Psych (2006)
A quick-witted charlatan uses his keen observations and absurd antics to solve crimes for the police.
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.
How intense is Psych?
Psych has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a comfort watch and fine in the background. The humor runs dry and absurdist. Rated TV-PG.
What Psych feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalcampycrowd pleasingabsurdist
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dry and witty, absurdist
- Best for
- Comfort watchBackgroundFamily night
Where to stream Psych
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 10, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Psych for you?
Is Psych scary?
No. Psych is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Psych gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Psych sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Psych OK for kids?
It is rated TV-PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Psych?
Episodes run about 43m.
Where can I stream Psych?
Psych is streaming on Prime Video and Peacock.
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