PATRICK JANE QUESTIONS HIS FUTURE WITH THE CBI AFTER HIS FACE-TO-FACE ENCOUNTER WITH RED JOHN, ON THE THIRD SEASON PREMIERE OF "THE MENTALIST," THURSDAY, SEPT. 23

"Red Sky At Night" - When the CBI investigates the kidnapping of a prominent lawyer and state house lobbyist, the CBI Director wants Jane on the case, but he is uncertain of his future with the unit after his encounter with Red John, on the third season premiere of THE MENTALIST, Thursday, Sept. 23 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SERIES REGULARS:

Patrick Jane: Simon Baker
Teresa Lisbon: Robin Tunney
Kimball Cho: Tim Kang
Wayne Rigsby: Owain Yeoman
Grace Van Pelt: Amanda Righetti

RECURRING CAST:

Madeline Hightower: Aunjanue Ellis

GUEST CAST:

Gale Bertram: Michael Gaston
Drew Yost: Andrew Harrison Leeds
Nadine Russo: Shanley Caswell
Keith Farrow: Lochlyn Munro
Patricia Farrow: Kari Coleman
Giselle Dublin: Leilani Sarelle
Reid Colman: Ned Vaughn
Marjorie: Faline England
Sugar: Kristin Minter
Astrid: Paula Jai Parker
Drug Dealer: Ricky Dean Logan
Cop: Teddy Lane Jr.
CBI Undercover Agent: Karl Sonnenberg

WRITTEN BY: Executive Producer Bruno Heller

DIRECTED BY: Executive Producer Chris Long

RATING: To Be Announced