Monk

10 Best Episodes of Monk

Adrian Monk was once a rising star with the San Francisco Police Department, legendary for using unconventional means to solve the department's most baffling cases. But after the tragic (and still unsolved) murder of his wife Trudy, he developed an extreme case of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Now working as a private consultant, Monk continues to investigate cases in the most unconventional ways.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.

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Monk - S8E10

#15 - Mr. Monk and Sharona (Season 8 - Episode 10)

When Sharona returns to San Francisco to handle legal issues related to an uncle's death, Monk suspects foul play and is torn between the differing styles of Sharona and Natalie.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 167 votes.

Monk - S6E9

#14 - Mr. Monk Is Up All Night (Season 6 - Episode 9)

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Mr. Monk takes a walk when he can't sleep, but ends up running into a murder.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 199 votes.

Monk - S7E1

#13 - Mr. Monk Buys a House (Season 7 - Episode 1)

Monk finds himself forced to move into what he hopes will be his dream house... which is anything but.

The episode was rated 7.97 from 209 votes.

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#12 - Mr. Monk Goes to Mexico (Season 2 - Episode 2)

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When a skydiver on vacation in San Macros, Mexico jumps out of an airplane, his chute malfunctions and he dies on impact in the desert. But the coroner finds water in the skydiver's lungs, saying that the boy drowned in midair. Monk is brought to Mexico, where the phrase "don't drink the water" takes on a whole new meaning.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 296 votes.

Monk - S6E15

#11 - Mr. Monk Is on the Run (1) (Season 6 - Episode 15)

Monk is arrested for murder, and finds that he has to go on the lam to clear himself.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 194 votes.

Monk - S8E9

#10 - Happy Birthday, Mr. Monk (Season 8 - Episode 9)

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Natalie tries to throw a surprise party for her surprise-hating boss, who is busy trying to solve the murder of a maintenance man.

The episode was rated 7.99 from 172 votes.

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#9 - Mr. Monk Meets the Candidate (2) (Season 1 - Episode 2)

Adrian Monk, a former San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) detective, comes out of forced retirement to investigate the murder of a politician's bodyguard and learns that there is more at play than meets the eye, especially after discovering secrets involving the candidate's wife (Gail O'Grady) and campaign manager (Ben Bass).

The episode was rated 7.99 from 275 votes.

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#8 - Mr. Monk and the Kid (Season 3 - Episode 16)

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After twenty-two-month-old Tommy Graser finds a severed finger and gives it to a policeman, Monk walks through the park with Tommy trying to retrace the child's steps. He finds no body or other incriminating evidence, but he does discover a surprising affection for the placid and intelligent toddler, who constantly repeats Monk's name and quietly submits to having his hands wiped when he touches "nature". A lab technician identifies the finger as that of a twenty-five-year-old man, and Monk deduces from a callus that the young man played the violin. After visiting the home of Daniel Carlyle, a musician who fits this description, Monk concludes that Daniel's mother and her other son, Jason, killed Daniel and that Jason is masquerading as his brother. Meanwhile, little Tommy is temporarily removed from the custody of his foster parents, and Monk surprises everyone, including himself, by volunteering to care for him for two weeks until his new adoptive parents can take him. With Tommy in...

The episode was rated 8.03 from 229 votes.

Monk - S7E7

#7 - Mr. Monk's 100th Case (Season 7 - Episode 7)

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.

The episode was rated 8.03 from 209 votes.

Monk - S2E11

#6 - Mr. Monk and the Three Pies (Season 2 - Episode 11)

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During the investigation into a carjacking over a cherry pie, Adrian is called by his estranged agoraphobic brother Ambrose (John Turturro), who is convinced that his next-door neighbor murdered his wife. Adrian must rebuild his relationship with Ambrose while investigating the neighbor at the same time.

The episode was rated 8.08 from 240 votes.

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#5 - Mr. Monk and the Badge (Season 8 - Episode 14)

Monk is put in charge of tracking down a serial killer.

The episode was rated 8.08 from 157 votes.

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#4 - Mr. Monk and the Airplane (Season 1 - Episode 13)

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Monk braves the unfriendly skies–and finds murder in the air. No one believes him except for Randy, who provides aid back in San Francisco. While in the air, Monk must deal with his fear of flight, a flight attendant (Brooke Adams), a zealous extension cord salesman (Garry Marshall), and Tim Daly.

The episode was rated 8.15 from 238 votes.

Monk - S6E16

#3 - Mr. Monk Is on the Run (2) (Season 6 - Episode 16)

Stottlemeyer must keep up the pretense that Monk is dead, while Adrian tries to determine who framed him for murder.

The episode was rated 8.17 from 190 votes.

Monk - S8E15

#2 - Mr. Monk and the End (1) (Season 8 - Episode 15)

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Monk is called to a murder at the location where he first heard of his wife's murder, and while Monk figures out who the assassin is, he doesn't know that the one who ordered the hit is also responsible for the death of Trudy. Knowing that Monk will eventually put all the pieces together, he orders Monk's death, and when all hope seems lost, Monk discovers something which could finally end his 12-year nightmare.

The episode was rated 8.20 from 184 votes.

Monk - S8E16

#1 - Mr. Monk and the End (2) (Season 8 - Episode 16)

After listening to Trudy's last message, Monk finally discovers who killed his wife. Racing against time before he dies of poison, he must make a fateful decision.

The episode was rated 8.74 from 201 votes.

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