When the documentarist Amber Sutherland is found shot at home, Chief Arnold Nail and Officer Tom Rowley suspect Ron Crosswhite, who was accused of killing his wife a couple of years ago and interviewed by Amber. Tom had ruined the evidence of a video recording and the judge did not accepted the evidence in his court. Lisbon and Patrick assume the case and interview Crosswhite. When Patrick goes to the City Hall to pay a traffic ticket, he and other people are taken hostage by Crosswhite that demands the General Atorney and Mayor Kenyon Bagshaw to find the killer of his wife. While the Mayor and Chief Arnold Nail decides to invade the City Hall, Lisbon finds a way to avoid the action. Meanwhile, Patrick plots a scheme with Crosswhite to find the real killer.
"Red Alert" is another good episode of "The Mentalist". Once again Patrick catches the killer with a smart plan. Lisbon shows her capability to resolve difficult situations and is also smart in her decision against The Powers that Be. My vote is eight.
Title (Brazil): "Red Alert"