Character is played by: Jay Mohr

What we know: He lives and works in Grandview. His wife, Kate died in a construction accident. Before he met Melinda, he had no belief in the Occult or the Paranormal. He was a sceptic who counted on Scientific Data. He and his wife were estranged; she'd had an extramarital affair. Once he discovered this (through Melinda's intercession with Kate's spirit), he was unable to forgive Kate but as Kate did not cross over she returned pleading for his forgiveness which he gave her.

Personality: An uptight but lovable guy. Can be abrasive but is well intentioned.
What we don't know: If he didn't believe in ghosts then why did he pick up that profession?
Why has he never came back from Africa?

His role in the town: Psychologist, Professor of Occult Sciences. Instructor at Rockland University in Grandview.


Family: Parents: Unknown Wife: Kate Payne (Deceased)

Character connections: Melinda Gordon, Jim Clancy, Kate Payne, Gabriel


Rick Quotes:
"Basically, it's a warning. It's a dark motif favored by the Incans, 'Back off or die' being the fundamental message." (From "Love Never Dies)

"Ah...you, you baffle me....you little minx!"

"What is your ring finger broken?"

"Cuz, your my friends, and he hurt you, and that's not okay with me."

"I thought you dead down there...in front of me. All I could think about was the things I never told you."

"If its a lunch that includes food than count me in!"

"I'm pretty sure that's what I would look like if I saw a ghost."

"Thats an excellent question, its an excellent question 'cause I don't have an answer."

"Ok Melinda tell me about your first time," [Jim looks at him] "On acrullium camera. I would never ask her that-when your home."

Rick: Will you buy me food?
Melinda: Yes
Rick: Than come with me.

Romantic connections: Kate Payne (deceased wife).He sorta has a thing for Melinda but he knows it aint gonna happen.(Mel's WAYYY to in love with Jim) Nina Haley(former girlfriend).


General:

Humorous guy, with a..... well, let's just say interesting attitude towards life.