The Mentalist backdrop
Crime•Drama•Mystery

The Worst Episodes of The Mentalist

Every episode of The Mentalist ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Mentalist!

Binge this in 4d 11h•Peaking at 9.5/10

Patrick Jane, a former celebrity psychic medium, uses his razor sharp skills of observation and expertise at "reading" people to solve serious crimes with the California Bureau of Investigation.

Airs on
CBS
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons7

All1234567

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
    Click to reveal
    The Mentalist Season 1 Episode 19 - A Dozen Red Roses
    7.1/10(2029 votes)

    #1 - A Dozen Red Roses

    S1:E19

    Patrick Jane and the team go to Hollywood when they investigate the murder of a movie producer.

    Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
    Writer:Andi Bushell

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. The Mentalist Season 3 Episode 11 - Bloodsport
    7.3/10(1586 votes)

    #2 - Bloodsport

    S3:E11

    Patrick and the team investigate the murder of a woman with ties to one of the fighters. Meanwhile, LaRoche focuses his investigation on Rigsby, who in turn is forced to ask Cho for a huge favor in order to keep his job.

    Director:Roxann Dawson
    Writer:Eoghan Mahony

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. The Mentalist Season 7 Episode 4 - Black Market
    7.3/10(1367 votes)

    #3 - Black Market

    S7:E4

    The team investigates a murder linked to a counterfeit diamond operation, but an illness forces Jane to direct his colleagues from the office as he recuperates. Meanwhile, Abbott is concerned that transgressions in his past could harm his wife’s chance to obtain a prestigious job in Washington, D.C.

    Director:Michael Nankin
    Writer:Tom Donaghy

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. The Mentalist Season 1 Episode 15 - Scarlett Fever
    7.4/10(2048 votes)

    #4 - Scarlett Fever

    S1:E15

    As Jane and the team investigate the poisoning death of the "queen bee" in a country club, they discover that the community is full of secrets, including love affairs and drug abuse

    Director:Paul Holahan
    Writer:Erika Green Swafford

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. The Mentalist Season 5 Episode 9 - Black Cherry
    7.4/10(1610 votes)

    #5 - Black Cherry

    S5:E9

    The CBI team investigates the murder of a real estate agent with former gang ties, while Jane searches for leads on his new connection to Red John.

    Director:Elodie Keene
    Writer:Erika Green Swafford

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. The Mentalist Season 5 Episode 10 - Panama Red
    7.4/10(1558 votes)

    #6 - Panama Red

    S5:E10

    The death of a young botanist leads the team into the lucrative world of medical marijuana, while Cho’s work with the rapid response team brings him back into contact with Summer.

    Director:Guy Ferland
    Writer:Mike Weiss

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of The Mentalist

    READ
  7. The Mentalist Season 5 Episode 15 - Red Lacquer Nail Polish
    7.4/10(1505 votes)

    #7 - Red Lacquer Nail Polish

    S5:E15

    Jane and the team investigate the murder of an elderly heiress whose remains are found in the living room of her spooky mansion.

    Director:Geary McLeod
    Writer:Eoghan Mahony

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. The Mentalist Season 5 Episode 19 - Red Letter Day
    7.4/10(1515 votes)

    #8 - Red Letter Day

    S5:E19

    The CBI team heads out to a run-down Wild West tourist town to investigate the death of the town's owner. Meanwhile, Kirkland tries to uncover the extent of Jane's knowledge about Red John.

    Director:Guy Ferland
    Writer:Mike Weiss

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. The Mentalist Season 1 Episode 12 - Red Rum
    7.5/10(2100 votes)

    #9 - Red Rum

    S1:E12

    Patrick Jane sets a mentalist trap to find out who is responsible for the murder of a high school boy who antagonized the local self-proclaimed witch by killing her cat.

    Director:Dean White
    Writer:Andi Bushell

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. The Mentalist Season 2 Episode 4 - Red Menace
    7.5/10(1842 votes)

    #10 - Red Menace

    S2:E4

    Jane and the CBI investigate the murder of Gordon Hodge, a powerful attorney, who is responsible for allowing a vicious murderer, Van McBride, to walk away a free man.

    Director:Norberto Barba
    Writer:Leonard Dick

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  11. The Mentalist Season 2 Episode 9 - A Price Above Rubies
    7.5/10(1781 votes)

    #11 - A Price Above Rubies

    S2:E9

    Patrick Jane and the team are called to investigate the robbery and murder of a wealthy jeweler while attending a black tie fundraiser for the CBI.

    Director:Charles Beeson
    Writer:Eoghan Mahony

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  12. The Mentalist Season 2 Episode 10 - Throwing Fire
    7.5/10(1808 votes)

    #12 - Throwing Fire

    S2:E10

    While Jane and the team examine the crime scene where a baseball scout is found murdered, Jane is clocked in the head by a ball and flashes back to his childhood with his overbearing father.

    Director:Martha Mitchell
    Writer:John Mankiewicz

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  13. The Mentalist Season 2 Episode 15 - Red Herring
    7.5/10(1703 votes)

    #13 - Red Herring

    S2:E15

    Jane and the team investigate the murder of an arrogant chef during a cooking competition in Napa Valley.

    Director:Eric Laneuville
    Writer:David Appelbaum

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  14. The Mentalist Season 2 Episode 17 - The Red Box
    7.5/10(1687 votes)

    #14 - The Red Box

    S2:E17

    Patrick and the CBI team investigate the murder of a tutor, and find a mysterious little red box near the body, starting a chain of events that turns the murder into the search for a priceless ring stolen from the British Museum. Meanwhile, Lisbon is worried when a new boss, Madeleine Hightower, takes command of the CBI, as well as mysteriously learning about Rigsby and Van Pelt's relationship.

    Director:Chris Long
    Writer:John Mankiewicz

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  15. The Mentalist Season 2 Episode 18 - Aingavite Baa
    7.5/10(1680 votes)

    #15 - Aingavite Baa

    S2:E18

    When a "Jane Doe" with amnesia and covered in blood steps in front of Cho and Van Pelt's car, Patrick Jane must use all of his skills to discover who she is, her last location and why she lost her memory

    Director:Stephen Gyllenhaal
    Writers:Tom Szentgyorgyi, Erika Green Swafford

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  16. The Mentalist Season 3 Episode 5 - The Red Ponies
    7.5/10(1621 votes)

    #16 - The Red Ponies

    S3:E5

    Patrick Jane and the CBI team hit the horse track when a jockey is found murdered and suspects abound.

    Director:John F. Showalter
    Writer:Eoghan Mahony

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  17. The Mentalist Season 3 Episode 15 - Red Gold
    7.5/10(1590 votes)

    #17 - Red Gold

    S3:E15

    When a modern-day prospector is found dead near a mining site and Lisbon is injured during the initial stages of the investigation, Agent Hightower joins Patrick Jane in the field for the first time.

    Director:Tom Verica
    Writer:Cindi Hemingway

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  18. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 5 - Blood and Sand
    7.5/10(1644 votes)

    #18 - Blood and Sand

    S4:E5

    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.

    Director:John Polson
    Writer:Eoghan Mahony

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  19. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 6 - Where in the World Is Carmine O'Brien?
    7.5/10(1639 votes)

    #19 - Where in the World Is Carmine O'Brien?

    S4:E6

    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.

    Director:Bobby Roth
    Writer:David Appelbaum

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  20. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 12 - My Bloody Valentine
    7.5/10(1627 votes)

    #20 - My Bloody Valentine

    S4:E12

    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.

    Director:Elodie Keene
    Writer:Tom Szentgyorgyi

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  21. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 18 - Ruddy Cheeks
    7.5/10(1493 votes)

    #21 - Ruddy Cheeks

    S4:E18

    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.

    Director:Eric Laneuville
    Writer:Erika Green Swafford

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  22. The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 22 - So Long, and Thanks for All the Red Snapper
    7.5/10(1578 votes)

    #22 - So Long, and Thanks for All the Red Snapper

    S4:E22

    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.

    Director:Chris Long
    Writer:Ashley Gable

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  23. The Mentalist Season 5 Episode 17 - Red, White and Blue
    7.5/10(1523 votes)

    #23 - Red, White and Blue

    S5:E17

    The CBI team investigates when the body of a female army medic who worked with soldiers with PTSD is found near a military base.

    Director:Robert Duncan McNeill
    Writer:Anthony Astrino

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  24. The Mentalist Season 5 Episode 18 - Behind the Red Curtain
    7.5/10(1540 votes)

    #24 - Behind the Red Curtain

    S5:E18

    The CBI team investigates when the young lead of a local theater production dies on the eve of the opening. Meanwhile, Jane hopes to get more information about Red John from the comatose Jason Lennon.

    Director:Chris Long
    Writers:Eoghan Mahony, Erika Green Swafford

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  25. The Mentalist Season 6 Episode 18 - Forest Green
    7.5/10(1385 votes)

    #25 - Forest Green

    S6:E18

    When a woman is found murdered near a remote men’s social club, Jane must find a way to insinuate himself into the insular group to find the killer.

    Director:Eric Laneuville
    Writer:Jeffrey Hatcher

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Worst Episodes Summary

"A Dozen Red Roses" is the worst rated episode of "The Mentalist". It scored 7.1/10 based on 2029 votes. Directed by Lesli Linka Glatter and written by Andi Bushell, it aired on 4/7/2009. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Bloodsport".