The Mentalist is shooting season 7 slightly out of order, but the series' writers have now clarified the title of the premiere.

Episode 3, "Orange Blossom Ice Cream," started filming on July 30 and was originally believed to be the lead in for the next season. However, it turned out that this was incorrect, as "Nothing But Blue Skies" will actually kick off the 13-episode run.

"Episodes 1 and 2 aren't really the first two episodes," tweeted writer Jordan Harper on Sunday. "We're shooting out of order right now."

The man behind "Violets" and "The Great Red Dragon" then dished out the titles of the first three episodes. In airing order (not filming order) the upcoming episodes will be as follows:

701: "Nothing But Blue Skies"

702: "The Graybar Hotel"

703: "Orange Blossom Ice Cream"

After Patrick Jane (Simon Baker) and Teresa Lisbon's (Robin Tunney) friendship hit rock bottom during "Blue Bird," the pair finally became a couple before the credits rolled, and it looks like their new relationship will be smooth sailing during the calmly titled premiere (see video below).

Find out more when The Mentalist returns to CBS in 2015.

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