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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
While Jane tries to decipher Lorelei’s connection to Red John, the CBI team is forced to partner with the FBI to solve the murder of a hotel employee.
Directed by Randall ZiskWritten by Bruno HellerGuest stars Michael Gaston, Drew Powell, Amanda Detmer, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Ivan Sergei, Jim O'Heir, Jon Curry, John Rubinstein
Episode 2
While the team investigates the murder of a diamond cutter, Jane meets a girl who claims to be his late daughter, Charlotte.
Directed by Randall ZiskWritten by Daniel CeroneGuest stars Ajay Mehta, Charlene Amoia, Dove Cameron, Lee Garlington, Yani Gellman, Soledad St. Hilaire
Episode 3
A bank employee is murdered during a heist and Jane and the team must work to track down the killer. Meanwhile, Lisbon is pulled deeper into the CBI/FBI rivalry.
Directed by Chris LongWritten by Ken WoodruffGuest stars Michael Gaston, Aaron Takahashi, Don Stark, Ivan Sergei, Katie Walder, Joanna Canton, Josh Clark, Sandra Thigpen
Episode 4
When Rigsby’s father is found injured at a crime scene, the team must find out if it is the result of a long-standing small-town gang war.
Directed by Anton CropperWritten by Jordan HarperGuest stars Pruitt Taylor Vince, Austin Bowerman, Brad Carter, Daisy Eagan, William Forsythe, Max Martini, Jeannetta Arnette, Michael Irby
Episode 5
See how Jane met Lisbon and the rest of the CBI team for the first time.
Directed by Chris LongWritten by Tom SzentgyorgyiGuest stars Gregory Itzin, Kevin Corrigan, Amanda Clayton, Kirk Acevedo, Gary Basaraba, David Clennon, Ian Anthony Dale, Ryan Ahern
Episode 6
The team investigates the kidnapping of a couple that may be the victim of mistaken identity, while Jane continues his investigation into Lorelei's whereabouts.
Directed by John F. ShowalterWritten by David AppelbaumGuest stars Anne Dudek, Brooke Langton, F. William Parker, Neil Hopkins, J.R. Cacia, Wes Chatham, Michael Petrone, Michael Shamus Wiles
Episode 7
The team investigates the murder of a reporter who may have become too close to her story, while Jane insists on pursuing his own leads to find Lorelei.
Directed by John F. ShowalterWritten by Eoghan MahonyGuest stars Kevin Corrigan, Amir Arison, Gerald Downey, Henry Ian Cusick, Paul Willson, Ted McGinley, Rhea Bailey, Jeremy Glazer
Episode 8
With the help of Brett Stiles, Jane orchestrates an elaborate plan to break Lorelei Martins out of prison in the hopes of her leading him to Red John.
Directed by Simon BakerWritten by Daniel CeroneGuest stars Kevin Corrigan, Malcolm McDowell, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Allan Kolman, Gigi Rice, Randee Heller, Ron Perkins, Kimberly Westbrook
Episode 9
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.
Directed by Elodie KeeneWritten by Erika Green SwaffordGuest stars Bryce Clyde Jenkins, Jillian Bach, Kyla Pratt, Robert Curtis Brown, Senta Moses, Larry Poindexter, Anthony Ruivivar, Vicellous Shannon
Episode 10
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.
Directed by Guy FerlandWritten by Mike WeissGuest stars David Norona, Jack Laufer, James Jordan, Samaire Armstrong, Nicole Bilderback, Susan Gibney, Troy Ruptash, Paul David Story
Episode 11
The CBI team visits a high-end California rehab center in order to investigate the death of a young model who was a patient there, while Lisbon ramps up her investigation into Tommy Volker.
Directed by Eric LaneuvilleWritten by Rebecca Perry CutterGuest stars Jocelyn Osorio, Henry Ian Cusick, Amy Aquino, Amy Pietz, Dennis Boutsikaris, John Rubinstein, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Sam Hennings
Episode 12
The CBI investigates the death of a geologist, which Lisbon is convinced is the key to bringing down Tommy Volker.
Directed by Randall ZiskWritten by Ken WoodruffGuest stars David Norona, Henry Ian Cusick, Amy Aquino, Emjay Anthony, Steven Bauer, Nicole LaLiberte, Jennifer Sommerfeld, Frankie J. Allison
Episode 13
The team investigates a 25-year-old case that seems to involve both Red John and the Visualize group, and Lisbon contemplates her future.
Directed by Allison AndersWritten by Tom SzentgyorgyiGuest stars Reed Diamond, Robert Picardo, Chris Mulkey, George Gerdes, Jenica Bergere, Kyle Secor, JD Cullum, Jacob Vargas
Episode 14
The team delves into the surprisingly cutthroat world of academics in a case involving a graduate student at a natural history museum.
Directed by Randall ZiskWritten by Jordan HarperGuest stars Michael Gaston, Jen Kuhn, John Rubinstein, Rob Benedict, Samantha Quan, Casey Graf, Drew Rausch, Rosalie Ward
Episode 15
Jane and the team investigate the murder of an elderly heiress whose remains are found in the living room of her spooky mansion.
Directed by Geary McLeodWritten by Eoghan MahonyGuest stars Jack Plotnick, Elizabeth Bogush, Erick Avari, Michael Gladis, Mariette Hartley, Lex Medlin, Vanessa Ray, David Figlioli
Episode 16
Lorelei Martins returns, determined to find out if Red John had a role in her sister's death, and Jane is forced to confess to Lisbon his part in Lorelei's prison escape.
Directed by Anton CropperWritten by Ken Woodruff, David AppelbaumGuest stars Michael Gaston, Kevin Corrigan, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Andrew Patrick Ralston, Christopher Cousins, Elise Robertson, Emmanuelle Vaugier, Tom Wright
Episode 17
The CBI team investigates when the body of a female army medic who worked with soldiers with PTSD is found near a military base.
Directed by Robert Duncan McNeillWritten by Anthony AstrinoGuest stars Brad Blaisdell, Jim Holmes, Christina Carlisi, Jesse Luken, Stephen Martines, Matt McTighe, Lily Gibson, Eddie McClintock
Episode 18
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.
Directed by Chris LongWritten by Eoghan Mahony, Erika Green SwaffordGuest stars Pruitt Taylor Vince, Kevin Corrigan, Christopher Cousins, Donna Murphy, Julie Claire, Erik Jensen, Derek Ray, Matt Servitto
Episode 19
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.
Directed by Guy FerlandWritten by Mike WeissGuest stars Kevin Corrigan, Antonio Jaramillo, Celia Finkelstein, Eyal Podell, Kevin Cahoon, Tamara Mello, Harry Groener, Wendy Phillips
Episode 20
Rigsby and Van Pelt go undercover as a couple with relationship problems to investigate the death of a woman who received advice from a radio love doctor.
Directed by David BarrettWritten by Rebecca Perry CutterGuest stars Amy Motta, Bess Rous, Briana Barran, Samantha Esteban, Patrick Fischler, Molly Hagan, Chris Marrs, John O'Hurley
Episode 21
J.J. LaRoche personally requests Jane’s help when the mysterious container he’s been hiding for nine years is stolen from his home.
Directed by David PaymerWritten by Daniel CeroneGuest stars Pruitt Taylor Vince, Aimee-Lynn Chadwick, Meg Foster, Mike Doyle, Meagen Fay, Dennis Cockrum, Lisa Pescia, Keith Pillow
Episode 22
Just as Jane narrows down the Red John suspect list to seven, Red John strikes again, and the victim has a link to Jane’s past.
Directed by Chris LongWritten by Bruno HellerGuest stars Jack Plotnick, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Alice Amter, Brett Pearsons, Michael Hogan, Homie Doroodian, Marisa Guterman, Scott Anthony Leet
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
