S01E08The Mentalist season 1 episode 8: The Thin Red Line
Aired 25 November 200842 minRated TV-14
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What happens in “The Thin Red Line”
While the police suspect a drug dealer on trial is behind the murders of the State's witness in his case, as well as his girlfriend, Patrick Jane sees a different motive for the crime -- as well as a different suspect.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 8 of 23 of season 1, so watch episodes 1 to 7 first.
- It runs about 42 minutes.
- Directed by Matt Earl Beesley, written by Ken Woodruff.
- TMDB users rate it 7.7 out of 10 (41 votes).
Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Matt Earl Beesley
- Writer
- Ken Woodruff
- Guest stars
- Gregory Itzin as Virgil MinelliSteve Braun as Sam BlakelyBradford Tatum as Rick CarassMark Rolston as Dale BlakelyKate McNeil as Katherine BlakelyJulian Acosta as Steve PresiadoTamara Clatterbuck as Lacy WellsBevin Hamilton as Patrice Madigan
Credits: TMDB.
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