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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
When the CBI investigates the kidnapping of a prominent lawyer and state house lobbyist, the CBI Director wants Jane on the case, but he is uncertain of his future with the unit after his encounter with Red John.
Directed by Chris LongWritten by Bruno HellerGuest stars Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Michael Gaston, Andrew Leeds, Faline England, Shanley Caswell, Kari Coleman, Lochlyn Munro, Leilani Sarelle
Episode 2
When Jane's brother-in-law returns to town and gets mixed up in a murder investigation, Jane must come to his aid despite personal reservations.
Directed by John PolsonWritten by Ashley GableGuest stars Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Bellamy Young, Conor O'Farrell, Stacy Edwards, Emily Baldoni, William Ragsdale, Kevin Rankin, Eve Brenner
Episode 3
When Patrick Jane faces off once again with cult leader Bret Stiles, Stiles offers Jane information regarding Red John and the missing Kristina Frye.
Directed by David BarrettWritten by Tom SzentgyorgyiGuest stars Leslie Hope, Malcolm McDowell, Joseph Will, Eric Pierpoint, Eric Winter, Steven Hack, Patricia Melone, Rebecca Field
Episode 4
Patrick Jane and the CBI team are called in to investigate the murder of a convict who served nine years for rape and murder, but was recently released on DNA evidence.
Directed by Charles BeesonWritten by Daniel CeroneGuest stars Michael Gaston, Asher Book, Eric Winter, Jack Coleman, Michele Hicks, Brian Letscher, Gil McKinney, Missi Pyle
Episode 5
Patrick Jane and the CBI team hit the horse track when a jockey is found murdered and suspects abound.
Directed by John F. ShowalterWritten by Eoghan MahonyGuest stars Tara Karsian, Betsy Rue, Christina Cox, Jim Beaver, Greg Roman, Olesya Rulin, Patrick St. Esprit, Ingrid Rogers
Episode 6
The case of a murder and missing person on an intensely secure wealthy family's compound perplexes Jane and the CBI team.
Directed by Eric LaneuvilleWritten by Ken WoodruffGuest stars Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Chryssie Whitehead, Arye Gross, Brett Wagner, Keri Lynn Pratt, Derek Webster, Marc Worden, Dan Watkins
Episode 7
Jane and the CBI team narrowly escape a fiery end when a building explodes while they're investigating a death threat. Meanwhile, sparks fly between Lisbon and billionaire Walter Mashburn when they meet again while on the case.
Directed by Chris LongWritten by Ashley GableGuest stars Currie Graham, Alon Aboutboul, Helena Mattsson, Omid Abtahi, Zoe McLellan, Nestor Serrano, Rob Zabrecky
Episode 8
When Jane is kidnapped, Lisbon and the team realize there are many suspects who might want to harm him.
Directed by Stephen GyllenhaalWritten by Tom SzentgyorgyiGuest stars Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Eric Winter, Jessy Schram, Željko Ivanek, Steve Railsback, Rubén Garfias, William Francis McGuire, Rebecca Wisocky
Episode 9
Patrick Jane accepts the help of a local astrologer, Ellis Mars, to solve the puzzling case of a triple homicide that involves two policemen and the fiancé of an EMT worker.
Directed by Simon BakerWritten by Bruno HellerGuest stars Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Bryan Lugo, John Billingsley, Heather Tom, Josh Braaten, Chris Ellis, Connor Trinneer, Brian Cousins
Episode 10
The CBI pursues two lines of investigation when a Santa is murdered: Patrick Jane goes undercover in an AA group; and Rigsby and Van Pelt question members of an authentic Santa society. Meanwhile, following the demise of a person in custody at the CBI, J.J. LaRoche is brought in to question the team when it appears to be an inside job.
Directed by John F. ShowalterWritten by Daniel CeroneGuest stars Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Gregory Itzin, Pruitt Taylor Vince, David Alan Basche, Marisa Echeverria, Megan Gallagher, Sarah Adina, Angela Gots
Episode 11
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.
Directed by Roxann DawsonWritten by Eoghan MahonyGuest stars Pruitt Taylor Vince, Amy Flanagan, Jaimi Paige, Sherman Augustus, Jake McLaughlin, Robert Pine, Richard Roundtree, Paola Turbay
Episode 12
When Patrick Jane and the CBI must work with a criminal profiler, Dr. Montague, to solve a double murder, it becomes a competition for Jane to prove that his methods are superior.
Directed by Charles BeesonWritten by Erika Green SwaffordGuest stars Linda Park, James McCauley, Lela Loren, Silas Weir Mitchell, Patricia Rae
Episode 13
When Patrick Jane and others are taken hostage by an armed man accused of murder, Jane must think quickly to defuse the situation.
Directed by Guy FerlandWritten by Jordan HarperGuest stars Michael Gaston, Carlos Jacott, Josh Randall, Graham Shiels, Lilli Birdsell, Tyler Francavilla, Louis Herthum, Judith Moreland
Episode 14
Van Pelt's actions are called into question when a witness is murdered while she is assigned to his protection.
Directed by Martha MitchellWritten by David AppelbaumGuest stars Pruitt Taylor Vince, Mozhan Navabi, Eric Winter, Adam Leadbeater, Cyd Strittmatter, Daniel Travis, Yancy Butler, Kaitlyn Dever
Episode 15
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.
Directed by Tom VericaWritten by Cindi HemingwayGuest stars Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Amy Farrington, Casey Sander, Jordan Belfi, Dylan Bruno, Ever Carradine, Drew Garrett, Wendy Braun
Episode 16
Evidence in the murder of an antiques dealer found dead in a museum indicates that the suspect may be a member of the CBI team.
Directed by Chris LongWritten by Daniel CeroneGuest stars Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Michael Gaston, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Arturo del Puerto, Chris Coy, Dakin Matthews
Episode 17
After a doctor is found dead at a golf course, the CBI team searches for a killer amongst a hospital's staff and patients. Meanwhile, when LaRoche is placed in charge of the CBI, his first act of business is to name Cho the new team leader.
Directed by Bobby RothWritten by Erika Green SwaffordGuest stars Pruitt Taylor Vince, Alanna Ubach, David Meunier, Holley Fain, Amy Hill, John Prosky, J. August Richards, Cameron Daddo
Episode 18
Patrick Jane and the CBI team must track down the killer of a man who believed he experienced an alien abduction - even after the victim's body is stolen from the coroner's van. Meanwhile, Van Pelt takes a break from the case to shop for wedding dresses.
Directed by Darnell MartinWritten by Tom SzentgyorgyiGuest stars George Wyner, Eric Winter, Alan Blumenfeld, David Kaufman, William Francis McGuire, Frances Conroy, Heather McComb, Ethan Phillips
Episode 19
Patrick Jane sets out to prove a beautiful yet manipulative matchmaker shot and killed her husband after his body is found floating in the marina.
Directed by Charles BeesonWritten by Ken WoodruffGuest stars Morena Baccarin, Brad Greenquist, Jonathan Baron, Jillian Bach, Marnette Patterson, Kim Johnston Ulrich
Episode 20
Patrick Jane must deal with two failed robbery attempts: one resulting in the murder of a repair shop owner and the other involving a former suspect personally hired by Jane to break into LaRoche's home.
Directed by David BarrettWritten by Eoghan MahonyGuest stars Pruitt Taylor Vince, Charles Malik Whitfield, David Warshofsky, Devon Sorvari, Wesam Keesh, Michael Maize, Kerry O'Malley
Episode 21
When a prison guard is stabbed to death outside of a jewelry store, Patrick Jane suspects one of the guard's inmates is the killer. Meanwhile, Rigsby questions his own father about the murder.
Directed by Eric LaneuvilleWritten by Jordan HarperGuest stars Cheryl Texiera, Clifton Powell, William Forsythe, Robert Cicchini, Angela Featherstone, Jamie Harris, Darin Heames, Kymberly Newberry
Episode 22
After a young violinist is shot to death, Patrick Jane questions the members of the Northern California Symphony Orchestra about the murder. Meanwhile, Cho crosses paths with a precocious young pickpocket.
Directed by David BarrettWritten by David AppelbaumGuest stars David Norona, Alex Loynaz, Brittany Ishibashi, Kwesi Boakye, P.J. Byrne, Marlene Forte, Michael Jace, Michael Monks
Episode 23
A robber with a bomb attached to him is blown up in front of a convenience store, and CBI soon discovers that there may be connections between this case and Red John and agent Hightower.
Directed by Chris LongWritten by Ashley GableGuest stars Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Michael Gaston, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Eric Winter, Adam Kulbersh, Ravi Kapoor, Jesse Lee Soffer, Mekia Cox
Episode 24
Patrick trades Hightower's secret location to Laroche for the four remaining names on his list. The team then sets up a trap to uncover Red John's real informant, leading to a possible face-to-face showdown between Patrick and Red John.
Directed by Chris LongWritten by Bruno HellerGuest stars David Norona, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Michael Gaston, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Eric Winter, Rebecca Wisocky, Bradley Whitford
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
