Psych
Shawn Rescues Darth Vader
TV Flash files “Shawn Rescues Darth Vader” as the first listed hour of season 6 — Psych (2006–2014) on USA, season 6, episode 1, aired 2011-10-12, 60 min.
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How this hour is filed
This leaf is S06E01: listed hour 80 of 119 in the Psych guide, first listed hour of season 6. It aired 2011-10-12 (60 min). The listed hour before it is “Yang 3 in 2D” (S05E16). Next is “Last Night Gus” (S06E02).
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Broadcast listing — not a TV Flash recap.
An 11 year-old kid hires Shawn and Gus to retrieve his stolen Darth Vader action figure collectible from the British Ambassador's son's room at their temporary residence in Santa Barbara. Shawn successfully sneaks into the Ambassador's residence during a lavish party the Ambassador is hosting in honor of successfully exonerating Colin, a British student, of murdering his girlfriend Sarah. Shawn successfully retains the Darth Vader, but in the process he comes across the body of a dead woman. Before he is able to investigate, he is forced to escape, as his presence is discovered by guards. Shawn quickly escapes, but not before he is spotted and chased. Shawn narrowly escapes, but now he and Gus have a murder to solve.
Viewer FAQ
Where does Shawn Rescues Darth Vader sit in the Psych guide?
S06E01 is listed hour 80 of 119 — first listed hour of season 6, season 6 episode 1.
When did Psych S06E01 air?
Shawn Rescues Darth Vader aired 2011-10-12 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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