Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 6, "Red Handed." The CBI team is called to the California–Nevada border, where a severed hand has been found on the highway. The case leads them to a casino resort, where Jane wins big more than once, and a horrific marital act leads to murder. At the end, take this week's Memory Palace quiz along with Karin and see how much you remember.

Recording Date: April 17, 2025

Episode Timestamps

[3:11] Episode Breakdown

[38:47] Cold Reading/Hot Reading

[45:23] Rewatch Checklist

[49:06] Memory Palace Quiz

Show Clips:

“Betting on Body Parts”
“Your Father Died Protecting You”

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