532:" sidekick and has a crucial role in the cases the two solve. Gus is often shown to be academically advanced and knowledgeable on various things, particularly math and science; his experience with pharmaceutical sales aids Shawn in his investigations frequently. Unlike the Watson-style sidekick, Gus is not often stupefied by Shawn's crime-solving capabilities, and he often doubts how Shawn comes to some of his conclusions. While Shawn is the "superman detective", he does not see himself as above Gus.
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658:Exchanges: The Interdisciplinary Research Journal
390:Denzel Diggs Underwood Morris Chestnut Washington
556:fulfill, which is a comedic aspect of the show.
245:, Clementine Woolysocks, Pinky Guscatero, Guts,
233:, Gus Brown, John Slade, Detective Miles, Greg,
695:"The Mystifying Rationale of Psychic Detection"
171:Gogulope, Squirts MacIntosh, Weepy Boy Santos,
524:Gus, born sometime in December 1977, has been
138:, Burton the Billowy Bear, Curtis, Blackstar,
130:, Matt, Bighead Burton, Fingers, Homeskillet,
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1104:American male characters in television
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1119:African-American characters in films
900:Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Piece
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1083:A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Read
746:Reviews in Religion & Theology
623:Krakow, Jonah (December 2, 2010).
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102:Isaah Brown (Young Gus: Season 1)
652:Burkhalter, Janée (2022-08-03).
490:is a fictional character on the
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1109:Fictional private investigators
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699:Clues: A Journal of Detection
625:"PSYCH: "Dual Spires" Review"
547:", and various references to
392:, John Pon, Dale, Eric Chin,
333:, Chezwick, Watson Williams,
163:), Nick Nack, Bruton Gaster,
805:10.1080/15295036.2010.518621
502:film series of the same name
255:Jonathan Jacob Jingley-Smith
740:Penner, Bradley M. (2020).
471:Skilled dancer and vocalist
465:Excellent medical knowledge
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693:Leone, Eden (2012-09-01).
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1021:Psych 2: Lassie Come Home
504:played by American actor
342:Eddie Adams from Torrance
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307:Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
285:, Roadrash, Mellowrush,
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126:, Felicia Fancybottom,
109:In-universe information
1078:Awards and nominations
671:10.31273/eirj.v9i3.869
599:"Dual Spires enhanced"
462:Immense sense of smell
434:Winnie Guster (mother)
340:, Engel Woods, Suggs,
206:Jones, D'Andre Pride,
190:, Shutterfly Simmons,
574:"BURTON 'GUS' GUSTER"
350:Immaculate Conception
1028:Psych 3: This Is Gus
432:Bill Guster (father)
281:, Mrs. Whittlebury,
249:, Old Iron Stomach,
243:The Vault of Secrets
149:, Gus T.T. Showbiz,
1052:Burton "Gus" Guster
947:Mr. Yin Presents...
711:10.3172/clu.30.2.89
520:Fictional biography
468:Excellent detective
438:Joy Guster (sister)
196:McMillan (and wife)
30:Fictional character
987:Psych: The Musical
914:Who Ya Gonna Call?
758:10.1111/rirt.13769
494:television comedy
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297:, Slick Fingers,
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603:USA Network
578:USA Network
492:USA Network
360:, Blue Ivy
295:Joey Bishop
208:Hummingbird
188:Honeysuckle
173:Stewart Lee
147:Peter Panic
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1039:Characters
727:1284085661
560:References
418:Occupation
323:Radio Star
303:The Jackal
287:Crankshaft
231:Jazz Hands
225:, Burton "
185:Methuselah
169:Lemongrass
124:Die Harder
84:Created by
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813:1529-5036
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719:0742-4248
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506:Dulé Hill
454:Abilities
394:Mr. Tibbs
378:Lil Wayne
267:Chaz Bono
251:Bruce Lee
177:Dr. Pratt
140:Chocolate
99:Dulé Hill
58:Dulé Hill
46:character
995:Season 8
981:Season 7
976:Season 6
955:Season 5
941:Season 4
936:Season 3
922:Season 2
880:Season 1
872:Episodes
723:ProQuest
402:Nickname
335:Benedict
271:Einstein
235:Doughnut
215:Smallpox
165:Lavender
151:Ovaltine
634:May 15,
608:May 15,
583:May 15,
319:Sundown
299:Imhotep
283:G-Force
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204:Scrooge
181:Galileo
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480:Burton
449:Selene
429:Family
410:Gender
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362:Carter
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1005:Films
886:Pilot
863:Psych
817:S2CID
770:S2CID
545:blerd
497:Psych
445:other
291:Sammy
239:Shawn
219:Hitch
114:Alias
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71:Pilot
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