The Mentalist (season 4)

The Mentalist (season 4)

Season 4 U.S. DVD Cover
Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 24
Release
Original network CBS
Original release September 22, 2011 (2011-09-22) – May 17, 2012 (2012-05-17)
Season chronology

The fourth season of the CBS police procedural series The Mentalist premiered on September 22, 2011 and concluded on May 17, 2012. The season picks up immediately after the events of the third season finale in which Patrick Jane (Simon Baker) was arrested for the public murder of the man he believes is the notorious serial killer Red John, who murdered his wife and daughter. Throughout the early part of the season, it is revealed that the man Jane killed wasn't Red John.

Cast

Main cast

Recurring cast

Notable guest cast

Episodes

No. in
series		 No. in
season		 Title Directed by Written by Original air date Production
code		 U.S. viewers
(millions)
711"Scarlet Ribbons"Charles BeesonBruno HellerSeptember 22, 2011 (2011-09-22)3X680113.56[1]
After being imprisoned and charged with murder, Patrick Jane has to defend himself in court and investigate mysteries associated with Red John. Meanwhile, Lisbon is trying to persuade Van Pelt to seek counseling in the aftermath of her fiancé's unexpected demise. After some investigating, Patrick finds out the wife of the man he killed is hiding some secrets. At the end, Jane admits to Lisbon that he knew that the man he killed is not Red John.
722"Little Red Book"Eric LaneuvilleTom SzentgyorgyiSeptember 29, 2011 (2011-09-29)3X680212.92[2]
The CBI has a new supervising agent, Ray Haffner, while Patrick Jane is trying to get his team back together by manipulating with Haffner's team.
733"Pretty Red Balloon"John F. ShowalterAshley GableOctober 6, 2011 (2011-10-06)3X680313.15[3]
Jane and the CBI team are assigned a kidnapping case, the victim being the son of a former client from Jane's days as a psychic. Meanwhile, Jane encounters his former client's new "spiritual advisor".
744"Ring Around the Rosie"Chris LongDaniel CeroneOctober 13, 2011 (2011-10-13)3X680412.39[4]
While Lisbon looks into the death of a photographer at a political rally, Jane has his sights set on proving a man carrying a gun at the same rally is a psychopath with murder on his mind.
755"Blood and Sand"John PolsonEoghan MahonyOctober 20, 2011 (2011-10-20)3X680512.54[5]
An island off the coast of California holds clues to a murdered woman. Rigsby worries that because he has a new girlfriend, Van Pelt will feel uncomfortable around him.
766"Where in the World Is Carmine O'Brien?"Bobby RothDavid AppelbaumOctober 27, 2011 (2011-10-27)3X680612.42[6]
While trying to solve the murder of a police chief Lisbon runs into her brother Tommy, a bounty hunter, who's tracking a bail jumper.
777"Blinking Red Light"Simon BakerKen WoodruffNovember 3, 2011 (2011-11-03)3X680713.66[7]
The CBI team is trying to find a serial killer while Jane encounters a blogger who has devoted his life to finding the killer.
788"Pink Tops"Tom VericaErika Green SwaffordNovember 17, 2011 (2011-11-17)3X680812.21[8]
When an undercover narcotics cop is found dead, Jane and the CBI retrace her investigation to find the killer.
799"The Redshirt"Eric LaneuvilleJordan HarperDecember 8, 2011 (2011-12-08)3X680913.04[9]
Jane and the CBI investigate a car explosion, which involves an NFL quarterback. Meanwhile, Rigsby and Harrigan take their relationship to the next level.
8010"Fugue in Red"Randy ZiskDaniel CeroneDecember 15, 2011 (2011-12-15)3X681013.16[10]
Jane almost drowns while investigating the murder of a fireman and loses his memory, turning him into the old con man Patrick Jane.
8111"Always Bet on Red"John F. ShowalterAshley GableJanuary 12, 2012 (2012-01-12)3X681113.65[11]
Jane and the CBI team investigate the murder of a high-end divorce attorney, with many enemies, after he is killed on his speed boat. Meanwhile, Agent Darcy questions Jane about Red John's involvement in Panzer's murder.
8212"My Bloody Valentine"Elodie KeeneTom SzentgyorgyiJanuary 19, 2012 (2012-01-19)3X681214.22[12]
Jane and the team try to investigate the death of a mob boss's son, despite having very little evidence; memories of O'Laughlin's shooting haunt Van Pelt.
8313"Red is the New Black"Tom VericaEoghan MahonyFebruary 2, 2012 (2012-02-02)3X681313.87[13]
The CBI team must determine who killed a disgraced clothing designer who was on the verge of a comeback. FBI Agent Darcy hasn't finished with her investigation into Red John.
8414"At First Blush"Roxann DawsonDavid AppelbaumFebruary 9, 2012 (2012-02-09)3X681414.68[14]
While the jury deliberates, Jane tries to prove a woman charged with murder is innocent. While helping Cho with a case, Summer may have gone too far.
8515"War of the Roses"Geary McLeodKen WoodruffFebruary 16, 2012 (2012-02-16)3X681513.55[15]
When Erica Flynn, whom Jane helped convict of manslaughter, claims to have information about the death of a charity worker, Jane has her furloughed in exchange for that information.
8616"His Thoughts Were Red Thoughts"Charles BeesonJordan HarperFebruary 23, 2012 (2012-02-23)3X681613.36[16]
When an anti-cult activist is murdered, Jane must determine if cult leader Bret Stiles is responsible.
8717"Cheap Burgundy"Bruno HellerBruno HellerMarch 8, 2012 (2012-03-08)3X681713.84[17]
Jane goes along with Agent Darcy's request for his help even though he suspects she's intentionally keeping something concealed. After a woman is murdered following a meeting with someone in an online chat room, the CBI steps in to investigate.
8818"Ruddy Cheeks"Eric LaneuvilleErika Green SwaffordMarch 9, 2012 (2012-03-09)3X681811.83[18]
The murder of a wealthy salesman with terminal cancer is investigated by the CBI. Cho must confront things that he's been trying hard to avoid.
8919"Pink Champagne on Ice"David Von AnckenEoghan MahonyMarch 29, 2012 (2012-03-29)3X681913.62[19]
Jane runs into a stage magician from his tour days while he and the CBI are investigating the murder of a casino employee.
9020"Something's Rotten in Redmund"Guy FerlandRebecca Perry CutterApril 5, 2012 (2012-04-05)3X682012.59[20]
While Cho and Summer hide their relationship, Jane and the CBI try to determine who killed a popular English teacher. Rigsby nervously awaits the birth of his child.
9121"Ruby Slippers"Kevin HooksDaniel CeroneApril 26, 2012 (2012-04-26)3X682112.03[21]
The CBI investigate the death of a young man found outside a cabaret and who was bullied by everyone on their suspect list.
9222"So Long, and Thanks for All the Red Snapper"Chris LongAshley GableMay 3, 2012 (2012-05-03)3X682212.94[22]
The investigation into the death of a surfer reunites Lisbon with her former fiancé. Cho is beginning to question why he's with Summer.
9323"Red Rover, Red Rover"John F. ShowalterTom SzentgyorgyiMay 10, 2012 (2012-05-10)3X682312.62[23]
Patrick gets contacted by Red John asking him whether he is giving up. Jane commemorates his wife and daughter's death by drinking heavily, and burns all his Red John files thinking of really giving up. Lisbon gets to know all this and is afraid of Patrick being distracted while trying to solve a murder.
9424"The Crimson Hat"Chris LongBruno HellerMay 17, 2012 (2012-05-17)3X682413.09[24]
Jane attempts to catch Red John by deceiving the CBI and trapping him. After it turns out that he was not in the car that was trapped, Jane is left with a witness of Red John unwilling to speak. Supervising Agent Luther Wainwright is killed.

    U.S. ratings

    No. Title Original U.S. air date Viewers
    (in millions)    		 Rating
    (Adults 18–49)    		 Rank
    (per week)
    1 "Scarlet Ribbons" September 22, 2011 13.56[1] 2.8/7[1] #15[25]
    2 "Little Red Book" September 29, 2011 12.92[2] 2.6/7[2] #12[26]
    3 "Pretty Red Balloon" October 6, 2011 13.15[3] 2.7/7[3] #13[27]
    4 "Ring Around the Rosie" October 13, 2011 12.39[4] 2.5/7[4] #13[28]
    5 "Blood and Sand" October 20, 2011 12.54[5] 2.5/7[5] #15[29]
    6 "Where in the World is Carmine O'Brien?" October 27, 2011 12.42[6] 2.5/6[6] #13[30]
    7 "Blinking Red Light" November 3, 2011 13.66[7] 2.9/8[7] #11[31]
    8 "Pink Tops" November 17, 2011 12.21[8] 2.5/7[8] #14[32]
    9 "The Redshirt" December 8, 2011 13.04[9] 2.7/7[9] #7[33]
    10 "Fugue in Red" December 15, 2011 13.16[10] 2.7/7[10] #6[34]
    11 "Always Bet on Red" January 12, 2012 13.65[11] 2.7/7[11] #8[35]
    12 "My Bloody Valentine" January 19, 2012 14.22[12] 3.0/8[12] #7[36]
    13 "Red Is the New Black" February 2, 2012 13.87[13] 2.9/8[13] #8[37]
    14 "At First Blush" February 9, 2012 14.68[14] 3.0/8[14] #9[38]
    15 "War of the Roses" February 16, 2012 13.55[15] 2.7/7[15] #7[39]
    16 "His Thoughts Were Red Thoughts" February 23, 2012 13.36[16] 2.6/7[16] #11[40]
    17 "Cheap Burgundy" March 8, 2012 13.84[17] 2.8/8[17] #7[41]
    18 "Ruddy Cheeks" March 9, 2012 11.83[18] 1.8/5[18] #10[41]
    19 "Pink Champagne on Ice" March 29, 2012 13.62[19] 2.7/8[19] #10[42]
    20 "Something's Rotten in Redmund" April 5, 2012 12.59[20] 2.4/7[20] #8[43]
    21 "Ruby Slippers" April 26, 2012 12.03[21] 2.2/6[21] #8[44]
    22 "So Long, and Thanks For All the Red Snapper" May 3, 2012 12.94[22] 2.5/7[22] #9[45]
    23 "Red Rover, Red Rover" May 10, 2012 12.62[23] 2.4/7[23] #9[46]
    24 "The Crimson Hat" May 17, 2012 13.09[24] 2.5/7[24] #9[47]

    Production

    Speaking of the season, creator Bruno Heller said, "Every season, you kind of take a chance to reset things. ... Last season was almost serialized. There was a great deal of plot and story that you could follow through the whole season. We're going to need less of that this season."[48] He commented that the new season would explore Jane's feelings about finally catching his "white whale", Red John: "What does revenge mean? Because, as you saw in that final moment, after you've killed someone, what's left? ... That kind of bitterness and hate kills things. But then, what do you do?"[48]

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