Psychic Kids (2008)
"Children with supernatural abilities are struggling to understand their gifts."
Synopsis
Psychic Kids: Children of the Paranormal is a paranormal television series broadcast on the A&E television network. Hosted by Chip Coffey, an American psychic investigator, with Edy Nathan, Chris Fleming, and Kim Russo, the show brings together children who report having psychic abilities with adult psychic/mediums, with the stated purpose of "show[ing] them how to harness their abilities and, ultimately, [showing] them that they're not alone in this world". The series debuted in summer 2008 with a premiere episode entitled "Fear Management." Later episodes feature content in correlation with another A&E paranormal series Coffey has appeared on, Paranormal State, with Ryan Buell. The show has been renewed twice, with its second season premiering on December 15, 2009, and the third season premiering on October 17, 2010, both on A&E. A&E aired an episode of Biographies called "Psychic Children" about children and young people with the same alleged abilities described in the show. Psychic Kids has been criticized for exploiting children.
Network
A&E
Episodes
The Ghost of Freddie
Faith, an 8-year-old girl, sees the ghost of a young boy named Freddy. Next, Chip and Lisa help Faith overcome her fear of talking about her visions.
Fear Management
Chip and Lisa visit Joel, an isolated 14-year-old boy who sees the spirits of people and animals on his remote California ranch. Joel has never told anyone other than his mother about his experiences, he is terrified and desperately wants to know why these things are happening to him. To help Joel, Chip and Lisa introduce him to two siblings and their parents. Morgan, a 10-year-old girl who has premonitions of natural disasters, and Brad, 13, who can feel the pain of spirits around him. Together, the three kids must learn to face their fears when Chip takes them on a ghost hunt of a haunted ranch.
The Demon House
Alexa, 14, and her family recently abandoned their Florida home because they believe a negative and even dangerous paranormal presence is there. Alexa, who is visited by spirits regularly, is terrified of the house and refuses to return alone. Chip and Lisa introduce Alexa to Hailey, a 12 year-old from Texas who is equally frightened by the spirit of a man she sees on a regular basis, along with a "cursed" mirror she bought at a flea market. In order to confront their fear of the unknown, the girls visit Alexa's house in the most frightening Psychic Kids to date.
Night Terrors
An 8-year-old girl, who is visited by numerous spirits, travels with her family to a ranch in Arizona to confront her fears.
Angels and Demons
Ashley lives a life in fear after a horned spirit told her she would die in a car accident; Chip and Lisa introduce Ashley to Dalton, also conflicted with premonitions.
The Missing Person
Medium Chip Coffey and Dr. Lisa Miller visit with a 15-year-old who is struggling with her father's skepticism about her abilities.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
Psychic Kids
Status
Ended
Seasons
3
Episodes
21
Production
Four Seasons Productions