Gus Walks into a Bank

Season 3, Episode 8, Aired

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Gus is taken hostage at the Santa Barbara Savings and Loan Bank while making a deposit for Shawn.
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  • When Gus walks in a bank to make a deposit, he gets caught in a bank robbery. Meanwhile, Shawn schemes to get involved in the robbery.

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    By trm6, Nov 09, 2011
    This episode was hilarious! XD When Gus gets caught in a bank robbery, Shawn is on the outside with the police trying to find a way to get in too. A fight with the SWAT leader is just the ticket. Because of this fight, Shawn is forced to take pizza to the robber and hostages in the bank. To get inside, he starts a fight with the SWAT leader again; causing him to send SWAT guys to go after him. This prompts the robber to reach outside and grab Shawn and drag him in. After speaking with the robber, Shawn discovers the robber was set up to rob that bank because his wife was kidnapped. After making some deals, Shawn leaves the bank and finds the robbers wife. Thus, the case is solved. I was really shocked when Juliet admitted a relation with the SWAT leader. It was really funny how Shawn schemed to ruin their date that night; causing Juliet to visit with Shawn and spend time with him XDmoreless

  • They ruined an awesome case episode with a rushed, chopped off ending.

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    By KatiKatNik, Jun 05, 2011
    I mean, the whole episode was so interesting, the bank robbery, the hostages, Shawn investigating and then they totally muddled the hostage retrieval, we didn't get to see what happened with the fake bank robber, zip. At least some hint would have been nice. But the case was interesting, at least.

    I loved how Shawn felt so guilty about Gus having been taken a hostage. And Henry rushing over to warn Shawn - but the fact that the hostage rescue was simply not shown, cut off made Henry's arrival pointless, it turned it just into a scene to show that yes, Corbin Bernsen was still on the show *sigh*

    Gary Cole was funny though!

    And Shawn and Juliet... I really like this pairing but it seems like the writers are just too heavy handed in handling their romance. It's either too "in the face" or not there at all. And it's too bad because they are such a nice couple :(moreless

  • Shawn resolves a hostage situation.

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    By sequoa84, Apr 08, 2010
    This season finale was very well written and executed one from the cast & crew of Psych. May I say, this was the best one in the entire 3rd season.

    Plotted along the lines of a bank robbery and an accompanying hostage situation, this episode did create both a racy storyline and gut-popping comedy track. Its definitely not easy to introduce some wise-ass jokes in between a serious situation and still make it look funny. But this finale episode did manage to do that, and successfully as well. As another interesting development, the writers have also put an end to the "Shawn-Jules: Will-they-Won't-they romantic tension", that has been lingering around since the "Bounty Hunters" episode.

    A very recognizable trend which I've observed in the past few episodes, is that the writers are trying to focus on a non-critical character in each episode. In this perspective, the season finale definitely belonged to Lassitor. Overall, a good end to a seemingly average season. And definitely a lot to look for in the next.moreless

  • Gus walks into a bank, because he feels that part of running a business has important role such as making a deposit face to face.

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    By augcast, Oct 12, 2008
    We first see Gus fully in control and taking some pleasure in his adult life responsibility, only to quickly revert to his alter "scaredy cat" persona.

    This persona that Gus & Shawn have created troughout the series, of always being calm and cool yet terrified when panic hits is absolutely funny if not adorable from our two hero's. Upon hearing that Gus is in trouble Shawn quickly attempts - by any means necessary to get himself into the bank to give his best friend support. Which is halted by Commander Cameron Luntz (played by Gary Cole) who's head of the SWAT team and hostage negotiator.

    This episode truly shows just how loyal Shawn is to his friends by risking life and limb to save his long time best friend "The Guster".

    However, on the same note Shawn finally realizes that waiting or taking things for granted such as friendships / courtship shouldn't be taken lightly. For he finally see's just how much he care's for O'Hara (played by Maggie Lawson), when he finds out that she is currently dating Luntz. As a frequent viewer - since the beginning of the series, i've continued to rally for both Shawn & O'Hara's relationship to build and hope with next season we might be greated with such a feat. :)moreless

  • Another amazing episode from Psych!

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    By nestosmells, Sep 14, 2008
    This episode is the last new episode for awhile (til this winter), and the summer finale left me hungry for more. Summary: Gus goes into a bank to deposit money and the bank is held up. the police and SWAT get involved including Gary Cole as head of the SWAT team and Juliet's new boyfriend. Shawn manages to figure out this isn't a typical bank robbery. This episode was another one that showed Shawn's growing feelings for Jules. It was so adorable seeing him get jealous over her new romance. This ep also was a great one for Lassiter as he actually helps Shawn instead of complaining about him. All in all, it was nice addition to Psych and i can't wait til the new episodes.moreless
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    • In the scene when Shawn is telling Phil he is psychic his right hand goes from being at his temple to at his side a number of times during the scene

    • Pineapple Spottings: • Pineapple #1 – a real one on the bench of the bank when Shawn asks to go "potty." • Pineapple #2 – a cutout of a pineapple is on Shawn's zip line snack system at the end of the episode. • Pineapple #3 – when Shawn delivers the pizzas, he asks why there isn't a "ham and pineapple" one.

    • There was no flashback to young Shawn in this episode. This is the second episode of the series without one (the first was "Murder? …Anyone? …Anyone? …Bueller?").

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    • Shawn: All right, Jules, give me one good reason why you find this guy attractive. Juliet: Shawn… Shawn: You can't give me one? Juliet: I can think of many. Shawn: Is one of them that you're looking forward to giving him sponge baths in the near future? Juliet: I happen to find his age and his maturity appealing. He is distinguished and virile, and, most importantly, he knows who he is, and that is attractive. Lassiter: You two know I'm in the van, right?

    • Juliet: Why didn't you go in the bank? Shawn: We came here to make a deposit. That's not really a two-man job. What, we both should have grabbed a corner of the check and gingerly walked it in together?

    • Shawn: (to Carlton) Just once, can you grab life by the little Lassiters and follow your instincts?

    • Gus: I'm telling you, something's not right with this guy. And, then he makes us take our shoes off? Who does that? Why? Shawn: It's a way of containing people, ya know, slowing them down and what not. Gus: So we can't run away when he starts shooting us. He's gonna start killing us off one by one. Oh My God! Shawn: Would you please relax, clearly I have a handle on the situation. Gus: A handle? A handle? You mouthed off to him and got yourself taken hostage! Shawn: Of course I did. That was my plan all along, you sweet dollop of spicy goodness.

    • (The hostages glare at Shawn after he tackles Phil to the floor, saving his life.) Shawn: Free hugs. Who's next?

    • Karen: You're not a trained tactical officer, Spencer. Luntz: Are we positive he's even house trained? Shawn: (laughs) OK, all right, maybe you and I got off on the wrong foot. And you know what? You're correct; I have had a few close calls around the house recently, but I can help you.

    • Shawn: (to Luntz after he has just made a theatrical entrance) And… cut! Great, dripping with swagger. Let's go again, though, and maybe ease up on the cocksure smile just a bit. I liked it. I'm just not sure it's gonna play in the Midwest.

    • Shawn: You know, I'm not really a regular person, right, Phil? Phil: What does that mean? Shawn: It means I tried once and failed. I'm just too unique and interesting.

    • Lassiter: (closes truck door) You take shotgun. Shawn: You are so sexy right now!

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    • Original International Air Dates: Finland – January 18, 2010 on MTV3 Germany – February 8, 2011 on RTL Czech Republic – June 4, 2011 on Prima COOL Slovakia – July 26, 2011 on Markiza

    • In its initial broadcast, USA did not transmit two of the cast cards in the end credits; Val Cole through Jason Poulsen were the missing credits.

    • Featured Music: "Genius" by The Friendly Indians "More Human Than Human" by White Zombie "Ever So Slowly" by The Friendly Indians

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    • Shawn: But look at you, man. Surviving a bank hostage crisis, and still looking all Poitier on a hot day… go ahead, slap me in the face. Tell me they call you Mr. Tibbs. A reference to the 1967 Norman Jewison film In the Heat of the Night, starring Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger. Poitier's most famous line from the film was, "They call me MISTER Tibbs!" The line was later used as the title of the film's 1970 sequel.

    • Shawn: He's not Colin Farrell. This is a reference to the 2003 Clark Johnson film S.W.A.T., starring Colin Farrell and Samuel L. Jackson.

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