The Mentalist's Patrick Jane is a little rusty when it comes to asking a woman out, as fans will see in this Sunday's "White Lines."

The first episode back from the CBS drama's short mid-season hiatus, "White Lines" will also be the first time Jane (Simon Baker) and Teresa Lisbon (Robin Tunney) will be taking up their official roles at the FBI. Unfortunately for Agent Kim Fischer (Emily Swallow) and Agent Dennis Abbott (Rockmond Dunbar), this means getting yet another trial by fire when it comes to managing their newest employee.

Jane and co. will be traveling from Austin, Texas to Corpus Christi in order to investigate the murders of five DEA agents (see first video below). While their questioning those connected to the case, the faux psychic will take it upon himself to ask one of them out (see second video below).

Whether or not Jane's date with Krystal Markham (Brianna Brown) is merely a ploy to uncover more information about her possible homicidal activities or if the Mentalist is really interested in dating her still remains to be seen.

"In a very real sense, Jane is a happier person. A weight has been taken off of his shoulders, and a weight has been taken off the show," said series creator Bruno Heller when discussing The Mentalist's new opportunities in the post-Red John world, according to Collider. "So, it's gonna be the same show, to some degree, but it's gonna be a show with less darkness at the edges and more freedom to roam. Jane has more freedom, and more of a sense of possibility and liberty."

Jane won't be the only one exploring new avenues in the second half of the season, however. Lisbon is expected to find herself with a new boyfriend by the end of episode 15 or 16, according to Entertainment Weekly, and it won't be a certain former CBI consultant.

The Mentalist airs Sundays at 10 p.m. ET on CBS.

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