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* Dr. Steven Reidman, the doctor from "Death Is In The Air", who tries to study Shawn's "psychic powers" and tries to perform measurements on Gus' head while helping to prevent a virus outbreak. It helps that he is played by Judd Nelson, the troublemaker from "The Breakfast Club"

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* Dr. Steven Reidman, the doctor from "Death Is In The Air", who tries to study Shawn's "psychic powers" and tries to perform measurements on Gus' head while helping to prevent a virus outbreak. It helps that he is played by Judd Nelson, the troublemaker from "The Breakfast Club"Club".
* Criminal FriendlySniper Garth Longmore from "Shawn Takes a Shot in the Dark" is a pretty popular AntiVillain.

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* Abigail Lytar, Shawn's girlfriend during Season 4, is well liked for her chemistry with Shawn. Some fans were disappointed when she broke up with him (albeit for understandable reasons) in the Season 4 finale.

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* Abigail Lytar, Shawn's girlfriend during Season Seasons 3 and 4, is well liked for her chemistry with Shawn. Some fans were disappointed when she broke up with him (albeit for understandable reasons) in the Season 4 finale.
* Nick Cornforth from "We'd Like to Thank the Academy" and the first sequel movie is well liked not only for being played by Creator/RalphMacchio, but also because his Woobie status makes him rather sympathetic.



* GirlOfTheWeek Emmanuelle from "Cog Blocked" gets a lot of love for being a HandicappedBadass and for seamlessly fitting in with Shawn, Gus, and their detective antics during the brief time they work together. Many fans felt she was being set up as Gus's ultimate true love and were disappointed when she and Gus have an OffscreenBreakup shortly afterward.
* Nick Cornforth from "We'd Like to Thank the Academy" is well liked not only for being played by Creator/RalphMacchio, but also because his Woobie status makes him rather sympathetic.

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* GirlOfTheWeek Emmanuelle from "Cog Blocked" gets a lot of love for being a HandicappedBadass and for seamlessly fitting in with Shawn, Gus, and their detective antics during the brief time they work together. Many fans felt she was being set up as Gus's ultimate true love and were disappointed when she and Gus have an OffscreenBreakup shortly afterward.
* Nick Cornforth from "We'd Like to Thank the Academy" is well liked not only for being played by Creator/RalphMacchio, but also because his Woobie status makes him rather sympathetic.
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* Woody the Coroner, to the point that he was not only listed as a Special Guest Star in later seasons, but also had an entire episode focused on him in the final season and, naturally, returned for all of the movies.

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* Woody the Coroner, to the point that he Strode is well liked for being an amusingly creepy coroner who is nonetheless competent at his job. He was not only listed as a Special Guest Star in later seasons, but also had an entire episode focused on him in the final season and, naturally, returned for all of the movies.



* ManipulativeBastard GentlemanThief Pierre Desperaux is only in four episodes, but it is easy to get the fanbase to start talking about him.
* Among the series' one shot characters, Nigel St. Nigel is a fan favorite: partially due to his [[CrossesTheLineTwice hilariously over-the-top assholishness]], but also because he's being played by the ever-hammy, [[ChewingTheScenery scenery-devouring]] Creator/TimCurry to boot.

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* ManipulativeBastard GentlemanThief Pierre Desperaux is only in four episodes, but it is easy to get the fanbase to start talking about him.
* Among the series' one shot characters, Nigel St. Nigel is a fan favorite: partially
him due to his [[CrossesTheLineTwice hilariously over-the-top assholishness]], but also because he's being played by the ever-hammy, [[ChewingTheScenery scenery-devouring]] Creator/TimCurry to boot.suave, affable nature and friendship with Shawn.




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* Nigel St. Nigel is a fan favorite due to his [[CrossesTheLineTwice hilariously over-the-top assholishness]], and also because he's being played by the ever-hammy, [[ChewingTheScenery scenery-devouring]] Creator/TimCurry to boot.



* GirlOfTheWeek Emmanuelle from "Cog Blocked" gets a lot of love for being a HandicappedBadass and for seamlessly fitting in with Shawn, Gus, and their detective antics during the brief time they work together. Many fans felt she was being set up as Gus's ultimate true love and were disappointed when she and Gus have an OffscreenBreakup shortly afterward.

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* GirlOfTheWeek Emmanuelle from "Cog Blocked" gets a lot of love for being a HandicappedBadass and for seamlessly fitting in with Shawn, Gus, and their detective antics during the brief time they work together. Many fans felt she was being set up as Gus's ultimate true love and were disappointed when she and Gus have an OffscreenBreakup shortly afterward.afterward.
* Nick Cornforth from "We'd Like to Thank the Academy" is well liked not only for being played by Creator/RalphMacchio, but also because his Woobie status makes him rather sympathetic.
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** Lindsay’s [=FBI=] colleagues, Ewing TheAce and CoolOldLady Mildred, also build up a decent fandom in their lone episode.
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* Ruby from "Thrill Seekers and Hell Raisers" is a pretty popular Gus GirlOfTheWeek for her AdrenalineJunkie lifestyle, nice bonding with Shawn and Gus, and moments of trying to stall the killer in the climax.
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* Among the many PosthumousCharacter victims of the show, one favorite is Paula Merral from "Dual Spires." Even without the intriguing ''Series/TwinPeaks'' {{Shout Out}}s surrounding her character and episode, her DarkAndTroubledPast and status as a ProperlyParanoid ExtracurricularEnthusiast in a class of less than ten students are all compelling.

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* The dancing policeman from the opening number of the MusicalEpisode has no name and only one or two audible lines, but is a colorful and fondly-remembered bit player.


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* Mr Yin and Mr Yang themselves also count for EvilIsCool and (for Yang) AlasPoorVillain reasons. Yang even made multiple returns.

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* Mr Yin and Mr Yang themselves also count are easily the most iconic villains for their EvilIsCool and (for Yang) AlasPoorVillain reasons. Yang even made multiple returns.returns after their arc concluded.
* ManipulativeBastard GentlemanThief Pierre Desperaux is only in four episodes, but it is easy to get the fanbase to start talking about him.



* Captain Connors from "Forget Me Not" is a fan favorite guest star for being an insightful detective despite being a ScatterBrainedSenior whose condition is PlayedForDrama, being played by Creator/KurtwoodSmith, and being nicer to Shawn than Henry is.



* Emily Bloom, the RedHerring from "Black and Tan: A Crime of Fashion", is well-liked for her kind and helpful attitude, sympathetic plight at Ciao, and the sweet friendship she develops with an undercover Shawn.

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* Emily Bloom, the RedHerring from "Black and Tan: A Crime of Fashion", is well-liked for her kind and helpful attitude, sympathetic plight at Ciao, and the sweet friendship she develops with Jules and an undercover Shawn.Shawn.
* Lindsay Leikin from "Psy vs. Psy" has a big fanbase for being a slightly more mature and significantly less ethical DistaffCounterpart to Shawn who has an interesting BackStory, fun chemistry with Shawn, and some impressive skills. Many fans wish that she had appeared in more than one episode, whether as an ally, enemy, or (like Pierre Desperaux) both.



* Captain Connors from "Forget Me Not" is a fan favorite guest star for being an insightful detective despite being a ScatterBrainedSenior whose condition is PlayedForDrama, being played by Creator/KurtwoodSmith, and being nicer to Shawn than Henry is.

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* Captain Connors The dancing policeman from "Forget Me Not" the opening number of the MusicalEpisode has no name and only one or two audible lines, but is a fan favorite guest star for being an insightful detective despite being a ScatterBrainedSenior whose condition is PlayedForDrama, being played by Creator/KurtwoodSmith, colorful and being nicer to Shawn than Henry is.fondly-remembered bit player.

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* Leslie Valerie Sally, the BunnyEarsLawyer head of security at Gus's office from "Office Space", has a lot of fans due to his hilarious personality, impressive detective skills, and actor (Creator/DavidKoechner),.

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* GentleGiant and CrazySurvivalist Big Ed Dixon from "Lassie Jerky" gets a lot of praise for being one of the most badass guest stars in the series.
* Leslie Valerie Sally, the BunnyEarsLawyer head of security at Gus's office from "Office Space", has a lot of fans due to his hilarious personality, impressive detective skills, and actor (Creator/DavidKoechner),.(Creator/DavidKoechner).
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Several recurring and one-shot characters from ''Series/{{Psych}}'' are [[EnsembleDarkhorse extremely popular among fans]].
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* Mary, the Mr. Yang expert from "A Night with Mr. Yang" and "Mr. Yin Presents." His creepy acting and penchant for saying the most disturbing things made many people wish he would become a regular character. [[KilledOffForReal Unfortunately...]][[spoiler:He did, however, return no less than three times even after his death.]]
* Woody the Coroner, to the point that he was not only listed as a Special Guest Star in later seasons, but also had an entire episode focused on him in the final season and, naturally, returned for all of the movies.
* Mr Yin and Mr Yang themselves also count for EvilIsCool and (for Yang) AlasPoorVillain reasons. Yang even made multiple returns.
* Among the series' one shot characters, Nigel St. Nigel is a fan favorite: partially due to his [[CrossesTheLineTwice hilariously over-the-top assholishness]], but also because he's being played by the ever-hammy, [[ChewingTheScenery scenery-devouring]] Creator/TimCurry to boot.
* Abigail Lytar, Shawn's girlfriend during Season 4, is well liked for her chemistry with Shawn. Some fans were disappointed when she broke up with him (albeit for understandable reasons) in the Season 4 finale.
* Dennis Gogolack from "Not Even Close Encounters" for his manic, nerdy personality and being a close childhood friend of the duo.
* Emily Bloom, the RedHerring from "Black and Tan: A Crime of Fashion", is well-liked for her kind and helpful attitude, sympathetic plight at Ciao, and the sweet friendship she develops with an undercover Shawn.
* April from "Six Feet Under The Sea" is a well-liked one-shot character for being a NiceGirl who helps Shawn and Gus on their case, and caring for Shabby Thesealion.
* Dr. Steven Reidman, the doctor from "Death Is In The Air", who tries to study Shawn's "psychic powers" and tries to perform measurements on Gus' head while helping to prevent a virus outbreak. It helps that he is played by Judd Nelson, the troublemaker from "The Breakfast Club"
* Whip Chatterly, the bookstore owner and "murder afficionado" from "Autopsy Turvy" is popular for his subtle character and helping Shawn and Gus on the case. Shame that he died in the same episode.
* Captain Connors from "Forget Me Not" is a fan favorite guest star for being an insightful detective despite being a ScatterBrainedSenior whose condition is PlayedForDrama, being played by Creator/KurtwoodSmith, and being nicer to Shawn than Henry is.
* Leslie Valerie Sally, the BunnyEarsLawyer head of security at Gus's office from "Office Space", has a lot of fans due to his hilarious personality, impressive detective skills, and actor (Creator/DavidKoechner),.
* GirlOfTheWeek Emmanuelle from "Cog Blocked" gets a lot of love for being a HandicappedBadass and for seamlessly fitting in with Shawn, Gus, and their detective antics during the brief time they work together. Many fans felt she was being set up as Gus's ultimate true love and were disappointed when she and Gus have an OffscreenBreakup shortly afterward.

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