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You Can't Handle This Episode

Season 4, Episode 10, Aired Jan 27, 2010

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Abigail is disappointed when Shawn accepts a case at the Army base instead of going on a date with her, but he and Gus are intrigued by a death they believe shouldn't have been ruled a suicide. Unfortunately it may also implicate Juliet's brother.moreless

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John Cena

Ewan O'Hara
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Robert Patrick

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Sean Rogerson

Lt. Wallach

James Roday

Shawn Spencer
Dule Hill

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Timothy Omundson

Carlton Lassiter
Maggie Lawson

Juliet O'Hara
Corbin Bernsen

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New Night, different vibe for me. Spoilers!

5.0

"Mediocre"

By SMNaylor73, Sep 22, 2011

Let me say, I LOVE this show. it is one of my favorites. I even watch the repeats. Love the dialouge, but this episode fell a little flat for me. I was happy they got rid of Abigail, I liked the character, but I am waiting patiently for my Jules/Shawn pairing. I just thought they way the did it felt rushed & weird. And the arc with Cena as Juliet's brother, because that was not finished at the end... too heavy for this series. I was SO sompletely jazzed for this episode & whiole some of it was funny & interesting, I was still disappointed. I hope next week gets better, until then I have my repeats.moreless
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If there's one thing this episode got right, it was the title; because I really couldn't handle it.

4.0

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By MatthewKremer, Sep 22, 2011

I was hoping beyond hope that Psych would come back from an extremely mediocre first half and score some points to win the game. Does a football analogy work? (I'm just too hyped for the super bowl. :D) Eh, maybe not. Unless Psych is going to win the in the last few minutes of the game. I'd hope they score sooner than that, but regardless they NEED to score some points to save this show.

"You Can't Handle This Episode," was probably the worst episode this season; though a few others rival for the grand prize. The humor so far this season has hit an all time low. Granted it's still warranted a chuckle or a grin. Unfortunately for this-return from break-episode, my chuckles and grins turned to half-snorts and grimaces. I only truly laughed twice in the episode. While the guest character wasn't a bad choice, it just didn't quite work out. I'm not talking about the cliche super-spy-man character, Psych seems to handle cliches pretty well, but the chemistry in this case was not at all there. Notably the scene where Cena's character is telling of his numerous adventures as a spy. It felt like a campfire story plucked reluctantly from a kids show. Like story about the time that I caught a fish THIS BIG! But, seriously now. That one shoot-out scene had me busting a gut. But, wasn't that supposed to be serious?

I just hope this show can salvage what it's got left and come around with some half-decent episodes to finish off the season. Thinking about it, I'm not sure why I've even come back to this show. Maybe it's because I remember what Psych used to be. Who knows why it's changed so much. Maybe, actors doing too much script writing or something along those lines. Though, there's the possibility that they've just run out of ideas. If that's truly the case I hope the end is sooner rather than later. I'd hate to sit through a long, sad demise.moreless
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John Cena guests in a funny episode.

8.0

"Great"

By thefanof, Jul 09, 2010

With former WWE Champion John Cena guest starring hopefully Psych gained some new fans who may have tuned in for the first time. Cena may not be the next Al Pacino, but his comedic timing was strong here and he definitely excelled more than most big name guest stars have prior to him who were awful for the most part (Cybill Shepherd anyone?). I would've liked to see him as a recurring character, but if you watched this episode you'll know why that probably will not be the case.

The lovey dubby scene at the end rubbed me the wrong way as it was just so un-Psych, but the good storyline that preceded it, the guest appearance by The Unit's Robert Patrick, and just the fact that the show did not disappoint in its return from hiatus more than made up for that.

Nice episode tonight.moreless
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- Shawn: Gus, do you still have the number of that guy that could get us tickets to Monday Night RAW? This is a bit of an in joke. John Cena is a star on WWE Monday Night RAW.
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- In-Joke: The name on the soldier's uniform at the Army base entrance is "Franks". Steve Franks is the creator of the series.
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- Psych-out: Gag reel from the "We have respect for all branches of the military " scene.
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- Pineapple Spotting: Abigail has a white pineapple-shaped jar with a plant in it on her bedroom table. Next to the jar is the lid that makes up the leaves of the pineapple. Additionally, the General has a hand grenade on his desk. In military jargon, a hand grenade is referred to as a pineapple.
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QUOTES (2)
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- Jules: I said you're prophetic. Shawn: You're prophetic!!
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- Shawn: I never met a man so big he couldn't hide behind a plane!
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NOTES (5)
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- International Episode Titles: Czech Republic "Tenhle případ nevyřešíš" (You won't solve this case)
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- Original International Air Dates: Czech Republic August 6, 2011 on Prima COOL
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- Special billing was given to Robert Patrick (and) for this episode.
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- Featured Music: "Am I Wrong" by Love Spit Love
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- This is the first episode to air in the show's new time slot, Wednesdays at 10 p.m.
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- Shawn: We have respect for all branches of the military. Except the Coast Guard. Have you seen The Guardian? Referencing the 2006 film starring Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher in which Dulé Hill had a supporting role as "Ken Weatherly."
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