The Mentalist Season 4 Episode 18
The Mentalist
Season 4

Ep 18. Ruddy Cheeks

  • TV14
  • March 9, 2012
  • 42 min
  • 7.5  (1,174)

Patrick Jane (played by Simon Baker) and the team at the California Bureau of Investigation investigate the murder of a wealthy businessman, Evan Dunbar. Dunbar was murdered in his home, and his wife and young son were tied up and left unharmed. The investigation leads the team to Dunbar's business partner, a man named Clark Marshall.

Marshall appears to have a solid alibi, but Jane is unconvinced. He notices that Marshall has "ruddy cheeks," which could indicate that he recently had a few too many drinks. Jane believes that Marshall may have been drinking in celebration of committing the murder, and that his alibi is a lie.

The team begins to dig into Marshall's background, and they discover that he has a history of embezzlement and fraud. They also find evidence that he has been having an affair with Dunbar's wife, which gives him a motive for the murder.

As the investigation continues, the team begins to uncover more evidence linking Marshall to the crime. They find his fingerprints on the murder weapon and discover that he had recently purchased a new car that matches the description of one seen leaving the scene of the crime.

Despite the mounting evidence, Marshall maintains his innocence and insists that he was not involved in Dunbar's death. However, Jane knows that Marshall is the killer and is determined to prove it.

In a tense confrontation, Jane confronts Marshall with all of the evidence against him. Marshall breaks down and confesses to the murder, revealing that he killed Dunbar in a fit of jealousy and anger over his affair with Dunbar's wife.

The team is able to bring Marshall to justice, but Jane is left brooding over the case. He realizes that Marshall's motive for the murder was similar to his own for seeking vengeance against Red John, the elusive serial killer who murdered his wife and daughter. Jane is forced to confront the darker side of his own nature and grapple with the morality of his actions.

Overall, "Ruddy Cheeks" is a compelling episode of The Mentalist that explores themes of jealousy, betrayal, and the thin line between justice and vengeance. The case is engaging and well-paced, with plenty of twists and turns to keep the audience guessing. As always, Simon Baker delivers a nuanced and captivating performance as Jane, bringing both humor and pathos to the role.

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  • First Aired
    March 9, 2012
  • Content Rating
    TV14
  • Runtime
    42 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.5  (1,174)