Running for eight seasons and three television movies, the USA Network's popular crime comedy series "Psych" debuted in 2006 and put the fun back in murder mysteries. The series follows private investigator Shawn Spencer (James Roday Rodriguez) and his lifelong best friend, Burton "Gus" Guster (Dulé Hill), as they work with the Santa Barbara Police Department to solve tricky crimes. In a premise similar to "The Mentalist" (but predating that CBS procedural by two years), Shawn is brought in due to his purported psychic abilities. However, his keen observational skills fuel his crimefighting.

More than just a standard crime show, "Psych" leans into the comedic chemistry between its ensemble cast, buoyed by an extensive roster of guest stars each season to join in on Shawn and Gus' irreverent antics. As the series progresses, "Psych" incorporates more overt pop culture references, from parodies of popular films to an entire musical episode.