S04E01The Mentalist season 4 episode 1: Scarlet Ribbons
Aired 22 September 201142 minRated TV-14
Where to watch The Mentalist Season 4 in Australia
The Mentalist season 4 is streaming in Australia on Prime Video (subscription), HBO Max (subscription) and Netflix (subscription). You can also buy it on Apple TV from $29.99.
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What happens in “Scarlet Ribbons”
In prison for killing his nemesis, Patrick Jane must prove that the man he shot really was Red John. Meanwhile, Lisbon urges Van Pelt to seek counseling in the aftermath of the death of her fiancé.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is the season premiere of season 4.
- It runs about 42 minutes.
- Directed by Charles Beeson, written by Bruno Heller.
- TMDB users rate it 8.6 out of 10 (29 votes).
Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Charles Beeson
- Writer
- Bruno Heller
- Guest stars
- David Norona as Osvaldo 'Oscar' ArdilesMichael Gaston as Gale BertramCatherine Combs as Debbie LubinDaniel Roebuck as Det. WadeValente Rodriguez as Frank LopezKen Lerner as JudgeNicki Micheaux as Det. MillerKate Norby as Sally Carter
Credits: TMDB.
More from The Mentalist Season 4
Every episode of Season 4The Mentalist episode guide
Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.

