Ep 14. At First Blush

Patrick Jane and the CBI team investigate the death of a young woman, Rosemary Tennant, who was found buried in a vineyard. The team soon discovers that Rosemary was a makeup saleswoman who had a number of male clients, and they begin to narrow down the list of suspects. The first is her boss, who had a keen interest in Rosemary and was angry with her when she refused his advances. The second is a local winemaker who had a secret relationship with Rosemary and may have killed her when he found out that she was seeing other men. Finally, the team looks at one of Rosemary's wealthy clients, who was seen arguing with her the night before she died.

As they investigate further, the team discovers that Rosemary was not the innocent victim that she appeared to be. She had been working with a rival makeup company, stealing clients and selling their products. The team also learns that Rosemary may have been using her job to find wealthy men to scam. They begin to suspect that her death may be related to her criminal activities.

As Jane and the CBI team delve deeper into the case, they discover that there are more suspects than they initially thought. The team works hard to uncover the truth, but they hit a dead end when they discover that the makeup samples found at the crime scene were contaminated, leading them to question the validity of the evidence they have. In a breakthrough moment, Jane realizes that the murder weapon is something unexpected and convinces the team to think outside the box.

In the end, the team is able to uncover the truth about Rosemary's death and the motive behind it. As always, Jane's keen observation and quick thinking lead to the capture of the killer. Along the way, the team learns a valuable lesson about not judging someone based solely on their appearance, and that sometimes, the truth is not at all what it seems.

At First Blush is a classic episode of The Mentalist, featuring a complex case with multiple suspects and twists that keep the audience guessing until the very end. The episode showcases Jane's signature wit and charm, as well as the strong bond between the members of the CBI team. With its perfect blend of humor, suspense, and drama, At First Blush is a must-see for fans of the series.