Psych (2006)

Kernel Score: 89% · 942 ratings

Genres: Drama, Comedy, Crime

First aired: 2006-07-07

Seasons: 8 · 120 episodes

Where to watch Psych

  • Stream: Prime Video, Peacock, Philo
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home

US availability, updated 2026-10-22.

Overview

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.

Psych parents' guide: ages 8+

Parents need to know that Psych is a TV-PG comedy-crime procedural about a fake psychic who helps police solve crimes with his best friend.

  • Violence & scariness: A little — Mild crime-procedural violence typical of a TV-PG detective comedy.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

  • James Roday Rodriguez as Shawn Spencer
  • Dulé Hill as Burton Guster
  • Timothy Omundson as Carlton Lassiter
  • Maggie Lawson as Juliet O'Hara
  • Kirsten Nelson as Karen Vick
  • Corbin Bernsen as Henry Spencer

Psych FAQ

Is Psych good?

Psych has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 942 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Psych?

In the US you can stream Psych on Prime Video, Peacock and Philo and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.

Is Psych OK for kids?

Psych is rated TV-PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Psych is a TV-PG comedy-crime procedural about a fake psychic who helps police solve crimes with his best friend.

What shows are like Psych?

If you liked Psych, try The Mentalist, White Collar, Monk and Castle.