USA announced today that its original scripted comedy series Psych will end its successful run after eight seasons on Wednesday, March 26 at 9/8c. It will be followed at 10/9c. by the Psych After Show, a one-hour live show featuring a Q&A with the entire cast and show creator, Steve Franks. The moderated discussion will take place in front of a studio audience in Los Angeles.
After eight extraordinary seasons that included the series' 100th episode milestone, a two-hour musical, a 10-city college tour, five standing-room only appearances at Comic-Con and countless tributes to the 80's, the faux psychic detective Shawn Spencer (James Roday) and his best friend, Burton "Gus" Guster (Dule Hill), are finally closing the doors on their Psych office. The unconventional fan favorite series also stars Corbin Bernsen, Maggie Lawson, Timothy Omundson and Kirsten Nelson.
"Psych has made an indelible imprint on the television landscape, with a unique brand of comedy," said Chris McCumber, President of USA Network. "The final season celebrates the iconic characters that have made this show so beloved, and will be an exclamation point on the series' incredible run. And while the series will wrap in March, somehow I don't believe we've heard the last of Shawn and Gus."
Added Jeff Wachtel, President and Chief Content Officer, NBCU Cable Entertainment, "Psych is one of those rare projects that broke into the cultural mainstream. Its wild energy, fearless fun and engaging characters delivered an unrivaled series that will continue to be loved by fans for as long as there are ways to watch TV."
