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Let the mind games begin.
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.
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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.
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Episode 1
Jane and Lisbon learn that the Red John case has been reassigned to a different CBI team led by the straight-shooting officer Sam Bosco.
Directed by Chris LongWritten by Bruno HellerGuest stars Terry Kinney, Gregory Itzin, Rebecca Staab, Raphael Sbarge, Geoffrey Rivas, Phil Abrams, Laura Niemi, Jane Daly
Episode 2
Lisbon and the team work the case of a State Senator's murdered intern, while Jane simultaneously tries to find out what new information Bosco has uncovered on the Red John case.
Directed by Charles BeesonWritten by Tom SzentgyorgyiGuest stars Terry Kinney, Gregory Itzin, Paul Michael Glaser, Daniel Zacapa, Josh Stewart, George Wyner, Christian Clemenson, Paul Fitzgerald
Episode 3
Jane, Cho, Rigsby and Van Pelt decide to conduct their own investigation when Lisbon is accused of murdering a child molester she arrested who was recently paroled.
Directed by Eric LaneuvilleWritten by Ashley GableGuest stars Terry Kinney, Gregory Itzin, Bonnie Root, Jake Busey, Ernie Grunwald, Mozhan Navabi, Christian Clemenson, Kyle Davis
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by Leonard DickGuest stars Terry Kinney, Julia Campbell, Molly Price, Mac Brandt, Mark Pellegrino, Abby Brammell, Jesse James
Episode 5
Jane and the CBI team are called in to investigate the death of a prominent architect found murdered in a crumbling old mansion, and there appears to be a number of suspects.
Directed by Lesli Linka GlatterWritten by Ken WoodruffGuest stars Terry Kinney, Gregory Itzin, Christina Chang, Derk Cheetwood, Matthew John Armstrong, Ron Canada, Michael McMillian, Frances Fisher
Episode 6
Even after Bosco arrests Jane and puts him in prison for spying on him, Jane is able to help the CBI team from his cell to solve the murder of a young man.
Directed by Rod HardyWritten by Bruno HellerGuest stars Terry Kinney, Gregory Itzin, Ashley Jones, Eric Ladin, Erin Cahill, Madison Mason, William Russ, JoNell Kennedy
Episode 7
Minelli orders Patrick Jane and Lisbon and company to play nice and work together with Bosco and his team to locate a kidnapped woman being held for ransom.
Directed by David BarrettWritten by Tom SzentgyorgyiGuest stars Terry Kinney, Gregory Itzin, Andres Perez-Molina, Art LaFleur, Reynaldo Gallegos, Dominic Hoffman, Seana Kofoed, Meredith Monroe
Episode 8
The CBI team is faced with a violent and shocking crime in their own office, but must work the case in spite of their alarm of who may be behind it. Meanwhile, Rigsby and Van Pelt are definitely an "item".
Directed by Chris LongWritten by Ashley GableGuest stars Terry Kinney, Gregory Itzin, Andres Perez-Molina, JoNell Kennedy, Shauna Bloom, Michael Chieffo, Brian David Jones, Suzy Nakamura
Episode 9
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.
Directed by Charles BeesonWritten by Eoghan MahonyGuest stars Callard Harris, David Monahan, David Warshofsky, JoNell Kennedy, Michael Benyaer, Dey Young
Episode 10
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.
Directed by Martha MitchellWritten by John MankiewiczGuest stars Frank Gallegos, Chris Brochu, Matt Cedeño, Nick Chinlund, Jude Ciccolella, Lesley Fera, Ellen Geer, Brent Sexton
Episode 11
Jane and company investigate the murder of a man and his wife, on her way to his fifteen year high school reunion where, clearly, the attendees haven't changed all that much.
Directed by Dan LernerWritten by Leonard DickGuest stars Abbie Cobb, Carmen Argenziano, Debra Christofferson, Gonzalo Menendez, Kathleen Rose Perkins, Michael Rodrick, Gregory Sporleder, Kevin Sussman
Episode 12
Patrick Jane and the team investigate the murder of a mayor's aide, and Rigsby and Van Pelt make a big announcement.
Directed by Norberto BarbaWritten by Erika Green SwaffordGuest stars Jack Conley, Jay Jackson, Joe Egender, Roark Critchlow, Sean Maher, Vyto Ruginis, Sharon Lawrence, Rebecca Wisocky
Episode 13
Patrick Jane and the CBI team investigate when the body of a high-end luxury car sales woman is found in the trunk of a Bentley in the dealership's showroom.
Directed by Bill D'EliaWritten by Jordan HarperGuest stars Currie Graham, Kevin Rahm, Paul Ben-Victor, Mark Deklin, Richard Kahan, Peter Onorati
Episode 14
When a member of Cho's former gang, the Avon Park Playboys, is found murdered, Patrick Jane insists on helping Cho with his off-the-books investigation.
Directed by John PolsonWritten by Ken WoodruffGuest stars Alexandra Holden, Atticus Todd, Alice Lo, David Barrera, Sandrine Holt, Jon Sklaroff, Brenda Bakke, Bobby Nish
Episode 15
Jane and the team investigate the murder of an arrogant chef during a cooking competition in Napa Valley.
Directed by Eric LaneuvilleWritten by David AppelbaumGuest stars George Wyner, Brian Howe, David Greenman, Dina Meyer, Elaine Hendrix, Jon Polito, Federico Dordei, Gina La Piana
Episode 16
When Dr. Alicia Seberg, a government research scientist, is exposed to a deadly toxin while at work and has only hours to live, she calls Patrick Jane and the CBI to find her murderer.
Directed by John F. ShowalterWritten by Bruno HellerGuest stars Amy Price-Francis, J.C. MacKenzie, Matt Malloy, George Newbern, Casey Strand, Brian George, Caitlin Keats, Erin Sanders
Episode 17
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.
Directed by Chris LongWritten by John MankiewiczGuest stars Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Anthony Azizi, Erich Anderson, Mia Cottet, Alastair Duncan, Colleen Porch, Kevin Alejandro, John Troy Donovan
Episode 18
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
Directed by Stephen GyllenhaalWritten by Tom Szentgyorgyi, Erika Green SwaffordGuest stars Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Rosa Arredondo, Gil Birmingham, Sean Bridgers, Tracy Middendorf, Wes Studi, K.T. Thangavelu
Episode 19
When Patrick Jane's sneaky conduct causes the case of a confessed hitman to be tossed out of court, his annoyed CBI team must start the investigation over from scratch.
Directed by Adam KaneWritten by Ashley Gable, Jordan HarperGuest stars Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Dwayne L. Barnes, John Ales, K Callan, John Kapelos, William Lucking, Mia Riverton, Stephen Spinella
Episode 20
When a media mogul is murdered, Patrick Jane and the CBI team investigate cult leader Bret Stiles, who may have had an axe to grind following the publication of a critical story about his group.
Directed by Roxann DawsonWritten by Carolyn IngberGuest stars Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Malcolm McDowell, Bob Gunton, Joseph Will, Michelle Clunie, Steven Hack, Robyn Lively, Tanc Sade
Episode 21
Patrick Jane and the CBI team investigate the death of a mathematical genius by a gun-wielding clown.
Directed by Charles BeesonWritten by Leonard Dick, Ken WoodruffGuest stars Cameron Bender, Evan Peters, Lucy Davis, Rich Hutchman, Scott Menville, Fisher Stevens, Ronald William Lawrence, Mike Rock
Episode 22
Romantic sparks begin to fly when Patrick Jane and supposed psychic Kristina Frye cross paths again during the CBI investigation into the murder of a charismatic head of a non-profit organization that fights human trafficking.
Directed by John F. ShowalterWritten by Eoghan MahonyGuest stars Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Leslie Hope, Alice Evans, Amelia Jackson-Gray, Eugene Byrd, Melissa Fumero, Rick Hoffman, Shaun Duke
Episode 23
Patrick Jane and Kristina's first date is interrupted by a report of Red John striking again, which is discovered to be a copycat. But when Kristina reaches out to the real Red John, both she and Jane find themselves in grave danger.
Directed by Chris LongWritten by Bruno HellerGuest stars Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Leslie Hope, Jack Plotnick, Carrie Finklea, Stephen Sowan, Cameron Van Cleave, Kevin Will, Ayo Sorrells
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Simon BakerPatrick Jane
Robin TunneyTeresa Lisbon
Tim KangKimball Cho
Rockmond DunbarDennis Abbott
Joe AdlerJason Wylie
Josie LorenMichelle Vega
David NoronaOsvaldo 'Oscar' Ardiles
Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorMadeleine Hightower
CBSUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
