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Monk pursues the killer of his wife.
Obsessive. Compulsive. Detective.
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A surprising link to his late wife's past helps Adrian to solve her murder and move on to a better future as his friends' lives begin to change.
A surprising link to his late wife's past helps Adrian to solve her murder and move on to a better future as his friends' lives begin to change.
Monk pursues the killer of his wife.
Monk is called to a crime at the location where he first heard the news of his wife's murder and begins the most important investigation of his life.
Monk finds his return to the police force to be more challenging than he expected when he becomes involved in the case of a serial killer.
In order to save the wedding of someone close to him, Monk must first find out who is trying to sabotage it and why.
To woo the lone holdout on the reinstatement committee, Monk accompanies Lt. Disher on a scouting trip with the man's troublesome son -- where nature isn't the only thing the troop has to fear.
Monk reluctantly adopts a dog while looking into the suspicious disappearance of its owner.
When Sharona returns to San Francisco to handle legal issues related to an uncle's death, Monk suspects foul play and finds himself torn between the differing styles of Sharona and Natalie.
Natalie tries to throw a surprise birthday party for Monk while he investigates the mysterious death of an office building's maintenance man.
When Monk's insurance company refuses to pay for more individual therapy sessions, Monk joins Dr. Bell's therapy group, where somebody appears to be murdering his fellow patients.
Voodoo appears to be the only explanation when unmarked dolls sent to San Francisco residents accurately predict a series of inexplicable deaths -- including, perhaps, Natalie's.
Natalie becomes convinced a critic who panned her daughter Julie's theatrical performance was responsible for a murder at the same time as the show.
Monk's phobias threaten to undermine a big murder case when an aggressive defense attorney targets the detective's unconventional methods in court.
Monk assumes the identity of a dead hit man in an effort to foil an assassination plot.
Monk must uncover the link between a missing girl and a UFO sighting after Natalie's car breaks down in a small desert town.
While investigating the puzzling, high profile murder of a maid whose assailant apparently tried to treat her wounds, Monk finds himself increasingly drawn to another case involving a visiting African man investigating his beloved wife's hit-and-run death.
After the attempted murder of a former child star from Monk's favorite show, Monk accepts the job as her bodyguard.
Facing a fear of starting over with a new therapist, Adrian struggles with his phobias while finding new friends and trying to get back on the force.
Facing a fear of starting over with a new therapist, Adrian struggles with his phobias while finding new friends and trying to get back on the force.
Monk becomes involved in the disappearance of a city official that could have ramifications concerning Trudy's murder.
Monk goes head-to-head with a magician he suspects of murder.
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.
Monk has scored 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.
While investigating a murder at a museum of oddities, Monk befriends a warm older woman, but he has trouble believing the friendship comes without a catch.
When Natalie unwittingly helps a thief steal the bicycle of a biotech CEO, she ropes Monk into solving a crime straight out of "Encyclopedia Brown" -- until Monk learns the hard way how dangerous this thief really is.
When Monk's delinquent half-brother, Jack Jr., escapes from prison and breaks into Monk's apartment, he manipulates Monk into helping him find the person he claims framed him for murder.
When three homeless men seek out Monk's services at the holidays, Natalie convinces him to investigate the death of their friend.
After Monk seeks a new form of therapy (hypnosis), he finds himself reverting to his 9-year old personality.
As Monk and his friends watch a TV news magazine piece on the solution of his hundredth case, he realizes that one of the victims was murdered by a different killer.
When Monk develops a crush on a model who is accused of murder, he is determined to prove her innocence, even though she confessed.
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.
Monk finds a new lease on life after giving up his hope of reinstatement to the SFPD.
Monk has to help out Natalie when she becomes involved in a lotto scandal.
Monk goes up against a Bobby Fisher-type chess genius who always appears to be two steps ahead of Monk.
When his neighbor's child plays the piano too loud, Monk decides it's time to move.
Brilliant but phobia-laden detective Adrian Monk never lets his obsessive-compulsive disorder stop him from solving a crime in the most ingenious way imaginable.
Brilliant but phobia-laden detective Adrian Monk never lets his obsessive-compulsive disorder stop him from solving a crime in the most ingenious way imaginable.
While everyone mourns Monk's "death," Monk searches for the truth that will clear his name.
When Monk is arrested for murder, he escapes the custody of a small-town sheriff and becomes a fugitive on the run.
Monk takes up a new hobby -- painting -- and meets with unexpected success.
Monk must find a murderer who, to Natalie's horror, appears to be killing women with the same name as her daughter.
When the safety deposit box holding one of Monk's treasured possessions is robbed, Monk will do whatever it takes to solve the case.
When Monk infiltrates a cult to solve a murder, he falls under the spell of its charismatic leader.
Monk becomes a social pariah when he shoots a man dressed as Santa Claus. Can he clear his name and foil a larger criminal plot in time for Christmas?
When Monk suffers from insomnia, he ventures into the night and stumbles upon a murder.
When a man Monk sent to prison years earlier is cleared by new DNA evidence, Monk helps him rebuild his life.
Monk's world is turned upside-down when a famous daredevil is revealed to be his rival, Harold Krenshaw.
Monk finds himself in a dangerous situation when he helps his psychiatrist's son follow a treasure map.
Monk tries to prove a sports agent is guilty of murder while helping Natalie’s teenage daughter with her love life.
Monk's friendship with Captain Stottlemeyer is put to the test when Monk suspects the captain's girlfriend of murder.
Monk must confront his prejudice against nudists when he's called to investigate a murder on a nude beach.
Monk is hired to clear the name of a famous rap star who is accused of murder.
When Marci Maven is accused of a bizarre crime, she turns to the object of her obsession for help: Adrian Monk.
Gumshoe Adrian Monk would never actually have gum on his well-polished shoes: in addition to intellect and instinct, he also has obsessive-compulsive disorder. Though his eccentric traits bewilder his colleagues Natalie Teeger, Captain Stottlemeyer and Lieutenant Disher, Monk’s attention to detail keeps crime—and grime—off the streets.
Gumshoe Adrian Monk would never actually have gum on his well-polished shoes: in addition to intellect and instinct, he also has obsessive-compulsive disorder. Though his eccentric traits bewilder his colleagues Natalie Teeger, Captain Stottlemeyer and Lieutenant Disher, Monk’s attention to detail keeps crime—and grime—off the streets.
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.
When the mysterious "Six Way Killer" strikes in San Francisco, Monk's detective skills are pitted against the flashy forensic technology of a federal agent as they both pursue the murderer.
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.
Monk goes toe-to-toe with a popular radio shock jock who is suspected of killing his wife.
When Natalie suspects foul play in the deaths of her parents' wealthy neighbors, Monk goes undercover as a butler to investigate.
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?
Monk finds himself in the middle of a shadowy murder plot worthy of a classic Hollywood film noir.
Monk's estranged father, Jack, returns at Christmas time, but all is not merry with the Monks.
Monk goes to a rock concert to look for Captain Stottlemeyer's son and finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation.
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.
While attending his 25th college reunion, Monk reminisces how he met Trudy and tries to prevent the murder of a former classmate.
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.
Monk is blinded after he witnesses a murder in a fire station but realizes that he can still solve cases.
Julie's basketball coach is murdered, and Monk must step in as the new coach while trying to solve the case.
When a union boss' 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.
A famous actor preparing to play Monk gets a little too close to one of Monk's real-life murder investigations.
Private detective Adrian Monk has brains, instincts, a photographic memory and more than a few obsessive-compulsive disorders. These traits, his ever-present handy wipes and his devoted assistant, Natalie Teeger, help him as he solves cases involving amnesia, betrayal, first loves, true loves and of course, murder. Along with Capt. Stottlemeyer and Lt. Disher, Monk is on the case and more germaphobic than ever.
Private detective Adrian Monk has brains, instincts, a photographic memory and more than a few obsessive-compulsive disorders. These traits, his ever-present handy wipes and his devoted assistant, Natalie Teeger, help him as he solves cases involving amnesia, betrayal, first loves, true loves and of course, murder. Along with Capt. Stottlemeyer and Lt. Disher, Monk is on the case and more germaphobic than ever.
While sequestered on jury duty, Monk juggles two cases: proving that the accused is not guilty and figuring out who was killed outside the courthouse.
Lieutenant Disher quits the force when no one believes that he witnessed a murder while under anesthesia at the dentist.
Monk tries to prove that an astronaut committed murder despite the suspect's seemingly airtight alibi: he was in space.
Monk and Natalie try to solve a diamond heist that promises a big reward. But in their race for the money, they face three unscrupulous competitors.
Captain Stottlemeyer has to go to anger management class when he slugs a cop who claims he's having an affair with the Captain's wife.
When Monk wakes up in an unfamiliar town with amnesia, can he solve a local murder mystery and find his way home?
Monk enters the world of high fashion when he believes a young man accused of a model's murder is innocent.
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?
When a childhood crush comes to Monk with a mysterious murder, Monk tries to win her heart by solving the case.
Monk must prevent a killer from spoiling the party at Natalie's brother's wedding.
Monk must get to the truth when it appears that his late wife Trudy is still alive.
A relaxing getaway in wine country turns into a crime-filled weekend as Monk and Natalie try to uncover a murder involving a man that doesn't exist.
When a parking garage attendant is killed and a financial analyst's hand is broken in a mysterious attack, Monk goes undercover in an office to solve the case.
Natalie puts herself in jeopardy to pursue a case when Monk is sick in bed with the flu.
Monk solves a Halloween murder mystery while he and his brother Ambrose wait for their long-lost father to return home.
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?
Adrian Monk is back, and he’s ready to battle any crime…as long as it doesn’t involve germs, heights or other people. Still hoping to be reinstated in the San Francisco Police Department, Monk continues to use his intelligence, photographic memory and ever-present hand wipes to take on some daunting opponents, including the Mafia, the FBI and a possibly murderous chimpanzee.
Adrian Monk is back, and he’s ready to battle any crime…as long as it doesn’t involve germs, heights or other people. Still hoping to be reinstated in the San Francisco Police Department, Monk continues to use his intelligence, photographic memory and ever-present hand wipes to take on some daunting opponents, including the Mafia, the FBI and a possibly murderous chimpanzee.
Monk unravels a baffling mystery after a toddler finds a severed finger in a park.
When Natalie runs for school board, Monk must figure out who's behind an attempt on her life.
Monk travels to Las Vegas when Captain Stottlemeyer suspects foul play in the death of a millionaire casino owner's wife.
Monk gets stuck in a traffic jam and finds that the cause of the standstill is murder.
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.
When all signs in a murder investigation point to deceased Kung Fu movie star Sonny Chow, Monk must find the real culprit.
Why would a thief want to steal an ordinary pet fish? Monk finds out, and meets a new assistant in the process.
Monk takes a new medication that alleviates the symptoms of his obsessive-compulsive disorder but impairs his ability to solve crime.
Monk heads to Los Angeles to help the father of his late wife solve a very puzzling mystery on a game show.
Monk takes a job at a department store to solve the murder of one of the store's employees.
The shoe is on the other foot when inexplicable happenings put Sharona's own sanity to the test.
Monk infiltrates an organized crime family as he tries to get to the bottom of an apparent mob hit.
Monk must find the evidence to put away a grisly murderer and regain his detective's license from the grouchy new police commissioner.
When the city is overrun by a string of unexplained blackouts, it's up to Monk to keep the "City by the Bay" out of the darkness.
When a big-time record producer is found dead in his panic room, Monk must help decide the guilt or innocence of an unlikely suspect.
When Monk travels to New York City to investigate his wife's murder, he gets tangled up in a baffling case involving the shooting of a foreign ambassador.
Defective detective Adrian Monk returns to solve a new batch of baffling mysteries with his trademark wit, wisdom…and hand wipes. Accompanied by his loyal (and infinitely patient) assistant and the San Francisco police force, Monk and his unconventional methods may just be what’s needed to crack some of the city’s most puzzling and unusual cases.
Defective detective Adrian Monk returns to solve a new batch of baffling mysteries with his trademark wit, wisdom…and hand wipes. Accompanied by his loyal (and infinitely patient) assistant and the San Francisco police force, Monk and his unconventional methods may just be what’s needed to crack some of the city’s most puzzling and unusual cases.
When a death-row inmate is murdered 45 minutes before his execution, Monk is brought in to find out why.
It's unholy matrimony as Monk and Sharona pretend to be married to get the goods on a con man.
When the Captain's wife falls victim to a union dispute gone awry, it's up to Monk to find out what really happened and bring Stottlemeyer back from the brink.
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.
Monk suspects the star of a hit TV crime show of killing his ex-wife. His only problem: the actor's rock solid alibi.
What could possibly make a cherry pie worth killing for? Monk finds out, with a little help from his long-lost brother Ambrose.
When his paperboy is murdered, Monk turns to the pages of the newspaper for clues to solve the baffling crime.
When a rash of murders sweeping the city goes unsolved, Monk is called upon to find a correlation with the victims and stop a killer before he strikes again.
When a high-powered magazine publisher chokes to death under mysterious circumstances, all clues lead to the infamous swinging party palace, The Sapphire Mansion.
Monk knows who is behind a string of mail bombs that have been exploding around San Francisco. The only problem is his primary suspect... is in a coma.
Monk reluctantly takes the stage to investigate an actor's murder.
Captain Stottlemeyer takes a page from the book of Monk in order to determine why anyone would want to murder the world's oldest man.
When a circus ringmaster is murdered by a high flying daredevil, all leads point to his vengeful ex-wife. But how could the acrobatic ex have committed the crime with a broken foot?
When a ruthless CEO and his wife are lured to their deaths, Monk connects their murders to a baseball great and his quest for the homerun record.
Monk travels to Mexico to investigate the mysterious demise of a skydiver who reportedly drowned to death... in mid-air.
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.
He’s ingenious, he’s phobic, and he’s obsessive-compulsive. Adrian Monk’s offbeat antics have made him unfit for duty but he’s back as a San Francisco police consultant to help out on their most baffling cases. The brilliant but neurotic Monk is now fighting crime as well as his abnormal fears of germs, heights, crowds and virtually everything else known to man.
He’s ingenious, he’s phobic, and he’s obsessive-compulsive. Adrian Monk’s offbeat antics have made him unfit for duty but he’s back as a San Francisco police consultant to help out on their most baffling cases. The brilliant but neurotic Monk is now fighting crime as well as his abnormal fears of germs, heights, crowds and virtually everything else known to man.
Braving his fear of flying and of enclosed areas, Monk boards a plane with Sharona and solves the murder of a passenger's wife.
A blind woman witnesses the murder of Willie Nelson's road manager. Is the country music legend the killer?
Sharona's life is in danger while Monk brilliantly solves a seemingly perfect crime committed during a San Francisco earthquake.
During his vacation, Monk helps solve a murder witnessed by Benjy, Sharona's son, even though the corpse keeps on eluding them.
Monk, himself a former marathon runner, figures out the clever scheme devised by a furniture magnate to dispose of his mistress during a citywide marathon.
Monk investigates an attorney's death and develops a love interest in one of the suspects.
A billionaire is shot dead while mugging a couple outside a theater. It appears to be a mid-life crisis gone horribly wrong, until Monk figures out the truth.
After being temporarily institutionalized, Monk stumbles upon a four-year-old murder. Or is his mind playing tricks on him?
Monk, who suffers from vertigo, investigates the death of a police detective murdered on a ferris wheel.
An 800-pound recluse, aka Dale the Whale, is the number one suspect in a murder case. But how can a man who can't even fit through his bedroom door be a murderer?
Everyone believes psychic Dolly Flint has accomplished the impossible when she discovers the body of the former Police Commissioner's missing wife. Everyone except Monk.
Monk investigates an assassination attempt on Mayoral Candidate Warren St. Claire and learns there's more at play than meets the eye.
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The making of the final season
Executive Producer & Head Writer Andy Breckman takes us behind the scenes for a look at writing an episode of Monk.
Jon Perkins, the Detective consultant on Monk, discusses his role in the production of the show.
Interview with Traylor Howard (Natalie Teeger)
Interview with Tony Shalhoub (Adrian Monk)
Interview with Andy Breckmann (idea, author)
Video commentary with Andy Breckman (idea, author), Randy Zisk (director) and Tony Shalhoub (Adrian Monk)
Learn more about Adrian Monk's phobia and compulsions
In-depth conversation with Traylor Howard
The Official back story of Adrian Monk, Captain Stottlemeyer and Lt. Disher
An In depth Conversation with Tony Shalhoub
Cast and Crew Reveal their Favorite Scenes
Black and white version of the episode Mr Monk and the Leper (Season 5, Episode 10), appearing on Season 5 Disk 2 of the DVD. Includes commentary.
Natalie takes Mr. Monk to the gym for a workout.
Monk goes for a medical check-up and is left alone for just long enough to neatly re-organise everything in the room.
Monk wreaks havoc on the Captain's computer.
Monk makes a few exorbitant demands on a very accommodating Dr. Kroger.
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