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The Best Episodes of Psych

Every episode of Psych ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Psych!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Psych Season 6 Episode 2 - Last Night Gus
    9.6/10(3034 votes)

    #1 - Last Night Gus

    S6:E2

    A night of partying which no one remembers that turned deadly sets Shawn, Gus, Woody and Lassiter on the trail of their deeds and a way to clear their names of suspected murder. Unfortunately, they may have to depend on Shawn's "psychic" memories of the night's events.

    Director:Andy Berman
    Writer:Andy Berman

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  2. Psych Season 3 Episode 16 - An Evening With Mr. Yang
    9.4/10(2323 votes)

    #2 - An Evening With Mr. Yang

    S3:E16

    After eluding capture and disappearing eight years ago, the famed Yin Yang serial killer is back, and he's set his sights on Shawn.

    Director:Mel Damski
    Writers:James Roday Rodriguez, Andy Berman

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  3. Psych Season 4 Episode 16 - Mr. Yin Presents...
    9.4/10(2137 votes)

    #3 - Mr. Yin Presents...

    S4:E16

    A serial killer targets Shawn using scenarios from classic Hitchcock films.

    Director:James Roday Rodriguez
    Writers:James Roday Rodriguez, Andy Berman

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  4. Psych Season 8 Episode 10 - The Break-Up
    9.4/10(2182 votes)

    #4 - The Break-Up

    S8:E10

    Shawn and Gus help Detective Lassiter enlist the help of Henry and Woody to solve the murder of a real estate executive. Meanwhile, Shawn struggles with a life decision.

    Director:Steve Franks
    Writer:Steve Franks

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  5. Psych Season 5 Episode 12 - Dual Spires
    9.3/10(2839 votes)

    #5 - Dual Spires

    S5:E12

    The episode kicks off with Shawn and Gus receiving a mysterious e-mail inviting them to the annual Cinnamon Festival in Dual Spires, a quirky Northern California town nearly invisible on the map. When they arrive the pair quickly find themselves embroiled in the mysterious death of local high school student Paula Merral. As Shawn and Gus unravel the many secrets of the town, they meet several local residents including town doctor/lawyer/veterinarian Donna Gooden, Sheriff Andrew Jackson, proprietors of the local diner Robert and Michelle Barker, the mysterious Woman with Wood and enigmatic bookish beauty Maudette Hornsby. The pool of suspects proves to be deeper than suspected as Shawn and Gus must work to figure out who killed Paula Merral.

    Director:Matt Shakman
    Writers:James Roday Rodriguez, Bill Callahan

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  6. Psych Season 7 Episode 11 - Office Space
    9.1/10(1623 votes)

    #6 - Office Space

    S7:E11

    After Gus accidentally tampers with the crime where his boss was killed, Shawn helps him find the real murderer before Gus is arrested.

    Director:Andrew Bernstein
    Writers:Andy Berman, Todd Harthan

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  7. Psych Season 2 Episode 13 - Lights, Camera... Homicidio
    9.0/10(1756 votes)

    #7 - Lights, Camera... Homicidio

    S2:E13

    The star of a Spanish telenovela has been murdered by another actor on the show. The murderer insists that it was an accident and claims that the prop knife was switched with a real knife without his knowledge. Shawn and Gus believe that he was framed and investigate the crime. Gus is especially excited to be working on the set of his favorite soap opera, but it's Shawn who gets a recurring role on the show.

    Director:Matt Shakman
    Writer:Andy Berman

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  8. Psych Season 3 Episode 15 - Tuesday the 17th
    9.0/10(1976 votes)

    #8 - Tuesday the 17th

    S3:E15

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

    Director:James Roday Rodriguez
    Writers:James Roday Rodriguez, Steve Franks

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  9. Psych Season 4 Episode 9 - Shawn Takes a Shot in the Dark
    9.0/10(1706 votes)

    #9 - Shawn Takes a Shot in the Dark

    S4:E9

    While investigating a possible crime, Shawn stumbles upon one of a pair of criminals, gets shot, and is dumped in the trunk of a car.

    Director:Mel Damski
    Writer:Andy Berman

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  10. Psych Season 6 Episode 11 - Heeeeere's Lassie!
    9.0/10(1678 votes)

    #10 - Heeeeere's Lassie!

    S6:E11

    Lassiter hires Shawn and Gus to get to the bottom of strange occurrences at his new condo.

    Director:James Roday Rodriguez
    Writers:Tim Meltreger, Todd Harthan

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  11. Psych Season 3 Episode 2 - Murder?... Anyone?... Anyone?... Bueller?
    8.9/10(1695 votes)

    #11 - Murder?... Anyone?... Anyone?... Bueller?

    S3:E2

    Shawn and Gus attend their high school reunion. Shawn sees a body fly past a window, but on further inspection the body has vanished. When Gus assumes the worst, and Lassiter refuses to help, Shawn seeks assistance from Juliet.

    Director:Michael McMurray
    Writer:Andy Berman

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  12. Psych Season 5 Episode 10 - Extradition II: The Actual Extradition Part