The Mentalist has received a full-season order. Already.

The Simon Baker drama has averaged 16.14 million viewers so far and is the fall's top-rated new series in total viewers.

This week's episode even knocked off the Dancing with the Stars result show, earning 14.86 million viewers to 14.37 million.

Overall, The Mentalist is the third freshman series to receive a season pick-up, following 90210 and Fringe.

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