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The Mentalist · Season 4

The Mentalist season 4 episode 16: His Thoughts Were Red Thoughts

Aired 23 February 201243 minRated TV-14

7.5TMDB · 29 votesMark watched

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “His Thoughts Were Red Thoughts”

Jane is reunited with his former nemesis, cult leader Bret Stiles, when the head of an anti-cult activist organization is murdered.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 16 of 24 of season 4, so watch episodes 1 to 15 first.
  • It runs about 43 minutes.
  • Directed by Charles Beeson, written by Jordan Harper.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.5 out of 10 (29 votes).

Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Charles Beeson
Writer
Jordan Harper
Guest stars
Caitlin Custer as Jessie MeadowsRobert Picardo as Jason CooperMalcolm McDowell as Bret StilesBob McCracken as Randal ParkerEric Steinberg as Jon MusashiLouise Lombard as Dean Nora HillJorge-Luis Pallo as Officer DownsJake Olson as Gabe Meadows

Credits: TMDB.

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