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Monk

2002–2009 · Comedy, Crime, Drama · 8 seasons · ★ 7.9

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Synopsis of Monk

Adrian Monk was a brilliant homicide detective with the San Francisco Police Department until the murder of his wife, Trudy, worsens his obsessive-compulsive disorder and phobias. Unable to leave home for three years, he lives shut in and depends on Sharona Fleming, his nurse, who helps him with daily life. Together, they begin working as private detectives and police consultants. Monk, with his quirks and his gift for noticing details, solves cases that seem impossible through unconventional methods. Meanwhile, Trudy's murder remains unsolved, and he keeps investigating it, hoping to reclaim his life. Starring Tony Shalhoub and airing on USA Network, the series is set in San Francisco.

«Obsessive. Compulsive. Detective.»

8seasons
124episodes
43 minper episode
7.9audience scoreTMDB · 1,334 votes
8.1IMDb rating103,157 votes

Seasons of Monk

Season 1Season 12002 · 12 ep. · ★ 7.4Season 2Season 22003 · 16 ep. · ★ 7.5Season 3Season 32004 · 16 ep. · ★ 7.5Season 4Season 42005 · 16 ep. · ★ 7.1Season 5Season 52006 · 16 ep. · ★ 7.1Season 6Season 62007 · 16 ep. · ★ 6.6Season 7Season 72008 · 16 ep. · ★ 6.7Season 8Season 82009 · 16 ep. · ★ 7.5

Cast by Monk

Tony ShalhoubTony ShalhoubAdrian Monk124 episodes
Ted LevineTed LevineLeland Stottlemeyer124 episodes
Jason Gray-StanfordJason Gray-StanfordRandall Disher124 episodes
Traylor HowardTraylor HowardNatalie Teeger87 episodes
Stanley KamelStanley KamelCharles Kroger43 episodes
Bitty SchramBitty SchramSharona Fleming37 episodes
Emmy ClarkeEmmy ClarkeJulie Teeger24 episodes
Héctor ElizondoHéctor ElizondoNeven Bell14 episodes
Kane RitchotteKane RitchotteBenjy Fleming14 episodes
Melora HardinMelora HardinTrudy Monk10 episodes
Tim BagleyTim BagleyHarold Krenshaw9 episodes
Max MorrowMax MorrowBenjy Fleming7 episodes
Jarrad PaulJarrad PaulKevin Dorfman6 episodes
Brooke AdamsBrooke AdamsLeigh Harrison5 episodes
Mike ColemanMike ColemanSecond Cop5 episodes
David SparrowDavid SparrowSergeant Cargill4 episodes
Sharon LawrenceSharon LawrenceLinda Fusco4 episodes
Glenne HeadlyGlenne HeadlyKaren Stottlemeyer4 episodes
Chet GrissomChet GrissomDetective Chasen4 episodes
Ed FuscoOther Taxi Driver4 episodes
David StanfordUniform Cop4 episodes
J.C. KennyReporter #14 episodes
Virginia MadsenVirginia MadsenT.K. Jensen3 episodes
John TurturroJohn TurturroAmbrose Monk3 episodes
Sarah SilvermanSarah SilvermanMarci Maven3 episodes
Stellina RusichStellina RusichTrudy Monk3 episodes
Sean BlodgettSean BlodgettDr. Z3 episodes
Casper Van DienCasper Van DienSteven Albright3 episodes
Hira AmbrosinoHira AmbrosinoTV Reporter3 episodes
Michael Patrick McGillMichael Patrick McGillUniform Cop #23 episodes
Brian HattonFirst Detective3 episodes
Michael ShalhoubRon Abrash3 episodes
Dan McNeillBartender3 episodes
Kathleen Mary CarthyKathleen Mary CarthyCSI Tech3 episodes
Tom OhmerTom OhmerSecond Uniform Cop3 episodes
Craig T. NelsonCraig T. NelsonEthan Rickover2 episodes
Andy RichterAndy RichterHal Tucker2 episodes
Howie MandelHowie MandelRalph Roberts2 episodes
Amy SedarisAmy SedarisGail Fleming2 episodes
Holland TaylorHolland TaylorPeggy Davenport2 episodes

Technical Details

Created by
Andy Breckman
Address
Randall Zisk, Jerry Levine, Andre Belgrader, Anton Cropper, Michael Zinberg
Production companies
Mandeville Films, Moratim Produktions, Universal Television, Touchstone Television, USA Cable Entertainment, Universal Media Studios, UCP
Network or Platform
USA Network
Country
United States, Canada
Original Language
English
Premiere
July 12, 2002
Last Episode
December 4, 2009 (Season 8, Episode 16)
Status
Ended
Type
Fiction
Awards
Won 8 Emmy Awards; 22 wins and 47 nominations in total.
Links
IMDb · TMDB · Official Website

Awards for Monk

  • 🏆 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series (2004)
  • 🏆 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series (2005)
  • 🏆 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series (2007)
  • 🏆 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (2005)
  • 🏆 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series (2004)
  • 🏆 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music (2004)
  • 🏆 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music (2003)
  • 🏆 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics (2010)
  • 🏆 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (2003)
  • 🏆 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (2006)

Plus, 14 nominations recorded.

Source: Wikidata

Trivia about Monk

ABC conceived the series as a police drama with a character who has OCD, in the style of Inspector Clouseau. Originally, they wanted Michael Richards for the role, but he turned it down.
The series spent two years in a difficult development process due to the challenges of finding an actor for the lead role.
The pilot episode was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 2001, and the rest of the first season was shot in the Toronto area.
The show itself turned the change of theme music into a joke, in an episode where fans protest because the music of a detective show has been changed.
Randy Newman won the Emmy for Outstanding Main Title Theme Music in 2004 for the song that replaced the original opening theme in season two.
The final episode holds the record for the most-watched cable television drama script between 2009 and 2012, with 9.4 million viewers.
In 2012, a TV movie of "Monk" was scrapped, although USA Network had commissioned Andy Breckman to develop two possible follow-ups: an international adventure and another about Monk's run for mayor.
Almost fifteen years after the series ended, Peacock premiered «Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie» on December 8, 2023. Written by Breckman, it brings back Tony Shalhoub and most of the original cast.

Sources: Wikipedia (English) · Wikipedia (Spanish)

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Top-Rated Episodes

  1. 8x16 Mr. Monk and the End (2) ★ 8.7
  2. 8x10 Mr. Monk and Sharona ★ 8.3
  3. 3x09 Mr. Monk Takes His Medicine ★ 8.2
  4. 8x11 Mr. Monk and the Dog ★ 8.2
  5. 8x05 Mr. Monk Takes the Stand ★ 8.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does Monk have?

Monk has 8 seasons and 124 episodes in total.

Where to Watch Monk in Spain?

Monk is available on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads with a subscription.

Has Monk ended?

Yes. Monk has ended, and its final episode aired on December 4, 2009.

Who is in Monk?

The main cast includes Tony Shalhoub (Adrian Monk), Ted Levine (Leland Stottlemeyer), Jason Gray-Stanford (Randall Disher) and Traylor Howard (Natalie Teeger).

Who created Monk?

Monk is a creation of Andy Breckman.

How long does it take to watch all of Monk?

With episodes of about 43 minutes, watching all 124 episodes takes approximately 89 hours.

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