LOS ANGELES, Sept. 19 (UPI) -- The U.S. TV comedy "Psych" has been renewed by the USA Network for a second season after the first half of its freshman season was met with high ratings.
Since premiering in July, "Psych" and its stars James Roday and Dule Hill drew in consistently high ratings and even debuted as the highest rated new scripted series premiere on basic cable for 2006, which helped prompt the recent order for an additional 16 episodes, said Zap2it.com.
"We couldn't be more excited about picking up 'Psych' for a second season," USA exec Jeff Wachtel said. "The series was a home run from pitch to pilot to series. (Producer Steve Franks), James, Dule, Corbin and the whole team have exceeded our expectations on every level. We're looking forward to even more success in season two."
Joining the series, which features Roday and Dule as amateur detectives, in its renewal is USA stalwart "The Dead Zone," which the Web site reported has been renewed for a sixth season.
