Season 1 establishes the core dynamics of the CBI team led by Agent Teresa Lisbon. It explores Patrick Jane's tragic past as a former fraudulent psychic medium. The season balances standalone criminal investigations with the overarching hunt for Red John. Complete Episode Index Episode 1: "Pilot" David Nutter
A wealthy software CEO goes missing from his yacht. Jane matches wits with a brilliant con woman who was targeting the victim's fortune. Episode 22: "Blood Brothers" index of the mentalist season 1
A witness in a major narcotics case and her boyfriend are shot dead. The investigation causes friction between the CBI and the local police department, leading Jane to suspect a cop is the killer. Episode 9: "Flame Red" Director: Charles Beeson Season 1 establishes the core dynamics of the
A Hollywood movie producer is murdered in a vineyard. Jane travels to Los Angeles to navigate the deceptive world of movie studios, drug dealers, and aspiring actors. Episode 20: "Red Sauce" Complete Episode Index Episode 1: "Pilot" David Nutter
The team leader. She protects Jane from bureaucratic fallout but constantly reels in his antics.