Index of The Mentalist Season 1: A Complete Guide The first season of The Mentalist (2008) sets the stage for one of television's most compelling cat-and-mouse games. It introduces Patrick Jane (Simon Baker), a former celebrity "psychic" who joins the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as a consultant to track down Red John, the serial killer who murdered his wife and daughter. 🕵️ Season 1 Core Team

The series premiere introduces us to Patrick Jane, a former psychic medium who was duped by a con artist and lost his wife and daughter in a tragic fire. Jane's exceptional skills of observation and deduction catch the attention of the CBI, who recruit him as a consultant. In this episode, Jane helps the CBI solve a murder case involving a wealthy businessman.

: A multi-million dollar painting is stolen from a business mogul's office, and a body is left behind. Crimson Casanova

The Mentalist Season 1 introduces viewers to the world of Patrick Jane and his colleagues at the CBI. Throughout the season, we see Jane use his exceptional skills of observation and deduction to solve complex crimes. We also see the development of his relationships with his colleagues, particularly Lisbon, Cho, and Rigsby.

In this episode, Jane and the CBI team investigate a murder case involving a CBI agent. The case leads them to a shocking revelation about the agency's internal politics.