'The Mentalist' Season 7 News: Lisbon's Brothers to Appear in Upcoming Season, Jane's Circus Friends Coming Back for a Visit
In season 4 of "The Mentalist," fans of the show met Lisbon's (Robin Tunney) younger brother, Tommy (Henry Thomas) who had a falling out with their other brothers, Jimmy and Stan.
In the show's upcoming seventh and final season, this time fans will get to meet Jimmy and Stan. According to Entertainment Weekly, "How I Met Your Mother" and "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." alum Rob Belushi will play Jimmy Lisbon, described as the "smart and underachieving brother of Agent Lisbon" who also happens to be a gambler. Jimmy will be wanted for questioning as he is suspected of killing a high profile attorney, and he will be forced to put aside his differences with his sister as they work together to clear his name and help Jane (Simon Baker) to clear his name.
Meanwhile, "Friday Night Lights" star Derek Phillips has landed the role of Stan Lisbon, a hardworking family man. EW reports that as Jimmy's legal problems threaten to reveal his own problems, Stan will have to choose between his loyalty to his family and his pride.
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In other news, Jane's circus friends will also be appearing on season 7. According to TVLine, both M.C. Gainey and Tangie Ambrose, who plays the husband and wife duo of Sam and Pete Barsocky, will return on the ninth episode of the upcoming season. Their first appearance in the series was way back in season 3, and they were last seen in the season 5 finale episode titled "Red John's Rules."
"The Mentalist" will return to CBS during the midseason.
