first date ends abruptly when a murderer copying Red John's MO strikes. When Kristina tries to contact the real Red John, her life and Jane's are threatened.
