(S01E05) I started watching this episode, waiting for Jane to do his stuff. Since The Mentalist previewed, I have enjoyed Jane's antics and "Redwood" didn't disappoint.

• Quick -- who could have done it? A name popped into your head, you know it did.
• Raise your hands above your heads, lower your right hand if you did it
• Hypnotizing Nicole to get her to remember
  
• Stealing Kara's MP3 player
• Springing Nicole from the hospital
• Cell phone decoy trick to save Lisbon

At the beginning of the episode, I thought I'd be writing about how this was a perfect example of a typical, predictable procedural. Once again, The Mentalist has pleasantly surprised me by proving just how special it is.

I've been feeling pretty frustrated lately that there isn't much on TV. Burn Notice and Psych are don't-miss shows in my house, and The Middleman is watchable, but beyond that, I am not too excited about summer shows.

What gets me excited? Damages does, that's for sure. The first season of Damages was completely amazing, and I think I bemoan the fact, nearly daily, that no new episodes will air until 2009.

If you missed Damages the first time, or if you just want to relive the awesomeness that was season one, FX announced that they will be airing a Damages marathon starting Saturday, August 9 at 7:00 a.m.