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The Mentalist · Season 5

The Mentalist season 5 episode 8: Red Sails in the Sunset

Aired 18 November 201243 minRated TV-14

8.2TMDB · 29 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 “Red Sails in the Sunset”

With the help of Brett Stiles, Jane orchestrates an elaborate plan to break Lorelei Martins out of prison in the hopes of her leading him to Red John.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 8 of 22 of season 5, so watch episodes 1 to 7 first.
  • It runs about 43 minutes.
  • Directed by Simon Baker, written by Daniel Cerone.
  • TMDB users rate it 8.2 out of 10 (29 votes).

Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Simon Baker
Writer
Daniel Cerone
Guest stars
Kevin Corrigan as Robert 'Bob' KirklandMalcolm McDowell as Bret StilesEmmanuelle Chriqui as Lorelei MartinsAllan Kolman as Virgil RomanGigi Rice as Dana MartinsRandee Heller as Marta RomanRon Perkins as Park RangerKimberly Westbrook as Female Desk Clerk

Credits: TMDB.

More from The Mentalist Season 5

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  3. E03
  4. E04
  5. E05
  6. E06
  7. E07
  8. E08
  9. E09
  10. E10
  11. E11
  12. E12
  13. E13
  14. E14
  15. E15
  16. E16
  17. E17
  18. E18
  19. E19
  20. E20
  21. E21
  22. E22

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