The Mentalist episode 6.8 "Red John" just aired here in Dubai. I am an American working here.

If you didn't know, the only way to see "good" TV here is at a hotel. Luckily I work a lot from the hotel lobby with wifi.

Tonight, the TV in the lobby showed The Mentalist.

Let's just say that either they filmed another episode for different parts of the world, or the "leaked" episode is indeed FAKE.

Won't spoil it for anyone by naming the real Red John, but I am certain that my fellow Americans will be pleased!