Ep 5. Red Dawn

In The Mentalist season 5 episode 5, titled "Red Dawn," the California Bureau of Investigation team investigates a triple homicide in a wealthy neighborhood. The victims are a father and son who were brutally shot, and a neighbor who was bludgeoned to death. The team suspects that the murder was a result of a property dispute between the neighbors.

Patrick Jane, played by Simon Baker, the consultant and former psychic is called to the scene to offer his unique insights into the case. Upon investigating the area, he comes across a Persian rug in the victim's house that peaks his interest because it is out of place in the otherwise modern design of the house. As he puzzles over the rug, rival real estate tycoons, the two main suspects also show up on the scene which further complicates the case.

Meanwhile, Cho, played by Tim Kang, and Rigsby, played by Owain Yeoman, go to the victim's company to investigate any suspects related to the company. There they find an arrogant employee and an ex-employee who hints at a possible reason why he left the company.

As the investigation proceeds, the team uncovers several scandals involving the victims and their neighbors, which further complicates the case. Lisbon, played by Robin Tunney, also learns about a document that could provide tangible evidence for the murder but the source of this document adds yet another layer of complexity to the case.

As the team works tirelessly to unravel the truth and bring the killer to justice, they face numerous obstacles and red herrings that make their investigation even more difficult.

Throughout the episode, viewers are kept on the edge of their seats as they watch the team piece together the clues and narrow down their list of suspects. The Mentalist season 5 episode 5 is a thrilling and action-packed episode that will keep viewers hooked until the very end. With its engaging storyline, well-developed characters, and unexpected twists and turns, this episode of The Mentalist is not to be missed.