Psych
The Tao of Gus
TV Flash files “The Tao of Gus” as hour 87 of 119 in the TV Flash guide — Psych (2006–2014) on USA, season 6, episode 8, aired 2011-12-07, 60 min.
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How this hour is filed
This leaf is S06E08: listed hour 87 of 119 in the Psych guide, hour 8 of 16 in season 6. It aired 2011-12-07 (60 min). The listed hour before it is “In for a Penny...” (S06E07). Next is “Neil Simon's Lover's Retreat” (S06E09).
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Broadcast listing — not a TV Flash recap.
Shawn and Gus are at the SBPD waiting to pick up their check when they spot an attractive, ethereal woman named Nicole, telling the police that she witnessed a murder in an ally on a busy street at the height of lunch hour. Given the circumstances, Lassiter and Juliet are unsure whether or not she is telling the truth. Her story sounds unbelievable even to Shawn, but Gus is really attracted to Nicole and wants to further investigate.
Viewer FAQ
Where does The Tao of Gus sit in the Psych guide?
S06E08 is listed hour 87 of 119 — hour 8 of 16 in season 6, season 6 episode 8.
When did Psych S06E08 air?
The Tao of Gus aired 2011-12-07 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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