Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 17, "Carnelian Inc." When the team is assigned to investigate a mysterious email sent to the AG's office, they end up in the middle of the Mojave Desert... with a picnic lunch.
Recording Date: November 5, 2025
Episode Timestamps
08:11 Episode Breakdown
46:06 Cold Reading/Hot Reading
50:44 Rewatch Checklists
54:43 Favorite Lines
55:45 Memory Palace Quiz
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