Karl Sonnenberg

In the third season premiere, the CBI investigates the kidnapping of a prominent lawyer and state house lobbyist - and the DLE Director (guest star Michael Gaston) wants Jane on the case. But Jane remains uncertain about his future with the unit after his face-to-face encounter with his nemesis, the serial killer Red John, last season.

Jane discovers an important clue to Red John's methods as the team encounters four of the suspects – Gale Bertram, Reede Smith, Ray Haffner and Sheriff McAllister – and the CBI investigates the case of a software engineer killed by a drone strike.

When a prominent member of Visualize is mysteriously killed, Jane investigates in the hopes that the case will provide a clue that will lead him to Red John.

J.J. LaRoche personally requests Jane's help when the mysterious container he's had hidden in his safe for nine years is stolen from his home.

Following the shocking events at Jane's house, the Red John list is narrowed down further, and the CBI's priority is the remaining suspects.