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The Mentalist · Season 3

The Mentalist season 3 episode 10: Jolly Red Elf

Aired 9 December 201042 minRated TV-14

7.2TMDB · 30 votesMark watched

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “Jolly Red Elf”

The CBI pursues two lines of investigation when a Santa is murdered: Patrick Jane goes undercover in an AA group; and Rigsby and Van Pelt question members of an authentic Santa society. Meanwhile, following the demise of a person in custody at the CBI, J.J. LaRoche is brought in to question the team when it appears to be an inside job.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 10 of 24 of season 3, so watch episodes 1 to 9 first.
  • It runs about 42 minutes.
  • Directed by John F. Showalter, written by Daniel Cerone.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10 (30 votes).

Cast and crew of this episode

Director
John F. Showalter
Writer
Daniel Cerone
Guest stars
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Madeleine HightowerGregory Itzin as Virgil MinelliPruitt Taylor Vince as J.J. LaRocheDavid Alan Basche as Dr. Jack WilderMarisa Echeverria as Lailah BloomMegan Gallagher as May WaltersSarah Adina as Female ManagerAngela Gots as Roxy Rhodes

Credits: TMDB.

More from The Mentalist Season 3

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  14. E14
  15. E15
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  17. E17
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  19. E19
  20. E20
  21. E21
  22. E22
  23. E23
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Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.