Every episode title in Season 1 (and the entire series) contains the word or a variation of it (Crimson, Scarlett, Blood). This is a constant reminder of the "Red John" cloud hanging over Patrick Jane's life. While many episodes are "cases of the week," the psychological development of Jane’s character is what makes the Season 1 index a top priority for binge-watchers.
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Index of The Mentalist Season 1: The Ultimate Guide to the Red John Mystery index of the mentalist season 1 top
Jane proves a "psychic" is a fraud while solving a hit-and-run. The Thin Red Line A witness to a murder is killed while in police custody. 9 Flame Red
A prisoner claims to have info on Red John if Jane can prove his innocence. Red Rum Every episode title in Season 1 (and the
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A mob witness is executed; Jane uses his charm to infiltrate the underworld. Miss Red A wealthy CEO goes missing from his yacht. 22 Blood Brothers Jane must solve a murder at a camp for "troubled" youth. 23 Red John's Footsteps Red John returns, kidnapping a girl and baiting
Jane is temporarily blinded in an explosion but must solve a case using his other senses. Carnelian Inc.