Monk

TV SERIES 2002 8 SEASONS

Overview

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.

This production, originally released in 2002, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Comedy, Crime, Mystery genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.9 across its 8 seasons.

Storyline Highlights:
• Explores themes within Drama and Comedy.
• Produced in United States of America, Canada.
• Original Language: English.

Starring Cast

Tony Shalhoub

Adrian Monk

Ted Levine

Leland Stottlemeyer

Jason Gray-Stanford

Randall Disher

Traylor Howard

Natalie Teeger

Seasons

Specials

30 Episodes • Aired TBA

No season overview provided for this season.

Season 1

12 Episodes • Aired 2002-07-12

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.

Season 2

16 Episodes • Aired 2003-06-20

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.

Season 3

16 Episodes • Aired 2004-06-18

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.

Season 4

16 Episodes • Aired 2005-07-08

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.