Psych (2006– )

A novice sleuth is hired by the police after he cons them into thinking he has psychic powers that help solve crimes. With this assistance of his reluctant best friend the duo take on a series of complicated cases.

Creator:

Steve Franks

Stars:

James Roday, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 19 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
James Roday	...	Shawn Spencer (111 episodes, 2006-2013)
Dulé Hill	...	Burton 'Gus' Guster (111 episodes, 2006-2013)
Timothy Omundson	...	Carlton Lassiter (111 episodes, 2006-2013)
Corbin Bernsen	...	Henry Spencer (111 episodes, 2006-2013)
Maggie Lawson	...	Juliet O'Hara (110 episodes, 2006-2013)
Kirsten Nelson	...	Karen Vick (110 episodes, 2006-2013)
Liam James	...	Young Shawn (60 episodes, 2006-2010)
Sage Brocklebank	...	Buzz McNab (52 episodes, 2006-2013)

Storyline

During his childhood, Shawn Spencer developed a remarkable talent for noticing the tiniest of details under the guidance of his policeman father, Henry. However, upon growing up he found it difficult to get a job, and spends most of his time using his skill to give the police anonymous tips. However, the tips are so good that some cops become suspicious that he is involved with the crimes himself. To clear his name Shawn finally settles on a career: he pretends to be a psychic. No one really believes him, but he continues to be so helpful to the police that they keep calling him in on cases they can't solve. Shawn soon brings his childhood friend Gus into his scheme, and between their bantering they manage to solve every case they're presented with.

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Plot Keywords:

police | friend | psychic | psychic power | best friend | 

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Taglines:

it took Shawn Spencer 57 different jobs to find his calling...

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Mystery

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Official Sites:

USA Network [us]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Aiskiaregys

Filming Locations:

2756 O'Hara Ln, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

GEP Productions, NBC Universal Television, Pacific Mountain Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 41 min 60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Shawn says the word "delicious" at least once in almost every episode.

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Goofs

Gus's company car is a Toyota Echo hatchback, which was only made available to Canadian consumers.

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Quotes

Carlton Lassiter: Questions?
Juliet O'Hara: Is this your only lead?
Carlton Lassiter: His responses to my interrogation were hostile at best.
Juliet O'Hara: Clarify "hostile."
Carlton Lassiter: [through his teeth] Use my tone now as a guide.

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Connections

Referenced in His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th (2009)
Title of this television series appears on screen.

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Soundtracks

"I Know You Know"
Written by Steve Franks
Performed by The Friendly Indians

User Reviews

Great Comedy-Mystery Writing

Great comedy-writing characters continue on USA! What a wonderful first episode! I am hooked. Shawn Spencer is my new hero-sleuth! The first episode managed to mix the introduction of all the characters into a deftly woven plot full of fun.

I enjoyed James Roday's timing. He's got a character down pat on the first try. Dulé Hill is wonderful as Roday's partner in crimes. The rest of the cast is very good. The dating cops and the female interim Chief of Police round out a good cast that will welcome Corbin Bernsen as Spencer's ex-cop dad.

Once again, there is a reason to stay home on Friday nights!