Monk

10 Best Episodes of Monk - Season 5

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 - S5E15

#15 - Mr. Monk and the Really, Really Dead Guy (Season 5 - Episode 15)

When the mysterious β€œSix Way Killer” strikes in San Francisco, Monk matches his detective skills against the flashy forensic technology of a federal agent as they both pursue the murderer.

The episode was rated 7.66 from 199 votes.

Monk - S5E13

#14 - Mr. Monk Is on the Air (Season 5 - Episode 13)

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Monk goes toe to toe with a popular radio shock jock who is suspected of killing his wife.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 190 votes.

Monk - S5E9

#13 - Mr. Monk Meets His Dad (Season 5 - Episode 9)

When Monk's truck driving father rolls into town at Christmastime, Monk joins him on the road, where they stumble across a very peculiar mystery.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 204 votes.

Monk - S5E5

#12 - Mr. Monk, Private Eye (Season 5 - Episode 5)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 217 votes.

Monk - S5E11

#11 - Mr. Monk Makes A Friend (Season 5 - Episode 11)

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?

The episode was rated 7.71 from 183 votes.

Monk - S5E1

#10 - Mr. Monk and the Actor (Season 5 - Episode 1)

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While working on a double murder, Monk finds that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery when he finds that an obsessive method actor has been cast to play...Adrian Monk in a new movie.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 229 votes.

Monk - S5E16

#9 - Mr. Monk Goes to the Hospital (Season 5 - Episode 16)

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.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 194 votes.

Monk - S5E3

#8 - Mr. Monk and the Big Game (Season 5 - Episode 3)

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Julie and her friends hire Monk to look into the suspicious death of their basketball coach.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 207 votes.

Monk - S5E14

#7 - Mr. Monk Visits a Farm (Season 5 - Episode 14)

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.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 188 votes.

Monk - S5E7

#6 - Mr. Monk Gets a New Shrink (Season 5 - Episode 7)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.78 from 207 votes.

Monk - S5E10

#5 - Mr. Monk and the Leper (Season 5 - Episode 10)

A missing millionaire suffering from leprosy comes out of hiding to hire Monk, who soon finds himself in the midst of a shadowy murder plot worthy of a classic Hollywood film noir. This episode was aired twice, once in black and white and once in color.

The episode was rated 7.78 from 197 votes.

Monk - S5E4

#4 - Mr. Monk Can't See a Thing (Season 5 - Episode 4)

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Monk tries to solve a murder after losing his eyesight.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 214 votes.

Monk - S5E2

#3 - Mr. Monk and the Garbage Strike (Season 5 - Episode 2)

Monk finds himself adrift in an ocean of filth when a garbage strike brings San Francisco to a halt...and Adrian to near-paralysis.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 208 votes.

Monk - S5E12

#2 - Mr. Monk Is at Your Service (Season 5 - Episode 12)

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When Natalie suspects foul play in the deaths of her parents' wealthy neighbors, Monk goes undercover as a butler to investigate.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 200 votes.

Monk - S5E6

#1 - Mr. Monk and the Class Reunion (Season 5 - Episode 6)

Monk attends his college reunion and uncovers a complex murder plot against one of his former classmates.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 205 votes.

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