Psych
American Duos
TV Flash files “American Duos” as a desk essential hour — Psych (2006–2014) on USA, season 2, episode 1, aired 2007-07-13, 60 min.
From the desk
How this hour is filed
This leaf is S02E01: listed hour 16 of 119 in the Psych guide, first listed hour of season 2. It aired 2007-07-13 (60 min). The listed hour before it is “Scary Sherry: Bianca's Toast” (S01E15). Next is “Sixty Five Million Years Off” (S02E02).
Essential hour: “American Duos”. American Duos reopens year two on a talent-show plural: Psych treating pop culture as a case file, the fake-psychic engine now a known song.
Catalog log
Broadcast listing — not a TV Flash recap.
American Duos, Gus' favorite reality show, has come to Santa Barbara. Even better, its cantankerous host, Nigel St. Nigel has not only been receiving death threats and has already survived a couple of attempts on his life. He needs protection and does not trust the police. He needs someone who can anticipate his stalker's next move, yet can blend in and not attract attention. Shawn already has the perfect idea. He and Gus will become contestants on American Duos.
Viewer FAQ
Where does American Duos sit in the Psych guide?
S02E01 is listed hour 16 of 119 — first listed hour of season 2, season 2 episode 1.
When did Psych S02E01 air?
American Duos aired 2007-07-13 and is listed at 60 minutes.
Do I need to hunt pineapples to watch Psych?
No, but the scavenger hunt is fandom sport. The product is Roday–Hill chemistry: fake psychic, real best friendship.
In the series
Why this series still plays
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