Psych

Psych Contest: Are you Psych's Biggest Fan?

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:20:35 GMT

Are you the biggest Psych fan? Do you like free stuff? Well, BuddyTV has the perfect contest for you!

It's been nearly six months since we last saw the comedic duo of Psych. And the wait is now over. If you haven't seen it already maybe this article will help you understand how much we love our Friday nights with USA. Psych returns for season 4 tonight, and to celebrate we're doing a giveaway. And I bet you're wondering what you can win! Well let me show you:

'Monk' and 'Psych' Review: TV's Top Detectives Back on the Case

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:03:12 GMT

Friday nights get a lot better tonight with the return of USA's two best shows, Monk at 9pm and Psych at 10pm. For Monk, this marks the beginning of the end as it's the obsessive detective's final season.

Monk and Psych are an interesting pair because they are so similar, yet so different. Both are expertly crafted character-based comedies with a ton of laughs and compelling mysteries. However, Monk seems to skew older, a throwback to the days of Perry Mason and Murder She Wrote, while Psych, with its nonstop barrage of pop culture references, is much younger and hipper.

Psych: Season 4 Premiere Preview

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMT

It's been nearly six months since we last saw Shawn, Gus, and the rest of the cast of Psych but something tells me that tonight's season four opener is worth the wait. For a change, the crime-comedy series kicks off with a different backdrop while our heroic duo tries to kick back and relax before getting themselves in a cat-and-mouse chase with a Thomas Crown-like criminal.

The humor-filled misadventures of Shawn and Gus continue with the episode entitled "Extradition: British Columbia," in which our fake psychic tandem head off to Canada to enjoy the ski vacation Shawn (James Roday) booked on Gus' (Dule Hill) credit card. Of course, their holiday retreat is not without some mind-twisting mysteries.

San Diego Comic-Con 2009 Thursday Schedule Released

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:50:47 GMT

Comic-Con this year is going to be huge. I mean huge. More TV shows and movies are premiering than ever before. After Twilight's huge success last year, marketers are starting to take notice. Comic-Con equals an intense fan base and everyone knows how help die-hard fans are.

The people over at San Diego Comic-Con headquarters just released Thursday's schedule. There's a lot going on down there this year, so if you want to see the whole list, head to the official site. Below are our picks for the must haves:

Check out the other schedules: Friday Saturday Sunday

'Heroes' Actor to Appear on 'Psych'

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Psych is getting the Bollywood treatment when the series returns for its fourth season on the USA network. Sendhil Ramamurthy, who plays Mohinder Suresh on Heroes---his biggest role yet, has signed on to join the cast of Psych in at least one installment. Evidently, Ramamurthy and Psych director Jay Chandrasekhar are cousins, and they are both appearing in an episode entitled "Bollywood Homicide."

According to E! online, which first reported the news, the Heroes actor will play Raj, "a young man who believes that the firstborn in each generation of his family is cursed--a belief reinforced by the fact that bad things keep happening to all of his girlfriends."

Partial Comic Con 2009 Schedule Released

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:59:54 GMT

I know you all have been dying to hear who will be at this year's Comic Con. I have some good news for all the Twilight and Supernatural fans out there. Although guest lists haven't been confirmed yet, both camps will be present for panels, which is no surprise. Other Comic Con essentials confirmed are Chuck, Lost, Fringe, True Blood, Smallville, Vampire Diaries, and the new Peter Jackson flick District 9.

Check out our tentative TV panel schedule and our confirmed show list:

Psych: Preview of Episode 3.16 "An Evening with Mr. Yang"

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 07:00:00 GMT

From USA Network's official press release:

After eluding capture and disappearing years ago, the famed Yin Yang serial killer is back with sights set on Shawn.

Psych: Preview of Episode 3.15 "Tuesday the 17th"

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT

From USA Network's official press release:

Shawn and Gus are hired by a childhood friend to find a missing camp counselor who disappeared near their old sleep away camp grounds. Upon their arrival, spooky activity abounds and they must uncover if the dark past of the abandoned camp has come back to life.

Psych: Preview of Episode 3.14 "Truer Lies"

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

From USA Network's official press release:

Jonathan Silverman guest-stars in "Truer Lies" this Friday at 10/9C.

Shawn and Gus must prove a pathological liar is telling the truth in order to stop an assassination plot.

Psych: Preview of Episode 3.13 "Any Given Friday Night at 10pm, 9pm Central

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

From USA Network's official press release:

Shawn and Gus go undercover at a professional football training camp when the foot of the missing kicker is discovered.

Psych: Preview of Episode 3.12 "Earth, Wind and...Wait For It"

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:00:00 GMT

From USA's official press release:

Shawn and Gus join up with a local firehouse to prove a series of arsons are more than they seem.

Psych: Preview of "Six Feet Under the Sea"

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT

The last time we saw quirky Shawn (James Roday) on our screens was practically a couple of months ago back in November (for ironically their Christmas episode). Last we checked, Gus' sister Joy was in town for the holidays, and she seemed hell-bent in resuming an old relationship with Shawn, who, in turn doesn't want Gus (Dulé Hill) to know about it. Now they came across a little girl to get a local Santa out of jail, and eventually they started thinking they must've been conned, until a dead body turned up.

On tonight's episode of Psych called “Six Feet Under the Sea,” Shabby the sea lion is found dead after being released into the wild. Shawn comes into the picture to prove that that they are in the midst of a murder case, until he stumbles into an even bigger mystery.

USA Announces Resume Dates for 'Psych' and 'Monk' Plus Sci Fi Adds Reruns of 'Moonlight'

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:30:00 GMT

Sci Fi and USA networks welcome the New Year with new episodes of their signature series. According to The Futon Critic, which has exclusively confirmed the networks' plans, Monk and Psych will resume their current seasons on Friday, January 9 at 9/8c and 10/9c, respectively.

Psych, which stars James Roday a young crime consultant for the Santa Barbara, California Police Department whose "heightened observational skills" him to convince people that he is psychic, has recently been renewed by the USA network for a fourth season after a record-breaking summer. Monk, on the other hand, is presently on its seventh season and has just reached the 100th episode milestone before the show went into a summer season hiatus.

USA Network Renews 'Burn Notice' and 'Psych'

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Burn Notice and Psych have been picked up by the USA Network for a third and fourth season respectively after a record-breaking summer. Both programs reportedly captured the coveted 18-49 demo last season, with the spy drama delivering 2.76 million and the dramedy attracting 2.24 million for that key audience.

Psych stars James Roday as Shawn Spencer, a young crime consultant for the Santa Barbara, California Police Department whose "heightened observational skills" him to convince people that he is psychic. The series also stars Dulé Hill as Shawn's best friend Burton "Gus" Guster, as well as Corbin Bernsen as Shawn's father, Henry. Season 3 premiered on July 18 and after eight episodes, the show went on hiatus. The next new installment will be a Christmas-themed episode scheduled to air on November 28, with the rest of the third season resuming in January 2009.

Psych: Shawn's Dad Feels He's Cooler in Real Life

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT

It's a very complicated father-son relationship on Psych, with Shawn Spencer, played by James Roday, and Henry Spencer, played by Corbin Bernsen. In an interview, Bernsen, 53, says that while he feels he shares some things with the character he plays, he often feels at odds with how his character deals with Shawn.

“Henry is a guy who is very set in his ways and I think I'm a little more adaptable. I think I'm a little bit cooler.”

Psych: Raves for Season 2 DVD, Shows no Sign of Being Canceled

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Often compared to its timeslot neighbor Monk, some critics can't help but point out how Psych seems to be getting the infamous Emmy snub, which had been directed to some great shows in the past. Some have pointed out that Psych is often every bit as entertaining as the Tony Shalhoub show. It is even better in some respects as it is said to take more risks in terms of its format.

While Psych may not have a Tony Shalhoub, who has swept the Emmy's three years in a row, its main star James Roday as Shawn Spencer is not totally bad. In fact, in seasons past, it was his chemistry with Dule Hill, who plays his best friend Gus, that was said to be the show's finer points. After the release of Psych: The Complete Second Season, this remains to be true.

'Psych' Creator: Love Is in the Air for Shawn

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT

As new episode for Psych returns every Friday at 10pm on the USA Network, series creator and executive producer Steve Franks spilled the beans on a lot of things, including, for Shawn and Juliet fans, a possible rekindling of old flames between the two.

"The episode we're editing right now is the roller-derby episode, and there's another really just supersweet, great moment [between Shawn and Juliet]. It's not the thing that everyone's thinking, but it sort of steps that way. We always put a toe in, and pull a toe back out. And you know, we're not going to make the mistake of 'They're suddenly dating!' But there is definitely an attraction there. And the relationship with the mom is sort of the first step of Shawn becoming complete enough to be worthy of Juliet."

Psych: Season 3 Debuts Tonight

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:57:35 GMT

USA Network has announced that their comedy-drama series Psych will be returning for a triumphant third season. No one had to be psychic to predict that. The antics of instinctive Shawn Spencer (James Roday) and his reluctant partner in crime (crime-fighting, that is) Gus (Dulé Hill) will be back tonight at 10pm. The show, a proven cable hit, will be comprised of 16 episodes, beginning with one entitled “Ghosts.”

The third season of Psych begins with Gus' boss demanding that he quit working simultaneously at the Psych agency. When Shawn finds out, he tries to look for a way to keep his partner. Shawn becomes busy with another haunting case, while he becomes a mediator to Henry and his recently returned mother. There might be a different feel to the new season, as the series will be examining the characters even more.

Justine Bateman to Guest on 'Psych'

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

After Men in Trees and Desperate Housewives, Justine Bateman is set to guest in an episode of the USA Network comedy Psych. According to Entertainment Weekly, the Rye, New York native will play the role of Victoria, the estranged wife of Carlton Lassiter, head detective for the Santa Barbara Police Department, played by Timothy Omundson.

Psych, which features James Roday as Shawn Spencer, a young crime consultant for the police whose keen observation and detective instincts lead people to believe that he's psychic, opens its third season on July 18.

Psych: Maggie Lawson Talks About What's in Store for Season 3

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Shawn, Gus and the rest of the ensemble that make up the hilarious drama Psych will be returning to the small screen with all new episodes beginning July 18. So far, we already have a clue on what to expect for season 3, including the casting of Cybill Shepherd, most recently known for her stint on The L Word, as Spencer's (James Roday) mom Madeleine, and Steven Weber, who most recently appeared on Brothers & Sisters, as Shawn's uncle. But apart from the expansion of Shawn's family, cast member Maggie Lawson reveals more intriguing tidbits that will get fans even more excited about the new episodes.

Warning: Minor spoilers ahead.

Steven Weber Joins the Cast of 'Psych'

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT

As reported previously, Cybill Shepherd, most recently known for her stint on The L Word, has signed on to appear on Psych to play Spencer's (James Roday) mom Madeleine, a private practice psychologist who, after spending a few years abroad, returns to Santa Barbara to pay her ex-hubby and son a visit but ends up helping them with a case. Now, another actor has been added on the comedy series, marking the latest expansion in Shawn's family.

Thanks to TV Guide, we now know that Steven Weber will be appearing on Psych, which returns for a third season on July 18. The 47-year-old actor will be playing Henry's (Corbin Bernsen) brother, and thus Shawn's uncle.

NBC Takes Out 'Monk' and 'Psych'

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 07 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

NBC has decided to pull out Sunday night repeats of Monk and Psych, television shows that are originally broadcast on the USA Network. According to an updated schedule released by the network, the two shows will be replaced by a two-hour block of The Office, at least for the next two weekends.

The switch, which isn't that surprising given that both Monk and Psych didn't post good numbers, brings to a close NBC Universal's strike-era programming stunt of giving USA Network's top-rated series a shot on the broadcast network.

Cybill Shepherd Joins the Cast of 'Psych'

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT

The coveted role of fake psychic Shawn Spencer's mom has finally been cast. Cybill Shepherd, known for her Moonlighting days as P.I. Madolyn "Maddie" Hayes, has signed on to play the character for a mutli-episode arc on USA Network's Psych.

Returning with new episodes on July 18, Psych stars James Roday as young police consultant Shawn Spencer, whose "heightened observational skills" and impressive detective instincts allow him to convince people that he is psychic. The show also features Dulé Hill as Shawn's best friend, straight man and reluctant partner Gus, as well as Corbin Bernsen as Shawn's captious father, Henry.

Psych: Season Ender Preview

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Tonight, Psych wraps up its second season after 15 episodes of witty crime solving mysteries. In the finale, Shawn attempts to solve yet another case with his "heightened observational skills" and impressive detective instincts that allow him to convince people that he is psychic.

Warning: May contain spoilers.

'Psych' Season 2.5 Premieres Tonight

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

After nearly a four-month break (excluding the holiday special), Psych is returning with the second half of its sophomore season tonight at 10/9c on the USA Network. The wait seems worth it, as the network says the boys will be handling a unique missing person case from an unexpected client.

To know who that unexpected client is, and to learn more about Psych's midseason premiere, read on.

Warning: may contain spoilers.

Monk, Psych to Make the Move from USA to NBC in March

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:55:04 GMT

NBC, the network in the worst shape going into the writers in regards to quantity of available original content, are bringing two of their cable series up to the big leagues. USA, a member of the ever-expanding NBC Universal clan, will see both Monk and Psych move from the relative anonymity of basic cable to network television in March 2008. The series will air on NBC Sunday nights. Both Monk and Psych will be airing original episodes on USA beginning this January. Those new episodes will the be re-purposed for NBC and re-aired on the mother network beginning in March.