JANE AND THE CBI ARE CALLED WHEN A RETIRED NFL STAR QUARTERBACK IS PRESUMED DEAD FOLLOWING A CAR EXPLOSION, ON "THE MENTALIST," THURSDAY, DEC. 8

Craig Bierko ("Cinderella Man") Guest Stars as Doc Dugan, a Retired NFL Star Quarterback

Michael Rady ("Melrose Place") Returns as Luther Wainwright

"The Redshirt" - Jane and the CBI investigate when a retired NFL star quarterback is presumed dead after his car blows up. Meanwhile, while preparing for a court case, Rigsby and Harrigan take their relationship to the next level, on THE MENTALIST, Thursday, Dec. 8 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Craig Bierko ("Cinderella Man") guest stars as Doc Dugan, a retired NFL star quarterback. Michael Rady ("Melrose Place") returns as Luther Wainwright.

SERIES REGULARS:

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

GUEST CAST:

Michael Rady (Luther Wainwright)
Jillian Bach (Sarah Harrigan)
Craig Bierko (Doc Dugan)
John Eric Bentley (Steve Penn)
Christopher Gartin (Alex Sodko)
Ashley Williams (Anna Dugan)
Emilio Rivera (Horner)
Ray Laska (Arnold Green)
Valerie Wilman (Sheryl Stewart)
Chris Owen (Nick aka Megafan)
Russ Hunt (Jake Stewart)
Kristen Kerr (Marie St. Claire)
Keith Adams (Hawker)
Craig Tsuyumine (Newscaster)
Sarah Karges (Hottie)

WRITTEN BY: Jordan Harper

DIRECTED BY: Eric Laneuville

RATING: TBD