Shawn Spencer

Shawn Spencer
Psych character
First appearance"Pilot" (Psych; 2006)
Created bySteve Franks
Portrayed byJames Roday Rodriguez
Liam James (Young Shawn: Seasons 1-5)
Skyler Gisondo (Young Shawn: Seasons 5-Season 8)
In-universe information
Alias
  • Spencer
  • Shawn White
  • Goose
  • Mystic
  • Dr. Hans Jorgenson
  • Shawn SpenStar
  • Dr. Howser
  • Black
  • Mr. Shawn
  • ManiacManiac19
  • Mr. Turner
  • DieHard
  • Juan Priestly
  • Sheriff Spencer
  • Hickory Pot
  • Dry Gulch Slim
  • R. P. McMurphy
  • William Zane
  • Soup Can Sam
  • Shawn Gthorndall
  • The Catch
  • Shawn Womack
  • Ryan Phillippe
  • Sonny Boy (Henry)
  • White Privilege
  • Kkarlton Lassiter
  • Barry
  • Ichabod Fletchman[1]
GenderMale
Occupation"Psychic Detective"
FamilyHenry Spencer (father)
Madeleine Spencer (mother)
SpouseJuliet O'Hara
Significant othersGina Repach (former)
Abigail Lytar (1998, 2009–10)
RelativesJack Spencer (uncle)[2]
Henry Spencer, Sr. (paternal grandfather)
Emma Spencer (paternal grandmother)

Shawn Spencer is a fictional character and main protagonist on the American television comedy-drama Psych and the sequel film series of the same name played by American actor James Roday Rodriguez. Taking advantage of his eidetic memory and keen observational skills, he poses as a psychic and works as a private detective who often consults with the Santa Barbara Police Department. Shawn and his childhood best friend Gus work together at the eponymous agency Psych.

  1. ^ "Ghosts". Psych. Season 3. Episode 1. July 18, 2008. USA Network.
  2. ^ Psych, Episode 3.04: "The Greatest Adventure in the History of Basic Cable." Original airdate: August 8, 2008.