I do not see how people can still doubt the episode ... You sincerely believe that the writers break the ass with a "fake " episode of 45 min , for the sole purpose of trapping us? it does not make sense and they have everything to lose , especially when we know that the series has almost no longer be broadcast by CBS with decreasing chain of hearing ...In terms of the episode, we can only be disappointed because the myth Red John collapses with a sudden return to reality. We all did the same image as PJ had RJ ( besides it nya just listen how PJ defines and demonized in this episode ) . What bothers me is that despite all the evidence of this series, Bruno Heller has still said that from season 3, one could guess his identity ( to be strong to swing it when we do has been seen only once in three seasons ... ) . There were so many possible endings , so many theories that have developed millions of fan forums , and the only way the writers have found to hold hearings is to propose a sloppy end , unfinished . This is a very big risk to split a season in 2 parts especially with so few revelations in the most awaited episode of the series. Moral of the story : the mentalist Bruno Heller clearly we manipulated like real pigeons :)