S03E21The Mentalist season 3 episode 21: Like a Redheaded Stepchild
Aired 5 May 201143 minRated TV-14
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What happens in “Like a Redheaded Stepchild”
When a prison guard is stabbed to death outside of a jewelry store, Patrick Jane suspects one of the guard's inmates is the killer. Meanwhile, Rigsby questions his own father about the murder.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 21 of 24 of season 3, so watch episodes 1 to 20 first.
- It runs about 43 minutes.
- Directed by Eric Laneuville, written by Jordan Harper.
- TMDB users rate it 7.6 out of 10 (29 votes).
Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Eric Laneuville
- Writer
- Jordan Harper
- Guest stars
- Cheryl Texiera as Shelley DillionClifton Powell as Correctional Officer EarlWilliam Forsythe as Steve RigsbyRobert Cicchini as Nick MonacoAngela Featherstone as RocketJamie Harris as Marcus LansdaleDarin Heames as Butch CarwinKymberly Newberry as Professor Huff
Credits: TMDB.
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