Ep 1. American Duos

In season 2 episode 1 of Psych, titled "American Duos," Shawn and Gus find themselves participating in a singing competition show after one of the contestants is found dead. The pair is brought in to help investigate the case and are shocked to find out that the show's judges could be involved.

As they delve deeper into the mystery, Shawn and Gus must not only navigate the personalities of the remaining contestants, but also the egos of the judges. They are particularly suspicious of Judge Mary, a former pop star with a reputation for being difficult to work with. They decide to go undercover as contestants in order to get closer to the suspects and gather more information.

Their plan quickly goes awry when Shawn finds himself becoming overly invested in the competition and starts to lose sight of the case. Meanwhile, Gus struggles to keep his cool and avoid suspicion as he navigates the behind-the-scenes drama.

As the competition heats up, tensions run high and more secrets are revealed. It becomes clear that everyone on the show has something to hide, including the victim himself. Shawn and Gus must use their wit and charm to outsmart the suspects and solve the case before another contestant falls prey to the killer.

Overall, "American Duos" is a fun and entertaining episode that showcases the chemistry between Shawn and Gus while also introducing some memorable new characters. Fans of the show will love the witty banter and pop culture references, as well as the twists and turns of the mystery.