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Series overview
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | DVD release date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 2002 | June 15, 2004 | |
| 2 | 16 | 2003–2004 | January 11, 2005 | |
| 3 | 16 | 2004–2005 | July 5, 2005 | |
| 4 | 16 | 2005–2006 | June 27, 2006 | |
| 5 | 16 | 2006–2007 | June 26, 2007 | |
| 6 | 16 | 2007–2008 | July 8, 2008 | |
| 7 | 16 | 2008–2009 | July 21, 2009 | |
| 8 | 16 | 2009–2010 | TBA 2010 | |
Episode list
Season 1: 2002
| EP# | # in season | Title | Director | Original airdate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Mr. Monk and the Candidate Part 1" | Dean Parisot | July 12, 2002 | |
| First half of the Monk "TV Movie" pilot. Monk investigates an assassination attempt on Mayoral Candidate Warren St. Claire, and learns there's more at play than meets the eye. Guest stars Gail O'Grady, Michael Hogan, Ben Bass, Shawn Reis. | |||||
| 2 | 2 | "Mr. Monk and the Candidate Part 2" | Dean Parisot | July 12, 2002 | |
| Second half of the Monk "TV Movie" pilot. Monk investigates an assassination attempt on Mayoral Candidate Warren St. Claire, and learns there's more at play than meets the eye. Guest stars Gail O'Grady, Michael Hogan, Ben Bass, Shawn Reis. | |||||
| 3 | 3 | "Mr. Monk and the Psychic" | Kevin Inch | July 19, 2002 | |
| Is there such a thing as sixth sense? When Police Commissioner Harry Ashcombe's wife disappears, her body is mysteriously found by hack "psychic" Dolly Flint. Everyone believes she accomplished the impossible - except for Monk. Is it a miracle... or murder? Guest stars Linda Kash, John Bourgeois, Kate Trotter, Jenny Levine, Max Morrow | |||||
| 4 | 4 | "Mr. Monk Meets Dale the Whale" | Rob Thompson | July 26, 2002 | |
| When a local judge is found murdered, all the evidence points to one man: an 800 lb (360 kg) reclusive tycoon named Dale Biederbeck, a.k.a. Dale the Whale. But how can a man who hasn't left his bed in eleven years, who can't even fit through his bedroom door, be responsible for the murder? Guest Starring Adam Arkin. | |||||
| 5 | 5 | "Mr. Monk Goes to the Carnival" | Randall Zisk | August 2, 2002 | |
| An amusement park ride turns deadly when a cop and a mysterious informant get on a Ferris wheel. When the ride stops, the informant is dead. It looks like an open and shut case... except to Monk. | |||||
| 6 | 6 | "Mr. Monk Goes to the Asylum" | Nick Marsh | August 9, 2002 | |
| After being discovered in Trudy's old house, Monk is temporarily institutionalized. Once committed, he stumbles upon a four-year-old murder. Or is his mind playing tricks on him? | |||||
| 7 | 7 | "Mr. Monk and the Billionaire Mugger" | Stephen Cragg | August 16, 2002 | |
| A billionaire computer mogul is shot dead while mugging a couple outside a movie theater. It appears to be a midlife crisis gone horribly wrong - until Monk uncovers the truth. | |||||
| 8 | 8 | "Mr. Monk and the Other Woman" | Adam Arkin | August 23, 2002 | |
| Monk's dedication to his late wife is tested when he meets a beautiful woman who has her sights set on a certain obsessive-compulsive detective. Will a burgeoning romance interfere with a murder investigation? Or is it all part of a larger plan? | |||||
| 9 | 9 | "Mr. Monk and the Marathon Man" | Adam Davidson | September 13, 2002 | |
| A young woman is found murdered during the citywide marathon. The chief suspect has the perfect alibi - he was running in the race! How is it possible for someone to be in two places at the same time? It's Monk's job to find out. | |||||
| 10 | 10 | "Mr. Monk Takes a Vacation" | Kevin Inch | September 20, 2002 | |
| Monk, Sharona, and Benjy head off for a week of rest and relaxation, but it's back to work when Benjy witnesses a murder at their beach resort. | |||||
| 11 | 11 | "Mr. Monk and the Earthquake" | Adam Shankman | October 4, 2002 | |
| When a San Francisco philanthropist dies mysteriously in a minor earthquake, Monk suspects foul play. | |||||
| 12 | 12 | "Mr. Monk and the Red-Headed Stranger" | Milan Cheylov | October 11, 2002 | |
| Country superstar Willie Nelson a cold-blooded murderer? The police think so - but Monk has other ideas. | |||||
| 13 | 13 | "Mr. Monk and the Airplane" | Rob Thompson | October 18, 2002 | |
| Monk braves the unfriendly skies - and finds murder in the air! Guest star Tim Daly | |||||
Season 2: 2003–2004
| EP# | # in season | Title | Original airdate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 1 | "Mr. Monk Goes Back to School" | June 20, 2003 | |
| Monk takes a job as a substitute high school teacher to determine whether a teacher's fall from a clock tower was really a suicide, or a lesson in murder. Guest stars: Andrew McCarthy, David Rasche, Rosalind Chao, Kane Ritchotte, Jamie McShane, Erica Yoder. | ||||
| 15 | 2 | "Mr. Monk Goes to Mexico" | June 27, 2003 | |
| Monk gives new meaning to the phrase "don't drink the water" when he travels to Mexico to investigate the mysterious demise of a skydiver who reportedly drowned to death--in mid-air. Guest stars: Tony Plana, Jorge Cervera, Jr., David Norona, Corbin Allred, Emma Bates, Marcelo Tubert, Rene Rivera. | ||||
| 16 | 3 | "Mr. Monk Goes to the Ballgame" | July 11, 2003 | |
| When a ruthless CEO and his wife are lured to their deaths, Monk connects their murders to a star baseball player and his quest for the home run record. Guest stars: Christopher Wiehl, Rainn Wilson, Michael B. Silver, Jane Carr, Kane Ritchotte, John Sanderford. | ||||
| 17 | 4 | "Mr. Monk Goes to the Circus" | July 18, 2003 | |
| When a circus ringmaster is murdered by a high flying acrobat, all leads point to his vengeful ex-wife. But how could the acrobatic ex have committed the crime with a broken foot? Guest stars: Lolita Davidovich, Lola Glaudini, Mark Ivanir, Kane Ritchotte, Ilia Volok, Steve Monroe, Marek Probosz. | ||||
| 18 | 5 | "Mr. Monk and the Very Very Old Man" | July 25, 2003 | |
| Captain Stottlemeyer takes a page from the book of Monk in order to determine why any one would want to murder the world's oldest man. | ||||
| 19 | 6 | "Mr. Monk Goes to the Theater" | August 1, 2003 | |
| Sharona's sister Gail lands a part in a local play that any actress would kill for. But when the actor playing her love interest literally dies on stage, the police are convinced she's taken her role a little too far. Sharona and her mother urge Monk to step into the spotlight, and find the real killer before the curtain falls on Gail for good. Guest stars: Amy Sedaris. | ||||
| 20 | 7 | "Mr. Monk and the Sleeping Suspect" | August 8, 2003 | |
| Monk is convinced he knows who is behind a recent string of mail bombs that have been exploding around San Francisco. The only problem is his primary suspect... is in a coma. Guest stars: Frank John Hughes, Josh Stamberg, Chad Donella, Matt Winston, Kane Ritchotte, Kathryn Joosten, Michelle Krusiec, Shishir Kurup, Beth Skipp, Jake Richardson. | ||||
| 21 | 8 | "Mr. Monk Meets the Playboy" | August 15, 2003 | |
| When a high-powered glamour magazine publisher chokes to death under mysterious circumstances, all clues lead to the infamous swinging party palace, The Sapphire Mansion. But while a weekend behind the gates of the legendary estate may be every man's fantasy, it's Adrian Monk's worst nightmare. | ||||
| 22 | 9 | "Mr. Monk and the 12th Man" | August 22, 2003 | |
| When a rash of murders sweeping the city goes unsolved, Monk is called upon to find the link between the victims and stop the killer before the next murder. | ||||
| 23 | 10 | "Mr. Monk and the Paperboy" | January 16, 2004 | |
| When his paperboy is murdered, Monk turns to the pages of the newspaper for clues to solve the baffling crime, solving two other deaths on the way. | ||||
| 23 | 11 | "Mr. Monk and the Three Pies" | January 23, 2004 | |
| What could possibly make a cherry pie worth killing for? Monk finds out, with a little help from his long-lost brother Ambrose. | ||||
| 25 | 12 | "Mr. Monk and the TV Star" | January 30, 2004 | |
| Monk suspects the star of a hit TV crime show of killing his ex-wife. His only problem: the actor's rock solid alibi. Guest Star: Sarah Silverman | ||||
| 26 | 13 | "Mr. Monk and the Missing Granny" | February 6, 2004 | |
| A law student promises to get Monk reinstated to the police force in exchange for his help in finding the kidnappers of her beloved grandmother. Guest stars: Rachel Dratch, Pat Crawford Brown, Currie Graham, Eden Rountree, Michael Shalhoub, Scott Nankivel, Jenni Pulos. | ||||
| 27 | 14 | "Mr. Monk and the Captain's Wife" | February 13, 2004 | |
| When the Captain's wife falls victim to an apparent union dispute gone awry, it's up to Monk to find out what really happened and bring Stottlemeyer back from the brink. | ||||
| 28 | 15 | "Mr. Monk Gets Married" | February 27, 2004 | |
| It's unholy matrimony as Monk and Sharona pretend to be married to investigate the new husband of Lt. Disher's mother. | ||||
| 29 | 16 | "Mr. Monk Goes to Jail" | March 5, 2004 | |
| When a death row inmate is murdered 45 minutes before his execution, Monk is brought in to find out why and runs into his nemesis, Dale the Whale. Guest stars Kathy Baker, Tim Curry, Danny Trejo, John Cothran, Patrick St. Esprit, Rick Cramer, Jim Moret, James C. Mathis III, Joe Narciso. | ||||
Season 3: 2004–2005
| EP# | # in season | Title | Original airdate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 1 | "Mr. Monk Takes Manhattan" | June 18, 2004 | |
| Monk takes on The City That Never Sleeps or washes its hands as he investigates Warrick Tennyson's role in Trudy's murder. Guest Stars Mykelti Williamson, Frank Collison, Olek Krupa, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan | ||||
| 31 | 2 | "Mr. Monk and the Panic Room" | June 25, 2004 | |
| A music producer is murdered, and Monk finds himself in the monkey business when the man's pet chimpanzee is the prime suspect. Guest Stars Carmen Electra. | ||||
| 32 | 3 | "Mr. Monk and the Blackout" | July 9, 2004 | |
| Sparks fly when a power company spokeswoman is attracted to Monk as he investigates three deaths that are the results of a city wide power failure. Guest stars Judge Reinhold and Alicia Coppola. | ||||
| 33 | 4 | "Mr. Monk Gets Fired" | July 16, 2004 | |
| Even after his private practice license is pulled, Monk's determined to solve the cases of arson murder.... and the commissioner's stolen hat. Guest Stars Glenne Headly and Saverio Guerra. | ||||
| 34 | 5 | "Mr. Monk Meets the Godfather" | July 23, 2004 | |
| Monk infiltrates an organized crime family as he tries to get to the bottom of an apparent mob hit. Guest Stars Philip Baker Hall | ||||
| 35 | 6 | "Mr. Monk and the Girl Who Cried Wolf" | July 30, 2004 | |
| The shoe is on the other foot when inexplicable happenings put Sharona's own sanity to the test. Guest Stars Emma Caulfield, Niecy Nash, Kane Ritchotte | ||||
| 36 | 7 | "Mr. Monk and the Employee of the Month" | August 2, 2004 | |
| Monk takes a job at a department store to solve the murder of one of the store's employees. Enrico Colantoni and Alanna Ubach guest star. | ||||
| 37 | 8 | "Mr. Monk and the Game Show" | August 13, 2004 | |
| Monk heads to Los Angeles to help the father of his late wife solve a very puzzling mystery on a game show. John Michael Higgins, Bob Gunton, Jarrad Paul and Melora Hardin guest star. | ||||
| 38 | 9 | "Mr. Monk Takes His Medicine" | August 20, 2004 | |
| Monk takes a new medication that alleviates the symptoms of his obsessive-compulsive disorder but impairs his ability to solve crime. (last appearance of Sharona) | ||||
| 39 | 10 | "Mr. Monk and the Red Herring" | January 21, 2005 | |
| Why would a thief want to steal an ordinary pet fish? Monk finds out, and meets a new assistant in the process. | ||||
| 40 | 11 | "Mr. Monk vs. the Cobra" | January 28, 2005 | |
| When all signs in a murder investigation point to deceased Kung Fu movie star Sonny Chow, Monk must find the real culprit. | ||||
| 41 | 12 | "Mr. Monk Gets Cabin Fever" | February 4, 2005 | |
| When Monk is taken into protective custody after witnessing a Chinese mob killing, he's brought to a remote cabin in the woods where he uncovers another murder. | ||||
| 42 | 13 | "Mr. Monk Gets Stuck in Traffic" | February 11, 2005 | |
| Monk gets stuck in a traffic jam and finds that the cause of the standstill is murder. Guest-starring Korn. | ||||
| 43 | 14 | "Mr. Monk Goes to Vegas" | February 18, 2005 | |
| Monk travels to Las Vegas when Captain Stottlemeyer suspects foul play in the death of a millionaire casino owner's wife. Guest starring James Brolin. | ||||
| 44 | 15 | "Mr. Monk and the Election" | February 25, 2005 | |
| When Natalie runs for school board, Monk must figure out who's behind an attempt on her life. | ||||
| 45 | 16 | "Mr. Monk and the Kid" | March 4, 2005 | |
| Monk unravels a baffling mystery after a toddler finds a severed finger in a park. | ||||
Season 4: 2005–2006
| EP# | # in season | Title | Original airdate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 1 | "Mr. Monk and the Other Detective" | July 8, 2005 | |
| When fellow detective Marty Eels shows up at a crime scene knowing all the answers, has Monk finally met his match, or is Eels cheating? Guest Stars Jason Alexander. | ||||
| 47 | 2 | "Mr. Monk Goes Home Again" | July 15, 2005 | |
| Monk solves a Halloween murder mystery while he and his brother Ambrose wait for their long-lost father to return home. | ||||
| 48 | 3 | "Mr. Monk Stays in Bed" | July 22, 2005 | |
| Natalie puts herself in jeopardy to pursue a case when Monk is sick in bed with the flu. | ||||
| 49 | 4 | "Mr. Monk Goes to the Office" | July 29, 2005 | |
| When a parking garage attendant is killed and a financial analyst’s hand is broken in a mysterious attack, Monk must go undercover in an office to solve the baffling crime and discovers a sport he's good at. Guest stars Eddie McClintock, Jennifer Hall, Christopher Neiman, Brett Rickaby, Meredith Scott Lynn, Fred Stoller, Nicole Randall Johnson. | ||||
| 50 | 5 | "Mr. Monk Gets Drunk" | August 5, 2005 | |
| Monk's annual honeymoon anniversary getaway in wine country turns into a crime-filled weekend as Monk and Natalie try to uncover the disappearance of a man that doesn’t exist. Guest stars Paul Ben-Victor. | ||||
| 51 | 6 | "Mr. Monk and Mrs. Monk" | August 12, 2005 | |
| Monk must get to the truth when it appears that his late wife Trudy is still alive. | ||||
| 52 | 7 | "Mr. Monk Goes to a Wedding" | August 19, 2005 | |
| Monk must prevent a killer from spoiling the party at Natalie’s brother’s wedding. | ||||
| 53 | 8 | "Mr. Monk and Little Monk" | August 26, 2005 | |
| When a childhood crush comes to Monk with a mysterious murder, Monk tries to win her heart by solving the case. | ||||
| 54 | 9 | "Mr. Monk and the Secret Santa" | December 2, 2005 | |
| When a detective dies at the police department Christmas party after drinking from a poisoned bottle of port intended for Captain Stottlemeyer, can Monk find the killer? | ||||
| 55 | 10 | "Mr. Monk Goes to a Fashion Show" | January 13, 2006 | |
| Monk enters the world of high fashion when he believes a young man accused of a model’s murder is innocent. | ||||
| 56 | 11 | "Mr. Monk Bumps His Head" | January 20, 2006 | |
| When Monk wakes up in an unfamiliar town with amnesia, can he solve a local murder mystery and find his way home? | ||||
| 57 | 12 | "Mr. Monk and the Captain's Marriage" | January 27, 2006 | |
| Monk tries to solve a murder while helping Captain Stottlemeyer deal with marital problems. | ||||
| 58 | 13 | "Mr. Monk and the Big Reward" | February 3, 2006 | |
| Monk races three other detective bounty hunters to find a stolen diamond and claim a million dollar reward. | ||||
| 59 | 14 | "Mr. Monk and the Astronaut" | March 3, 2006 | |
| Monk suspects an astronaut of murder despite his airtight alibi: the astronaut was in outer space at the time of the crime. Guest stars: Jeffrey Donovan. | ||||
| 60 | 15 | "Mr. Monk Goes to the Dentist" | March 10, 2006 | |
| Monk investigates when Lt. Disher thinks he’s seen his dentist commit a murder. | ||||
| 61 | 16 | "Mr. Monk Gets Jury Duty" | March 17, 2006 | |
| Monk sits on the jury of a minor robbery trial and gets drawn into a larger mystery. | ||||
Season 5: 2006–2007
| EP# | # in season | Title | Original airdate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 1 | "Mr. Monk and the Actor" | July 7, 2006 | |
| A famous actor preparing to play Monk gets a little too close to one of Monk's real-life murder investigations. Guest star Stanley Tucci. | ||||
| 63 | 2 | "Mr. Monk and the Garbage Strike" | July 14, 2006 | |
| When a union boss's death threatens to prolong a city-wide garbage strike in San Francisco, it's up to Monk to help end the strike by determining whether the boss' death was suicide or murder. Guest Stars David DeLuise and Alice Cooper. | ||||
| 64 | 3 | "Mr. Monk and the Big Game" | July 21, 2006 | |
| Julie and her friends hire Monk to look into the suspicious death of their basketball coach. | ||||
| 65 | 4 | "Mr. Monk Can't See a Thing" | July 28, 2006 | |
| Monk tries to solve a murder after losing his eyesight. | ||||
| 66 | 5 | "Mr. Monk, Private Eye" | August 4, 2006 | |
| When Natalie convinces Monk to go into business as a private eye, his first case is a seemingly innocuous fender bender that leads to a far more dangerous investigation. Introduces story arc with Capt. Stottlemeyer's girlfriend. Guest stars: Sharon Lawrence, Frederick Weller, Graham Beckel, & Francesca Vannucci. | ||||
| 67 | 6 | "Mr. Monk and the Class Reunion" | August 11, 2006 | |
| Monk attends his college reunion and uncovers a complex murder plot against one of his former classmates. | ||||
| 68 | 7 | "Mr. Monk Gets a New Shrink" | August 18, 2006 | |
| When Dr. Kroger retires after his cleaning lady is killed, it's up to Monk to solve the case and get Dr. Kroger back to work. | ||||
| 69 | 8 | "Mr. Monk Goes to a Rock Concert" | August 25, 2006 | |
| Monk goes to a rock concert to look for Captain Stottlemeyer's son and finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation. | ||||
| 70 | 9 | "Mr. Monk Meets His Dad" | November 17, 2006 | |
| When Monk's truck driving father rolls into town at Christmas time, Monk joins him on the road, where they stumble across a very peculiar mystery. | ||||
| 71 | 10 | "Mr. Monk and the Leper" | December 22, 2006 | |
| A missing billionaire suffering from leprosy comes out of hiding to hire Monk, who soon finds himself in the midst of a shadowy murder plot worthy of a classic Hollywood film noir. The episode was broadcast in black & white as well as in color. Both versions are included in the DVD release. | ||||
| 72 | 11 | "Mr. Monk Makes a Friend" | January 19, 2007 | |
| A fun-loving everyman named Hal bumps into Monk, and the two become fast friends. For the first time in his life, Monk appears to have a buddy. But is Hal up to something? Guest star: Andy Richter. | ||||
| 73 | 12 | "Mr. Monk Is at Your Service" | January 26, 2007 | |
| When Natalie suspects foul play in the deaths of her parents' wealthy neighbors, Monk goes undercover as a butler to investigate. Guest Star Sean Astin. | ||||
| 74 | 13 | "Mr. Monk Is on the Air" | February 2, 2007 | |
| Monk goes toe to toe with a popular radio shock jock who is suspected of killing his wife. Guest star Steven Weber. | ||||
| 75 | 14 | "Mr. Monk Visits a Farm" | February 9, 2007 | |
| When Lt. Disher inherits a farm from an uncle who committed suicide, he decides to quit the police force and start a new life in the country. But Disher soon suspects that his uncle was murdered, so Monk joins him on the farm to investigate. | ||||
| 76 | 15 | "Mr. Monk and the Really, Really Dead Guy" | February 23, 2007 | |
| When the mysterious “Six Way Killer” strikes in San Francisco, Monk matches his detective skills against the flashy forensic technology of a federal agent as they both pursue the murderer. Guest stars Chris Williams. | ||||
| 77 | 16 | "Mr. Monk Goes to the Hospital" | March 2, 2007 | |
| Monk goes to the emergency room for a bloody nose, but when a doctor in the hospital turns up dead, Monk joins the murder investigation, and soon his own life is in grave danger. | ||||
Season 6: 2007–2008
| EP# | # in season | Title | Original airdate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | 1 | "Mr. Monk and His Biggest Fan" | July 13, 2007 | |
| Marci Maven (Sarah Silverman) returns when her recently-deceased dog is accused of murder. | ||||
| 79 | 2 | "Mr. Monk and the Rapper" | July 20, 2007 | |
| When rapper and hip-hop producer Murderuss (Snoop Dogg) is accused of putting a bomb on an enemy rapper's car, it's up to Monk to take the case. | ||||
| 80 | 3 | "Mr. Monk and the Naked Man" | July 27, 2007 | |
| Monk has to confront his prejudice against nudists when he is called in to investigate a murder on a nude beach. Alfred Molina and Angela Kinsey guest star. | ||||
| 81 | 4 | "Mr. Monk and the Bad Girlfriend" | August 3, 2007 | |
| Monk's friendship with Captain Stottlemeyer is put to the test when Monk suspects the captain's girlfriend of murder. | ||||
| 82 | 5 | "Mr. Monk and the Birds and the Bees" | August 10, 2007 | |
| Monk tries to prove a sports agent is guilty of murder while helping Natalie's teenage daughter, Julie, with her love life. Guest star: Vincent Ventresca. | ||||
| 83 | 6 | "Mr. Monk and the Buried Treasure" | August 17, 2007 | |
| Monk digs up trouble when he is tricked into helping three teens follow a treasure map. | ||||
| 84 | 7 | "Mr. Monk and the Daredevil" | August 24, 2007 | |
| Monk gets depressed when he finds out that Harold Krenshaw is the Frisco Fly, a real-life Human Fly. | ||||
| 85 | 8 | "Mr. Monk and the Wrong Man" | September 7, 2007 | |
| A man whom Monk convicted and sent to jail of a double homicide fourteen years ago is exonerated by DNA evidence. | ||||
| 86 | 9 | "Mr. Monk Is Up All Night" | September 14, 2007 | |
| When Monk suffers from insomnia, he ventures into the night and stumbles upon a murder. | ||||
| 87 | 10 | "Mr. Monk and the Man Who Shot Santa" | December 7, 2007 | |
| Monk becomes a social outcast when he shoots a man dressed as Santa Claus. He then must clear his name and prevent a larger criminal plot, before Christmas. | ||||
| 88 | 11 | "Mr. Monk Joins a Cult" | January 11, 2008 | |
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When Monk infiltrates a cult to solve a murder, he falls under the spell of its charismatic leader. Guest star: Howie Mandel. | ||||
| 89 | 12 | "Mr. Monk Goes to the Bank" | January 18, 2008 | |
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When the safety deposit box holding one of Monk's treasured possessions is robbed, Monk will do whatever it takes to solve the case. Guest Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Eve Gordon, Cathy Cahlin Ryan, Jonathon Chase and Bill Chott. | ||||
| 90 | 13 | "Mr. Monk and the Three Julies" | January 25, 2008 | |
| Monk must find a murderer who, to Natalie's horror, appears to be killing women with the same name as her daughter. | ||||
| 91 | 14 | "Mr. Monk Paints His Masterpiece" | February 1, 2008 | |
| Monk takes up a new hobby – painting – and meets with unexpected success. This is the last episode that Stanley Kamel (Dr. Kroger) appears in. He died on April 8th, 2008. | ||||
| 92 | 15 | "Mr. Monk Is On The Run (Part One)" | February 15, 2008 | |
| Arrested for murder, Monk escapes a small-town sheriff's custody and becomes a fugitive. | ||||
| 93 | 16 | "Mr. Monk Is On The Run (Part Two)" | February 22, 2008 | |
| While everyone mourns Monk's "death", he searches for the truth that will clear his name. | ||||
Season 7: 2008–2009
| EP# | # in season | Title | Original airdate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94 | 1 | "Mr. Monk Buys a House" | July 18, 2008 | |
| When his neighbor plays her music too loud, Monk decides it's time to move. He takes a huge step and buys a house that turns into a money pit, particularly when he hires the handyman from hell who is determined to rip up the entire house. Brad Garrett guest stars, and Héctor Elizondo joins the cast as Monk's new therapist, Dr. Neven Bell. This episode was dedicated to the memory of Stanley Kamel. | ||||
| 95 | 2 | "Mr. Monk and The Genius" | July 25, 2008 | |
| Monk goes up against a Bobby Fischer-type chess genius who always appears to be two steps ahead of Monk. David Strathairn guest stars. | ||||
| 96 | 3 | "Mr. Monk Gets Lotto Fever" | August 1, 2008 | |
| Natalie becomes the new California Lottery draw person, and Mr. Monk finds himself a little jealous of Natalie's fame. She is embroiled in a scandal when the lottery machine is discovered to be rigged. Malcolm Barrett guest stars. | ||||
| 97 | 4 | "Mr. Monk Takes a Punch" | August 8, 2008 | |
| Mr. Monk feels he is too over the hill and will never pass the SFPD physical. He finally gives up on his dream of reinstatement and finds it liberating, but a case in which he meets a boxer making a comeback in the ring re-inspires Monk. Robert Loggia and James Lesure guest star. | ||||
| 98 | 5 | "Mr. Monk Is Underwater" | August 15, 2008 | |
| A former friend of Mitch's dies in a locked room aboard a submarine and everyone cries suicide. When Monk and the crew investigate, the ship suddenly descends and Monk finds himself trapped on-board, underwater. Casper Van Dien and William Atherton guest star. Absent: Ted Levine as Leland Stottlemeyer. | ||||
| 99 | 6 | "Mr. Monk Falls in Love" | August 22, 2008 | |
| Monk develops a crush on a woman who is accused of murder. Despite the overwhelming evidence (including her confession), Monk is determined to prove her innocence. Joanna Pacula guest stars. | ||||
| 100 | 7 | "Mr. Monk's 100th Case" | September 5, 2008 | |
| News magazine "In Focus" covers Monk's handling of a serial killer case (in which four people were killed) and the gang gathers for a viewing party to watch the piece. As Monk watches the interviews of his closest friends and adversaries, he realizes that something about the case leaves him unsettled. John Turturro, Eric McCormack, Sarah Silverman, Howie Mandel, Andy Richter, Brooke Adams and Angela Kinsey guest star. | ||||
| 101 | 8 | "Mr. Monk Gets Hypnotized" | September 12, 2008 | |
| After Monk seeks a new form of therapy (hypnosis), he finds himself reverting to his 7-year old personality. (Summer Season Finale) Richard Schiff guest star. | ||||
| 102 | 9 | "Mr. Monk and the Miracle" | November 28, 2008 | |
| It's Christmas, and Monk finds himself drawn towards the local monastery in search of a miracle when the fountain gains healing powers.(Monk's 4th Annual Christmas Special) Ric Sarabia guest stars. | ||||
| 103 | 10 | "Mr. Monk's Other Brother" | January 9, 2009 | |
| Monk meets his half-brother – Jack Monk, Jr. – a charming grifter who just escaped from prison and is the prime suspect in a murder. Steve Zahn guest stars and David Hoberman directs. | ||||
| 104 | 11 | "Mr. Monk on Wheels" | January 16, 2009 | |
| When Natalie unwittingly helps a thief steal the bicycle of a biotech CEO, she ropes Monk into solving a crime right out of "Encyclopedia Brown" until Monk learns the hard way how dangerous this thief really is. Bradley Whitford guest stars. | ||||
| 105 | 12 | "Mr. Monk and the Lady Next Door" | January 23, 2009 | |
| While investigating a murder at a museum full of oddities, Monk befriends a warm older woman, but he has trouble believing the friendship comes without a catch. Gena Rowlands guest stars. | ||||
| 106 | 13 | "Mr. Monk Makes the Playoffs" | January 30, 2009 | |
| Monk scores tickets to the biggest football game of the year, but he and Captain Stottlemeyer can't go inside until they figure out who tried to blow up a fan in the parking lot. Bob Costas guest stars. | ||||
| 107 | 14 | "Mr. Monk and the Bully" | February 6, 2009 | |
| When a childhood bully who terrorized Monk hires the detective to trail his wife, whom he suspects of infidelity, Monk relishes the opportunity to prove him right--and things get even sweeter when the bully is accused of murder. Julie Bowen and Noah Emmerich guest star. | ||||
| 108 | 15 | "Mr. Monk and the Magician" | February 13, 2009 | |
| Monk goes head-to-head with a magician he suspects of murder. Jarrad Paul and Steve Valentine guest star. | ||||
| 109 | 16 | "Mr. Monk Fights City Hall" | February 20, 2009 | |
| When the parking garage where Monk's wife was killed is set for demolition, Monk intervenes--but soon finds himself investigating the disappearance of a city official who was key to preserving the site. Tim Bagley and Jon Polito guest star. | ||||
Season 8: 2009–2010
Template:Future television The eighth and final season of Monk is set to premiere on August 7, 2009 at 9/8c. It will contain the standard 16 episodes. It has been confirmed that Bitty Schram, who portrayed Sharona Fleming in seasons 1-3, will return for a guest appearance at some point in the final season. Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje will also make a guest appearance on an episode. Official episode order and descriptions have yet to be disclosed.
| EP# | # in Season | Title | Original airdate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 1 | "TBA" | August 7, 2009 | |
| 111 | 2 | "TBA" | TBA, 2009 | |
| 112 | 3 | "Mr. Monk's Favorite Show" | TBA, 2009 | |
| Guest Starring Elizabeth Perkins | ||||
| 113 | 4 | "Mr. Monk Takes the Stand" | TBA, 2009 | |
| Guest Starring Jay Mohr | ||||
| 114 | 5 | "TBA" | TBA, 2009 | |
| 115 | 6 | "TBA" | TBA, 2009 | |
| 116 | 7 | "TBA" | TBA, 2009 | |
| 117 | 8 | "TBA" | TBA, 2009 | |
| 118 | 9 | "TBA" | TBA | |
| 119 | 10 | "TBA" | TBA | |
| 120 | 11 | "TBA" | TBA | |
| 121 | 12 | "TBA" | TBA | |
| 122 | 13 | "TBA" | TBA | |
| 123 | 14 | "TBA" | TBA | |
| 124 | 15 | "TBA" | TBA | |
| 125 | 16 | "TBA" | TBA | |
| Monk Series Finale | ||||
Webisodes
Some of these webisodes were also released on the Season 5 DVD. Additionally, it was confirmed by Entertainment Weekly that 10 webisodes have been ordered dealing with Monk's childhood. However, there is no word as to when they will be released.
- Mr. Monk and Dr. Kroger
- Mr. Monk and the Computer
- Mr. Monk and the Blood Test
- Mr. Monk Goes to the Gym
- Mr. Monk and the Book Signing
- Mr. Monk at the Party
- Mr. Monk at the Diner
References
- "Monk - Season One". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2007-08-26.
- "Monk - Season Two". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2007-09-01.
- "Monk - Season Three". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2007-09-01.
- "Monk - Season Four". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2007-09-01.
- "Monk - Season Five". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2007-09-01.
- "Monk - Season Six". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2008-07-11.
- "Monk - Season Seven". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2009-05-21.
- http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/03/25/bitty_schram_returns_to_guest_star_in_fi
- "Monk - Latest From TV Guide Magazine". SpoilerTV. Retrieved 2009-06-23.
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