Kevin Rankin ("Trauma") Guest Stars as Danny Ruskin, Jane's Brother-In-Law

            "Cackle-Bladder Blood" - When Jane's brother-in-law returns to town and gets mixed up in a murder investigation, Jane must come to his aid despite personal reservations, on THE MENTALIST, Thursday, Sept. 30 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SERIES REGULARS:

Patrick Jane................................. Simon Baker

Teresa Lisbon............................. Robin Tunney

Kimball Cho..................................... Tim Kang

Wayne Rigsby......................... Owain Yeoman

Grace Van Pelt....................... Amanda Righetti

RECURRING CAST:

Madeline Hightower................... Aunjanue Ellis

GUEST CAST:

Danny Ruskin.............................. Kevin Rankin

Nicki............................................ Eve Brenner

Detective Reece...................... Conor O'Farrell

Jane's Wife................................ Maxine Bahns

Pete............................................. M.C. Gainey

Samantha............................... Tangie Ambrose

Murphy Traver...................... William Ragsdale

Trixie........................................... Elika Crespo

Heather........................................ Emily Foxler

Melanie Ayers.......................... Bellamy Young

Concetta Wale......................... Stacy Edwards

Cop #1............... William Christopher Stephens

WRITTEN BY:  Ashley Gable

DIRECTED BY:  John Polson

GENRE:  DRAMA, CRIME, MYSTERY

RATING:  To Be Announced

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