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Psych: Cloudy Chance of Murder
Shawn's impounded motorcycle brings him and Gus to the courthouse to get it back. When they return to the office emptyhanded, they catch a story about a woman, Sandra Panitch, who is charged with killing the Channel 8 weatherman. However, Shawn remembers seeing Sandra at the courthouse and is convinced that she is not guilty. A brief encounter with her disheveled lawyer, Adam Hornstock, is enough to inspire Shawn to join the case. He and Gus jump on board as legal consultants. Although they have very little experience in law, help arrives covertly from some unexpected people. Shawn and Gus are determined to prove Sandra's innocence, even if the evidence supports the indictment.
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Episode Info
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Episode number: 1x12 Production Number: #1_1010 Airdate: Friday February 09th, 2007 Alternate Airdates:
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Australia
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Main Cast
Episode Notes
Psych-Out: Juliet excitedly takes lead vocals for her rendition of "Cool It Now," joined by the lackadaisical lyrics of Shawn and Gus.
Michael Weston, who played Adam Hornstock, worked previously with James Roday in the film The Dukes of Hazzard.
Episode Quotes
Shawn: Gus, they impounded my motorcycle without warning.
Gus: I'm pretty sure the warning was the $900 worth of parking tickets you racked up.
Shawn: Still, man, you can't take a man's means of transportation away. It's, like, unconstitutional or something.
Gus: I'm pretty sure it's not in the Constitution.
Shawn: Oh, don't be so sure. I think it says, "Thou shalt not something...or covet something...don't mess with Texas or the right of transportation."
Gus: You're thinking of a commandment.
Shawn: That's even better.
Gus: I'm pretty sure the warning was the $900 worth of parking tickets you racked up.
Shawn: Still, man, you can't take a man's means of transportation away. It's, like, unconstitutional or something.
Gus: I'm pretty sure it's not in the Constitution.
Shawn: Oh, don't be so sure. I think it says, "Thou shalt not something...or covet something...don't mess with Texas or the right of transportation."
Gus: You're thinking of a commandment.
Shawn: That's even better.
Gus: You've got to be kidding me. We came all the way over here, and now you're not gonna wait in a line?
Shawn: Gus, did you see it in there? It's a ticket payment line, not Space Mountain. Hardly worth it. Plus, I don't wait in lines.
Gus: What do you mean, you don't wait in lines? Everyone waits in lines. That's all we do as people. We wait in lines.
Shawn: I don't. It's not in my nature.
Gus: That makes no sense, Shawn.
Shawn: Gus, did you see it in there? It's a ticket payment line, not Space Mountain. Hardly worth it. Plus, I don't wait in lines.
Gus: What do you mean, you don't wait in lines? Everyone waits in lines. That's all we do as people. We wait in lines.
Shawn: I don't. It's not in my nature.
Gus: That makes no sense, Shawn.
Gus: Don't you watch the news?
Shawn: I can't watch Channel 8 anymore. Lloyd Lansing wears a toupee. It's like every newscast starts with a lie.
Shawn: I can't watch Channel 8 anymore. Lloyd Lansing wears a toupee. It's like every newscast starts with a lie.
Gus: They have a mountain of evidence against this lady. Look, they call her the "school marm murderer."
Shawn: OK, first of all, there's a question mark at the end of that. They call her the "school marm murderer?" Even the news people aren't convinced.
Shawn: OK, first of all, there's a question mark at the end of that. They call her the "school marm murderer?" Even the news people aren't convinced.
Shawn: Whether he knows it or not, Adam Hornstock needs us.
Gus: What are you talking about?
Shawn: Dude, we're gonna be legal consultants! It's awesome.
Gus: What are you talking about?
Shawn: Dude, we're gonna be legal consultants! It's awesome.
Gus: You know, I was pre-law once. Maybe I should have stuck with it.
Shawn: You were never pre-law.
Gus: Well, I was pre-pre-law. Sixth grade, but it was an accelerated program. I won a mock trial of Tortoise v. Hare, you know.
Shawn: The hare did it.
Gus: Of course he did.
Shawn: You were never pre-law.
Gus: Well, I was pre-pre-law. Sixth grade, but it was an accelerated program. I won a mock trial of Tortoise v. Hare, you know.
Shawn: The hare did it.
Gus: Of course he did.
Hornstock: You know, guys, I would hire you in a second. It's just... well, I don't have the authorization. My firm doesn't really believe in...
Shawn: Winning?
Hornstock: No.
Shawn: Mermaids?
Hornstock: No.
Shawn: The Minotaur?
Hornstock: No. Me.
Shawn: Winning?
Hornstock: No.
Shawn: Mermaids?
Hornstock: No.
Shawn: The Minotaur?
Hornstock: No. Me.
Shawn: A lot of the cases my partner Gus and I take, we do for free.
Gus: It's called "pro bono."
Shawn: Gus.
Gus: What?
Shawn: A little decorum. We're in a courtroom.
Gus: It's called "pro bono."
Shawn: Gus.
Gus: What?
Shawn: A little decorum. We're in a courtroom.
Shawn: Congratulations, you've got yourself a couple of legal consultants.
(Shawn holds out his fist for a fist-bump, but Hornstock grabs it instead)
Gus: Wow.
Shawn: Oh, boy.
(cut to a new scene)
Gus: Did he just grab your fist?
Shawn: And then he shook it.
(Shawn holds out his fist for a fist-bump, but Hornstock grabs it instead)
Gus: Wow.
Shawn: Oh, boy.
(cut to a new scene)
Gus: Did he just grab your fist?
Shawn: And then he shook it.
Shawn: (to Lassiter) Please tell me you're not one of those courtroom groupies that bounces from trial to trial. Wait a second. Was that you at the Michael Jackson hearing with the sequined glove and the shirt that said "Please free the Man in the Mirror"?
Gus: (pretending to be a news anchor) In local news, a pharmaceutical representative again provided the key piece of information in a baffling police case...
Shawn: (cutting in over the intercom) ...but ran screaming from the scene like a little girl before he could make a statement.
Gus: That was one time, Shawn! One time! I don't like dead bodies. I told you that. Now, stop bringing that up.
Shawn: (cutting in over the intercom) ...but ran screaming from the scene like a little girl before he could make a statement.
Gus: That was one time, Shawn! One time! I don't like dead bodies. I told you that. Now, stop bringing that up.
Shawn: Counselor.
Gus: Yes?
Shawn: Would you please retire with me to the hallway where we can exchange words in hushed tones?
Gus: Yes?
Shawn: Would you please retire with me to the hallway where we can exchange words in hushed tones?
Gus: (referring to the case Corey v. Bolevicker) The key piece of evidence was half-melted candlesticks. We need evidence. Where are our candlesticks, Shawn?
Shawn: Maybe you just jumped over them.
Gus: What?
Shawn: Be nimble? Be quick? You're not gonna give me anything for that?
Shawn: Maybe you just jumped over them.
Gus: What?
Shawn: Be nimble? Be quick? You're not gonna give me anything for that?
Shawn: Look, I am a legitimate consultant. I have been hired often by the Santa Barbara Police Department, and there is a high-ranking detective in this very courtroom right now who will vouch for my validity.
Judge Leland: Who is this?
Shawn: He's right there, the wispy yet commanding Irish fellow who looks like he's been sucking on Sour Patch Kids.
Judge Leland: Who is this?
Shawn: He's right there, the wispy yet commanding Irish fellow who looks like he's been sucking on Sour Patch Kids.
Hornstock: Have you ever considered going by the name of Bolt Lightning?
Ruben: No.
(Shawn passes Hornstock a piece of paper)
Hornstock: (reading from the piece of paper) Cloudy McMillan?
Ruben: No.
Hornstock: (reading quizzically) Wendy Morningdew?
Ruben: That's a woman's name.
Ruben: No.
(Shawn passes Hornstock a piece of paper)
Hornstock: (reading from the piece of paper) Cloudy McMillan?
Ruben: No.
Hornstock: (reading quizzically) Wendy Morningdew?
Ruben: That's a woman's name.
Shawn: Judge, I argue that this tape should not be admissible.
Judge Leland: On what grounds?
Shawn: Well, we're citing...unfair surprisery.
Judge Leland: On what grounds?
Shawn: Well, we're citing...unfair surprisery.
Hornstock: (to Sandra) As your attorney, I am begging you. Take the deal.
Shawn: Don't take the deal.
Hornstock: What are you doing? You're supposed to be on my side.
Shawn: Hornstock, I am on your side. I mean, not technically, but that's because of the shape of this table. Imagine a round table. I would have sat somewhere in the middle.
Shawn: Don't take the deal.
Hornstock: What are you doing? You're supposed to be on my side.
Shawn: Hornstock, I am on your side. I mean, not technically, but that's because of the shape of this table. Imagine a round table. I would have sat somewhere in the middle.
Shawn: I've got to hitch rides every time I need to go somewhere because, get this, there's some rogue meter maid who's decided to have a ticketing vendetta against me and my motorcycle.
Henry: Well, Shawn, maybe that might not happen if you didn't park your bike fourteen feet from a fire hydrant outside your apartment .
Shawn: Dad, you've seen my street. The parking is a joke. Wh- (pauses) How did you know that?
Henry: Well, Shawn, maybe that might not happen if you didn't park your bike fourteen feet from a fire hydrant outside your apartment .
Shawn: Dad, you've seen my street. The parking is a joke. Wh- (pauses) How did you know that?
Shawn: Gus...
Gus: What?
Shawn: Would you say anger is a good motivator?
Gus: Did you see your dad again?
Gus: What?
Shawn: Would you say anger is a good motivator?
Gus: Did you see your dad again?
Phelps: (referring to Shawn) Objection. This man is not a lawyer. He has no right to address the witness.
Gus: Actually, Your Honor, he can under rule 775A of the California State Rules of Evidence. The rule gives the court wide discretion over the mode and order of presenting evidence, effective for the ascertainment of the truth. Precedence, Killmer v. Duchscherer. I mean, we are trying to ascertain the truth here, aren't we?
Judge Leland: That is absolutely correct, young man. Where did you attend law school?
Gus: Just sixth grade law, Your Honor, but it was an accelerated program.
Gus: Actually, Your Honor, he can under rule 775A of the California State Rules of Evidence. The rule gives the court wide discretion over the mode and order of presenting evidence, effective for the ascertainment of the truth. Precedence, Killmer v. Duchscherer. I mean, we are trying to ascertain the truth here, aren't we?
Judge Leland: That is absolutely correct, young man. Where did you attend law school?
Gus: Just sixth grade law, Your Honor, but it was an accelerated program.
Shawn: (to Priscilla) You didn't think there was any way you could be blamed, because clouds don't kill people. People kill people.
Priscilla: Yes, yes! I killed him!
Shawn: Holy crap! Did you just hear that?
Judge Leland: We heard that, yes.
Shawn: Sorry, Your Honor, it's just that usually when I do this, when things come to me psychically, I gotta jump through all these hoops, you know? I gotta find Interim Chief Vick, run stuff by Lassie there, sign a bunch of papers... "T"s, "I"s, the whole bit. It seems like we got everything we need here. You, the jury, the stenographer, Mr. Riggs.
Shawn: Holy crap! Did you just hear that?
Judge Leland: We heard that, yes.
Shawn: Sorry, Your Honor, it's just that usually when I do this, when things come to me psychically, I gotta jump through all these hoops, you know? I gotta find Interim Chief Vick, run stuff by Lassie there, sign a bunch of papers... "T"s, "I"s, the whole bit. It seems like we got everything we need here. You, the jury, the stenographer, Mr. Riggs.
Shawn: You mean to tell me our whole lives you've never been to a single auction?
Gus: Nope.
Shawn: Dude, watch this. It's very fun.
Gus: How is it fun? You're bidding against the public for your own motorcycle. What happens if somebody outbids you?
Shawn: I've been practicing my paddle raise. It's very subtle.
Gus: Nope.
Shawn: Dude, watch this. It's very fun.
Gus: How is it fun? You're bidding against the public for your own motorcycle. What happens if somebody outbids you?
Shawn: I've been practicing my paddle raise. It's very subtle.
Hornstock: The name partners were very impressed, and they're anxious to hire you guys again, especially this new guy. What's his name? Oh, it's me.
Gus: Hey...
Shawn: Congratulations. (Hornstock bumps his fist) You got the bump!
Hornstock: Thank you.
Shawn: We'd love to work with you again.
Gus: So, what is it now, Hornstock, Hornstock, Hornstock, Biederman, and Hornstock?
Hornstock: We had to get wider doors, but yes.
Gus: Hey...
Shawn: Congratulations. (Hornstock bumps his fist) You got the bump!
Hornstock: Thank you.
Shawn: We'd love to work with you again.
Gus: So, what is it now, Hornstock, Hornstock, Hornstock, Biederman, and Hornstock?
Hornstock: We had to get wider doors, but yes.
Cultural References
Shawn: It's a ticket payment line, not Space Mountain. Hardly worth it.
Space Mountain is an attraction at Disney theme parks. This roller coaster is enclosed in a building, providing an environment that is nearly pitch black for the riders.
Space Mountain is an attraction at Disney theme parks. This roller coaster is enclosed in a building, providing an environment that is nearly pitch black for the riders.
Shawn: It's not in my nature.
Gus: That makes no sense, Shawn
Shawn: You remember the story of the scorpion and the frog.
The Scorpion and the Frog is a fable that exemplifies how one's nature cannot easily be stifled. In the story, a scorpion asks a frog to take him across the river. He assures the frog that he will not sting him, for it would result in the scorpion's death as well if the frog were to drown. However, the scorpion does sting the frog, explaining that it was just his nature to do so.
Gus: That makes no sense, Shawn
Shawn: You remember the story of the scorpion and the frog.
The Scorpion and the Frog is a fable that exemplifies how one's nature cannot easily be stifled. In the story, a scorpion asks a frog to take him across the river. He assures the frog that he will not sting him, for it would result in the scorpion's death as well if the frog were to drown. However, the scorpion does sting the frog, explaining that it was just his nature to do so.
Gus: Well, I was pre-pre-law. Sixth grade, but it was an accelerated program. I won a mock trial of Tortoise v. Hare, you know.
The Tortoise and the Hare is a fable that illustrates how it is most effective to do things in a consistent and well-paced manner instead of hastily without thought. In the story, the tortoise and the hare agree to a race. The hare quickly takes a commanding lead. He becomes so confident in his win, he decides to take a nap. The hare wakes up just in time to see the tortoise crawl across the finish line.
The Tortoise and the Hare is a fable that illustrates how it is most effective to do things in a consistent and well-paced manner instead of hastily without thought. In the story, the tortoise and the hare agree to a race. The hare quickly takes a commanding lead. He becomes so confident in his win, he decides to take a nap. The hare wakes up just in time to see the tortoise crawl across the finish line.
Shawn: (observing Hornstock's appearance) Sideburns, check. Hair, bold. Strokes, Hives... I don't think that's the problem.
The Strokes and The Hives are two rock bands that originated in America and Sweden, respectively.
The Strokes and The Hives are two rock bands that originated in America and Sweden, respectively.
Shawn: (to Lassiter) Was that you at the Michael Jackson hearing with the sequined glove and the shirt that said "Please free the Man in the Mirror"?
Micheal Jackson is a well-known pop musician. In many of his early appearances, he always wore a single white glove that was adorned with sequins. He had many number one singles, one of which was the '80s song "Man in the Mirror." Michael continued to release music that attracted a lot of people. Even when he was put on trial in 2003 facing accusations of child molestation, many fans continued to support him.
Micheal Jackson is a well-known pop musician. In many of his early appearances, he always wore a single white glove that was adorned with sequins. He had many number one singles, one of which was the '80s song "Man in the Mirror." Michael continued to release music that attracted a lot of people. Even when he was put on trial in 2003 facing accusations of child molestation, many fans continued to support him.
Gus: Where are our candlesticks Shawn?
Shawn: Maybe you just jumped over them.
Gus: What?
Shawn: Be nimble? Be quick? You're not gonna give me anything for that?
Jack Be Nimble is a children's nursery rhyme. The first verse describes Jack as being both "nimble" and "quick" attempting to "jump over the candlestick."
Shawn: Maybe you just jumped over them.
Gus: What?
Shawn: Be nimble? Be quick? You're not gonna give me anything for that?
Jack Be Nimble is a children's nursery rhyme. The first verse describes Jack as being both "nimble" and "quick" attempting to "jump over the candlestick."
Hornstock: (referring to Ruben) You think he did it?
Shawn: No, I'm pretty sure he didn't.
Hornstock: But we can plant a seed.
Shawn: Oh, Johnny Applestock.
"Johnny Applestock" is a reference to Johnny Appleseed, the man responsible for introducing the apple to parts of the Midwest in the 1800s. Appleseed is usually depicted as randomly planting apple seeds wherever he went, though in reality, he was much more systematic.
Shawn: No, I'm pretty sure he didn't.
Hornstock: But we can plant a seed.
Shawn: Oh, Johnny Applestock.
"Johnny Applestock" is a reference to Johnny Appleseed, the man responsible for introducing the apple to parts of the Midwest in the 1800s. Appleseed is usually depicted as randomly planting apple seeds wherever he went, though in reality, he was much more systematic.
Shawn: The question is, why would Lassiter send a letter to the D.A.'s office?
Gus: Don't you ever watch Law & Order? They tend to work together sometimes.
Law & Order is a legal drama. Because of its popularity, three spin-offs were created. These include Special Victims Unit, Criminal Intent, and Trial by Jury. Each have had varying degrees of success.
Gus: Don't you ever watch Law & Order? They tend to work together sometimes.
Law & Order is a legal drama. Because of its popularity, three spin-offs were created. These include Special Victims Unit, Criminal Intent, and Trial by Jury. Each have had varying degrees of success.
Shawn: (to Priscilla) You didn't think there was any way you could be blamed, because clouds don't kill people. People kill people.
This is a spoof of the slogan "Guns don't kill people. People kill people." This slogan comes from the National Rifle Association (NRA), which supports a person's right to own a firearm.
This is a spoof of the slogan "Guns don't kill people. People kill people." This slogan comes from the National Rifle Association (NRA), which supports a person's right to own a firearm.
Episode References
Gus: (pretending to be a news anchor) In local news, a pharmaceutical representative again provided the key piece of information in a baffling police case...
Shawn: (cutting in over the intercom) ...but ran screaming from the scene like a little girl before he could make a statement.
Gus: That was one time, Shawn! One time! I don't like dead bodies. I told you that. Now, stop bringing that up.
They are likely referring to what happened in the episode "Pilot," whereupon seeing the dead body, Gus excused himself and ran screaming out the door.
Shawn: (cutting in over the intercom) ...but ran screaming from the scene like a little girl before he could make a statement.
Gus: That was one time, Shawn! One time! I don't like dead bodies. I told you that. Now, stop bringing that up.
They are likely referring to what happened in the episode "Pilot," whereupon seeing the dead body, Gus excused himself and ran screaming out the door.
The motorcycle accident that Shawn and Henry mention in their argument occurred in the second episode, "Spellingg Bee."
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