The TV Police: A Rewatch of The Mentalist

S2E3: Red Badge. The Mentalist Rewatch

S2E2: The Scarlet Letter. The Mentalist Rewatch

S2E1: Redemption. The Mentalist Rewatch

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The Mentalist Rewatch S2E1 "Redemption" | Rigsby & Cho Are Back! | The TV Police Podcast

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The boys are back! Owain Yeoman (Wayne Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Kimball Cho) kick off Season 2 of The TV Police, the official-unofficial Mentalist rewatch podcast, with the Season 2 premiere: "Redemption."

After the Red John fallout, the CBI is shaken up. Agent Sam Bosco takes over the Red John case, Patrick Jane is ready to walk away, and Lisbon lays down new ground rules: no...

S1E23 (VIDEO): Red John's Footsteps. The Mentalist Rewatch

S1E23 (AUDIO): Red John's Footsteps. The Mentalist Rewatch

S1E22a (VIDEO): The TVP Clip Show S1 - Bonus Episode. The Mentalist Rewatch

S1E22a (AUDIO): The TVP Clip Show S1 - Bonus Episode. The Mentalist Rewatch

The Mentalist Episode Recap: “Blood Brothers” (S1E22)

When a teenage boy, Justin Prentiss, is found murdered near Bright Arch — an isolated wilderness program / camp-school for troubled youth — Patrick Jane and the CBI are forced into a closed-circle investigation where fear, loyalty, and secrecy rule the woods. 

As Jane pushes for the truth, the case points toward Bright Arch’s charismatic and controlling figurehead, Asher MacLean, and a tight-knit student culture that operates like a private code. The deeper Jane digs, the clearer it becomes that Justin’s death...

The Mentalist Episode Recap: “Blood Brothers” (S1E22)

When a teenage boy, Justin Prentiss, is found murdered near Bright Arch — an isolated wilderness program / camp-school for troubled youth — Patrick Jane and the CBI are forced into a closed-circle investigation where fear, loyalty, and secrecy rule the woods. 

As Jane pushes for the truth, the case points toward Bright Arch’s charismatic and controlling figurehead, Asher MacLean, and a tight-knit student culture that operates like a private code. The deeper Jane digs, the clearer it becomes that Justin’s death...

S1E21 (VIDEO): Miss Red. The Mentalist Rewatch

S1E21 (AUDIO): Miss Red. The Mentalist Rewatch

S1E20 (VIDEO): Red Sauce. The Mentalist Rewatch

S1E20 (AUDIO): Red Sauce. The Mentalist Rewatch

S1E19 (VIDEO): A Dozen Red Roses THE LOST TAPES

S1E19 (VIDEO): A Dozen Red Roses. The Mentalist Rewatch

S1E19 (AUDIO): A Dozen Red Roses. The Mentalist Rewatch

S1E18 (VIDEO): Russet Potatoes. The Mentalist Rewatch 2nd

S1E18 (AUDIO): Russet Potatoes. The Mentalist Rewatch

S1E18 (VIDEO): Russet Potatoes. The Mentalist Rewatch

S1E18 (AUDIO): Russet Potatoes. The Mentalist Rewatch

S1E17 (VIDEO): Carnelian, Inc. The Mentalist Rewatch

S1E17 (AUDIO): Carnelian, Inc. The Mentalist Rewatch

S1E16 (VIDEO): Bloodshot. The Mentalist Rewatch. In this episode of The TV Police, we dive into Season 1, Episode 16 of The Mentalist, “Bloodshot,” one of the most visually and psychologically striking episodes of the series. When a bomb detonates at a crime scene, Patrick Janetemporarily loses his sight—forcing him to rely entirely on his heightened perception, intuition, and trust in his team to solve the case.

Hosts Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) break down how The Mentalist uses blindness not as a limitation, but as a storytelling...

S1E16 (AUDIO): Bloodshot. The Mentalist Rewatch.In this episode of The TV Police, we dive into Season 1, Episode 16 of The Mentalist, “Bloodshot,” one of the most visually and psychologically striking episodes of the series. When a bomb detonates at a crime scene, Patrick Jane temporarily loses his sight—forcing him to rely entirely on his heightened perception, intuition, and trust in his team to solve the case.

Hosts Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) break down how The Mentalist uses blindness not as a limitation, but as a storytelling device—exploring themes of vulnerability, control, and sens...

S1E15 (VIDEO): Scarlett Fever. ADJUSTED The Mentalist Rewatch

The TV Police – Episode 15: “Scarlett Fever” (The Mentalist Rewatch Podcast)

On this episode of The TV Police, hosts Owain Yeoman (Wayne Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Kimball Cho) dive into Scarlett Fever, a standout Season 1 episode of The Mentalist that blends high-society scandal, murder, and classic Patrick Jane psychological manipulation.

Joining the conversation is special guest Erika Green Swafford, writer and producer on The Mentalist, who takes us inside the writers’ room to unpack how the episode was developed, the creative decisions behind its twists, and what it takes to balance character arcs with procedural storytelling in a lon...

The TV Police – Episode 15: “Scarlett Fever” (The Mentalist Rewatch Podcast)

On this episode of The TV Police, hosts Owain Yeoman (Wayne Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Kimball Cho) dive into Scarlett Fever, a standout Season 1 episode of The Mentalist that blends high-society scandal, murder, and classic Patrick Jane psychological manipulation.

Joining the conversation is special guest Erika Green Swafford, writer and producer on The Mentalist, who takes us inside the writers’ room to unpack how the episode was developed, the creative decisions behind its twists, and what it takes to balance character arcs with procedural storytelling in a lon...

The TV Police: The Mentalist Re-Watch Podcast – Season 1, Episode 14 “Crimson Casanova”

In this episode of The TV Police: The Mentalist Re-Watch Podcast, we crack open The Mentalist Season 1 Episode 14, “Crimson Casanova”, and celebrate the return of one of our all-time favorite guests, Amanda Righetti (Grace Van Pelt). This week’s deep dive revisits a gripping CBI crime drama mystery that blends psychological intrigue, undercover antics, and classic Mentalist detective work.

When Claire Wolcott, the wife of a politically connected businessman, is found shot dead in a luxury spa resort, the team digs into a...

Cho, Rigsby and Van Pelt are back for an in-depth look at The Mentalist - Season 1, Episode 14 "Crimson Casanova".

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Get ready for a crime drama deep dive as we explore The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 13 - "Paint It Red", one of the most artful mysteries in the first season. In this episode, Patrick Jane and the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team are pulled into a high-stakes investigation when a $50 million priceless painting is stolen and a top executive is found bludgeoned to death in his office, triggering a thrilling pursuit that blurs the world of fine art and violent crime.

On this episode of The TV Police, your hosts break down: the intricate CBI investigation into...

Get ready for a crime drama deep dive as we explore The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 13 - "Paint It Red", one of the most artful mysteries in the first season. In this episode, Patrick Jane and the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team are pulled into a high-stakes investigation when a $50 million priceless painting is stolen and a top executive is found bludgeoned to death in his office, triggering a thrilling pursuit that blurs the world of fine art and violent crime.

On this episode of The TV Police, your hosts break down: the intricate CBI investigation into...

The TV Police Podcast – Episode #12: “Red Rum” | The Mentalist S1E12 Rewatch

Guest: Sarah Pryzibilla (Key 2nd AD / 1st AD, The Mentalist)

In this episode of The TV Police Podcast, hosts Owain Yeoman and Tim Kang revisit The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 12 – “Red Rum,” joined by special guest Sarah Pryzibilla, who worked as a Key Second Assistant Director and First Assistant Director on the hit CBS series.

Sarah takes us behind the scenes of The Mentalist, breaking down the essential role of an Assistant Director in television production, from scheduling and on-set communication to maintaining...

The TV Police Podcast – Episode #12: “Red Rum” | The Mentalist S1E12 Rewatch

Guest: Sarah Pryzibilla (Key 2nd AD / 1st AD, The Mentalist)

In this episode of The TV Police Podcast, hosts Owain Yeoman and Tim Kang revisit The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 12 – “Red Rum,” joined by special guest Sarah Pryzibilla, who worked as a Key Second Assistant Director and First Assistant Director on the hit CBS series.

Sarah takes us behind the scenes of The Mentalist, breaking down the essential role of an Assistant Director in television production, from scheduling and on-set communication to maintaining...

Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) are back for an in-depth look at The Mentalist - Season 1, Episode 11.

This week, The TV Police dive into the series' most complete episode to date, "Red John's Friends".

A promising lead puts Patrick Jane back on the trail of the man who killed his family and an intricate game of cat-and-mouse ensues. The CBI team puts it all on the line, crossing professional boundaries and international borders to help their friend in his ongoing hunt for the infamous serial killer Red John.

Owain and Tim...

Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) are back for an in-depth look at The Mentalist - Season 1, Episode 11.

This week, The TV Police dive into the series' most complete episode to date, "Red John's Friends".

A promising lead puts Patrick Jane back on the trail of the man who killed his family and an intricate game of cat-and-mouse ensues. The CBI team puts it all on the line, crossing professional boundaries and international borders to help their friend in his ongoing hunt for the infamous serial killer Red John.

Owain and Tim...

Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) return for a sharp, streamlined, no-nonsense look at The Mentalist - Season 1, Episode 10: "Red Brick and Ivy". This week, The TV Police dive into one of the series' most psychologically loaded early cases - a mystery that blends academic corruption, experimental science and a major figure from Patrick Jane's past.

The CBI team is called in to investigate the poisoning of a research scientist connected to the Stutzer Institute, an elite but morally questionable educational facility conducting covert behavioral experiments. Their inquiry quickly exposes a secret project known as the "...

Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) return for a sharp, streamlined, no-nonsense look at The Mentalist - Season 1, Episode 10: "Red Brick and Ivy". This week, The TV Police dive into one of the series' most psychologically loaded early cases - a mystery that blends academic corruption, experimental science and a major figure from Patrick Jane's past.

The CBI team is called in to investigate the poisoning of a research scientist connected to the Stutzer Institute, an elite but morally questionable educational facility conducting covert behavioral experiments. Their inquiry quickly exposes a secret project known as the "...

In Episode 9 of The TV Police: A Rewatch of The Mentalist, hosts Owain Yeoman (Wayne Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Kimball Cho) revisit the explosive Season 1 episode "Flame Red" - Rigsby's first arson case - with very special guest Crystal Watanabe, podcaster, Redditor, and dedicated The Mentalist super-fan.

Crystal brings deep fandom insights, theory breakdowns, character analysis and behind-the-scenes trivia that only a true The Mentalist expert could offer.

Together, Owain, Tim and Crystal unpack:

In Episode 9 of The TV Police: A Rewatch of The Mentalist, hosts Owain Yeoman (Wayne Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Kimball Cho) revisit the explosive Season 1 episode "Flame Red" - Rigsby's first arson case - with very special guest Crystal Watanabe, podcaster, Redditor, and dedicated The Mentalist super-fan.

Crystal brings deep fandom insights, theory breakdowns, character analysis and behind-the-scenes trivia that only a true The Mentalist expert could offer.

Together, Owain, Tim and Crystal unpack:

Join hosts Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) for another deep dive into CBS's hit crime drama The Mentalist as The TV Police Podcast revisits Season 1, Episode 8 - "The Thin Red Line".

This week they're joined by special guest Ken Woodruff, The Mentalist writer, producer and showrunner.

Go behind the scenes as Owain, Tim and Ken break down how a The Mentalist story is developed from an idea to a final shooting script. Join them as they reveal what goes on in a network hit show writer's room and share never-before-told production stories from...