A Slice of America: Monk

Years: 2002-2009
Broadcaster: USA Network
Written by: Andy Breckman, Hy Conrad, Tom Scharpling,
Joe Toplyn, David Breckman, Daniel Dratch, Dylan Morgan,
Josh Siegal, Peter Wolk, Jack Bernstein, Lee Goldberg,
William Rabkin, Nell Scovell, Jonathan Collier, Daniel Gaeta,
Tom Gammill, Max Pross, Salvatore Savo, David M. Stern,
Michael Angeli, James Krieg, Joe Ventura, Siobhan Byrne O'Connor,
Timothy J. Lea, Mitch Markowitz, John Romano, Rick Kronberg,
Stu Levine, Wendy Mass, Karl Schaefer, Ross Abrash,
Elizabeth Landau, Chris Manheim, Chuck Sklar, Liz Sagal,
Charles Evered, Blair Singer, Ben Gruber, Rob LaZebnik,
Daniel Schofield, Alan Zweibel, Anthony Maranville, Jon Wurster,
Beth Armogida, Justin Brenneman
Stars: Tony Shalhoub, Jason Gray-Stanford
Episodes: 125
Episode Average: 7.720

BEST EPISODES:
Mr. Monk and the End: Part 1 (2009), Mr. Monk and the Three Pies (2004)

SEASON ONE

(2002)
13 episodes
Season Score: 102
Episode Average: 7.85
Perfect 10's: 1

S1E1

MR. MONK AND THE CANDIDATE: PART 1

Originally broadcast: 12 July 2002
Directed by: Dean Parisot
Written by: Andy Breckman

Monk's delighted at the prospect of being allowed back in the saddle, a mayoral candidate's bodyguard is killed in an assassination attempt, and Stottlemeyer isn't convinced about connections with another shooting.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 9

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S1E2

MR. MONK AND THE CANDIDATE: PART 2

Originally broadcast: 12 July 2002
Directed by: Dean Parisot
Written by: Andy Breckman

The mayor's office manage to convince Sharona to return to her job, Monk knows that an attempt to kill him means he's close to the truth, and climbing a ladder to chase a suspect leads to an awkward encounter.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S1E3

MR. MONK AND THE PSYCHIC

Originally broadcast: 19 July 2002
Directed by: Kevin Inch
Written by: John Romano

The police commissioner stages an accident before reporting his wife missing, a psychic contacts the police after waking up at the crime scene, and a piece of gravel convinces Monk that he was right to be suspicious.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S1E4

MR. MONK MEETS DALE THE WHALE

Originally broadcast: 26 July 2002
Directed by: Rob Thompson
Written by: Andy Breckman

A judge is beaten to death while on the phone to the emergency services, Monk's called in when evidence points to a man incapable of the crime, and Sharona soon has reason to regret ignoring her boss's concerns.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S1E5

MR. MONK GOES TO THE CARNIVAL

Originally broadcast: 2 August 2002
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: Siobhan Byrne O'Connor

An officer with a brutal past insists that he's been framed for murder, Monk hopes that the review board will allow him to return to work, and Stottlemeyer struggles to provide a simple answer to a simple question.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S1E6

MR. MONK GOES TO THE ASYLUM

Originally broadcast: 9 August 2002
Directed by: Nick Marck
Written by: Tom Scharpling, David Breckman

Monk's sent to an institution after finding himself in Trudy's old house, a fellow patient tells of the unsolved murder of the assistant director, and a man obsessed with Santa Claus claims to have seen him on the roof.

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S1E7

MR. MONK AND THE BILLIONAIRE MUGGER

Originally broadcast: 16 August 2002
Directed by: Stephen Cragg
Written by: Timothy J. Lea

Sharona threatens to quit when she finds that she hasn't been paid, Monk's called in to investigate the shooting of a very unusual mugger, and Stottlemeyer refuses to accept a complaint about one of his officers.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S1E8

MR. MONK AND THE OTHER WOMAN

Originally broadcast: 23 August 2002
Directed by: Adam Arkin
Written by: David M. Stern

The police investigate the fatal stabbings of a lawyer and his assistant, Monk falls for a very familiar looking woman with a perfect garage, and Sharona shares her doubts about a sleepover following a third murder.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S1E9

MR. MONK AND THE MARATHON MAN

Originally broadcast: 13 September 2002
Directed by: Adam Davidson
Written by: Mitch Markowitz

A man throws his mistress out of a window while running in a marathon, a computer chip suggests that the man passed all the checkpoints, and meeting his idol makes Monk open up about his past as a track athlete.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 7

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S1E10

MR. MONK TAKES A VACATION

Originally broadcast: 20 September 2002
Directed by: Kevin Inch
Written by: Hy Conrad

Benjy reports seeing a murder in a hotel window through a tower viewer, Monk refuses to disbelieve when the room turns out be spotless, and a security officer uses her knowledge of movies to help hunt for clues.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S1E11

MR. MONK AND THE EARTHQUAKE

Originally broadcast: 4 October 2002
Directed by: Adam Shankman
Written by: Tom Scharpling

A woman uses an earthquake as an opportunity to kill her husband, a dissociative episode sees Monk unable to communicate in English, and Sharona battles with her sister for the attentions of a hunky journalist.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 7

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S1E12

MR. MONK AND THE RED-HEADED STRANGER

Originally broadcast: 11 October 2002
Directed by: Milan Cheylov
Written by: Andy Breckman, Tom Scharpling

A blind witness claims that Willie Nelson shot his road manager dead, Disher's relieved when Stottlemeyer returns to work after an accident, and Monk practices the clarinet ahead of a special radio performance.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S1E13

MR. MONK AND THE AIRPLANE

Originally broadcast: 18 October 2002
Directed by: Rob Thompson
Written by: David M. Stern

Monk's forced to decide between boarding a plane and spending a week alone, an extension cord salesman does little to calm his nerves, and a series of inconsistencies leave Disher searching the airport for a body.

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 9

SEASON TWO

(2003-2004)
16 episodes
Season Score: 126
Episode Average: 7.88
Perfect 10's: 3

S2E1

MR. MONK GOES BACK TO SCHOOL

Originally broadcast: 20 June 2003
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: David Breckman, Rick Kronberg, Hy Conrad

A teacher falls to her death after making demands of her married lover, Monk gets a job as a substitute teacher to allow him to investigate, and the groundskeeper pays the price for trying to profit from what he saw.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 7

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S2E2

MR. MONK GOES TO MEXICO

Originally broadcast: 28 June 2003
Directed by: Ron Underwood
Written by: Lee Goldberg, William Rabkin, Hy Conrad

A skydiver dies in Mexico after apparently drowning in midair, Monk tries to find the right brand of water when his suitcases are stolen, and Stottlemeyer tries to take in news that his role model has been killed.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S2E3

MR. MONK GOES TO THE BALLGAME

Originally broadcast: 11 July 2003
Directed by: Michael Spiller
Written by: Hy Conrad

A ruthless CEO and his wife are shot after being guided to an industrial park, paintings from an art class lead to a record-chasing baseball star, and Monk causes chaos when he's agrees to umpire a little league game.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S2E4

MR. MONK GOES TO THE CIRCUS

Originally broadcast: 18 July 2003
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: James Krieg, Hy Conrad

An acrobatic killer shoots a ringmaster dead at a crowded restaurant, Sharona doesn't take kindly to having her phobia of elephants ridiculed, and Monk's convinced that a shattered foot isn't all that it seems to be.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S2E5

MR. MONK AND THE VERY, VERY OLD MAN

Originally broadcast: 25 July 2003
Directed by: Lawrence Trilling
Written by: Daniel Dratch, Hy Conrad

Stottlemeyer's wife raises concerns about the death of the world's oldest man, Monk offers the Captain a place to stay when he has problems at home, and a misspelt name leads to the body of a dead security guard.

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S2E6

MR. MONK GOES TO THE THEATER

Originally broadcast: 1 August 2003
Directed by: Ron Underwood
Written by: Wendy Mass, Stu Levine, Tom Scharpling, Hy Conrad

Sharona sees her sister stab a man to death in front of a live audience, Monk goes speed dating after agreeing to help clear her name, and a reconstruction leads to an unlikely actor stepping out into the spotlight.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S2E7

MR. MONK AND THE SLEEPING SUSPECT

Originally broadcast: 8 August 2003
Directed by: Jerry Levine
Written by: Karl Schaefer, Hy Conrad

Stottlemeyer does battle with the ATF when a woman's killed by a mail bomb, Monk suspects her brother who's been in a coma for four months, and Sharona's ex-husband turns up after six years for Benjy's birthday.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S2E8

MR. MONK MEETS THE PLAYBOY

Originally broadcast: 15 August 2003
Directed by: Tom DiCillo
Written by: James Krieg, Hy Conrad

A publisher of a men's magazine dies in his gym after threatening to pull the plug, Stottlemeyer and Disher are given reason to dig a bit deeper, and Monk makes a difficult decision to protect Sharona from her past.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S2E9

MR. MONK AND THE 12TH MAN

Originally broadcast: 22 August 2003
Directed by: Michael Zinberg
Written by: Michael Angeli, Hy Conrad

Stottlemeyer's reluctant to announce a link between a series of murders, Sharona's offered advice about her relationship with the deputy mayor, and Monk springs into action after being distracted during a stakeout.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S2E10

MR. MONK AND THE PAPERBOY

Originally broadcast: 16 January 2004
Directed by: Michael Fresco
Written by: David Breckman, Hy Conrad

Monk wonders about motive when his paperboy is killed on his doorstep, a search of the pages for clues leads to the solving of two other crimes, and Stottlemeyer can't help but be amused by a dispute about strength.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 7

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S2E11

MR. MONK AND THE THREE PIES

Originally broadcast: 23 January 2004
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: Tom Scharpling, Daniel Dratch, Hy Conrad

An elderly lady is killed after winning a cherry pie in a celebration raffle, Sharona forces Monk to accept a call from his estranged brother, and Disher's stunned when a theory about a murder appears to be wrong.

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S2E12

MR. MONK AND THE T.V. STAR

Originally broadcast: 30 January 2004
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: Tom Scharpling, Hy Conrad

The ex-wife of a TV star is killed while he's outside talking to the press, Monk thinks that an upcoming windfall might be motive enough, and Stottlemeyer has reason to be pleased when a crazed fan confesses.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S2E13

MR. MONK AND THE MISSING GRANNY

Originally broadcast: 6 February 2004
Directed by: Tony Bill
Written by: Joe Toplyn, Hy Conrad

A law student sees her grandmother being carried away by kidnappers, a demand to feed the homeless leads to a surprisingly quick release, and a deal with the granddaughter sees Monk faced with a police protocol test.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 7

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S2E14

MR. MONK AND THE CAPTAIN'S WIFE

Originally broadcast: 13 February 2004
Directed by: Jerry Levine
Written by: Andy Breckman, Elizabeth Landau, Hy Conrad

A fatal shooting sends a tow truck into the path of Mrs. Stottlemeyer's car, Monk's not sure about theories that the killing was union connected, and Sharona manages to find a way to return Adrian back to his owner.

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S2E15

MR. MONK GETS MARRIED

Originally broadcast: 27 February 2004
Directed by: Craig Zisk
Written by: David Breckman, Hy Conrad

An antiques dealer kills his partner when he finds a clue about hidden gold, Disher questions why a younger man would marry his mother, and Monk and Sharona pretend to be husband and wife at a couples retreat.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S2E16

MR. MONK GOES TO JAIL

Originally broadcast: 5 March 2004
Directed by: Jerry Levine
Written by: Chris Manheim, Hy Conrad

A prisoner on death row is poisoned just before he's due to be executed, Dale the Whale offers to provide information about Trudy if the killer is found, and Monk goes undercover to speak to an extremely violent man.

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 9

SEASON THREE

(2004-2005)
16 episodes
Season Score: 124
Episode Average: 7.75
Perfect 10's: 2

S3E1

MR. MONK TAKES MANHATTAN

Originally broadcast: 18 June 2004
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: Andy Breckman

The search for information about how Trudy died leads to New York City, Monk helps police when an ambassador is shot dead at the hotel, and Stottlemeyer demands answers about the cancellation of a meeting.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S3E2

MR. MONK AND THE PANIC ROOM

Originally broadcast: 25 June 2004
Directed by: Jerry Levine
Written by: David Breckman, Joe Toplyn

The police find a pet chimp holding the gun when a record producer is shot dead, Stottlemeyer proves that the animal is capable of pulling the trigger, and Monk tries to block out the horror of a messy house guest.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S3E3

MR. MONK AND THE BLACKOUT

Originally broadcast: 9 July 2004
Directed by: Michael Zinberg
Written by: Daniel Dratch, Hy Conrad

A bomber takes out the electricity when he targets the local power plant, connections are made to an activist who blew himself up in the nineties, and Monk's therapist prescribes a date with a public relations woman.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S3E4

MR. MONK GETS FIRED

Originally broadcast: 16 July 2004
Directed by: Andrei Belgrader
Written by: Peter Wolk

Stottlemeyer's wife starts filming for a documentary about the division, the Commissioner demands action on a case involving a headless torso, and Monk has to go for a job interview when his license gets withdrawn.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S3E5

MR. MONK MEETS THE GODFATHER

Originally broadcast: 23 July 2004
Directed by: Michael Zinberg
Written by: Lee Goldberg, William Rabkin

A mob boss tries to hire Monk to investigate a massacre at a barbershop, the ATF dangle the carrot of reinstatement to get a man on the inside, and Randy tries to warn Sharona about her involvement with a gangster.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S3E6

MR. MONK AND THE GIRL WHO CRIED WOLF

Originally broadcast: 30 July 2004
Directed by: Jerry Levine
Written by: Hy Conrad

An encounter with a blood-soaked cowboy makes Sharona question her sanity, a missing creative writing paper convinces her to get help, and Monk struggles to cope with the attitude of her temporary replacement.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 2
TOTAL: 5

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S3E7

MR. MONK AND THE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Originally broadcast: 6 August 2004
Directed by: Scott Foley
Written by: Ross Abrash

A hardworking Mega-Mart employee is killed after receiving death threats, Monk refuses to work on the case with his disgraced ex-partner, and earning too many stars while undercover leads to a second attack.

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S3E8

MR. MONK AND THE GAME SHOW

Originally broadcast: 13 August 2004
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: Daniel Dratch

A game show host kills his PA when when she threatens to expose him, Trudy's father asks Monk to investigate cheating on the show that he produces, and a need to get up close means becoming a contestant.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 9

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S3E9

MR. MONK TAKES HIS MEDICINE

Originally broadcast: 20 August 2004
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: Tom Scharpling, Chuck Sklar

Stottlemeyer gets a bullet in the shoulder when a drive-by shooter opens fire, the discovery of the weapon links the incident to a nearby suicide, and Sharona wants answers when Monk starts to act very unMonklike.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 9

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S3E10

MR. MONK AND THE RED HERRING

Originally broadcast: 21 January 2005
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: Andy Breckman

Monk's forced to search for a new assistant when Sharona moves away, a single mother begs for help after killing an intruder in her home, and the discovery of a fishing net suggests that the aquarium was the target.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S3E11

MR. MONK VS. THE COBRA

Originally broadcast: 28 January 2005
Directed by: Anthony R. Palmieri
Written by: Joe Toplyn

Evidence suggests that a dead man murdered the author of a book about his life, Natalie demands to be reimbursed for work-related expenses, the Randy gets excited about the exhumation of a martial arts legend.

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 9

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S3E12

MR. MONK GETS CABIN FEVER

Originally broadcast: 4 February 2005
Directed by: Joe Levine
Written by: Hy Conrad

Monk's sent off to stay in a woodland cabin after witnessing a shooting, Stottlemeyer defies an FBI agent by investigating a possible murder, and Randy has reason to worry after receiving a warning in a fortune cookie.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S3E13

MR. MONK GETS STUCK IN TRAFFIC

Originally broadcast: 11 February 2005
Directed by: Jerry Levine
Written by: Tom Scharpling, Joe Toplyn

A building contractor tries to make the killing of an activist look like an accident, Monk and Natalie find themselves caught up in a traffic pile-up, and the police refuse to recognise the need for a murder investigastion.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 7

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S3E14

MR. MONK GOES TO VEGAS

Originally broadcast: 18 February 2005
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: Tom Scharpling, David Breckman, Daniel Dratch, Joe Toplyn

The wife of a casino owner dies when her scarf gets caught in an elevator door, Stottlemeyer calls Monk for help when he finds proof that it was murder, and Randy gets way out of his depth at the blackjack tables.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 7

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S3E15

MR. MONK AND THE ELECTION

Originally broadcast: 23 February 2005
Directed by: Allison Liddi-Brown
Written by: Nell Scovell

Natalie's campaign office gets shot at when she stands for the school board, Stottlemeyer assigns her a bodyguard when she refuses to pull out, and Monk has to act fast when a grenade flies through her window.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S3E16

MR. MONK AND THE KID

Originally broadcast: 4 March 2005
Directed by: Andrei Belgrader
Written by: Tom Scharpling

A missing child finds a severed finger after wandering off in the park, Monk volunteers to look after his new friend on a temporary basis, and a cleaning emergency at home leads to a mistake during a random drop.

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

SEASON FOUR

(2005-2006)
16 episodes
Season Score: 116
Episode Average: 7.25
Perfect 10's: 2

S4E1

MR. MONK AND THE OTHER DETECTIVE

Originally broadcast: 8 July 2005
Directed by: Eric Laneuville
Written by: Hy Conrad

A jewellery store manager is shot after being forced to rob his own store, a previously useless private investigator shows off impossible skills, and Monk's frustration grows as he struggles to work out how he's cheating.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S4E2

MR. MONK GOES HOME AGAIN

Originally broadcast: 15 July 2005
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: Tom Scharpling

An armoured car driver is shot dead in a supermarket parking lot, Monk's brother tells him that their father is due to visit town, and Frankenstein's Monster starts stealing candy from trick-or-treaters.

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S4E3

MR. MONK STAYS IN BED

Originally broadcast: 22 July 2005
Directed by: Phillip Casnoff
Written by: Hy Conrad

Natalie finds a pizza delivery guy dead when she tries to return $50, the police push the case aside when a superior court judge goes missing, and Monk offers little in the way of help when he comes down with the flu.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S4E4

MR. MONK GOES TO THE OFFICE

Originally broadcast: 29 July 2005
Directed by: Jerry Levine
Written by: Nell Scovell

A parking attendant is killed and a financier has his hand broken, Monk jumps at the chance to experience the routine of working in an office, and a bowling game goes well until questions are raised about footwear.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S4E5

MR. MONK GETS DRUNK

Originally broadcast: 5 August 2005
Directed by: Andrei Belgrader
Written by: Daniel Dratch

A man is shot dead by a hitman for his part in the theft of $3.1m, Monk has too big a sip while staying at a winery he used to visit with Trudy, and nobody seems to remember a guest who checked in to room 202.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S4E6

MR. MONK AND MRS. MONK

Originally broadcast: 12 August 2005
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: David Breckman

Dr. Kroger feels that the time has come to recommend reinstatement, Natalie finds herself in a tricky position when she runs into Trudy, and Monk's left devastated when he insists on helping with a murder case.

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S4E7

MR. MONK GOES TO A WEDDING

Originally broadcast: 19 August 2005
Directed by: Anthony R. Palmieri
Written by: Liz Sagal

A blackmailing wedding photographer is killed and dumped in a mud bath, Randy gets run down while with Natalie at her brother's wedding, and Monk has no choice but to help Stottlemeyer with his investigation.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S4E8

MR. MONK AND LITTLE MONK

Originally broadcast: 26 August 2005
Directed by: Robert Singer
Written by: Joe Toplyn

Intruders pause to graffiti a painting after accidentally killing a woman, Monk gets a shock when a crush from his school days asks for help, and the appearance of an old rival ends any idea of going out on a date.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S4E9

MR. MONK AND THE SECRET SANTA

Originally broadcast: 2 December 2005
Directed by: Jerry Levine
Written by: David Breckman

An officer dies after drinking a bottle of port meant for Stottlemeyer, suspicion falls on the brother of a man shot during a bank robbery, and Monk's forced to go undercover in a shopping mall to get information.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 7

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S4E10

MR. MONK GOES TO A FASHION SHOW

Originally broadcast: 13 January 2006
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: Jonathan Collier

Monk worries that something is wrong with his favourite shirt inspector, the threat of a clothing disaster forces him to investigate the murder of a model, and Natalie's reluctant to let Julie step out onto the catwalk.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S4E11

MR. MONK BUMPS HIS HEAD

Originally broadcast: 20 January 2006
Directed by: Stephen Surjik
Written by: Andy Breckman

Monk finds himself in a strange town after taking a whack to the head, a lonely woman tells him that he's her husband so he'll fix the roof, and something about the departure of a kindly waitress strikes him as odd.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S4E12

MR. MONK AND THE CAPTAIN'S MARRIAGE

Originally broadcast: 27 January 2006
Directed by: Phillip Casnoff
Written by: Jack Bernstein

A homeless man hides after alerting police to a murder in a junkyard, Stottlemeyer reacts badly to a suggestion that his wife is having an affair, and Natalie gets arrested while working on a surveillance job with Monk.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S4E13

MR. MONK AND THE BIG REWARD

Originally broadcast: 3 February 2006
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: Tom Scharpling, Daniel Dratch

A lack of murders sees Natalie demand a retainer from the department, Monk's persuaded to join a million dollar hunt for a stolen diamond, and Randy deals with a woman who wants to confess to committing a crime.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 2
TOTAL: 5

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S4E14

MR. MONK AND THE ASTRONAUT

Originally broadcast: 3 March 2006
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: David Breckman, Joe Toplyn

An astronaut kills his former girlfriend to stop her writing about him, Monk's convinced he knows who the killer is despite a perfect alibi, and Natalie's delighted about finding two speakers for Julie's career day.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S4E15

MR. MONK GOES TO THE DENTIST

Originally broadcast: 10 March 2006
Directed by: Jefery Levy
Written by: David Breckman, Tom Scharpling, Daniel Dratch, Joe Toplyn

Two guards are shot dead when their armoured car gets hijacked, Randy's ridiculed for claims that he witnessed a murder while sedated, and Monk's forced to face his super mega phobia of the dentist's chair.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S4E16

MR. MONK GETS JURY DUTY

Originally broadcast: 17 March 2006
Directed by: Andrei Belgrader
Written by: Peter Wolk

Monk's not happy about working with others when he's called for jury duty, Stottlemeyer's forced to hand a Colombian criminal over to the FBI, and Natalie's told to raise the alarm about a body hidden in a dumpster.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

SEASON FIVE

(2006-2007)
16 episodes
Season Score: 123
Episode Average: 7.69
Perfect 10's: 2

S5E1

MR. MONK AND THE ACTOR

Originally broadcast: 7 July 2006
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: Hy Conrad, Joe Toplyn

A married man kills his lover after discovering a hidden camera, Monk learns that a film is being made about one of his old cases, and Natalie worries that being shadowed by the actor might have a negative impact.

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 9

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S5E2

MR. MONK AND THE GARBAGE STRIKE

Originally broadcast: 14 July 2006
Directed by: Jerry Levine
Written by: Andy Breckman, Daniel Gaeta

The death of the sanitation union boss during a strike is ruled a suicide, Natalie's furious when Monk lies just to get the garbage piles collected, and a whispering error alerts the press to accusations against the mayor.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 9

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S5E3

MR. MONK AND THE BIG GAME

Originally broadcast: 21 July 2006
Directed by: Chris Long
Written by: Jack Bernstein

Julie and her friends ask Monk to look into the death of their basketball coach, Natalie offers to step in so the girls can play the Championship game, and a necklace leads to a brush fire mentioned by Stottlemeyer.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 2
TOTAL: 5

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S5E4

MR. MONK CAN'T SEE A THING

Originally broadcast: 28 July 2006
Directed by: Stephen Surjik
Written by: Lee Goldberg, William Rabkin

An intruder at a firehouse blinds Monk after killing a veteran firefighter, a trip to a garbage-filled alley brings mention of a house fire in the area, and Dr. Kroger protests about blindness being seen as a positive thing.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S5E5

MR. MONK, PRIVATE EYE

Originally broadcast: 4 August 2006
Directed by: Peter Weller
Written by: Tom Scharpling, Daniel Gaeta

A man throws his lover overboard to stop her going back to her husband, Randy catches Stottlemeyer looking for a woman on a dating site, and Natalie takes a fender bender case after forcing Monk to become a PI.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S5E6

MR. MONK AND THE CLASS REUNION

Originally broadcast: 11 August 2006
Directed by: David Grossman
Written by: Daniel Dratch

Stottlemeyer notices that the death of a retired nurse was no accident, Randy eventually remembers where he's seen a lapel pin before, and Monk meets up with Trudy's old roommate at his 25th college reunion.

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 9

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S5E7

MR. MONK GETS A NEW SHRINK

Originally broadcast: 18 August 2006
Directed by: Andrei Belgrader
Written by: Hy Conrad

Dr. Kroger's left devastated when he finds the body of a cleaner in his office, talk of retirement sees Monk experience all five stages of grief, and being referred to a new shrink leads to a rather uneven problem.

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S5E8

MR. MONK GOES TO A ROCK CONCERT

Originally broadcast: 25 August 2006
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: Blair Singer

A rock star kills a roadie to end an argument about a songwriting credit, Stottlemeyer searches for his son at a rock festival when he skips school, and a needle phobia persuades Monk to look into a suspected overdose.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 2
TOTAL: 5

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S5E9

MR. MONK MEETS HIS DAD

Originally broadcast: 17 November 2006
Directed by: Jerry Levine
Written by: Tom Scharpling, Daniel Gaeta

A haulage company owner kills his partner to hide his business dealings, Monk gets a shock when he's told that his estranged father is in jail, and questions are raised about the nature of a very unusual delivery route.

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S5E10

MR. MONK AND THE LEPER

Originally broadcast: 22 December 2006
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: Charles Evered

Monk panics when a wealthy businessman returns from the dead as a leper, expert reassurances leads to a testimony at a probate hearing, and Stottlemeyer investigates a report about a pianist going missing.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK
TOTAL: 8

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S5E11

MR. MONK MAKES A FRIEND

Originally broadcast: 19 January 2007
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: Andy Breckman, Daniel Gaeta

A man kills his new girlfriend when they return from a holiday in Greece, Monk's overjoyed when a man he bumped into invites him to a hockey game, and Stottlemeyer expresses concerns about the new friendship.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S5E12

MR. MONK IS AT YOUR SERVICE

Originally broadcast: 26 January 2007
Directed by: Anton Cropper
Written by: Rob LaZebnik

Monk's upset when he hears about a hiring freeze at the department, Natalie hires him to look into the deaths of her parents' neighbours, and working as a butler proves to be more satisfying than looking for clues.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S5E13

MR. MONK IS ON THE AIR

Originally broadcast: 2 February 2007
Directed by: Mike Listo
Written by: Josh Siegal, Dylan Morgan

A shock jock's wife dies of carbon monoxide poisoning while he's on air, the victim's sister asks for help when the death is declared an accident, and Monk tries to find his funny side after being humiliated on the radio.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S5E14

MR. MONK VISITS A FARM

Originally broadcast: 9 February 2007
Directed by: Andrei Belgrader
Written by: David Breckman

Randy inherits a pig farm when his uncle dies in an apparent suicide, Stottlemeyer protests when a mistake leads to a letter of resignation, and suspicions about foul play see Monk catch a bus into the country.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 7

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S5E15

MR. MONK AND THE REALLY, REALLY DEAD GUY

Originally broadcast: 23 February 2007
Directed by: Anthony R. Palmieri
Written by: Joe Toplyn

A mysterious killer uses six different ways to murder a street musician, Stottlemeyer's team are redeployed to work with a high-tech FBI unit, and Monk asks Julie to help him better understand modern technology.

HOLY GODIVA 2 - ONION JACK 2
TOTAL: 4

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S5E16

MR. MONK GOES TO HOSPITAL

Originally broadcast: 2 March 2007
Directed by: Wendey Stanzler
Written by: Jonathan Collier

A search for a second opinion about a nosebleed leads Monk to a body, clues at the crime scene point to a patient on the geriatric ward, and Randy rolls up his trousers to explore a different avenue of thought.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 7

SEASON SIX

(2007-2008)
16 episodes
Season Score: 124
Episode Average: 7.75
Perfect 10's: 5

S6E1

MR. MONK AND HIS BIGGEST FAN

Originally broadcast: 13 July 2007
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: Andy Breckman

Monk's stalker needs help when her dog's accused of killing a neighbour, a reluctance to assist leads to a bidding war at a bachelor auction, and Natalie grabs a chance to demonstrate what it's like to be in her shoes.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S6E2

MR. MONK AND THE RAPPER

Originally broadcast: 20 July 2007
Directed by: Paris Barclay
Written by: Daniel Dratch

A rival is the prime suspect when a rapper falls victim to a car bomb, Monk agrees to help prove his innocence during a nervous blackout, and an inability to get out of the contract leads to thoughts of running away.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 2
TOTAL: 5

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S6E3

MR. MONK AND THE NAKED MAN

Originally broadcast: 27 July 2007
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: Tom Gammill, Max Pross

A woman is stabbed on a beach after being chased from a security gate, a computer tycoon battles with a nudist group over access rights, and Stottlemeyer demands answers about Monk's irrational investigation.

HOLY GODIVA 2 - ONION JACK 2
TOTAL: 4

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S6E4

MR. MONK AND THE BAD GIRLFRIEND

Originally broadcast: 3 August 2007
Directed by: Wendey Stanzler
Written by: Joe Toplyn

A realtor is shot dead by an intruder while showing a couple a house, Monk and Natalie go on a bike ride to test out a worrying theory, and Stottlemeyer reacts badly when he hears the name of the main suspect.

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S6E5

MR. MONK AND THE BIRDS AND THE BEES

Originally broadcast: 10 August 2007
Directed by: Michael Watkins
Written by: Peter Wolk

A man shoots his wife and an intruder during a break-in at his house, an unlikely detective helps Monk connect the husband and the burglar, and Natalie worries when Julie announces sudden changes in her love-life.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S6E6

MR. MONK AND THE BURIED TREASURE

Originally broadcast: 17 August 2007
Directed by: Sam Weisman
Written by: Jonathan Collier

A group of skateboarders find a treasure map in a car with a dead man, Dr. Kroger's son turns to the man most capable of finding the location, and details about a bank robbery convince Monk that he's been tricked.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S6E7

MR. MONK AND THE DAREDEVIL

Originally broadcast: 24 August 2007
Directed by: Jonathan Collier
Written by: Alan Zweibel

The police investigate the remains of a man in a burnt out car, Natalie arrives on the scene with surprising news about a famous daredevil, and Dr. Kroger puts Monk on suicide watch when he considers giving up.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S6E8

MR. MONK AND THE WRONG MAN

Originally broadcast: 7 September 2007
Directed by: Anton Cropper
Written by: Salvatore Savo

A man is exonerated after serving fourteen years for a double murder, Monk goes out of his way to try and make up for his part in the case, and a security guard gets a shock when he finds an old friend waiting for him.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 7

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S6E9

MR. MONK IS UP ALL NIGHT

Originally broadcast: 14 September 2007
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: David Breckman

Monk struggles to sleep after chasing a woman for no apparent reason, a late night walk leads to a shooting that seemingly never happened, and a sighting of the dead man at the train station only adds to the confusion.

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S6E10

MR. MONK AND THE MAN WHO SHOT SANTA CLAUS

Originally broadcast: 7 December 2007
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: Daniel Schofield, Ben Gruber

Monk becomes the most hated man in the city when he shoots Santa Claus, Stottlemeyer tries to believe claims that it was self-defence, and a TV interview with a sentationalist reporter only makes matters worse.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S6E11

MR. MONK JOINS A CULT

Originally broadcast: 11 January 2008
Directed by: Anton Cropper
Written by: Josh Siegal, Dylan Morgan

A murder victim's family persuade Monk to investigate without saying a word, Stottlemeyer worries about changes to an undercover operation, and Dr. Kroger gets involved when the experience has a negative effect.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S6E12

MR. MONK GOES TO THE BANK

Originally broadcast: 18 January 2008
Directed by: Michael Watkins
Written by: Hy Conrad

Monk discovers that Trudy's bracelet has been stolen in a bank robbery, taking a job as the new security guard leaves the wallet a little lighter, and a secret visit to a pawnshop leads straight back to the bank vault.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S6E13

MR. MONK AND THE THREE JULIES

Originally broadcast: 25 January 2008
Directed by: David Breckman
Written by: Tom Scharpling, Joe Toplyn

Stottlemeyer issued with a new car after asking for one for three years, Natalie's panics when two women called Julie Teeger are murdered, and Randy finally manages to come up with at least one believable theory.

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S6E14

MR. MONK PAINTS HIS MASTERPIECE

Originally broadcast: 1 February 2008
Directed by: Andrei Belgrader
Written by: Jon Wurster

Dr. Kroger encourages Monk to find a hobby so he can express himself, Natalie buys an art starter kit during an investigation at a junkyard, and a sudden interest in very poor paintings comes as a shock to everyone.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S6E15

MR. MONK IS ON THE RUN: PART 1

Originally broadcast: 15 February 2008
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: Tom Scharpling

A burglar leaves a clue behind after stealing bomb-making equipment, a sheriff arrests Monk when he travels to shoot the six-fingered suspect, and Stottlemeyer can't hide his surprise at news of an escaped prisoner.

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S6E16

MR. MONK IS ON THE RUN: PART 2

Originally broadcast: 22 February 2008
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: Hy Conrad, Daniel Dratch

Stottlemeyer struggles to hide the truth while those around him mourn, the sheriff demands answers when a tattooed body turns up in the bay, and Natalie's left stunned after hearing reports of a 'Car Wash Columbo'.

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

SEASON SEVEN

(2008-2009)
16 episodes
Season Score: 121
Episode Average: 7.56
Perfect 10's: 2

S7E1

MR. MONK BUYS A HOUSE

Originally broadcast: 18 July 2008
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: Andy Breckman, Anthony Maranville

A disabled man dies after being pushed down the stairs by his nurse, Monk struggles to cope with Dr. Kroger's death and the sound of Chopin, and buying a house with an off-centre light fitting proves to be costly.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S7E2

MR. MONK AND THE GENIUS

Originally broadcast: 25 July 2008
Directed by: Michael Watkins
Written by: Joe Toplyn

A woman hires Monk to prove that her chess master husband murdered her, a verdict of natural causes allows for the cremation of the body, and Stottlemeyer steps in to put a stop to any ideas about planting evidence.

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S7E3

MR. MONK GETS LOTTO FEVER

Originally broadcast: 1 August 2008
Directed by: Michael Zinberg
Written by: Hy Conrad

The hostess of a lottery show dies after being stabbed with scissors, Monk's far from impressed when Natalie agrees to step into her shoes, and the murder of an obsessed lottery fan is made to look like suicide.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S7E4

MR. MONK TAKES A PUNCH

Originally broadcast: 8 August 2008
Directed by: Barnett Kellman
Written by: Salvatore Savo

A heavyweight boxer watches as a bomb meant for him kills his friend, Monk considers retiring when he's told about new fitness requirements, and an observation about a cross leads to the discovery of a dark secret.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S7E5

MR. MONK IS UNDERWATER

Originally broadcast: 15 August 2008
Directed by: Paris Barclay
Written by: Jack Bernstein

A friend of Mitch's needs help with a suspicious suicide on a submarine, Dr. Bell helps to keep Monk calm when the vessel sets off on an exercise, and an experiment with a soda bottle suggests that NCIS got it wrong.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 7

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S7E6

MR. MONK FALLS IN LOVE

Originally broadcast: 22 August 2008
Directed by: Arlene Sanford
Written by: Josh Siegal, Dylan Morgan

Randy blames 'date mode' when he fails to spot a murdered taxi driver, clues at the scene lead to a woman who works in a refugee centre, and Monk lets his infatuation with the suspect get in the way of the case.

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 9

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S7E7

MR. MONK'S 100TH CASE

Originally broadcast: 5 September 2008
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: Tom Scharpling

A TV show focuses on Monk when a serial killer becomes his 100th case, those who have had dealings with the man share their experiences, and watching the broadcast proves to be a troubling experience for the star.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 2
TOTAL: 5

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S7E8

MR. MONK GETS HYPNOTIZED

Originally broadcast: 12 September 2008
Directed by: Michael Watkins
Written by: Tom Gammill, Max Pross

An actress disappears from her car after visiting a jewellery store, Natalie advises against visiting Harold Krenshaw's hypnotherapist, and Monk causes problems when he starts to act like the child he never was.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 9

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S7E9

MR. MONK AND THE MIRACLE

Originally broadcast: 28 November 2008
Directed by: Andrei Belgrader
Written by: Peter Wolk

Monk's not too happy when three bums visit his home to ask for help, Natalie announcement about Christmas dinner is met with horror, and Stottlemeyer decides to become Brother Leland after a miracle cure.

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S7E10

MR. MONK'S OTHER BROTHER

Originally broadcast: 9 January 2009
Directed by: David Hoberman
Written by: David Breckman

An escaped prisoner is accused of murdering a female prison employee, the man turns up at Monk's apartment claiming to be his half-brother, and a reluctant visit to the scene of the crime points to a different killer

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S7E11

MR. MONK ON WHEELS

Originally broadcast: 16 January 2009
Directed by: Anton Cropper
Written by: Nell Scovell

Natalie feels guilty after unintentionally helping someone to steal a bike, Monk won't let it drop after being shot in the leg while investigating, and the police try to work out why anyone would pay $3000 for such an item.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S7E12

MR. MONK AND THE LADY NEXT DOOR

Originally broadcast: 23 January 2009
Directed by: Tawnia Mckiernan
Written by: Hy Conrad, Joe Toplyn

A security guard gets impaled during a robbery at the Guinness museum, Monk bonds with a lady known for complaining about a neighbour, and doubts creep in about the friendship after a shooting at a jewellery store.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 9

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S7E13

MR. MONK MAKES THE PLAYOFFS

Originally broadcast: 30 January 2009
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: Josh Siegal, Dylan Morgan

A quarterback is killed after challenging his chauffeur about a playbook, Stottlemeyer discovers that Monk's been sent two special playoff tickets, and an exploding charcoal grill diverts attention away from the big game.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S7E14

MR. MONK AND THE BULLY

Originally broadcast: 6 February 2009
Directed by: David Hoberman
Written by: Joe Ventura

Monk panics when he's contacted by the man who bullied him at school, suspicions about a cheating wife bring an opportunity for revenge, and Natalie struggles to deal with the notion of celebrating a fatal stabbing.

HOLY GODIVA 2 - ONION JACK 2
TOTAL: 4

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S7E15

MR. MONK AND THE MAGICIAN

Originally broadcast: 13 February 2009
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: Andy Breckman

Kevin Dorfman spots anomalies while doing the books at a magic club, the trainee magician is found dead after standing in for a regular act, and a gesture at the funeral leaves Monk questioning an airtight alibi.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S7E16

MR. MONK FIGHTS CITY HALL

Originally broadcast: 20 February 2009
Directed by: Chuck Parker
Written by: Tom Scharpling, Josh Siegal, Dylan Morgan

Monk tries desperately to save Trudy's parking garage from demolition, a sympathetic councilwoman disappears after ordering a revote, and a proxy vote idea means turning on the charm for a useless secretary.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

SEASON EIGHT

(2008-2009)
13 episodes
Season Score: 129
Episode Average: 8.06
Perfect 10's: 5

S8E1

MR. MONK'S FAVORITE SHOW

Originally broadcast: 7 August 2009
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: Jack Bernstein

A former child star cancels an appearance after being shaken by a bomb, working as her bodyguard allows Monk to ask about his favourite show, and Stottlemeyer orders the obsessed fan to read her autobiography.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S8E2

MR. MONK AND THE FOREIGN MAN

Originally broadcast: 14 August 2009
Directed by: David Grossman
Written by: David Breckman, Justin Brenneman

A couple return from vacation to find their maid dead in their house, Monk offers to help a Nigerian man whose wife died in a hit-and-run, and Stottlemeyer worries about the reasoning behind getting so involved.

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S8E3

MR. MONK AND THE UFO

Originally broadcast: 21 August 2009
Directed by: Kevin Hooks
Written by: Michael Angeli

Monk spots a flying saucer when the car breaks down on the way home from a wedding, a group of UFO aficionados stumble across a woman's body, and the local sheriff asks for outside help with the investigation.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S8E4

MR. MONK IS SOMEONE ELSE

Originally broadcast: 28 August 2009
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: Salvatore Savo

Monk's asked to replace his hitman doppelgänger when he's killed by a bus, the FBI are puzzled when the target turns out to be nobody special, and Stottlemeyer suggests pulling the plug when things go a little too far.

HOLY GODIVA 2 - ONION JACK 2
TOTAL: 4

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S8E5

MR. MONK TAKES THE STAND

Originally broadcast: 11 September 2009
Directed by: Mary Lou Belli
Written by: Josh Siegal, Dylan Morgan

A cocky lawyer grabs a chance to do battle with the best detective in San Francisco, Randy learns that someone he mentored has been accused of murder, and being ripped apart in court leaves Monk close to quitting.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S8E6

MR. MONK AND THE CRITIC

Originally broadcast: 18 September 2009
Directed by: Jerry Levine
Written by: Hy Conrad

A woman is thrown from a balcony after accepting a marriage proposal, Natalie furious when Julie's part in a play attracts a negative review, and claims that she has solved the case are dismissed as an act of revenge.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S8E7

MR. MONK AND THE VOODOO CURSE

Originally broadcast: 25 September 2009
Directed by: Andrei Belgrader
Written by: Joe Toplyn

A woman dies after receiving a voodoo doll that predicted her death, Natalie freaks out when two more people die in similar circumstances, and her fears are taken seriously when a package arrives in the mail.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S8E8

MR. MONK GOES TO GROUP THERAPY

Originally broadcast: 9 October 2009
Directed by: Anton Cropper
Written by: Joe Ventura

Monk learns that funding for his sessions with Dr. Bell is due to run out, moving to group therapy is suggested as a way around the problem, and Harold is quick to link a series of murders to the new face in the room.

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S8E9

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR. MONK

Originally broadcast: 16 October 2009
Directed by: Tawnia McKiernan
Written by: Peter Wolk

A janitor is killed while clearing an obstruction from a trash compactor, a patent lawyer dies of poisoning at the launch of a self-cleaning vacuum, and Monk refuses to allow Natalie to surprise him on his 50th birthday.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S8E10

MR. MONK AND SHARONA

Originally broadcast: 23 October 2009
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: Tom Scharpling

Sharona arrives back in town to sue a golf club for her uncle's death, Monk's detective skills threaten to end any ideas of compensation, and Stottlemeyer warns about the perils of being involved with two women.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 9

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S8E11

MR. MONK AND THE DOG

Originally broadcast: 30 October 2009
Directed by: David Breckman
Written by: Beth Armogida

An artist dies accidentally during an argument with her married lover, Monk offers to take care of her dog when her agent reports her missing, and an attempted hit-and-run leads to a search for possible motives.

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S8E12

MR. MONK GOES CAMPING

Originally broadcast: 6 November 2009
Directed by: Joe Pennella, Randy Zisk
Written by: Tom Gammill, Max Pross

Monk's furious when a committee member opposes his reinstatement, an attempt at schmoozing means joining a Randy on a camping trip, and a pair of armed robbers head to Spider Lake to do a bit of cleaning up.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S8E13

MR. MONK IS THE BEST MAN

Originally broadcast: 13 November 2009
Directed by: Michael Zinberg
Written by: Joe Toplyn, Josh Siegal, Dylan Morgan

Stottlemeyer realises that his moment has been stolen by his best friend, the charred remains of a gunshot victim are found in the park, and T.K. has doubts about being a cop's wife after a series of mysterious attacks.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S8E14

MR. MONK AND THE BADGE

Originally broadcast: 20 November 2009
Directed by: Dean Parisot
Written by: Tom Scharpling, Hy Conrad

Stottlemeyer hits a problem when he tries to give Monk his badge back, the truth about his duties quickly turns elation into disappointment, and concerns about a tip that led to the arrest of a serial killer are ignored.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S8E15

MR. MONK AND THE END: PART 1

Originally broadcast: 27 November 2009
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: Andy Breckman

A doctor from an old missing midwife case is shot dead by a professional, Monk learns that he's been poisoned after becoming ill during dinner, and Stottlemeyer orders that an important suspect be brought in alive.

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S8E16

MR. MONK AND THE END: PART 2

Originally broadcast: 4 December 2009
Directed by: Randy Zisk
Written by: Andy Breckman

Monk struggles to deal with knowing that he had the answer all along, Natalie has a moment of clarity while suffering the effects of poisoning, and Stottlemeyer and Disher race to stop Monk getting his revenge.

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

ADRIAN
MONK

Played by Tony Shalhoub
125 episodes (2002-2009)
in... Mr. Monk Goes to the Asylum
(S1E6)

LT. RANDALL
DISHER

Played by Jason Gray-Stanford
121 episodes (2002-2009)
in... Mr. Monk and the Earthquake
(S1E11)

CAPTAIN LELAND
STOTTLEMEYER

Played by Ted Levine
118 episodes (2002-2009)
in... Mr. Monk and the Panic Room
Mugger (S3E2)

NATALIE
TEEGER

Played by Traylor Howard
87 episodes (2005-2009)
in... Mr. Monk and the Kid
(S3E16)

DR. CHARLES
KROGER

Played by Stanley Kamel
46 episodes (2002-2008)
in... Mr. Monk and the Sleeping Suspect
(S2E7)

JULIE TEEGER

Played by Emmy Clarke
24 episodes (2005-2009)
in... Mr. Monk and the Really,
Really Dead Guy (S5E15)

TRUDY
MONK

Played by Stellina Rusich
4 episodes (2002-2003)
in... Mr. Monk and the Other Woman (S1E8)

TRUDY
MONK

Played by Melora Hardin
10 episodes (2004-2009)
in... Mr. Monk and the Game Show (S3E8)

SHARONA
FLEMING

Played by Bitty Schram
38 episodes (2002-2009)
in... Mr. Monk and the Vacation
(S1E10)

BENJY
FLEMING

Played by Kane Ritchotte
15 episodes (2002-2004)
in... Mr. Monk Meets the Playboy
(S2E8)

BENJY
FLEMING

Played by Max Morrow
7 episodes (2002)
in... Mr. Monk and the Vacation
(S1E10)

DR. NEVEN BELL

Played by Hector Elizondo
14 episodes (2008-2009)
in... Mr. Monk is Underwater
(S7E5)

HAROLD
KRENSHAW

Played by Tim Bagley
9 episodes (2004-2009)
in... Mr. Monk and the Election
(S3E15)

KEVIN
DORFMAN

Played by Jarrad Paul
7 episodes (2004-2009)
in... Mr. Monk and the Paperboy
(S2E10)

KAREN
STOTTLEMEYER

Played by Glenne Headly
4 episodes (2003-2006)
in... Mr. Monk and the Very,
Very Old Man (S2E5)

AMBROSE
MONK

Played by John Turturro
4 episodes (2004-2009)
in... Mr. Monk and the Three Pies
(S2E11)

LINDA FUSCO

Played by Sharon Lawrence
4 episodes (2006-2008)
in... Mr. Monk and the Bad
Girlfriend (S6E4)

DALE 'THE WHALE'
BIEDERBECK

Played by Adam Arkin
1 episodes (2002)
in... Mr. Monk Meets Dale the Whale
(S1E4)

DALE 'THE WHALE'
BIEDERBECK

Played by Tim Curry
1 episode (2004)
in... Mr. Monk Goes to Jail
(S2E16)

DALE 'THE WHALE'
BIEDERBECK

Played by Ray Porter
1 episode (2008)
in... Mr. Monk Is on the Run: Part II
(S6E16)

MARCI MAVEN

Played by Sarah Silverman
3 episodes (2004-2008)
in... Mr. Monk and His Biggest Fan
(S6E1)

LT. STEVEN ALLBRIGHT

Played by Casper Van Dien
3 episodes (2008-2009)
in... Mr. Monk is Underwater
(S7E5)

T.K. JENSEN

Played by Virginia Madsen
3 episodes (2009)
in... Mr. Monk Is the Best Man
(S8E13)

JACK MONK

Played by Dan Hedaya
1 episode (2006)
in... Mr. Monk Meets His Dad
(S5E9)

JACK MONK, Jr.

Played by Steve Zahn
1 episode (2009)
in... Mr. Monk's Other Brother
(S7E10)