Ep 2. The Scarlet Letter

The Mentalist season 2 episode 2, "The Scarlet Letter", follows Patrick Jane and his team as they investigate the murder of a young woman named Sarah Harrigan. Sarah was found dead on a hiking trail with a single gunshot wound to the head, and the team is tasked with finding her killer.

As they dig deeper into the case, they discover that Sarah was a former employee of a high-tech company called Beacon Field. She had recently been fired and was suing the company for sexual harassment. The team interviews several employees of the company, including the CEO, Gary Winshaw, who reveals that Sarah had been having an affair with a married executive named Ian Rennik.

The investigation takes a turn when CBI agent Sam Bosco arrives on the scene. Bosco has a history with Jane, and the two have a tense relationship. Bosco takes over the case and tells Jane that he will not tolerate any of his psychic shenanigans. This puts Jane on edge, and he must find a way to work with Bosco while still using his unique skills to solve the case.

Meanwhile, Lisbon receives a letter from the CBI director, Gale Bertram, informing her that one of her team members is under investigation for tampering with evidence. She is tasked with finding out who the culprit is before the investigation is complete. The pressure of the investigation causes tension between Lisbon and her team as they work to solve Sarah's murder.

As the investigation heats up, Jane becomes convinced that Ian Rennik is the killer. He feels that the affair between Rennik and Sarah was the motive for her murder. However, Bosco disagrees and thinks that the evidence points to another suspect. The two clash over their differing opinions, and Lisbon is caught in the middle.

In the end, the team is able to solve the case and bring the killer to justice. However, the investigation into the tampering of evidence is far from over. Lisbon must confront one of her team members and decide what to do about their actions.

Overall, "The Scarlet Letter" is a tense episode that highlights the complicated relationships within the CBI team. It also showcases Jane's unique abilities and how they can clash with traditional police work. Fans of the show will not be disappointed with this thrilling and suspenseful episode.