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The Mentalist · Season 5

The Mentalist season 5 episode 1: The Crimson Ticket

Aired 30 September 201241 minRated TV-14

7.9TMDB · 33 votesMark watched

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The Mentalist season 5 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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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “The Crimson Ticket”

While Jane tries to decipher Lorelei’s connection to Red John, the CBI team is forced to partner with the FBI to solve the murder of a hotel employee.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is the season premiere of season 5.
  • It runs about 41 minutes.
  • Directed by Randall Zisk, written by Bruno Heller.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.9 out of 10 (33 votes).

Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Randall Zisk
Writer
Bruno Heller
Guest stars
Michael Gaston as Gale BertramDrew Powell as Reede SmithAmanda Detmer as Nicola KarlsenEmmanuelle Chriqui as Lorelei MartinsIvan Sergei as Gabe ManciniJim O'Heir as Mr. NorrisJon Curry as Tom YannickJohn Rubinstein as Judge Manchester

Credits: TMDB.

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