Season 1 |work| — The Mentalist

Another Red John centric episode. A judge with connections to the serial killer is murdered. Jane realizes that Red John has infiltrated the CBI itself. The final scene, where Jane whispers a secret to a prisoner, is one of the season’s most chilling moments.

Starting with the second episode, every episode title in Season 1 (and through much of the series) includes the word "red" or a related shade (e.g., "Red Hair and Silver Tape," "Flame Red") as an homage to the Red John storyline. the mentalist season 1

The season consists of 23 episodes , including the fan-favorite 'Bloodshot' (1x16) and the intense season finale 'Red John’s Footsteps' (1x23). Another Red John centric episode

: An observant, perceptive consultant who formerly pretended to be a psychic. He is driven by the trauma of his family's murder by Teresa Lisbon The final scene, where Jane whispers a secret

The season concludes with "Red John's Footsteps," a high-stakes finale that brings Jane closer to his nemesis than ever before, ending on a cliffhanger that proved the show was willing to go to dark, uncomfortable places.