If you rolled your eyes yesterday at Tony Shalhoub’s sixth consecutive Emmy nomination for best actor in a comedy series, I’m thinking that maybe you just haven’t seen Monk. It returns tonight (USA, 9 p.m. ET) for a seventh season. Check out an old clip after the jump, featuring the late Stanley Kamel. (Monk’s new shrink will be played by Hector Elizondo.) If you still don’t get it, I give you permission to sound off in the comments section.
Psych, perhaps TV’s most underappreciated detective show (see: the ‘Psycho’ headline I found this morning), also returns tonight with new episodes (USA, 10 p.m. ET). If our classic PopWatch Duel between stars James Roday and Dulé Hill didn’t make you want to give it a shot, the clip after the jump might finally do the trick. (Or, this parody of American Idol? The show is riddled with pop culture references.)
Do we have Monk and Psych fans on PopWatch?
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Psych, yes! Thanks for the reminder. Didn’t Shawn and Jules almost kiss at the end of last season? Why DID she skip that chance?
I love both Monk AND Psych. Shawn and Gus are one of the best duos on television, and despite Monk’s flaws, Shaloub always makes it worth watching.
Never been a big Monk fan, but I really like Psych. I watched a couple of West Wing episodes the other day and remembered what a great actor Dule Hill is. To be able to switch from subtle drama to over-the-top comedy is a rare gift.
I love me some Psych! I’m so glad this show is back. Never watched Monk. Don’t plan to either. Sorry.
Yay! Monk and Psych (along with Burn Notice) are the best part of summer!
I am a huge Psych fan. I can’t wait to see new episodes.
LOVE PSYCH!!!
I was into Monk for a couple seasons, but I got tired of it. Besides, it’s on at the same time as Doctor Who! I’m still a big Psych fan, though, and I plan to watch tonight.
I watch Psych, but I’ll admit that some of the episode are pretty weak.
Since we have two young kids, we hardly ever go out on Friday nights. Monk and Psych just gives us another excuse to stay in.
I love Psych! It’s the perfect follow up to Doctor Who. So naturally I’m thrilled it’s back on tonight. Although, I’ll miss the premier because I will be watching “The Dark Knight” but whatever, that’s what Tivo is for.
I got the second season of Psych on DVD last week and sadly spent a LARGE portion of last weekend watching and rewatching it. There are just so many big jokes, little jokes and pop culture references that never cease to entertain.
I looooove Psych, and am really excited for it to come back tonight. Monk… not so much. I watched it for a few years, but haven’t watched in a while. It’s just not that good – and sorry, but no way should Tony Shaloub have beaten out the likes of Steve Carell and Jason Bateman at the Emmys. The character in general just isn’t that funny. I’m just saying.
Huzzah for Psych! It’s so consistently fun and entertaining, the perfect summer program.
(Though I must mention I was a bit let down that “Wipeout” and “The Hills” got previews in your summer issue, while Psych didn’t even get a blurb.)
Huge Psych fan here!