Exclusive: Psych to Stage Two-Hour Musical Episode — Plus, Is Someone Getting Engaged?!

Michael Ausiello

You’ll never guess what I saw when I looked in my crystal ball today for Psych scoop: an episode of Glee!

The long-running USA Network satire plans to stage a two-hour musical episode during its upcoming seventh season, series creator Steve Franks confirmed to me Thursday at TVLine’s Comic-Con interview suite.

Franks, who was joined by his Psych leading men James Roday and Dule Hill, also shared scoop on that killer Henry cliffhanger, the Clue-themed 100th episode and whether Season 7 will be the show’s last.

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Comments (100)

The video is stuttering on me – is season 7 the end?
I hope they cross-over with some other USA show before it’s done. I’d love to see a Psych-Suits episode – fake psychic, fake lawyers – it writes itself!
Comment by ScrubsGuy – July 12, 2012 01:10 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- steve says he hopes not and james says if it is the ending will be disappointing, so they aren’t planning on this being the last season : )
  Comment by jennifer – July 12, 2012 01:27 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- no. it will not end in season 7…
  i bet it carries 14 years like ER
  Comment by Jackié Sampieri – July 13, 2012 04:32 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Is James holding the pillow because he’s still carrying too much weight? He used to remind me of Rick Nelson, but he’s turning into sidekick material.
Comment by Tara – July 12, 2012 01:10 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- Shut the hell up about James’ weight already. He’s fine, he’s perfect and he’s better than you will ever be.
  Comment by Melanie – July 12, 2012 01:24 PM PDT Reply To This Post
  - No. Sorry, Melanie, but James Roday is overweight and clearly needs to drop about 20 pounds. He’s covering it up well, but you could really see it in his face last season. However, I can’t tell too much from this video.
    Comment by Fat Police – July 12, 2012 03:50 PM PDT Reply To This Post
    - yeah, he needs to go back to how he looked in season 1
      still, he is as handsome as ever
      Comment by Jackié Sampieri – July 13, 2012 04:33 PM PDT Reply To This Post
      - Uhm, James was somewhere in 20 in season 1, so yes, he changed -_____-”
        Comment by Emilio Estevez Esteevez – July 14, 2012 02:32 AM PDT
    - He has a heart problem that causes him to gain weight. He cant just lose it!
      Comment by Aimee – July 28, 2012 06:46 AM PDT Reply To This Post
      - OMG psych-o fight
        Comment by Miranda Matocha (@insert56) – August 13, 2012 04:49 PM PDT
      - Thats right! His heart problem makes it difficult for him to lose weight. James is perfect the way he is. If you don’t like him then stop talking about him!
        Comment by Tattyana – August 13, 2012 04:59 PM PDT
  - I think it makes waayyyy more sense for Shawn to be slightly overweight. If he were fit, it would be a big lie! Shawn is lazy and never exersizes and eats way to much junk food–it makes sense.
    Comment by Dat Cray-Cray – September 5, 2012 03:26 PM PDT Reply To This Post
    - RIIIIGHT!!! Lol perfect point!
      Comment by Kittie pimms – January 23, 2013 01:18 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- He did that last year in his Ausiello comic-con interview. Either he’s doing it to hide his tummy or he has a thing for pillows (or maybe he’s not comfortable in interviews and holds on to the pillow as a comfort thing…like a kid with a stuffed animal). Or..he’s just weird…but fun!
  Comment by zaza – July 12, 2012 01:42 PM PDT Reply To This Post
  - Anytime Shawn sits down on the show and doesn’t have a desk in front of him or something he’ll have a pillow on his lap too. He’s done this since season 1. (I’m a weirdo and do the same thing, it’s a comfort thing). I didn’t realize he did it in real life too, I thought they were just making it a character quirk.
    Comment by Beth – July 12, 2012 05:43 PM PDT Reply To This Post
    - I do the same thing! Soon as I sit down, I look for a pillow. It’s those little things that people do in real life they put in the show that makes it so fun to watch
      Comment by Kris Thrasher – October 5, 2012 03:53 AM PDT Reply To This Post
- Roday looks great, but I wouldn’t care either way. He’s talented and hilarious and that’s all that matters. Besides, I think he’s just ~enjoying the pillow.
  Comment by erika29 – July 12, 2012 03:44 PM PDT Reply To This Post
  - And don’t forget that he is freaking, freaking hot !! James Roday FOR THE WIN!!
    Comment by Emilio Estevez Esteevez – July 14, 2012 02:35 AM PDT Reply To This Post
    - lol i like your username, thats one o my favorite episodes (;
      Comment by Gee Buttersnaps – September 27, 2012 06:43 PM PDT Reply To This Post
      - I like yours too <3 "Oh, This is his partner Ghee Buttersnaps… That's not your real name." – Ewan O'Hara (Juliet's brother) XD
        Comment by Emilio Estevez Esteevez – October 10, 2012 02:35 AM PDT
      - LOL! Best usernames ever!!!
        Comment by Juliet – November 11, 2012 02:19 PM PDT
      - RIGHT!! Mime TOOO!!! “And it was JU!!!”
        Comment by Kittie pimms – January 23, 2013 01:19 PM PDT
- Probably prego…
  Comment by meggo – July 12, 2012 04:42 PM PDT Reply To This Post
  - … ummm…. i dont know what to say to that
    Comment by Miranda Matocha (@insert56) – August 13, 2012 04:49 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- Perhaps there is a logo on his jersey that would otherwise have to be blurred out. If that’s the case, he’s just being helpful.
  Comment by LibbyK – July 14, 2012 08:41 AM PDT Reply To This Post
- It’s a habit of him, he’s been doing it (at least) since season 1 al ready, so it has nothing to do with his weight.
  And I think he looks much more healthier now then he has in season 1! He’s also been losing some weight since the end of season 6, as far as I can see from this clip.
  And whatever, he’s still damn fine.
  Comment by Annika – July 16, 2012 02:49 AM PDT Reply To This Post
- Rude!!!!
  Comment by Gita – September 6, 2012 03:04 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- OH NO YOU DIDN’T!
  Comment by Amanda – October 3, 2012 07:10 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Musical episode = show on its last legs. Have they all switched roles, yet?
Comment by BTM – July 12, 2012 01:13 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- why does it have to equal a show on its last legs? that’s a stupid comment. scrubs did a musical episode in season 6 and was on 9 seasons
  Comment by jennifer – July 12, 2012 01:30 PM PDT Reply To This Post
  - Scrubs, House, Grey’s Anatomy… all of those “musical episodes” were pretty lame, the latter of which got eviscerated by the critics. However, Franks is also a musician, so we’ll see.
    Comment by Ahem – July 12, 2012 03:52 PM PDT Reply To This Post
    - What about Buffy? Would you say that musical episode was lame? Because a musical episode doesn’t necessarily mean lame. It depends on who writes the music. Original music always makes it better.
      Comment by Kim – July 13, 2012 02:08 PM PDT Reply To This Post
      - I totaly agree!
        Buffy musical was totally epic
        Comment by supernaturaltvfan – May 26, 2013 11:50 PM PDT
    - Scrubs musical episode was awesome and so this will be too! Cant wait… and James is hot.. I wouldn’t mind being that pillow!
      Comment by lauren – August 4, 2012 11:33 AM PDT Reply To This Post
      - Haha I hear ya on that one!!!
        Comment by Kittie pimms – January 23, 2013 01:21 PM PDT
- I agree, a musical episode is kind of a lame thing to do. I love Psych, I do, but I groaned when I read this headline. And I hated it when Scrubs did it. I just personally think special musical episodes are always really awkward and difficult to watch. Only Community has been able to pull it off well, and that has more to do with the show’s tongue-in-cheek, satirical attitude than anything else. Every other show takes themselves so seriously when they do a musical episode.
  Comment by Britta Unfiltered – July 12, 2012 03:58 PM PDT Reply To This Post
  - LOL, when has Psych EVER taken itself seriously? I’m sure it won’t be like Grey’s Anatomy in an attempt to be moving and heavy. I’m not a musical episode fan either but if anyone can pull it off and have it be funny, it’s Psych.
    Comment by Maggie – July 12, 2012 04:38 PM PDT Reply To This Post
    - Amen Bobbie!
      Comment by Kim – July 13, 2012 02:09 PM PDT Reply To This Post
  - The best musical episode ever was Once More With Feeling (Buffy). There was nothing lame about it. It was incredible. It should have gotten an emmy. I’m hoping for something as good for Psych, because the writers and crew and everyone are so awesome! Should be lots of fun!
    Comment by bobbie – July 12, 2012 06:16 PM PDT Reply To This Post
    - Couldn’t agree more, bobbie! Loved Buffys musical episode, it just felt right.
      Comment by Kasper – July 12, 2012 07:01 PM PDT Reply To This Post
    - I second that. Once More With Feeling was terrific!!!!! I’ll randomly start singing songs from the episode when I’m around my friends. You know who your real friends are when they start singing with you lol
      Comment by Kira – July 13, 2012 09:52 AM PDT Reply To This Post
    - So true! Everything to do with Buffy is awesome.
      I have a theory…. That it was bunnies! Lol. Tots fav song
      Comment by supernaturaltvfan – May 26, 2013 11:54 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- Do you not remember that Buffy/ Joss Whedon pioneered the musical episode? Absolutely brilliant and does not mean a show has jumped shark…just that the actors are confident in their abilities. Given all the outtakes and singing they do…seems a natural extension of the show. These guys are solid!!
  Comment by Sonya Sill Bria – July 13, 2012 05:16 PM PDT Reply To This Post
  - HOOOLLLAAA!!!
    Comment by Kittie pimms – January 23, 2013 01:22 PM PDT Reply To This Post
James is still continuing his love affair with that pillow.
Comment by diana – July 12, 2012 01:13 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- Haha! I was gonna say the same thing. He’s still trying to mate with that pillow:) You have to watch out for that thing, Ausiello. On another note, I look forward to seeing how that musical episode turns out.
  Comment by Elena – July 12, 2012 01:35 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- He must really love the pillows. He’s always holding one during these interviews. I kind of love it.
  Comment by Tskmew – July 12, 2012 01:35 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- he is hiding a stiffie.
  Comment by nick – September 22, 2012 04:13 PM PDT Reply To This Post
I can’t believe Psych is still on the year. Stick a fork in it, it’s done…
Comment by JWB – July 12, 2012 01:56 PM PDT Reply To This Post
hahah ohh I love Psych and James, Dule, and Steve…
and can we PLEASE get a marriage proposal (and a yes!) between Shawn and Juliet? Please??
Comment by Rach – July 12, 2012 02:00 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- Word.
  Comment by E – July 12, 2012 02:05 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- Haha! In a way, we get one, but it’s in a fake reality episode and in the real reality they break up, and they fake one is an engagement. Oops.
  Comment by Turk – July 13, 2012 05:58 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- No, not yet, it would change too many things like breaking Shawn and Gus apart. That’s too much
  Comment by Goiber – July 14, 2012 06:59 AM PDT Reply To This Post
- I’d love that of course! But I have some… info that will knock all of your socks off! I have ways of getting nice Psych spoliers. And one of those spoliers were that Lassie marries Marlowe.
  Comment by Tattyana – July 20, 2012 05:05 PM PDT Reply To This Post
I love Corbin Bersen’s character.
Comment by V – July 12, 2012 02:01 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- Steve Franks was awfully vague about his “death,” though, wasn’t he? At this point, I’m not sure if Henry lives or dies. Sniff.
  Comment by Arnie Becker Fan – July 12, 2012 03:54 PM PDT Reply To This Post
great interview as always
Comment by E – July 12, 2012 02:04 PM PDT Reply To This Post
A 2-hour episode of “Psych”? Yes, please.
Comment by Carrie – July 12, 2012 02:36 PM PDT Reply To This Post
i laughed out loud more during that interview than i do at half the comedies on television. these guys are so naturally funny and have such great comedic chemistry. they make the show. can’t wait for season 7!
Comment by murley – July 12, 2012 02:40 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- Yes, they’re awesome!
  Comment by bobbie – July 12, 2012 06:17 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Can’t wait for Psych’s return!! This show is pure happiness!
Comment by erika29 – July 12, 2012 03:45 PM PDT Reply To This Post
A Moulin Rouge type episode would be AMAZING.
Comment by Kelsey – July 12, 2012 04:45 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Psych fans have been begging the producers for a musical episode long before Glee was created! Their singing Psych Outs are the best, and I couldn’t be happier that it’s going to be 2 hours!
Comment by Chelsea – July 12, 2012 05:01 PM PDT Reply To This Post
I LOVE YOU RODAY AND DULEEEE!!!!!!
Comment by psychisthebombdotcome – July 12, 2012 05:38 PM PDT Reply To This Post
I’m so stupidly excited for the Clue episode. Like, I thought I was excited for the Twin Peaks episode but this takes the cake. I wish they could find away to have Tim Curry on as well, even though he’s another character on the show. Like, have him show up as his character Nigel for some random unexplained reason.
Comment by Beth – July 12, 2012 05:45 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- well they got ray wise back for the twin peaks episode so it could happen
  Comment by Alan – July 13, 2012 05:44 AM PDT Reply To This Post
- That would be unbelievably awesome! When I found out about the Clue episode, I started geeking out ALL over the place. Gahhh. Season 7 is going to be freaking EPIC.
  Comment by alyssa – August 24, 2012 01:36 AM PDT Reply To This Post
I am so looking forward to season 7! Can’t wait
Comment by bobbie – July 12, 2012 06:18 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- does anyone know when the season starts? is it a mystery?!!
  Comment by nicky – September 12, 2012 04:10 PM PDT Reply To This Post
How am I gonna go on without Shawn and Gus?
@televisionwhore
Comment by Allisom Klein – July 12, 2012 07:51 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Musical episodes when done right become instant classics! If the show pulls it off like Scrubs, Buffy, and Community did, it will be amazing. Also, not sure if Franks was kidding on this, but he teased about getting Zachary Levi from CHUCK on the show to sing during their panel at Nerd HQ. Really hope this comes through, that’s be a great guest spot.
Comment by Aiden – July 12, 2012 11:25 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- OMG! That would be AMAZING!!!! Pleeeeeeease get Zachary Levi! I miss CHUCK
  Comment by Christina Marx – November 11, 2012 02:16 PM PDT Reply To This Post
omg no no no no no no no no no no no no no there HAS HAS HAS HAS HAS HAS to be more seasons im ACTUALLY getting teary eyed ewwwww
Comment by maddie miller – July 13, 2012 04:16 PM PDT Reply To This Post
A musical episode would be great, Roday has a great singing voice and Odmunson is just plain crazy halarious. I’ve got the same ‘grab a pillow and put it on your lap’ issues, it’s cute that James does it too. Here’s to season 7!
Comment by Amber R – July 13, 2012 04:18 PM PDT Reply To This Post
I haven`t seen psych since the first 8 episodes of season 6 so I am really confused and really happy about the musical episode! I think if anyone can do one and do it well, it would be this talented cast and crew. P.S can anyone tell me what happened to Henry that people think he will die? I think I will cry if he does TT _TT
Comment by Angelica – July 13, 2012 04:21 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- He went to a cabin with a “close friend” who turned out to be part of a huge crime during Henry’s career. Henry was never able to figure it out until right before his “friend” shot him. When the show ended, you don’t know if Henry got help or not. You just saw him lay on the sand.
  Comment by Hannah – July 13, 2012 07:49 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- He was shot by a former partner from the police department. It ended with him lying there and us not knowing how bad he was hurt or if he was alive or dead, but it looked very bad.
  Comment by micgold – July 13, 2012 07:58 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Just stopping bye to say to the PSYCH Members thanks for all them wonderful episodes that just made me feel good i laughed… Im excited for the next season and just wanted to say keep it up…Love You Guys!!!!<3
Comment by Stephanie – July 13, 2012 04:40 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Henry can’t die! Jeanne Cooper hasn’t been on yet as Shawn’s Grandma. Anyway, we love Henry. Show wouldn’t be the same without him
Comment by Kathy – July 14, 2012 05:09 AM PDT Reply To This Post
The pillow is a comfort thing, he’s not hiding his weight I’ve done it all my life I am 120 pounds give or take. I am honestly surprised he does it too haha! Awesome video love these guys.
Comment by Nick – July 14, 2012 09:03 AM PDT Reply To This Post
By the way you guys seriously need to get the term over-weight right because he’s not.
Comment by Nick – July 14, 2012 09:04 AM PDT Reply To This Post
Yes, James should lose weight. If he’s still with Juliette on the show, and Maggie Lawson in real life, he should be just as attractive as her. All the other characters have stayed fit, so should he.
I also don’t want Henry off the show forever . . . nooooooo!
Still a good show. Hopefully Gus will be a more dignified character.
Comment by Nayla – July 15, 2012 07:09 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- Don’t know about your eyes, but I think James is crazy attractive! Even more so than in seasons past. I’ve been crushing on him for several years now, and Maggie is one lucky woman!
  Comment by alyssa – August 24, 2012 01:32 AM PDT Reply To This Post
ANYTHING COULD HAVE MADE HIM A LITTLE BIGGER IF ANY ITS NOT LOOKS HES A GREAT GUY WITH A HEART TO GO WITH IT ,ARE HIM AND JULIETTE REALLY GOING OUT EVEN IN REAL LIFE ? AND IF HE DID WHICH I DONT KNOW NEW FLASH IT COULD BE A MED HES ON THEY DO AND CAN MAKE YOU GAIN BUT IF YOU ASKED ME I THOUGHT HE WAS TO SKINNY SO THAT MEANS HE JUST RIGHT . I FELT LIKE THEY WERE REALLY IN LOVE ON AND OFF THE SET PRAY THEY ARE AND THEY CAN GET ENGAGED AND NOT GET MARRIED FOR A FEW YEARS THEY WOULDNT BE THE ONLY ONES .AND PL GO TO SEASON 20 AND SO ON WOULD BE NICE
Comment by MARIE FIORDELISO – July 15, 2012 10:17 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- Yes Magge and James (Shawn and Juliet) are indeed dating in real life.
  Comment by Tattyana – July 20, 2012 05:07 PM PDT Reply To This Post
If James and Dule are a bit overweight it is only because of all the junk food they eat during the episode.
Comment by Omid – July 16, 2012 11:11 AM PDT Reply To This Post
I cant wait for psych to return and i hope they make more than 10 seasons!
Comment by Crtl Alt Dlt – September 2, 2012 05:16 AM PDT Reply To This Post
When does the new season start? anyone know?
Comment by JR – September 4, 2012 05:50 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- seriously when does it start?
  Comment by hunter – September 22, 2012 12:13 AM PDT Reply To This Post
omg!!!! i am so excited for the shawn-juliet item!!!! PLEASE get married!!!! and also, no!!! corbin cant die! i dont think they would let it happen, since much of the show takes place in Henry’s house. they will probably just keep him in the hospital. in which case shawns mom might just come back again. yay!
i lov you james roday, dule hill, tim oslund, maggie lawson, corbin bernson, and others. also steve franks and Andy b. you guys rock!
Comment by Gee Buttersnaps – September 27, 2012 06:38 PM PDT Reply To This Post
When is season 7 beginning????….miss my boys!
Comment by G – September 28, 2012 05:42 PM PDT Reply To This Post
One of the best and fun shows on tv hope it don’t end for another 7 years
Comment by Bv – September 28, 2012 08:22 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Omg I’m so excited!!! I really think Maggie and shawn are gonna get engaged, or why else would he have brought the ring with him when they went on their romantic get away? I really hope they don’t kill off Henry, he Plays such a big role in the series!!! It would be awesome if they did a collaboration with another show, I really hope they do:) and PLEASE make it till at least 10 SEASONS!!!!
Comment by Katie Johnson – September 30, 2012 08:45 AM PDT Reply To This Post
I’m with ya G ! when the heck does the new season start? either I’m computer challenged (quite possibly) this is being treated like a US national secret
Comment by elle bacino – October 2, 2012 04:00 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Could someone PLEASE tell me when psych is comin back on?? I want the new season to start now!! This psych-o is gonna go psycho without some new episodes quick! And James is Fu(#!@g HOT he doesn’t need to lose weight, his personality alone is sexy enough. Chubby or not I would still date(and other stuff) with him haha!
Comment by Bana Doyabad – October 3, 2012 06:00 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- There is still no official word on a date.
  Comment by Matt Webb Mitovich – October 3, 2012 06:15 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- I heard it was coming out next week, on the 12th. But I may be wrong.
  Comment by Psychic101 – October 5, 2012 05:40 AM PDT Reply To This Post
Shawn has always held pillows in the show and I think it’s cute its kinda lik the pineapple,I actually started holding pillows when I watched the show bc he kept doing it and who cares if he’s gained weight people r def over analyzing this.
Comment by Heather – October 9, 2012 10:23 PM PDT Reply To This Post
USA has disappointed me… The website says there will be new episodes starting February 27, 2013. That’s a *bit* later than “Fall.”
Comment by Physysics – October 11, 2012 04:37 PM PDT Reply To This Post
OMG, James is NOT overweight in any way, shape or form. And nor is Dule or any of the other cast members
Comment by supernaturaltvfan – May 27, 2013 12:08 AM PDT Reply To This Post

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