
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.

After safety inspector Butch Hicks falls to his death, Chief Vick enlists Shawn and Gus' help with the case; as she takes them out to the crime scene, she tells them they received an anonymous tip.

Shawn and Gus help undercover Juliet probe a string of robberies connected to a roller derby team that she recently infiltrated.

When the mayor dies in an apparent surfing accident, Shawn runs for the office.

Shawn and Gus work with Lassiter, Henry and Woody to solve the murder of a real estate executive; Shawn must make a life decision.