
Shawn Spencer happens to possess some uncanny powers of observation thanks to his father, Henry, a former police officer who taught his son to remember even the smallest details of his surroundings. When Shawn is accused of committing a crime that he actually solved, he convinces the cops that he's a psychic -- and with the reluctant help of best friend Gus, Shawn starts solving cases for a skeptical but increasingly impressed police force.

Gus' boss demands that he stop moonlighting at the agency; Shawn must find a way to keep his partner, solve a haunting case, and play referee to Henry and his recently returned mother.

Shawn investigates when a mummy goes missing from the National History Museum.

Gus is determined to solve a murder; Shawn decides to atone for his mooching.

Wanting to be appointed to Chief of Police, Lassiter tries to solve the murder of the Mayor's uncle to prove himself worthy; Juliet receives news that tests her relationship.