WHEN THE OWNER OF AN ONLINE MATCHMAKING SERVICE IS SHOT TO DEATH, PATRICK JANE SETS OUT TO PROVE HIS BEAUTIFUL YET MANIPULATIVE WIFE IS THE KILLER, ON A REBROADCAST OF "THE MENTALIST," ON A SPECIAL NIGHT, TUESDAY, AUGUST 9

Morena Baccarin ("V") Guest Stars as Erica Flynn, the Matchmaker

"Every Rose Has Its Thorn" - Patrick Jane sets out to prove a beautiful yet manipulative matchmaker (Morena Baccarin) shot and killed her husband when his body is found floating in the marina, on a rebroadcast of THE MENTALIST, on a special night, Tuesday, August 9 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Baccarin ("V") guest stars as Erica Flynn, the matchmaker. (Originally broadcast 4/7/11)

SERIES REGULARS

Patrick Jane................................. Simon Baker
Teresa Lisbon............................. Robin Tunney
Kendall Cho..................................... Tim Kang
Wayne Rigsby......................... Owain Yeoman
Grace Van Pelt....................... Amanda Righetti

GUEST CAST

Erica Flynn............................ Morena Baccarin
Peter Clarridge......................... Jonathan Baron
Sarah Harridan............................... Jillian Bach
Viktoria Shays................... Marinette Patterson
Kim Cartwright................. Kim Johnston Ulrich
Henry Cliff.............................. Brad Greenquist
Event Hostess............................. Adria Tennor
Swarmy Man.................................. John Furey

WRITTEN BY: Ken Woodruff

DIRECTED BY: Charles Beeson

RATING: TV14-LV