Psych

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Season 1
  • Network: USA
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 26, 2006
Season #: 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 293 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 271 out of 293
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 293
  3. Negative: 18 out of 293
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  1. XcessFiber
    Jul 27, 2012
    10
    This is by far one of the best shows i have watched. The writing is absolutely brilliant. Its not just funny, its "OFF THE HOOK" funny. Its "COMPLETELY NUTS", funny. The show is about a slacker called Shawn Spencer who has developed great observational skills because of intense training from his father who has worked as a Policeman for the Santa Barbara Police Department. Shawn has aThis is by far one of the best shows i have watched. The writing is absolutely brilliant. Its not just funny, its "OFF THE HOOK" funny. Its "COMPLETELY NUTS", funny. The show is about a slacker called Shawn Spencer who has developed great observational skills because of intense training from his father who has worked as a Policeman for the Santa Barbara Police Department. Shawn has a passion for solving mysteries and gives tips to the SBPD for both, the passion and the reward money. He accidentally starts to work as a Psychic consultant to help the homicide division tackle complex murder mysteries. Please do watch the Pilot before watching any other episode. It will all fall into place. I do not want to give away the spoiler. The show is very post modern, if you will and each and every character is so well defined and likable. That, coupled with all the pop culture references in both a positive and a negative light, the hilarious father son relationship and the complete madness between Shawn Spencer and Burton Gustor, his best friend, who also works as a Pharamaceutical Sales Representative, pulling Detective Lassiter's case all the time, Buckets of nice sweet love stories (devoid of that idiotic sexual tension that one sees usually in any drama on TV these days) and lastly, the pure detective work based on attentiveness, astute observations and instincts without the use of fancy, over the top scientific machines and equipments that help you solve identities and what not, makes this one the best detective shows, of course, as always, after COLUMBO. The beauty of the show is that while watching, you don't care so much about the case, as its all just about the humor and the characters. The show is based on Crime in Santa Barbara. The city is known to have the least crime rate, possibly none. You probably don't even need a homicide division in SB. I think that's the irony and the point of the show. That itself should give away the humor ride you are in for when you start to watch the show. While it is based in Santa Barbara, the show is shot in White Rock, British Columbia, Canada. The cinematography is beautiful, the music selection and the back ground score is really nice and the acting is flawless. It's a must watch if you are into witty humor!!… Expand
  2. JJohnson
    Aug 1, 2012
    10
    Psych is the best long-running dramedy on television. Let's talk Tom Gilato, one of the critics often quoted on this site. He is upset that the main character on this show is just an overgrown kid. You know what Tom--let's make Shawn Spencer more mature just for you. In fact, let's make them all very mature and adult like. That would be so interesting. Can you hear the sarcasm in my text?Psych is the best long-running dramedy on television. Let's talk Tom Gilato, one of the critics often quoted on this site. He is upset that the main character on this show is just an overgrown kid. You know what Tom--let's make Shawn Spencer more mature just for you. In fact, let's make them all very mature and adult like. That would be so interesting. Can you hear the sarcasm in my text? How did that guy ever get a job as a critic. What a loser. Psych has proven that it could go for 5 more seasons if they wanted to. It's comedic brilliance.… Expand
  3. RoBoBinHo
    Jan 10, 2013
    8
    I'm actually quite suprised with the negative reviews, Shawn and Gus are my favourite 'dynamic duo'. On the other hand, the show can be a little repetitive.
  4. justinbertelsen
    Feb 15, 2013
    10
    This show is my favorite dont get me wrong, but i hated the last episode of season 6.
    henry reminds me to much of my dad. And the fact he dies really really sucks!
  5. Ravens1294
    Jun 24, 2014
    8
    I love this show because it is so funny and I'm not a comedy guy. A dramedy is perfect for me. Shaun and Gus are so funny and they make a great team. So funny
  6. AvantGuardian
    Oct 10, 2013
    9
    Psych is a detective show about two smart, talented young men, who intelligently present themselves as possibly the two biggest idiots the world has ever known. Sort of like Ron Burgundy in Anchorman. Shawn Spencer was trained as a boy to by hyper aware of his surroundings. Honing this skill his whole life, he would make for a brilliant detective however Shawn, is also an idiot, aPsych is a detective show about two smart, talented young men, who intelligently present themselves as possibly the two biggest idiots the world has ever known. Sort of like Ron Burgundy in Anchorman. Shawn Spencer was trained as a boy to by hyper aware of his surroundings. Honing this skill his whole life, he would make for a brilliant detective however Shawn, is also an idiot, a lovable and hilarious idiot who instead decides to pretend he's a psychic and start a fake psychic detective agency. Along with his equally hilarious partner, Burton Guster, whose facial expressions alone are enough to make a show, they bring the Santa Barbara police department the best crime solving ratio in the state. They may be complete idiots, but they get the job done every time and so nobody can harp them for it. And we get to enjoy watching this comedic duo in all their glory. Great show.… Expand
  7. thealmightygod
    Oct 19, 2013
    10
    This show is hilarious and it makes you to fall in love with every character. Just watch one episode and then you will want to watch the next until you've watched the season, then you'll want to watch the next season until you realize this show has claimed your soul and you will never be the same again. You're family members will may became concerned, but do not listen to them for theyThis show is hilarious and it makes you to fall in love with every character. Just watch one episode and then you will want to watch the next until you've watched the season, then you'll want to watch the next season until you realize this show has claimed your soul and you will never be the same again. You're family members will may became concerned, but do not listen to them for they have never experienced Psych.… Expand
  8. dooku321
    Mar 30, 2015
    10
    Really sharp funny and highly concentrated humorous dialogue. Not for everybody but is anything that is good ever is. Give it a shot if you watched too much tv in the 80s
  9. FootCreem9
    Jun 12, 2015
    9
    Really funny, if you have any sort of sense of humor youl love this show. it does get a little repetative, and theres plenty of plot holes, but is a comedy so who cares.
  10. UsrnameRay
    Apr 22, 2016
    10
    This is a series done RIGHT! A perfect blend of funny interesting characters, boatloads of humor, and very clever in concept acting and execution. my personal favorite tv show that i would recomend to anyone with half decent tastes.
  11. SharkBait98
    Dec 8, 2017
    10
    Psych is one of the best TV shows that I have ever watched. Psych is the story of two best friends that help the Santa Barbara Police Department solve crimes. Shawn, who is incredibly observant, and Gus the more sane of the two. Its characters are funny, interesting and while sometimes they seem a little childish, it doesn't take much away from the show as a whole. This being a crime show,Psych is one of the best TV shows that I have ever watched. Psych is the story of two best friends that help the Santa Barbara Police Department solve crimes. Shawn, who is incredibly observant, and Gus the more sane of the two. Its characters are funny, interesting and while sometimes they seem a little childish, it doesn't take much away from the show as a whole. This being a crime show, of course, they have to solve crimes. BUT don't let that fool you into thinking this will be your traditional cop/detective show. Shawn has the most interesting ways of solving the crimes that always gets me in a good mood while watching. All in all, while this show may seem like it has a little too much childish banter at times, it really is the greatest I have ever watched.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#51 Best TV Season of 2006
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#12 Most Discussed TV Season of 2006
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#5 Most Shared TV Season of 2006

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Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 20
  3. Negative: 3 out of 20
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Ray Richmond
    70
    It takes itself seriously pretty much not at all, which is precisely what we want at 10 p.m. on a summer Friday.
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  2. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    63
    There are holes to fill, though, before this show gets up to "Monk" level. What's encouraging is that it starts solidly and has a chance to find itself.
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  3. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Linda Stasi
    100
    It's not only laugh-out-loud-until-soda-squirts-out-of-your-nose funny, but it's also perfectly cast.
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