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Psych - The Complete First Season | 
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Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
List Price: $59.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  77 reviews
Sales Rank: 1976
Format: Box Set, Color, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 4
Running Time: 669
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.9
MPN: MCAD61100561D
UPC: 025195004794
EAN: 0025195004794
ASIN: B000P0I4P8
Release Date: June 26, 2007
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Condition: FACTORY SEALED.
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Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 06/26/2007
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 Funny? Mysterious? Nah! Pathetic!! January 9, 2009
The product description of Psych caused me to buy it. One problem I have is that I've seen too many really *good* cop shows, e.g., Homicide, Monk, Columbo etc., as well as too many really *good* comedy shows, e.g., Seinfeld, Cheers, etc. Psych tries to blend comedy and mystery -- an impossible creation since either one or the other fails. Psych manages to fail in *both*. The comedy is a childish, slap-stick type of humor which fails as comdy. The "observations" made (and magnified) by the protagonist are too brief for the DVD viewer to absorb and think about. All-in-all this series would probably be enjoyed by eight-year-olds and younger. If you are older than that, don't waste your time on it.
 One of the Best New Shows on TV December 29, 2008
"Psych" is one of the best new shows on any television network. Created by Steve Franks, who is also an executive producer and a writer on the show, "Psych" is a one of a kind series that beautifully combines mystery, comedy, drama, and suspense.
Shawn Spencer (James Roday) is a young slacker, who has constantly bounced around from job to job. But, he possesses an amazing gift, thanks to a childhood spent with his strict, humorless policeman father, Henry (Corbin Bernsen). He has an amazing photographic memory and an uncanny ability for observing insignificant details. One night after a date, he calls in a tip to the police and is brought in the next day for questioning by detectives Lassiter (Timothy Omundson) and Lucinda (Anne Dudek). After Lassiter acussess Shawn of being involved in the high profile kidnapping case, he gets out of it by revealing himself to be a psychic. Interim Cheif Karen Vick (Kirsten Nelson) reluctantly brings in Shawn to investigate, having known his father during his time as a cop. He brings in his reluctant best friend Gus (Dule Hill) to assist. Shawn and Gus' success in solving the case sets up the rest of the show. Shawn and Gus establish the Psych detective agency to consult with the police on difficult cases (usually homicides) as well as taking on other interesting clientele. Detective Juliet O' Hara (Maggie Swanson) would replace Dudek's character for the remainder of the show after the pilot.
The rest of this groundbreaking first season beautifully illustrates the unique variety of cases Shawn and Gus would undertake. Everything from underground poker, to a cat who witnesses a murder, to a murder at a civil war reinactment. Every episode is another hilarious misadventure for this duo.
I highly reccomend "Psych". It's a great TV series with everything one such series should have. The stories are strong, the characters are all wonderful, the witty jokes just keep coming and coming, and the overall premise is like no other. The '80s pop culture references are also great. Its funny watching Shawn fake his psychic abilities. Gus knows he is fake, but supports his effort. Henry and Lassiter know he is a fraud, too, but learn to accept his gift as the series goes on. O' Hara and Vick either are convinced or they choose not to acknowledge that he is not really psychic. If you like "Monk", you'll probably appreciate this show for most of the same reasons. For fans of the show, owning this 4-disc set is a must! Here is a brief synopsis of each episode in this season:
1. The Pilot: The very first episode of the series. Fake psychic Shawn Spencer and his best friend Burton "Gus" Guster are brought in by the Santa Barbra police department to investigate a high profile kidnapping.
2. Spellingg Bee: Shawn and Gus try to figure out why the Spellmaster at a local regional spelling bee was murdered.
3. Speake Now or Forever Hold Your Piece: Shawn and Gus must crash a high society wedding in order to recover a cherished engagement ring.
4. Woman Seeking Dead Husband-Somkers Okay, No Pets: An attractive widow turns to the duo to find her missing husband.
5. 9 Lives: Shawn believes the cat of a recent murder victim will aid him in solving the crime.
6. Weekend Warriors: Shawn and Gus undertake roles in a civil war reinactment to help Lassiter figure out who murdered one of the actors.
7. Who Ya Gonna Call?: The duo help a man who believes a ghost is trying to kill him.
8. Shawn vs. the Red Phantom: Shawn and Gus go to a local comic book convention to investigate the dissappearance of a teenager.
9. Forget Me Not: Henry's former Captain, suffering from Alzheimer's, needs Shawn's help when he belives to have solved a recent homicide, but can't prove it.
10. From the Earth to Starbucks: After a drunken Lassiter admits to Shawn his doubts about the death of an astronomer or to ever solve a case again, Shawn is determined to prove Lassiter right and rebuild his confidence.
11. He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not, He Loves Me, Oops He's Dead!: Shawn and Gus' investigation of a naked man believed to have been abducted by aliens lands them into another strange universe-speed dating!
12. Cloudy...Chance of Murder: Shawn and Gus become legal consultants while investigating the mysterious murder of a popular TV weatherman and helping a down-on-his luck lawyer clear his client of the crime.
13. Game, Set...Muuurder?: Shawn constantly interferees with Gus' participation at a corporate retreat while investigating the dissappearnce of a tennis star.
14. Poker? I Barely Know Her: When a good friend of Henry's refuses to call the police after his son steals from him, he forces Henry to go to Shawn and Gus for help.
15. Scary Sherry: Bianca's Toast: in this exciting season finale, Shawn and Gus help detective O' Hara go undercover as a soroity sister as they investigate the murder of a young woman that parallels an old urban legend.
Most Underrated Show Out There October 29, 2008
I got excited for awhile when Psych was aired on NBC because i truthfully believe that if it were on a major network at prime time slot (not Fridays at 10 when a lot of the target audience may be out) it would be a huge hit. The humor is smart, and you can watch these episodes over and over and still enjoy them. I think I've watch some of the ones on this DVD over 20 times and I still laugh or at least smile every time I see it. The DVD is completely worth it whether you've been watching since the beginning or are looking to catch up or are looking for a great show to get into. For me it's my favorite show out there right now. I would recommend this 100%. Also season 2 is on DVD and it's also equally as amazing. I would recommend watching season 1 first, however, because there are references in season 2 (as well in the new season) that only seasoned Psych watchers get, and they make the show a lot more entertaining when they bring back the ever popular pineapple, the fist pounds, or the "hear about pluto? that's messed up."
 Surprisingly fun entertaining mystery series October 19, 2008
I admit that I stumbled across this series completely by accident. The West Wing is one of my favourite series of all time. When I heard that Dule Hill was starring in Psych, I assumed it was a deadly serious psychological drama. I mean, that is the kind of thing brilliantly talented actors like Dule Hill act in, right?
Wrong.
Whereas other crime dramas are going the serious and dark route, Psych does a complete and total 180-degree turn and goes for the laughs instead. The series takes its time building up both its characters and the situation, but once it gets going it is addictively funny viewing.
James Roday is a charismatic lead actor. There's a little Jim Carrey-ishness in his Psychic slapstick, but he has his own innate charm that allows him to pull off some outrageous stuff. And Dule Hill, as always, does great work as the straight-man - never an easy role to play when your co-star is stealing the limelight. Fortunately, Dule deftly holds his own.
I was delightfully surprised, in these grimly serious times, to see that series as lighthearted and entertaining as this are still being produced. It's a beacon of light in a bleak television landscape.
Poker? I hardly know her. October 14, 2008
James Roday is a great actor, and he proves it in all 15 episodes of the first season of Psych. I haven't listened to all of the commentary but there are some goodies you can find in each episode if you pay attention. For instance, watch episodes 6 and 8. In episode 9, there's something that combines those two eps. You just have to pay attention when they cut away from a scene. My favorite episode is "Scary Sherry: Bianca's Toast".
Great DVD for your collection!
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