S02E17The Mentalist season 2 episode 17: The Red Box
Aired 1 April 201043 minRated TV-14
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What happens in “The Red Box”
Patrick and the CBI team investigate the murder of a tutor, and find a mysterious little red box near the body, starting a chain of events that turns the murder into the search for a priceless ring stolen from the British Museum. Meanwhile, Lisbon is worried when a new boss, Madeleine Hightower, takes command of the CBI, as well as mysteriously learning about Rigsby and Van Pelt's relationship.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 17 of 23 of season 2, so watch episodes 1 to 16 first.
- It runs about 43 minutes.
- Directed by Chris Long, written by John Mankiewicz.
- TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 (30 votes).
Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Chris Long
- Writer
- John Mankiewicz
- Guest stars
- Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Madeleine HightowerAnthony Azizi as Louis AngletErich Anderson as Hopper BanksMia Cottet as Maggie BlankmanAlastair Duncan as Francis SlocombeColleen Porch as Jolene BanksKevin Alejandro as Victor BandinoJohn Troy Donovan as CBI Ron
Credits: TMDB.
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