[s1e13] Paint It Red Apr 2026

This episode solidifies that "everybody knows" Rigsby is in love with Grace. Lisbon humorously notes that even the Attorney General is aware of his feelings.

is revealed as the killer. She had commissioned forgeries to sell a fake to Arlov while keeping the original for herself. When Harry Lashley discovered the plot, she killed him with a bust to silence him. 🎭 Team Dynamics

(Season 1, Episode 13) is a pivotal early episode of The Mentalist that delves into the high-stakes world of fine art, forgery, and family betrayal. 🔍 Episode Overview Original Air Date: January 18, 2009. [S1E13] Paint It Red

Jane gains entry to Arlov’s high-security home by presenting a "replica" of the stolen painting that is actually just a crude drawing he made with a Sharpie.

Harry Lashley, the son-in-law of business tycoon A.P. Caid, is found murdered in Caid's office. Simultaneously, a $50 million painting titled "The Moro" is stolen from the wall. This episode solidifies that "everybody knows" Rigsby is

In one of the episode's most humorous subplots, Jane takes Van Pelt "undercover" at an art gallery by pretending they are a newly engaged couple—much to her visible embarrassment. ⚖️ Resolution

A Russian oil baron with diplomatic immunity who was outbid by Caid for the original painting. She had commissioned forgeries to sell a fake

An art forger hired to create replicas of "The Moro". 💡 Jane’s "Mentalist" Moments