Ep 7. If You're So Smart, Then Why Are You Dead?
- TV-PG
- August 24, 2007
- 42 min
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7.9 (959)
In Psych season 2 episode 7, titled "If You're So Smart, Then Why Are You Dead?", Shawn and Gus are hired by a corporate espionage firm to investigate a young CEO who they suspect has stolen valuable trade secrets from a rival company. However, the investigation takes a mysterious turn when they discover that the CEO has been dead for months despite still running the company.
As they delve deeper into the case, Shawn and Gus encounter a cast of eccentric characters, including the deceased CEO's weirdly preoccupied mother and a paranoid scientist who is convinced that he is being monitored by the government. With their usual mix of quirkiness, humor, and deductive skills, Shawn and Gus try to unravel the mystery of the dead CEO and the stolen secrets.
However, they soon find themselves entangled in a dangerous web of corporate espionage and deceit, as they discover that there are multiple parties vying for control of the stolen secrets, and that their own lives may be at risk. Along the way, they also have to deal with personal issues, such as Shawn's complicated relationship with his father and Gus's reluctance to confront his own fears.
The episode is notable for its witty dialogue, its clever plot twists, and its creative use of pop culture references and visual gags. It also showcases the chemistry between the two lead actors, James Roday and Dulé Hill, who play off each other's strengths and weaknesses to create a dynamic and engaging duo. Overall, "If You're So Smart, Then Why Are You Dead?" is a fun and entertaining installment of Psych that fulfills its promise as a lighthearted and engaging detective show.