Psych

Psych

Fake psychic. Real detectives.

Created by Steve Franks

On USA Network

2006–20148 seasons120 episodes43 min7.9 / 10

A high-spirited procedural comedy built on the warmth of a tight ensemble and the sustained playfulness of a con that never gets old.

Thanks to his police officer father's efforts, Shawn Spencer spent his childhood developing a keen eye for detail (and a lasting dislike of his dad). Years later, Shawn's frequent tips to the police lead to him being falsely accused of a crime he solved. Now, Shawn has no choice but to use his abilities to perpetuate his cover story: psychic crime-solving powers, all the while dragging his best friend, his dad, and the police along for the ride.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Psych easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 91% of series.

  • Does Psych leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.

  • Is Psych sad? Barely. Less sad than 75% of series.

  • Is Psych scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 70% of series.

  • Is Psych violent? Not especially. Less violent than 65% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

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Rarity18

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise46

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love58

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like Psych, and what each one shares →

Like Psych

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Psych

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Psych, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Psych, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Psych, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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