: Jane orchestrates an unorthodox undercover operation, using rookie agent Grace Van Pelt as bait to lure the killer.
You can find more detailed recaps and reviews on The Mentalist Wiki or IMDb . "The Mentalist" Red Hair and Silver Tape (TV Episode 2008) [S1E2] Red Hair and Silver Tape
" Red Hair and Silver Tape " is the second episode of the first season of the crime drama , which first aired on September 30, 2008. Episode Summary Episode Summary The CBI team is called to
The CBI team is called to a vineyard in Napa Valley to investigate the murder of a young waitress named Melanie O'Keefe. While Senior Agent Teresa Lisbon suspects a "lovers' quarrel" involving the girl's boyfriend, Patrick Jane believes they are dealing with a serial killer who targets redheaded women. : This episode is famous for introducing Sheriff
: The victim was found bound with silver duct tape, a signature that Jane links to a previous abduction case involving another redhead who was kidnapped but left unharmed.
: This episode is famous for introducing Sheriff Thomas McAllister , who is later revealed in Season 6 to be the serial killer Red John . Episode Details Information Season/Episode Season 1, Episode 2 Director David Nutter Writer Bruno Heller Key Guest Stars Xander Berkeley (Sheriff McAllister)
: Jane eventually identifies the killers as a local couple, Malcolm and Sandra Boatwright, after noticing Malcolm's "self-indulgent" cooking style.