Psych
Earth, Wind and... Wait for It
TV Flash files “Earth, Wind and... Wait for It” as hour 43 of 119 in the TV Flash guide — Psych (2006–2014) on USA, season 3, episode 12, aired 2009-01-23, 60 min.
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How this hour is filed
This leaf is S03E12: listed hour 43 of 119 in the Psych guide, hour 12 of 16 in season 3. It aired 2009-01-23 (60 min). The listed hour before it is “Lassie Did a Bad, Bad Thing” (S03E11). Next is “Any Given Friday Night at 10PM, 9PM Central” (S03E13).
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Arson Inspector Morgan Conrad has come to the police for help. A building burned down under what she believes is suspicious circumstances but, since the fire superficially appears to be accidental, she is getting no support from her department. Shawn and Gus, who used to want to be firemen when they grew up, volunteer their assistance. Shawn, Gus, Lassiter and Juliet go with Morgan to the scene where they run into her boss, Army Johnson, who tells them that the building had no fire insurance, so there is no motive for arson. Plus, arson is so rare, he hasn't seen a case since way back to his firefighting days. But Morgan counters that one of the fireman on the scene reported smelling something sweet, a sign of an accelerant. As Shawn looks around the scene, he notices that one of the walls lacks insulation. He grabs a pipe and smashes it into the wall, revealing a blackened skeleton hidden inside. Now it's not just arson, it's murder.
Viewer FAQ
Where does Earth, Wind and... Wait for It sit in the Psych guide?
S03E12 is listed hour 43 of 119 — hour 12 of 16 in season 3, season 3 episode 12.
When did Psych S03E12 air?
Earth, Wind and... Wait for It aired 2009-01-23 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.
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