Red John's Friends (6 Jan. 2009)

Patrick makes a deal to try and prove a convict's innocence in exchange for information about Red John.

Director:

John Polson

Writers:

Bruno Heller (creator), Bruno Heller,

Stars:

Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Simon Baker	...	Patrick Jane
Robin Tunney	...	Teresa Lisbon
Tim Kang	...	Kimball Cho
Owain Yeoman	...	Wayne Rigsby
Amanda Righetti	...	Grace Van Pelt
Charlotte Cornwell	...	Muriel Renfrew
Gabriel Olds	...	Gardner Renfrew
Todd Stashwick	...	Jared Renfrew
Kathleen Gati	...	Mariska Kopecki / Vanna Clooney
Corey Mendell Parker	...	Policeman
Gregory Itzin	...	Virgil Minelli
Olivia Hardt	...	Undine Kopecki
Danielle Langlois	...	Breck Renfrew
David Loren	...	Junior Lawyer
Matt Sigloch	...	SWAT Guy

Storyline

Jared Renfrew has lost the last appeal against his conviction for the rape and murder of Undine Kopecki, the daughter of his family estate's housekeeper. Jared promises to deliver Red John to Patrick if he gets him out by proving his innocence. Jane accepts, but has to resign and the whole CBI team risks suspension to help him. Jared's brother and business 'heir', Gardner Renfrew, opposes their efforts. Red John meanwhile has infiltrated the CBI computer network and seems to stay one move ahead, however brilliantly Patrick advances.

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Plot Keywords:

lovers | one step ahead of police | flashback | accomplice | vial of blood | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 January 2009 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Doheny Mansion - 8 Chester Place, Mount St. Mary's College - 12001 Chalon Road, Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Primrose Hill Productions, Warner Bros. Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

44 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Virgil Minelli: Okay here it is. If you pursue this any further,I'm going to have to throw you out of the CBI. We can't take that liability. I very much do not want to have to do that!
Patrick Jane: [Clears his throat] I know you don't. So, uh, well, I'll spare you the trouble.
[Puts his card on the desk]
Patrick Jane: I quit.
Teresa Lisbon: Don't do that.
Patrick Jane: [Looking at Lisbon] No. It's okay. It's best this way. You are the Good Witch, Glinda, obviously. Thank you. I learned a lot.

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Connections

References The Wizard of Oz (1939)

User Reviews

Best Episode of the series yet!

Although some critics think this episode is a too implausible and fake, I personally think this is the best episodes of one of the best shows on TV. Without a doubt the best two best things about the show are Simon Bakers character, Patrick Jane, a genius with a horrible past. He plays the role so well and is such an underrated actor. The other thing is Red John. The main antagonist of the show. A serial killer who kills people and leaves a smiley face of there blood at the crime scene. Not to mention he also killed Jnes wife and daughter. So in my opinion Episodes that have references to Red John are the best. And this does. It also has a decent story and mystery. Although the season finale is the best episode of the whole season. This episode is certainly one of the best.