Ep 1. The Red Glass Bead

The Mentalist season 5 episode 1, "The Red Glass Bead," opens with Patrick Jane (played by Simon Baker) in jail, charged with the murder of his longtime nemesis Red John. Believing that Red John is still alive and framing him, Patrick refuses to speak to anyone except a lawyer. Meanwhile, the rest of the team at the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is tasked with investigating a double homicide at a jewelry store. The victims are a mother and daughter who were shot while picking up a custom-made necklace.

As the team works to solve the case, they find that the killer took only one item from the jewelry store - a red glass bead. At first, they think that the killings may be connected to the Red John case. But as more information comes to light, they realize that the murders are part of a much larger plot involving stolen diamonds and a highly organized group of thieves.

As the case progresses, the team encounters some of their biggest challenges yet, including a master thief who can't be caught and a local cop who seems to be working against them. Throughout it all, Patrick remains in jail, using his powers of observation and deduction to try and clear his name and find out who really killed Red John.

"The Red Glass Bead" is a thrilling episode that sets the tone for the rest of the season. With its complex plot, interesting characters, and twist ending, it is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Fans of the show will be excited to see how Patrick and the rest of the team will navigate the complicated world of high-stakes jewelry theft, all while trying to solve their own personal demons. This episode is a must-watch for anyone who loves crime dramas, mysteries, or shows that keep them guessing until the very end.