The murders of a pro golfer's wife and her doctor are investigated in the opener of a series about a former fake psychic (Simon Baker) who now uses his gift for observing details to assist a California crime unit. Michael Moradi: Shaun Toub. Alison Randolph: Mary A. Stiefvater.
The team probes the murder of a waitress in Napa Valley, but Patrick opts to conduct his own private investigation, using Grace as bait. Sheriff McAllister: Xander Berkeley. Malcolm Boatwright: Eric Stonestreet. Sandra Boatwright: Judith Hoag.
The body of a young woman washes up on the beach, and Patrick tries to trick her surfer pals into revealing what happened. Virgil: Gregory Itzin. Andy: Owen Beckman.
When an investment banker is found murdered inside his locked safe room, the team unlocks the secret that he was stealing millions from clients. Jane sets a trap to catch one of the suspects. Virgil Minelli: Gregory Itzin. Jennifer Sands: Lisa Brenner.
A dazed girl is caught holding the weapon used in the murder of her best friend, but she can't recall anything. Believing she's not the killer, Jane finds a way for her to relive the event to jolt her memory. George Palmer: Tom Virtue. Leslie: Lily Knight.
The investigation of a casino owner's death finds Jane working his skills at the card table to solve the murder---and win some cash.
Jane believes a supposed psychic is a killer and sets up a séance in hopes of exposing the criminal.
A witness in a narcotics case is murdered along with his girlfriend. All eyes point to the drug dealer whom the victim was set to testify against, but Jane perceives a different motive and suspect. Alexandra: Gwendoline Yeo. Ann: Andrea Parker.
When three National Guard vets are murdered, Jane goes undercover to prove that the only surviving member of the unit is the killer.
A professor is killed by poisoning, and Jane takes a personal interest in the case when the man's wife---and Jane's former psychiatrist---becomes the prime suspect. Virgil Minelli: Gregory Itzin.
Jane quits the CBI to devote all his efforts to proving a convicted killer's innocence after the man promises Jane information about Red John if he is released. Virgil: Gregory Itzin.
A high-school football star is murdered and a self-proclaimed witch says she cast a spell on him after he killed her cat. Brad Elkins: Colby Paul. Coach Dieter: Michael McGrady. Tamzin Dove: Azura Skye.
The team investigates the theft of a $50 million painting from the office of a business tycoon and the murder of the man's son-in-law, whose body was found near where the painting hung.
Jane tutors Cho, who goes undercover as a ladies' man in order to catch a Casanova killer. Paul Fricke: Elon Gold. Katie: Melinda Page Hamilton.
A prominent member of a country club is poisoned to death, and the team uncovers a community with many secrets to hide.
Jane loses his sight as the result of an explosion while investigating a financial adviser's murder, forcing him to rely on his other senses.
The team investigates a string of murders at a financial firm's Sierra Nevada retreat.
The team searches for a criminal who uses hypnosis to persuade people to kill.
The team travels to Hollywood when a movie producer is murdered. Marilyn Monroe: Nicholle Tom.
The murder of a mobster who was in witness protection is investigated.
A software company CEO is found murdered on his yacht, and Jane plays two suspects off each other in order to find the killer.
A student in a wilderness program for troubled youths is murdered.
In the first-season finale, Lisbon has reason to believe that Red John is orchestrating a trap for Jane when the team investigates the murder of a girl and the abduction of her twin sister.