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The TV Police: A Rewatch of The Mentalist

Welcome to The TV Police, the ultimate rewatch podcast of The Mentalist. Hosted by original cast members Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho), this series dives deep into every episode of the hit CBS TV series The Mentalist. Go behind the scenes with never-before-heard stories, character breakdowns, and insider moments with cast and crew. Whether you’re a long-time fan of Patrick Jane and Lisbon or discovering The Mentalist for the first time, The TV Police delivers laughs, nostalgia, and true TV insight. Follow now for weekly drops of exclusive commentary, unseen secrets, and authentic chemistry from Rigsby and Cho themselves.

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S1E6 (VIDEO): Red Handed. The Mentalist Rewatch Nov 04, 2025

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In this week's episode of The TV Police, hosts Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) get caught Red Handed as they revisit Season 1, Episode 6 of The Mentalist.

From severed hand shockers to casino secrets, the duo break down Patrick Jane's mind games and the episode's mob-style twists. Hear exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, on-set memories, and detective insights from the cast who lived it. Also, Owain and Tim try their hand at a little mentalizing.

Join the ultimate The Mentalist re-watch podcast blending crime, comedy and nostalgia - one episode at a time.

S1E5 (VIDEO): Redwood. The Mentalist Rewatch Oct 31, 2025

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This episode of The TV Police dives into Redwood, one of The Mentalist’s most emotional early stories. Hosts Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) explore how the CBS detective drama mixed small-town mystery with powerful character moments. They discuss the chilling case of Kara Palmer, Jane’s evolving empathy, and the moral complexities behind every Red John clue.

Featuring behind-the-scenes stories, cast reflections, and candid humor, this Mentalist rewatch podcast delivers the perfect mix of nostalgia and new insight. Owain and Tim reveal how filming Redwood helped shape the series’ heart—and its haunting tone.

Tune in and subscribe to The TV Police Podcast on Spotify, Apple, or YouTube, and relive The Mentalist one episode at a time.

S1E7 (AUDIO): Seeing Red. The Mentalist Rewatch (Jimmy Gadd) Oct 29, 2025

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Join hosts Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) for another deep dive into CBS's hit crime drama The Mentalist as The TV Police Podcast revisits Season 1, Episode 7 - "Seeing Red".

This week they're joined by special guest Jimmy Gadd, the award-winning The Mentalist editor, producer and director whose storytelling helped define the show's signature tone and pace.

Go behind the scenes as Owain, Tim and Jimmy break down Patrick Jane's (Simon Baker) psychic scam showdown, reveal insider editing secrets and share never-before-told production stories from the early days of The Mentalist.

From hidden clues and creative camera choices to the friendships that formed on set, this episode offers a rare look inside one of television's most beloved procedurals.

S1E4 (VIDEO): Ladies In Red. The Mentalist Rewatch (Karl Sonnenberg) Oct 24, 2025

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Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) return on The TV Police Podcast to unpack Ladies in Red, a standout episode of The Mentalist that blends high-society intrigue with classic CBI detective work. The hosts recall filming iconic moments, share on-set memories, and reveal why this story deepened fans’ love for Patrick Jane (Simon Baker). Special guest star Karl Sonnenberg, The Mentalist Police Tactical Advisor.

From hidden motives to Jane’s masterful mind games, Owain and Tim explore how the CBS crime series balanced charm and suspense. Their commentary highlights production secrets, cast chemistry, and the lasting appeal of this TV series rewatch for Mentalist fans.

S1E6 (AUDIO): Red Handed. The Mentalist Rewatch Oct 22, 2025

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In this week's episode of The TV Police, hosts Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) go Red Handed as they revisit Season 1, Episode 6 of The Mentalist.

Join the ultimate The Mentalist re-watch podcast blending crime, comedy and nostalgia - one episode at a time.

S1E3 (VIDEO): Red Tide. The Mentalist Rewatch (Leah Andrew) Oct 17, 2025

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On The TV Police, hosts Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) revisit Red Tide, an early installment of The Mentalist that takes the CBI to a coastal town and a case steeped in local secrets. Leah Andrew joins as first fan guest host. The episode highlights Patrick Jane (Simon Baker) using sharp observation and psychology to read a tight-knit surfing community, exposing motives hidden behind calm waters.
Owain and Tim share behind-the-scenes stories from the set, talk team dynamics in the season’s first run of cases, and explain how the show blended sun-drenched scenery with a classic detective drama mystery. You’ll hear how production choices, guest performances, and Jane’s mischief shaped the tone that made this CBS crime drama so addictive.
Whether you’re deep into a Mentalist rewatch or discovering the series for the first time, this conversation offers insider context, smart clue breakdowns, and plenty of humor from the actors who lived it.
Subscribe to The TV Police Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube, and follow along each week as Owain Yeoman and Tim Kang reopen the CBI’s most memorable early investigations from The Mentalist.

S1E5 (AUDIO): Redwood. The Mentalist Rewatch Oct 15, 2025

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Tune in and subscribe to The TV Police Podcast on Spotify, Apple, or YouTube, and relive The Mentalist one episode at a time.

S1E2 (VIDEO): Red Hair and Silver Tape. The Mentalist Rewatch (Amanda Righetti) Oct 10, 2025

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his week on The TV Police, Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) re-examine The Mentalist episode Red Hair and Silver Tape, where Patrick Jane’s playful tactics collide with a chilling murder mystery. Special guest co-host original series star Amanda Righetti (Grace Van Pelt) joins The Tv Police. The hosts share behind-the-scenes memories from filming the early days of the CBS series, revealing how humor and tension intertwined to build the show’s unique rhythm.
From Jane’s offbeat profiling skills to the first sparks of team dynamics, Owain, Tim and Amanda reflect on what made this crime procedural both clever and deeply human. It’s a nostalgic yet revealing TV series rewatch that reminds fans why The Mentalist remains one of television’s smartest mysteries.
Stream and subscribe to The TV Police Podcast—your insider pass to the world of Patrick Jane, Red John, and the CBI.

S1E1 (VIDEO): Pilot. The Mentalist Rewatch Oct 10, 2025

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In the premiere episode of The TV Police, hosts Owain Yeoman (Rigsby) and Tim Kang (Cho) revisit The Mentalist pilot that introduced the world to Patrick Jane, played by Simon Baker. The duo unpacks how this CBS crime dramablended psychology, mystery, and humor to launch one of television’s most memorable detective series.
From first impressions of Lisbon’s team to the chilling Red John storyline, Owain and Tim share behind-the-scenes stories, early cast chemistry, and on-set moments that shaped the show’s DNA. Whether you’re a long-time fan or just starting your Mentalist rewatch, this episode dives deep into what made Jane’s methods so unforgettable.
Subscribe to The TV Police Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube, and follow along as the cast reopens the very first case that started it all.

S1E4 (AUDIO): Ladies In Red. The Mentalist Rewatch (Karl Sonnenberg) Oct 08, 2025

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