Ep 20. Red All Over

Patrick Jane and the CBI team investigate a serial killer who is targeting his victims based on their connection to a local newspaper. The killer leaves a red smiley face at each crime scene, leading them to suspect that he may have a personal vendetta against the paper. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover a web of secrets and lies within the newspaper's staff, making it difficult to determine who the killer could be.

As they follow leads and interview potential suspects, Jane's unconventional methods continue to clash with the more traditional approach of his CBI colleagues. However, with his keen observation skills and ability to read people, Jane begins to piece together the clues and narrow down the list of suspects.

Meanwhile, tensions rise between Jane and his former psychic advisor, Kristina Frye, who has returned and claims to have insider information on the case. However, Jane is hesitant to trust her after her involvement in a previous case led to disastrous consequences.

As the investigation intensifies, the killer's motives and identity become clearer, leading to a dramatic showdown with the CBI team. With lives on the line, Jane must put his skills to the test and outsmart the killer before it's too late.

In the end, the team is left with a sense of closure but also a feeling of unease as they realize how close they came to becoming the killer's next targets. The episode ends with Jane reflecting on the case and the toll it took on him, as well as a hint about a potential new lead in the ongoing investigation into his nemesis, Red John.