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Psych is a detective comedy-drama series from the house of USA Network. Created by Steve Franks, the show premiered on TV in 2006 to a great response from the audience, earning it the highest ratings of the year for a USA cable premiere.
Psych went on to air eight seasons till 2014, and has also aired a musical and three movies since then - Psych: The Movie (2017), Psych 2: Lassie Come Home (2020), and Psych 3: This is Gus (2021).
The cast featured James Roday, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson, Corbin Bernsen, Kirsten Nelson, and others in pivotal roles throughout the series as well as in the movies that followed.
The show gained popularity for its humor and writing, becoming an iconic title in the late 2000s and early 2010s. It was even likened to Monk, another series from USA Network with a quirky detective lead. The franchise is currently working on a fourth film installation, with no release window announced as of yet.
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With that in mind, this article explores a carefully curated list of shows for you to add to your watchlist if you loved Psych. These shows are either similar detective comedies or share a quirky sense of humor, making these titles perfect for your next binge session.
Monk, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and 5 other best shows like Psych
1) Monk
Monk is another detective comedy-drama series from the house of USA Network, one that predated Psych by a few years. Created by Andry Brekman, the show aired eight seasons between 2002 and 2009.
The cast featured Tony Shalhoub in the titular role alongside Bitty Schram, Jason Gray-Thanford, Ted Levine, and Traylor Howard, among others in pivotal roles throughout the series run. The show was a hit among critics and audiences and even won multiple prestigious accolades, including eight Emmys and a Golden Globe.
Psych and Monk have been compared pretty often for having detective protagonists with a quirky or unorthodox personality. While both titles use humor as an essential element, Monk's humor is more mature and the show also delves into deeper themes.
However, for somebody who has watched and loved Psych, Monk is the next best option out there.
2) Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Brooklyn Nine-Nine has been an extremely popular police procedural sitcom originally from the house of Fox. Created by Dan Goor and Michael Schur, the series aired five seasons on Fox between 2013 and 2018, before moving to NBC in 2019 and releasing three more seasons until 2021.
The show features an ensemble cast, featuring the likes of Andy Samberg, Melissa Fumero, Andre Braugher, Terry Crews, Stephanie Beatriz, Joe Lo Truglio, Chelsea Peretti, and others in pivotal roles. Brooklyn Nine-Nine has received love from audiences across the globe as well as critics, who praised its commentary on contemporary issues as well as its well-written characters and humor.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine is a great option for those looking for a more contemporary alternative to a show like Psych. Both shows have eccentric characters, regular pop culture references, and a witty sense of humor, while also mixing the genres of mystery and comedy.
3) White Collar
White Collar is yet another police procedural drama series from the house of USA Network. The series was created by Jeff Eastin, and released between 2009 and 2014, airing six seasons in total.
The cast featured Matt Bomer, Tim Dekay, Willie Garson, Marsha Thomason, Tiffani Thiessen, and others in prominent roles. White Collar was a favorite among the critics as well as the audience, making it a great option for anybody looking for an entertaining series like Psych.
Both shows have a prominent two-person team with great chemistry, which makes it all the more interesting to watch.
The show is also set to receive a reboot, with many original cast members returning to reprise their roles.
4) The Mentalist
The Mentalist is a thriller drama series from the house of CBS. The series was created by Bruno Heller and aired on CBS between 2008 and 2015, releasing seven seasons in total.
The cast featured Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Owain Yeoman, and Amanda Righetti among others in pivotal roles. The show received generally positive reviews from critics and audiences, with Baker's performance getting special notice.
Although The Mentalist is often compared to Psych for having a lead with an extraordinary perception of fighting crime, the two shows have very different tones. The Mentalist has a more mature tone and focuses to be a procedural drama, while the other delves more into comedy.
5) Chuck
Chuck is a spy action comedy-drama series from the house of NBC. Created by Josh Schwartz and Chris Fedak, the show aired five seasons between 2008 and 2012.
The cast featured Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski, Adam Baldwin, Joshua Gomez, Sarah Lancaster, and others in pivotal roles. Although receiving a positive feedback from critics, Chuck was almost canceled after two seasons due to a drop in the viewership. However, a strong campaign by fans paved the way for Subway into a new sponsorship deal with NBC for the third season.
Although Chuck and Psych don't really share a similar protagonist or a similar storyline like the above titles, both come from the same era of US television and somehow have a familiar vibe. Sharing familiar pop culture references, with witty dialogue exchanges, Chuck fits snugly within Psych's extended universe.
6) Sherlock
Sherlock is a British crime drama series from the house of BBC. Developed for the screen by Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat, the series is based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic detective stories revolving around the character of Sherlock Holmes.
The cast features Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Rupert Graves, and Andrew Scott among many others in pivotal roles. The series aired four seasons between 2010 and 2017, all of which received critical acclaim as well as love from the audience.
For those of you who enjoyed but remain unimpressed with Shawn's crime-solving capabilities, BBC's Sherlock should do the trick. Sherlock showcases a mind which is hyper-sensitive to information compared to a sham psychic solving crimes using his observation skills.
7) Castle
Castle is a crime mystery comedy-drama series from the house of ABC. The series was created by Andrew W. Marlowe and premiered on ABC in 2009. The show ran for eight seasons before concluding in 2016.
The cast featured Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic in pivotal roles alongside Molly C. Queen, Jon Huertas, Seamus Dever, and others in supporting roles. The series garnered a loyal fanbase during its run, with praise for the chemistry between the lead characters.
Similar to Shawn and Gus's duo, Castle has the dynamic duo of Detective Kate Beckett and mystery author Richard Castle. Both titles rely heavily on the relationship dynamic and chemistry between the duo while also focusing on solving crimes. If you want to add a bit of romance to the mix, Castle is the perfect series for fans of Psych.
These are our top picks of shows that we think would be perfect for your next binge session if you are a fan of Psych.
