Why Watching Psych will change your life (Probably)
There is no argument that there are a lot of TV shows out there. Especially in a world where you can consume all kinds of content from a million different vehicles like streaming apps and of course social media. But are any of these shows like Psych? No, they are not. And those are big shoes to fill in my humble opinion.
If you’ve somehow made it this far in life without watching Psych (which aired on USA Network and is, quite frankly, a gift to humanity), let me enlighten you. It’s a show about a fake psychic detective, Shawn Spencer, and his best friend Burton "Gus" Guster, who solve crimes with their razor-sharp wit, pop culture references, and an unhealthy obsession with pineapples. Think Sherlock Holmes, but if Sherlock was a slacker who loved ‘80s movies and made up ridiculous nicknames for himself.
Stars of the show: Dulé Hill and James Roday
L to R: Corbin Bernsen, Timothy Omundson, Kirsten Nelson, Maggie Lawson, Dulé Hill and James Roday.
Why Should You Watch It?
Well let me give you the Top 5 reasons why to persuade you!
The Bromance is the epitome of Ride or Die…
Shawn and Gus are the ultimate best friend duo. Their friendship is built on trust, insults, and an absurd amount of snack breaks and sarcasm. If your best friend doesn’t introduce you to people as "the yin to my yang, the peanut butter to my jelly, the Michael Jackson to my Tito," are they even your best friend?The Jokes Are So Dumb They’re Genius
The humor in Psych is like dad jokes on steroids. It’s clever, ridiculous, and full of running gags that will make you feel like part of an inside joke. Plus, where else can you hear someone say, "You know that's right?" at least once an episode and never get tired of it?Guest Stars Galore
This show pulls in amazing guest stars like Cary Elwes, Tim Curry, and Star Wars legend Billy Dee Williams. It’s like a celebrity party where everyone is in on the joke, and you get to crash it from your couch.The Pineapple Mystery
There’s a hidden pineapple in almost every episode. Why? No one really knows. But it gives you something to look for while laughing hysterically at Shawn’s latest attempt to annoy the police chief.The Theme Song Slaps
"You know that we know that you're gonna watch this show…" Okay, those aren’t the exact lyrics, but once you hear Psych's theme song, you will hum it forever. It’s a certified banger.
Here is my final plea…
Watching Psych is like hanging out with your funniest, most ridiculous friends for 40 minutes at a time. It’s the TV equivalent of eating a whole pizza by yourself—satisfying, slightly unhinged, but totally worth it. So grab some snacks, find a pineapple, and start watching. You know that’s right! 🍍
Fun Fact! At Chris and Paolas’ wedding reception instead of numbers they had their favorite movies and tv shows. Psych was one of them!
Fun Fact Deux: Chris and Paola named one of their pups Berton Guster (aka “Gus”), because he’s the best friend one could ask for.
