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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 secretly continue their mission to narrow down the list of seven Red John suspects as they investigate the murder of a man who was missing for two years.
Directed by Chris LongWritten by Bruno HellerGuest stars Michael Gaston, Josie Davis, Jack Plotnick, Lauren Stamile, Andi Carnick, Trent Ford, Mitch Ryan, Guri Weinberg
Episode 2
Jane discovers an important clue to Red John's methods as the team encounters four of the suspects, and the CBI investigates the case of a software engineer killed by a drone strike.
Directed by Robert Duncan McNeillWritten by Tom SzentgyorgyiGuest stars Michael Gaston, Reed Diamond, Ivar Brogger, Paula Marshall, Drew Powell, James Urbaniak, Jessica Blank, Pancho Demmings
Episode 3
Jane gets the CBI involved in a case in Napa in order to focus on Sheriff McAllister, while Van Pelt and Rigsby take a trip down the aisle.
Directed by Randall ZiskWritten by Daniel CeroneGuest stars Jose Pablo Cantillo, Marcus Coloma, Christine Dunford, Erica Piccininni, Wes Ramsey, Casey Biggs, Jonathan Castellanos, Lexi Lawson
Episode 4
Jane reveals that a list of fake Red John suspects he planted was stolen, and the team realizes these men are in danger.
Directed by Eric LaneuvilleWritten by Rebecca Perry CutterGuest stars Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Drew Powell, William Mapother, Sloan Robinson, Kevin Corrigan, Tim Sitarz, Rolando Boyce, Myles Cranford
Episode 5
When a prominent member of Visualize is mysteriously killed, Jane investigates in the hopes that the case will provide a clue that will lead him to Red John.
Directed by Tawnia McKiernanWritten by Eoghan MahonyGuest stars Reed Diamond, Ray Abruzzo, Brian Leckner, Joe Nieves, Robert Picardo, Beth Riesgraf, David Starzyk, Kirk Zipfel
Episode 6
With the final clue in hand, Jane attempts to gather the remaining Red John suspects in one place in hopes of finally revealing his identity.
Directed by John F. ShowalterWritten by Ken WoodruffGuest stars Michael Gaston, Reed Diamond, Drew Powell, Robert Picardo, Malcolm McDowell, Bobby Hosea, Xander Berkeley, Russell Thomas
Episode 7
Following the shocking events at Jane's house, the Red John list is narrowed down further, and the CBI's priority is the remaining suspects.
Directed by Elodie KeeneWritten by Jordan HarperGuest stars Rockmond Dunbar, Michael Gaston, Drew Powell, Joe Nieves, Peter Douglas, Arthur Darbinyan, John Troy Donovan
Episode 8
Patrick Jane finally comes face-to-face with Red John, the serial killer he’s tracked since the madman murdered his wife and daughter. For 10 years, Jane has doggedly hunted his nemesis in his search for justice.
Directed by Chris LongWritten by Bruno HellerGuest stars Rockmond Dunbar, Michael Gaston, Joe Nieves, John Bregar, Kamala Lopez, Xander Berkeley, J. Anthony Pena
Episode 9
Two years after the Red John case was put to rest, Jane's newfound peace is interrupted by a surprising job offer that could change everything for him.
Directed by Simon BakerWritten by Tom SzentgyorgyiGuest stars Rockmond Dunbar, Juan Gabriel Pareja, Jon Jon Briones, Hector Elias, Pedro Lopez, Goya Robles, Matt Gossen, Emily Swallow
Episode 10
The FBI reluctantly enlists Jane’s help to find a missing computer programmer, but he won’t help unless Lisbon is brought on board as well.
Directed by Robert Duncan McNeillWritten by Daniel CeroneGuest stars Joe Adler, François Chau, Shane Edelman, Azita Ghanizada, Matt Gossen, Alejandro Cardenas, Emily Swallow
Episode 11
The FBI is tasked with finding the killer of several DEA agents, and Jane goes on a date with a beautiful woman associated with the case.
Directed by Guy FerlandWritten by Ken WoodruffGuest stars Joe Adler, Mark Adair-Rios, Brianna Brown, Sterling K. Brown, Gareth Williams, Emily Swallow
Episode 12
Jane and the FBI investigate the murder of a high-tech cartographer who may have unearthed a spy ring before his death. Meanwhile, Rigsby and Van Pelt find themselves on the trail of an alarming conspiracy.
Directed by James HaymanWritten by Mike WeissGuest stars Joe Adler, David Norona, Devon Gummersall, Michael Mantell, Navid Negahban, Travis Schuldt, Erin Way, Mark Saul
Episode 13
Jane's investigation leads him to join a separatist commune after a U.S. attorney is found dead in Mexico, even though there's no record of her crossing the border. Also, Rigsby and Van Pelt convince J.J. LaRoche to help them discover who is stalking former CBI members.
Directed by Randall ZiskWritten by Erika Green SwaffordGuest stars Joe Adler, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Kevin Daniels, Benito Martinez, Taylor Nichols, Cindy Pickett, Karl Makinen, Karen Malina White
Episode 14
Jane and Fischer investigate a murder at an oil fracking site, while Rigsby and Van Pelt travel to Austin to help investigate suspects in the string of attacks on former CBI team members.
Directed by Geary McLeodWritten by David AppelbaumGuest stars Joe Adler, William Mapother, Colby French, Gary Grubbs, Judson Mills, Todd Williams, Brendan Patrick Connor, Milena Govich
Episode 15
Grace is kidnapped by the killer who has been hunting former CBI members, but when the prime suspect appears to have an airtight alibi, Jane must rely on all his skills to locate her before time runs out.
Directed by Chris LongWritten by Eoghan MahonyGuest stars Joe Adler, William Mapother, Lisa Darr, Penny Peyser, Emily Swallow
Episode 16
Jane enlists his colleagues in a dangerous sting operation to catch a deadly team of art thieves. Meanwhile, sparks fly between Lisbon and an agent from the FBI’s art squad.
Directed by J. Miller TobinWritten by Jordan HarperGuest stars Joe Adler, Sean McGowan, Charles Mesure, Pedro Pascal, Samantha Smith, Trevor St. John, Emily Swallow
Episode 17
Jane and the FBI take up the cause of a death row inmate who has two days to prove his innocence before his sentence is carried out.
Directed by James HaymanWritten by Tom Szentgyorgyi, Rebecca Perry CutterGuest stars Joe Adler, Angelique Cabral, John de Lancie, Richard Fancy, Jud Tylor, Lyn Alicia Henderson, Oscar Torre, Emily Swallow
Episode 18
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.
Directed by Eric LaneuvilleWritten by Jeffrey HatcherGuest stars Joe Adler, Pedro Pascal, Jon Abrahams, Mark Harelik, Sonny Marinelli, James Patrick Stuart, Elizabeth Chomko, Camryn Grimes
Episode 19
A chance encounter with a suspicious-looking individual leads Jane and Lisbon to uncover a vast human smuggling ring. Meanwhile, Lisbon remains tempted by Pike’s offer to move to D.C. with him.
Directed by Sylvain WhiteWritten by Eoghan Mahony, Mike WeissGuest stars Joe Adler, Pedro Pascal, Hari Dhillon, Zuleyka Silver, Nick von Esmarch, Titus Welliver, Yan Feldman, John Hensley
Episode 20
Jane’s freedom is at stake when a grand jury is empanelled to decide if he should be tried for the murder of Red John. Meanwhile, Lisbon tries to find out how Jane feels about the possibility of her leaving Austin with Agent Pike, and Cho and Abbott follow new leads in the human smuggling ring they recently uncovered.
Directed by W. Thomas SnyderWritten by Daniel Cerone, Erika Green SwaffordGuest stars Joe Adler, Pedro Pascal, Zuleyka Silver, Tony Amendola, Merle Dandridge, Brianne Davis, Jonathan LaPaglia, Boo Arnold
Episode 21
With time running out to save the victims of a kidnapping ring before they are transported overseas, Jane and Lisbon zero in on the criminal enterprise’s mastermind. Meanwhile, Lisbon decides if she will move to D.C. with Agent Pike.
Directed by Randall ZiskWritten by Ken Woodruff, David AppelbaumGuest stars Joe Adler, Pedro Pascal, Zuleyka Silver, Titus Welliver, John Hensley, Robert Joy, Paul Schackman, Magda Apanowicz
Episode 22
A new lead in a cold case requires Lisbon to delay her plans to leave for Washington, D.C., giving Jane time to finally come to terms with his feelings for her and decide on a course of action.
Directed by Chris LongWritten by Bruno HellerGuest stars Joe Adler, Pedro Pascal, Jason Brooks, George Finn, Victoria Smurfit, Vincent Spano, Nicole Cannon, Blue Deckert
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
