Ep 2. Black-Winged Redbird

The Mentalist season 6 episode 2, titled "Black-Winged Redbird," follows the story of Patrick Jane, a former psychic medium who now works as a consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI). In this episode, Jane and his team are tasked with investigating the murder of a young woman who was discovered in a park.

The victim, identified as Maggie Schilling, was a redbird trainer and her prized bird Black-Winged had gone missing at the time of the murder. Jane and his team begin their investigation by interviewing those who knew Schilling, including her ex-boyfriend, coworkers, and fellow bird trainers.

As the investigation unfolds, Jane learns that Maggie was involved in some shady deals, including selling redbird eggs on the black market. Jane and his team follow the trail of clues and meet with a group of redbird smugglers. They eventually come across a man who claims to have found the missing bird, but Jane is skeptical and thinks that there may be more to the story.

Meanwhile, Jane is also dealing with his own personal issues. He is still mourning the loss of his wife and daughter, who were murdered by serial killer Red John. He is hesitant to get close to anyone, including his new love interest, FBI agent Kim Fischer.

As the investigation continues, Jane receives a disturbing message from Red John, who has resurfaced to taunt him. Determined to catch Red John once and for all, Jane uses his powers of observation and deduction to track down the killer. However, his obsession with catching Red John begins to take a toll on his mental and emotional state.

In the end, Jane and his team solve the case of Maggie Schilling's murder, but Red John continues to elude them. The episode ends with Jane still determined to catch the elusive serial killer and seek justice for his family.