Christmas: A few too many Christmas Spirits Shawn?

I know, a lot of Psych clips lately. But its one of the few shows that is dedicated to the holiday spirit. And its a lot of fun.

Season 5, Episode 4, "The Polarizing Express" - Original Air date: 12/15/2010


Guest-starring the bitter Tony Cox (Bad Santa, Friday, Willow) as himself, helping Shawn solve a murder after his hijinks forced a judge to throw out key evidence in a case.

This episode is a kind of "Christmas Carol" turned sideways, as Shawn discovers what it would be like if he would never have come back to Santa Barbara, all while solving a murder.

And I love the snowman.

Christmas: Home for the Holidays

Christmas is a time for old friends and rekindled feelings. Like a friends sister who is now irresistible, from Psych's second annual Christmas show.

Season 3, Episode 9, "Christmas Joy"


When Gus's family gathers for the holidays, Shawn discovers that Gus's sister joy has grown into a beautiful, but forbidden, woman.

There is also murder and mayhem as the Psych investigative team tries to prove Santa's innocence (a la Miracle on 34th Street?). I guess this is one great way to save Christmas.

Christmas: A little murder with your eggnog?

Mrs Cosby yelling: "I don't want to go to prison." Instant classic from one of the best comedies on TV right now. Here's a preview from Psych's very first Christmas episode.

Season 2, episode 10 "Gus's Dad May Have Killed An Old Guy"


Psych always brings in sweet guest stars and this time its Phylicia Rashad (Mrs. Cosby) and Ernie Hudson (Winston from Ghostbusters), to star at Gus's parents.

But when someone is murdered, Mr. Guster is the prime suspect, with a great Christmas theme all around.

Halloween: Haunted Houses and Murder

Okay. Not techinically Halloween, but with Psych's bizarre schedule (mid-summer start), it's as close as you get. The haunted house is a Halloween classic. The best part is always trying to figure out which of the characters are puppets or fake, and which ones are live people waiting to jump out and scare the jee-willigers out of you.

Check out the writer commentary from the episode.

Season 5, Episode 11: "In Plain Fright"


Shawn and Gus stumbled upon a murder at a haunted house ride at a theme park. They have to sneak back in to find the body while hilarity ensues.

For fans of the episode, check out some outtakes.