S05E18The Mentalist season 5 episode 18: Behind the Red Curtain
Aired 24 March 201342 minRated TV-14
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What happens in “Behind the Red Curtain”
The CBI team investigates when the young lead of a local theater production dies on the eve of the opening. Meanwhile, Jane hopes to get more information about Red John from the comatose Jason Lennon.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 18 of 22 of season 5, so watch episodes 1 to 17 first.
- It runs about 42 minutes.
- Directed by Chris Long, written by Eoghan Mahony and Erika Green Swafford.
- TMDB users rate it 7.4 out of 10 (25 votes).
Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Chris Long
- Writers
- Eoghan MahonyErika Green Swafford
- Guest stars
- Pruitt Taylor Vince as J.J. LaRocheKevin Corrigan as Robert 'Bob' KirklandChristopher Cousins as Jason LennonDonna Murphy as Deandra SunderlandJulie Claire as Sylvia ClareErik Jensen as Bran McTavishDerek Ray as Billy RacineMatt Servitto as Warren Dodge
Credits: TMDB.
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