JANE AND THE CBI ARE CALLED WHEN A
RETIRED NFL STAR QUARTERBACK IS PRESUMED DEAD FOLLOWING A CAR EXPLOSION,
ON "THE MENTALIST," THURSDAY, DEC. 8 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT)
"The Redshirt” — Jane and the CBI investigate when a retired NFL star
quarterback is presumed dead after his car blows up. Meanwhile, while
preparing for a court case, Rigsby and Harrigan take their relationship
to the next level. Craig Bierko ("Cinderella Man”) guest stars as Doc Dugan, a retired NFL star quarterback. Michael Rady ("Melrose Place”) returns as Luther Wainwright.
SERIES REGULARS: Simon Baker (Patrick Jane) Robin Tunney (Teresa Lisbon) Tim Kang (Kimball Cho) Owain Yeoman (Wayne Rigsby) Amanda Righetti (Grace Van Pelt)
GUEST CAST: Michael Rady (Luther Wainwright) Jillian Bach (Sarah Harrigan) Craig Bierko (Doc Dugan) John Eric Bentley (Steve Penn) Christopher Gartin (Alex Sodko) Ashley Williams (Anna Dugan) Emilio Rivera (Horner) Ray Laska (Arnold Green) Valerie Wilman (Sheryl Stewart) Chris Owen (Nick aka Megafan) Russ Hunt (Jake Stewart) Kristen Kerr (Marie St. Claire) Keith Adams (Hawker) Craig Tsuyumine (Newscaster) Sarah Karges (Hottie)
WRITTEN BY: Jordan Harper DIRECTED BY: Eric Laneuville