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Shows that feel likePsych (2006–2014)

Thanks to his police officer father's efforts, Shawn Spencer spent his childhood developing a keen eye for detail (and a lasting dislike of his dad). Years later, Shawn's frequent tips to the police lead to him being falsely accused of a crime he solved. Now, Shawn has no choice but to use his abilities to perpetuate his cover story: psychic crime-solving powers, all the while dragging his best friend, his dad, and the police along for the ride.

If you loved Psych, the closest series we have are Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (2016), Monk (2002) and Castle (2009). All three share Psych's gritty feel, which is what we rank on before quality.

Seen the big three already? The under-the-radar pick below is Eastbound & Down (2009).

★ 8.4 IMDb ↗TMDB ↗8 seasons · USA Networkcreated by Steve Frankscontemplativewittyplayfulgritty
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If Psych hit the spot, these will too

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Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
2016–2017 · 2 seasons · BBC America
★ 8.1comedy · sci-fi & fantasy · crime

A detective whose method is chaos and whose cases go cosmic

The difference: Genuinely surreal sci-fi — it leaves cop-shop reality behind

A comedic thriller that follows the bizarre adventures of eccentric “holistic” detective Dirk Gently and his reluctant assistant Todd. An adaptation of Douglas Adams’ wildly successful comic novels.

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Monk
2002–2009 · 8 seasons · USA Network
★ 8.1drama · comedy · crimePrime Video

A detective whose quirks are the whole method and the whole show

The difference: Melancholy under the comedy — grief, not goofball riffing

Adrian Monk was once a rising star with the San Francisco Police Department, legendary for using unconventional means to solve the department's most baffling cases. But after the tragic (and still unsolved) murder of his wife Trudy, he developed an extreme case of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Now working as a private consultant, Monk continues to investigate cases in the most unconventional ways.

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Castle
2009–2016 · 8 seasons · ABC
★ 8.1drama · crimePrime VideoHulu

An overgrown kid tagging along on real cases, charming everyone

The difference: A will-they-won't-they engine — romance outranks the bromance

After a serial killer imitates the plots of his novels, successful mystery novelist Richard "Rick" Castle receives permission from the Mayor of New York City to tag along with an NYPD homicide investigation team for research purposes.

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White Collar
2009–2014 · 6 seasons · USA Network
★ 8.2crime · drama · mysteryHulu

A charming rule-bender solving crimes beside an exasperated straight man

The difference: Slicker and more earnest — capers over pop-culture riffs

In exchange for his freedom, charming con artist Neal Caffrey provides his expertise to help straight-man FBI agent Peter Burke catch elusive white-collar criminals.

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The Mentalist
2008–2015 · 7 seasons · CBS
★ 8.2crime · drama · mysteryHulu

A showman reading people so well the police can't do without him

The difference: Plays it straight — a serial-killer arc darkens the fun

Patrick Jane, a former celebrity psychic medium, uses his razor sharp skills of observation and expertise at "reading" people to solve serious crimes with the California Bureau of Investigation.

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How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast)
2019–2025 · 4 seasons · Netflix
★ 7.7drama · comedy · crimeNetflix

A smart-mouthed schemer improvising way past his depth

The difference: A teen crime spiral with real fallout — comfort is off the menu

To win back his ex-girlfriend, a nerdy teen starts selling ecstasy online out of his bedroom -- and becomes one of Europe's biggest dealers.

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Zoey 101
2005–2008 · 4 seasons · Nickelodeon
★ 6.3comedyParamount+

Sunny California mischief with a light, breezy touch

The difference: A tween boarding-school sitcom — no mysteries to solve

Zoey 101 is an American television series which originally aired on Nickelodeon from January 9, 2005 until May 2, 2008. It focuses on the lives of teenager Zoey Brooks and her friends as they attend Pacific Coast Academy, a fictional boarding school in Southern California. It was created by Dan Schneider. It was initially filmed at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, then at stages in Valencia, California beginning in season 3. It was nominated for an "Outstanding Children's Program" Emmy in 2005. Zoey 101 was the most expensive production ever for Nickelodeon series, as it was shot completely on location in Malibu. It was also Nickelodeon's best performance for a series premiere in almost eight years. Despite this, many critics have made negative comments about the show, its setting, and its characters.

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The A-Team
1983–1987 · 5 seasons · NBC
★ 7.5action & adventure · comedy · crime

Common ground: mischievous

The difference: Easier on the stillness than Psych

A fictional group of ex-United States Army Special Forces personnel work as soldiers of fortune while on the run from the Army after being branded as war criminals for a "crime they didn't commit."

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Californication
2007–2014 · 7 seasons · Showtime
★ 8.3comedy · dramaParamount+

A charming man-child coasting on talent he refuses to outgrow

The difference: Raunchy and self-destructive — the sweetness is nowhere

A self-loathing, alcoholic writer attempts to repair his damaged relationships with his daughter and her mother while combating sex addiction, a budding drug problem, and the seeming inability to avoid making bad decisions.

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Weeds
2005–2012 · 8 seasons · Showtime
★ 7.9comedy · crime · dramaParamount+

The same mix in both: stillness, then wit

After the unexpected death of her husband, a suburban mom resorts to selling weed to support her family.

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Eastbound & Down
2009–2013 · 4 seasons · HBO
★ 8.2comedy · dramaMax

Both keep coming back to the same thing: hilarious

The difference: Takes it somewhere less gritty than Psych does

Years after he turned his back on his hometown, a burned-out major league ballplayer returns to teach phys ed at his old middle school.

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Flight of the Conchords
2007–2009 · 2 seasons · HBO
★ 8.5comedyMax

Comedy built on play, twice over

The trials and tribulations of a two man, digi-folk band who have moved from New Zealand to New York City in the hope of forging a successful music career. So far they've managed to find a manager (whose "other" job is at the New Zealand Consulate), one fan (a married obsessive) and one friend (who owns the local pawn shop) -- but not much else.

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