List of Monk episodes

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The Monk title card for seasons 2-8.

The following is an episode list for the dramedy television series Monk. The series premiered on USA Network on July 12, 2002 in the United States, and the 8th and final season premiered on Friday, August 7, 2009 and will end with a two-part series finale entitled Mr. Monk and the End beginning November 27, 2009, with part 2 airing December 4. The complete series will have a total of 125 episodes, including three 2-part episodes and four Christmas specials.

Series overview

Season		Episodes	Originally aired	DVD release date
	1	13	July 12, 2002 – October 18, 2002	June 15, 2004
	2	16	June 20, 2003 – March 5, 2004	January 11, 2005
	3	16	June 18, 2004 – March 4, 2005	July 5, 2005
	4	16	July 8, 2005 – March 17, 2006	June 27, 2006
	5	16	July 7, 2006 – March 2, 2007	June 26, 2007
	6	16	July 13, 2007 – February 22, 2008	July 8, 2008
	7	16	July 18, 2008 – February 20, 2009	July 21, 2009
	8	16	August 7, 2009 – December 4, 2009	TBA

Episode list

Season 1: 2002

EP#	# in season	Title	Writer	Director	Original airdate
1	1	"Mr. Monk and the Candidate Part 1"	Andy Breckman	Dean Parisot	July 12, 2002 (2002-07-12)
First half of the Monk "TV Movie" pilot. Monk investigates an assassination attempt on Mayoral Candidate Warren St. Claire, and learns there's more at play than meets the eye. Guest stars Gail O'Grady, Michael Hogan, Ben Bass, Shawn Reis.
2	2	"Mr. Monk and the Candidate Part 2"	Andy Breckman	Dean Parisot	July 12, 2002 (2002-07-12)
Second half of the Monk "TV Movie" pilot. Monk investigates an assassination attempt on Mayoral Candidate Warren St. Claire, and learns there's more at play than meets the eye. Guest stars Gail O'Grady, Michael Hogan, Ben Bass, Shawn Reis.
3	3	"Mr. Monk and the Psychic"	John Romano	Kevin Inch	July 19, 2002 (2002-07-19)
Is there such a thing as sixth sense? When Police Commissioner Harry Ashcombe's wife disappears, her body is mysteriously found by hack "psychic" Dolly Flint. Everyone believes she accomplished the impossible - except for Monk. Is it a miracle... or murder? Guest stars Linda Kash, John Bourgeois, Kate Trotter, Jenny Levine, Max Morrow
4	4	"Mr. Monk Meets Dale the Whale"	Andy Breckman	Rob Thompson	July 26, 2002 (2002-07-26)
When a local judge is found murdered, all the evidence points to one man: an 800 lb (360 kg) reclusive tycoon named Dale "The Whale" Biederbeck. But how can a man who hasn't left his bed in eleven years, who can't even fit through his bedroom door, be responsible for the murder? Guest Starring Adam Arkin .
5	5	"Mr. Monk Goes to the Carnival"	Siobhan Byrne	Randall Zisk	August 2, 2002 (2002-08-02)
An amusement park ride turns deadly when a cop and a mysterious informant get on a Ferris wheel. When the ride stops, the informant is dead. It looks like an open and shut case... except to Monk. Guest starring Stephen McHattie.
6	6	"Mr. Monk Goes to the Asylum"	Tom Scharpling and David Breckman	Nick Marsh	August 9, 2002 (2002-08-09)
After being discovered in Trudy's old house, Monk is temporarily institutionalized. Once committed, he stumbles upon a four-year-old murder. Or is his mind playing tricks on him? Guest stars Kevin Nealon.
7	7	"Mr. Monk and the Billionaire Mugger"	Timothy J. Lea	Stephen Cragg	August 16, 2002 (2002-08-16)
A billionaire computer mogul is shot dead while mugging a couple outside a movie theater. It appears to be a midlife crisis gone horribly wrong - until Monk uncovers the truth.
8	8	"Mr. Monk and the Other Woman"	David M. Stern	Adam Arkin	August 23, 2002 (2002-08-23)
Monk's dedication to his late wife is tested when he meets a beautiful woman who has her sights set on a certain obsessive-compulsive detective. Will a burgeoning romance interfere with a murder investigation? Or is it all part of a larger plan?
9	9	"Mr. Monk and the Marathon Man"	Mitch Markowitz	Adam Davidson	September 13, 2002 (2002-09-13)
A young woman is found murdered during the citywide marathon. The chief suspect has the perfect alibi - he was running in the race! How is it possible for someone to be in two places at the same time? It's Monk's job to find out. Guest starring Peter Outbridge.
10	10	"Mr. Monk Takes a Vacation"	Hy Conrad	Kevin Inch	September 20, 2002 (2002-09-20)
Monk, Sharona, and Benjy head off for a week of rest and relaxation, but it's back to work when Benjy witnesses a murder at their beach resort. Guest stars Polly Draper.
11	11	"Mr. Monk and the Earthquake"	Tom Scharpling and David Breckman	Adam Shankman	October 4, 2002 (2002-10-04)
When a San Francisco philanthropist dies mysteriously in a minor earthquake, Monk suspects foul play. Guest starring Amy Sedaris and Cameron Daddo.
12	12	"Mr. Monk and the Red-Headed Stranger"	Andy Breckman and Tom Scharpling	Milan Cheylov	October 11, 2002 (2002-10-11)
Country superstar Willie Nelson a cold-blooded murderer? The police think so - but Monk has other ideas.
13	13	"Mr. Monk and the Airplane"	David M. Stern	Rob Thompson	October 18, 2002 (2002-10-18)
Monk braves the unfriendly skies - and finds murder in the air! Guest stars Tim Daly, Brooke Adams, and Garry Marshall.

Season 2: 2003–2004

EP#	# in season	Title	Writer	Director	Original airdate
14	1	"Mr. Monk Goes Back to School"	David Breckman and Rick Kronberg	Randall Zisk	June 20, 2003 (2003-06-20)
Monk takes a job as a substitute high school teacher to determine whether a teacher's fall from a clock tower was really a suicide, or a lesson in murder. Guest stars: Andrew McCarthy, David Rasche, Rosalind Chao, Kane Ritchotte, Jamie McShane, Erica Yoder.
15	2	"Mr. Monk Goes to Mexico"	Lee Goldberg and William Rabkin	Ron Underwood	June 27, 2003 (2003-06-27)
Monk gives new meaning to the phrase "don't drink the water" when he travels to Mexico to investigate the mysterious demise of a skydiver who reportedly drowned to death--in mid-air. Guest stars: Tony Plana, Jorge Cervera, Jr., David Norona, Corbin Allred, Emma Bates, Marcelo Tubert, Rene Rivera.
16	3	"Mr. Monk Goes to the Ballgame"	Hy Conrad	Michael Spiller	July 11, 2003 (2003-07-11)
When a ruthless CEO and his wife are lured to their deaths, Monk connects their murders to a star baseball player and his quest for the home run record. Guest stars: Christopher Wiehl, Rainn Wilson, Michael B. Silver, Jane Carr, Kane Ritchotte, John Sanderford.
17	4	"Mr. Monk Goes to the Circus"	James Krieg	Randall Zisk	July 18, 2003 (2003-07-18)
When a circus ringmaster is murdered by a high flying acrobat, all leads point to his vengeful ex-wife. But how could the acrobatic ex have committed the crime with a broken foot? Guest stars: Lolita Davidovich, Lola Glaudini, Mark Ivanir, Kane Ritchotte, Ilia Volok, Steve Monroe, Marek Probosz.
18	5	"Mr. Monk and the Very Very Old Man"	Daniel Dratch	Lawrence Trilling	July 25, 2003 (2003-07-25)
Captain Stottlemeyer takes a page from the book of Monk in order to determine why any one would want to murder the world's oldest man. Guest stars Glenne Headly in her first appearance as Karen Stottlemeyer. Guest starring Kurt Fuller, Bill Erwin, and Sonya Eddy.
19	6	"Mr. Monk Goes to the Theater"	Wendy Mass, Stu Levine and Tom Scharpling	Ron Underwood	August 1, 2003 (2003-08-01)
Sharona's sister Gail lands a part in a local play that any actress would kill for. But when the actor playing her love interest literally dies on stage, the police are convinced she's taken her role a little too far. Sharona and her mother urge Monk to step into the spotlight, and find the real killer before the curtain falls on Gail for good. Guest stars: Amy Sedaris, Betty Buckley, and Marc Vann.
20	7	"Mr. Monk and the Sleeping Suspect"	Karl Schaefer	Jerry Levine	August 8, 2003 (2003-08-08)
Monk is convinced he knows who is behind a recent string of mail bombs that have been exploding around San Francisco. The only problem is his primary suspect... is in a coma. Guest stars: Frank John Hughes, Josh Stamberg, Chad Donella, Matt Winston, Kane Ritchotte, Kathryn Joosten, Michelle Krusiec, Shishir Kurup, Beth Skipp, Jake Richardson.
21	8	"Mr. Monk Meets the Playboy"	James Krieg	Tom DiCillo	August 15, 2003 (2003-08-15)
When a high-powered glamour magazine publisher chokes to death under mysterious circumstances, all clues lead to the infamous swinging party palace, The Sapphire Mansion. But while a weekend behind the gates of the legendary estate may be every man's fantasy, it's Adrian Monk's worst nightmare. Guest stars Gary Cole, Danny Bonaduce, and Edward Edwards.
22	9	"Mr. Monk and the 12th Man"	Michael Angeli	Michael Zinberg	August 22, 2003 (2003-08-22)
When a rash of murders sweeping the city goes unsolved, Monk is called upon to find the link between the victims and stop the killer before the next murder. Guest starring Jerry Levine and Lauren Tom.
23	10	"Mr. Monk and the Paperboy"	David Breckman and Hy Conrad	Michael Fresco	January 16, 2004 (2004-01-16)
When his paperboy is murdered, Monk turns to the pages of the newspaper for clues to solve the baffling crime, solving two other deaths on the way. Guest stars Jarrad Paul in his first appearance as Kevin Dorfman.
24	11	"Mr. Monk and the Three Pies"	Tom Scharpling and Daniel Dratch	Randall Zisk	January 23, 2004 (2004-01-23)
What could possibly make a cherry pie worth killing for? Monk finds out, with a little help from his long-lost brother Ambrose (John Turturro).
25	12	"Mr. Monk and the TV Star"	Tom Scharpling	Randall Zisk	January 30, 2004 (2004-01-30)
Monk suspects the star of a hit TV crime show of killing his ex-wife. His only problem: the actor's rock solid alibi. Guest Star: Sarah Silverman in her first appearance as Marci Maven, Billy Burke, and Brooke Burke.
26	13	"Mr. Monk and the Missing Granny"	Joe Toplyn	Tony Bill	February 6, 2004 (2004-02-06)
A law student promises to get Monk reinstated to the police force in exchange for his help in finding the kidnappers of her beloved grandmother. Guest stars: Rachel Dratch, Pat Crawford Brown, Currie Graham, Eden Rountree, Michael Shalhoub, Scott Nankivel, Jenni Pulos.
27	14	"Mr. Monk and the Captain's Wife"	Andy Breckman and Beth Landou	Jerry Levine	February 13, 2004 (2004-02-13)
When the Captain's wife falls victim to an apparent union dispute gone awry, it's up to Monk to find out what really happened and bring Stottlemeyer back from the brink. Guest stars: Glenne Headly as Karen Stottlemeyer and Daniel Goddard.
28	15	"Mr. Monk Gets Married"	David Breckman	Craig Zisk	February 27, 2004 (2004-02-27)
It's unholy matrimony as Monk and Sharona pretend to be married to investigate the new husband of Lt. Disher's mother. Guest stars: Jane Lynch, Nestor Carbonell, and Susan Kellerman.
29	16	"Mr. Monk Goes to Jail"	Chris Manheim	Jerry Levine	March 5, 2004 (2004-03-05)
When a death row inmate is murdered 45 minutes before his execution, Monk is brought in to find out why and runs into his nemesis, Dale the Whale. Guest stars Kathy Baker, Tim Curry, Danny Trejo, John Cothran, Patrick St. Esprit, Rick Cramer, Jim Moret, James C. Mathis III, Joe Narciso.

Season 3: 2004–2005

EP#	# in season	Title	Writer	Director	Original airdate
30	1	"Mr. Monk Takes Manhattan"	Andy Breckman	Randall Zisk	June 18, 2004 (2004-06-18)
Monk takes on The City That Never Sleeps or washes its hands as he investigates Warrick Tennyson's role in Trudy Monk's murder. Guest Stars Mykelti Williamson, Frank Collison, Olek Krupa, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan
31	2	"Mr. Monk and the Panic Room"	David Breckman and Joe Toplyn	Jerry Levine	June 25, 2004 (2004-06-25)
A music producer is murdered, and Monk finds himself in the monkey business when the man's pet chimpanzee is the prime suspect. Guest Stars Carmen Electra.
32	3	"Mr. Monk and the Blackout"	Daniel Dratch and Hy Conrad	Michael Zinberg	July 9, 2004 (2004-07-09)
Sparks fly when a power company spokeswoman is attracted to Monk as he investigates three deaths that are the results of a city wide power failure. Guest stars Judge Reinhold and Alicia Coppola.
33	4	"Mr. Monk Gets Fired"	Peter Wolk	Andrei Belgrader	July 16, 2004 (2004-07-16)
Even after his private practice license is pulled, Monk's determined to solve the cases of arson murder.... and the commissioner's stolen hat. Guest Stars Glenne Headly, Scott Adsit, and Saverio Guerra.
34	5	"Mr. Monk Meets the Godfather"	Lee Goldberg and William Rabkin	Michael Zinberg	July 23, 2004 (2004-07-23)
Monk infiltrates an organized crime family as he tries to get to the bottom of an apparent mob hit. Guest Stars: Philip Baker Hall, Lochlyn Munro, and Rick Hoffman.
35	6	"Mr. Monk and the Girl Who Cried Wolf"	Hy Conrad	Jerry Levine	July 30, 2004 (2004-07-30)
The shoe is on the other foot when inexplicable happenings put Sharona's own sanity to the test. Guest Stars Emma Caulfield, Niecy Nash, Kane Ritchotte, Edward Kerr, David Lee Russek, and Tim Bagley in his first appearance as Harold Krenshaw.
36	7	"Mr. Monk and the Employee of the Month"	Ross Abrash	Scott Foley	August 2, 2004 (2004-08-02)
Monk takes a job at a department store to solve the murder of one of the store's employees. Guest stars:Enrico Colantoni, Alanna Ubach, Maree Cheatham, Michael Weston, Kyle Davis, and Jill Wagner.
37	8	"Mr. Monk and the Game Show"	Daniel Dratch	Randall Zisk	August 13, 2004 (2004-08-13)
Monk heads to Los Angeles to help the father of his late wife solve a very puzzling mystery on a game show. John Michael Higgins, Bob Gunton, Jarrad Paul, Rosemary Forsyth, and Melora Hardin guest star.
38	9	"Mr. Monk Takes His Medicine"	Tom Scharpling and Chuck Sklar	Randall Zisk	August 20, 2004 (2004-08-20)
Monk takes a new medication that alleviates the symptoms of his obsessive-compulsive disorder but impairs his ability to solve crime. Sharona's last appearance as a main character. Guest stars: Ken Marino, Melora Hardin, and Lance Krall.
39	10	"Mr. Monk and the Red Herring"	Andy Breckman	Randall Zisk	January 21, 2005 (2005-01-21)
Why would a thief want to steal an ordinary pet fish? Monk finds out, and meets a new assistant in the process. First appearance of Natalie Teeger, played by Traylor Howard. Guest stars: David Purdham and Emmy Clarke.
40	11	"Mr. Monk vs. the Cobra"	Joe Toplyn	Anthony R. Palmieri	January 28, 2005 (2005-01-28)
When all signs in a murder investigation point to deceased Kung Fu movie star Sonny Chow, Monk must find the real culprit. Guest Star: Mako, Melora Hardin and Patrick Fischler.
41	12	"Mr. Monk Gets Cabin Fever"	Hy Conrad	Jerry Levine	February 4, 2005 (2005-02-04)
When Monk is taken into protective custody after witnessing a Chinese mob killing, he's brought to a remote cabin in the woods where he uncovers another murder. Guest stars: Josh Stamberg, Faith Prince, Moon Bloodgood, and Glenn Morshower.
42	13	"Mr. Monk Gets Stuck in Traffic"	Tom Scharpling and Joe Toplyn	Jerry Levine	February 11, 2005 (2005-02-11)
Monk gets stuck in a traffic jam and finds that the cause of the standstill is murder. Guest-starring Korn, Larry Miller, and Emmy Clarke.
43	14	"Mr. Monk Goes to Vegas"	Tom Scharpling, David Breckman, Daniel Dratch and Joe Toplyn	Randall Zisk	February 18, 2005 (2005-02-18)
Monk travels to Las Vegas when Captain Stottlemeyer suspects foul play in the death of a millionaire casino owner's wife. Guest starring James Brolin.
44	15	"Mr. Monk and the Election"	Nell Scovell	Allison Liddi	February 25, 2005 (2005-02-25)
When Natalie runs for school board, Monk must figure out who's behind an attempt on her life. Guest stars Tim Bagley.
45	16	"Mr. Monk and the Kid"	Tom Scharpling	Andrei Belgrader	March 4, 2005 (2005-03-04)
Monk unravels a baffling mystery after a toddler finds a severed finger in a park. Guest stars Brooke Adams, Nicole Sullivan, Michael A. Goorjian, Emmy Clarke, and Preston and Trevor Shores.

Season 4: 2005–2006

EP#	# in season	Title	Writer	Director	Original airdate
46	1	"Mr. Monk and the Other Detective"	Hy Conrad	Eric Laneuville	July 8, 2005 (2005-07-08)
When fellow detective Marty Eels shows up at a crime scene knowing all the answers, has Monk finally met his match, or is Eels cheating? Guest Stars: Jason Alexander (of NBC's Seinfeld), Dana Ivey, and Emmy Clarke.
47	2	"Mr. Monk Goes Home Again"	Tom Scharpling	Randall Zisk	July 15, 2005 (2005-07-15)
Monk solves a Halloween murder mystery while he and his brother Ambrose (John Turturro) wait for their long-lost father to return home. Guest stars: Emmy Clarke.
48	3	"Mr. Monk Stays in Bed"	Hy Conrad	Philip Casnoff	July 22, 2005 (2005-07-22)
Natalie puts herself in jeopardy to pursue a case when Monk is sick in bed with the flu.
49	4	"Mr. Monk Goes to the Office"	Nell Scovell	Jerry Levine	July 29, 2005 (2005-07-29)
When a parking garage attendant is killed and a financial analyst’s hand is broken in a mysterious attack, Monk must go undercover in an office to solve the baffling crime and discovers a sport he's good at. Guest stars Eddie McClintock, Jennifer Hall, Christopher Neiman, Brett Rickaby, Meredith Scott Lynn, Fred Stoller, Nicole Randall Johnson.
50	5	"Mr. Monk Gets Drunk"	Daniel Dratch	Andrei Belgrader	August 5, 2005 (2005-08-05)
Monk's annual honeymoon anniversary getaway in wine country turns into a crime-filled weekend as Monk and Natalie try to uncover the disappearance of a man who doesn’t exist. Guest stars Paul Ben-Victor (of USA Network's In Plain Sight), Daniel Roebuck, and Peggy Miley.
51	6	"Mr. Monk and Mrs. Monk"	David Breckman	Randall Zisk	August 12, 2005 (2005-08-12)
Monk must get to the truth when it appears that his late wife Trudy is still alive. Guest stars Melora Hardin and Kevin Kilner.
52	7	"Mr. Monk Goes to a Wedding"	Liz Sagal	Anthony R. Palmieri	August 19, 2005 (2005-08-19)
Monk must prevent a killer from spoiling the party at Natalie’s brother’s wedding. Guest stars Ashley Williams, Michael Cavanaugh, Rob Benedict, Emmy Clarke, Tim Herzog, and Holland Taylor.
53	8	"Mr. Monk and Little Monk"	Joe Toplyn	Robert Singer	August 26, 2005 (2005-08-26)
When a childhood crush comes to Monk with a mysterious murder, Monk tries to win her heart by solving the case. Guest stars Grant Rosenmeyer as Young Adrian Monk.
54	9	"Mr. Monk and the Secret Santa"	David Breckman	Jerry Levine	December 2, 2005 (2005-12-02)
When a detective dies at the police department Christmas party after drinking from a poisoned bottle of port intended for Captain Stottlemeyer, can Monk find the killer? Guest stars: Rachael Harris and Emmy Clarke. Monk's first annual Christmas special.
55	10	"Mr. Monk Goes to a Fashion Show"	Jonathan Collier	Randall Zisk	January 13, 2006 (2006-01-13)
Monk enters the world of high fashion when he believes a young man accused of a model’s murder is innocent. Guest stars: Malcolm McDowell and Emmy Clarke.
56	11	"Mr. Monk Bumps His Head"	Andy Breckman	Stephen Surjik	January 20, 2006 (2006-01-20)
When Monk wakes up in an unfamiliar town with amnesia, can he solve a local murder mystery and find his way home? Guest stars: Laurie Metcalf, who was nominated for an Emmy for this performance and Michael Shalhoub.
57	12	"Mr. Monk and the Captain's Marriage"	Jack Bernstein	Philip Casnoff	January 27, 2006 (2006-01-27)
Monk tries to solve a murder while helping Captain Stottlemeyer deal with marital problems. Guest stars: Glenne Headly, Nicky Katt, Bob Clendenin, and Misha Collins.
58	13	"Mr. Monk and the Big Reward"	Tom Scharpling and Daniel Dratch	Randall Zisk	February 3, 2006 (2006-02-03)
Monk races three other detective bounty hunters to find a stolen diamond and claim a million dollar reward. Guest stars: DJ Qualls and Davenia McFadden.
59	14	"Mr. Monk and the Astronaut"	David Breckman and Joe Toplyn	Randall Zisk	March 3, 2006 (2006-03-03)
Monk suspects an astronaut of murder despite his airtight alibi: the astronaut was in outer space at the time of the crime. Guest stars: Jeffrey Donovan.
60	15	"Mr. Monk Goes to the Dentist"	David Breckman and Tom Scharpling	Jefery Levy	March 10, 2006 (2006-03-10)
Monk investigates when Lt. Disher thinks he’s seen his dentist commit a murder. Guest stars Jon Favreau.
61	16	"Mr. Monk Gets Jury Duty"	Peter Wolk	Andrei Belgrader	March 17, 2006 (2006-03-17)
Monk sits on the jury of a minor robbery trial and gets drawn into a larger mystery. Guest stars: Carlos Gomez, Benito Martinez, Wings Hauser, and Emmanuelle Vaugier.

Season 5: 2006–2007

EP#	# in season	Title	Writer	Director	Original airdate
62	1	"Mr. Monk and the Actor"	Hy Conrad and Joe Toplyn	Randall Zisk	July 7, 2006 (2006-07-07)
A famous actor preparing to play Monk gets a little too close to one of Monk's real-life murder investigations. Guest stars: Stanley Tucci, who won an Emmy for this performance, Greg Grunberg, and Peter Weller.
63	2	"Mr. Monk and the Garbage Strike"	Andy Breckman and Daniel Gaeta	Jerry Levine	July 14, 2006 (2006-07-14)
When a union boss's death threatens to prolong a city-wide garbage strike in San Francisco, it's up to Monk to help end the strike by determining whether the boss' death was suicide or murder. Guest Stars David DeLuise, Alice Cooper, and Chi McBride.
64	3	"Mr. Monk and the Big Game"	Jack Bernstein	Chris Long	July 21, 2006 (2006-07-21)
Julie and her friends hire Monk to look into the suspicious death of their basketball coach.
65	4	"Mr. Monk Can't See a Thing"	Lee Goldberg and William Rabkin	Stephen Surjik	July 28, 2006 (2006-07-28)
Monk tries to solve a murder after losing his eyesight.
66	5	"Mr. Monk, Private Eye"	Tom Scharpling and Daniel Gaeta	Peter Weller	August 4, 2006 (2006-08-04)
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. Introduces story arc with Capt. Stottlemeyer's girlfriend. Guest stars: Sharon Lawrence, Frederick Weller (of USA Network's In Plain Sight), Graham Beckel, & Francesca Vannucci.
67	6	"Mr. Monk and the Class Reunion"	Daniel Dratch	David Grossman	August 11, 2006 (2006-08-11)
Monk attends his college reunion and uncovers a complex murder plot against one of his former classmates. Guest stars Cynthia Stevenson.
68	7	"Mr. Monk Gets a New Shrink"	Hy Conrad	Andrei Belgrader	August 18, 2006 (2006-08-18)
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. Guest stars: Tim Bagley, Rick Curry, Cody McMains, and Gordon Clapp.
69	8	"Mr. Monk Goes to a Rock Concert"	Blair Singer	Randall Zisk	August 25, 2006 (2006-08-25)
Monk goes to a rock concert to look for Captain Stottlemeyer's son and finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation. Guest stars Brad Hunt and Jon Kyle Hansen.
70	9	"Mr. Monk Meets His Dad"	Tom Scharpling and Dan Dratch	Jerry Levine	November 17, 2006 (2006-11-17)
When Monk's truck driving father rolls into town at Christmas time, Monk joins him on the road, where they stumble across a very peculiar mystery. Guest stars: Dan Hedaya, Brian Kerwin and Emmy Clarke. Monk's second annual Christmas special.
71	10	"Mr. Monk and the Leper"	Charles Evered	Randall Zisk	December 22, 2006 (2006-12-22)
A missing billionaire 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. The episode was broadcast in black & white as well as in color. Both versions are included in the DVD release. Guest stars: Sarah Brown, Paul Blackthorne, and Emmy Clarke.
72	11	"Mr. Monk Makes a Friend"	Andy Breckman and Daniel Gaeta	Randall Zisk	January 19, 2007 (2007-01-19)
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? Guest star: Andy Richter.
73	12	"Mr. Monk Is at Your Service"	Rob LaZebnik	Anton Cropper	January 26, 2007 (2007-01-26)
When Natalie suspects foul play in the deaths of her parents' wealthy neighbors, Monk goes undercover as a butler to investigate. Guest stars Sean Astin, Michael Cavanaugh, and Holland Taylor.
74	13	"Mr. Monk Is on the Air"	Josh Siegal and Dylan Morgan	Mike Listo	February 2, 2007 (2007-02-02)
Monk goes toe to toe with a popular radio shock jock who is suspected of killing his wife. Guest stars: Steven Weber, Jarrad Paul, Heather Tom, Danny Woodburn, Kevin P. Farley, and Melora Hardin.
75	14	"Mr. Monk Visits a Farm"	David Breckman	Andrei Belgrader	February 9, 2007 (2007-02-09)
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. Guest stars: Brooke Adams and Ricardo Chavira.
76	15	"Mr. Monk and the Really, Really Dead Guy"	Joe Toplyn	Anthony R. Palmieri	February 23, 2007 (2007-02-23)
When the mysterious “Six 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. Guest stars Chris Williams and Emmy Clarke.
77	16	"Mr. Monk Goes to the Hospital"	Jonathan Collier	Wendey Stanzler	March 2, 2007 (2007-03-02)
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. Guest stars: Charles Durning and Dan Butler.

Season 6: 2007–2008

EP#	# in season	Title	Writer	Director	Original airdate
78	1	"Mr. Monk and His Biggest Fan"	Andy Breckman	Randall Zisk	July 13, 2007 (2007-07-13)
When Marci Maven is accused of a bizarre crime, she turns to the object of her obsession for help - Adrian Monk. Sarah Silverman and Sharon Lawrence guest star. Sarah Silverman was nominated for an Emmy for this performance.
79	2	"Mr. Monk and the Rapper"	Daniel Dratch	Paris Barclay	July 20, 2007 (2007-07-20)
Monk is hired to clear the name of a famous rap star who is accused of murder. Snoop Dogg guest stars.
80	3	"Mr. Monk and the Naked Man"	Tom Gammill and Max Pross	Randall Zisk	July 27, 2007 (2007-07-27)
Monk must confront his prejudice against nudists when he's called to investigate a murder on a nude beach. Alfred Molina, Angela Kinsey, and Diedrich Bader guest star.
81	4	"Mr. Monk and the Bad Girlfriend"	Joe Toplyn	Wendey Stanzler	August 3, 2007 (2007-08-03)
Monk's friendship with Captain Stottlemeyer is put to the test when Monk suspects the captain's girlfriend of murder. Sharon Lawrence guest stars.
82	5	"Mr. Monk and the Birds and the Bees"	Peter Wolk	Michael W. Watkins	August 10, 2007 (2007-08-10)
Monk tries to prove a sports agent is guilty of murder while helping Natalie's teenage daughter with her love life. Vincent Ventresca and Gail O'Grady (of "Mr. Monk and the Candidate") guest star.
83	6	"Mr. Monk and the Buried Treasure"	Jonathan Collier	Sam Weisman	August 17, 2007 (2007-08-17)
Monk finds himself in a dangerous situation when he helps his psychiatrist's son follow a treasure map. Guest stars Cody McMains.
84	7	"Mr. Monk and the Daredevil"	Alan Zweibel	Jonathan Collier	August 24, 2007 (2007-08-24)
Monk's world is turned upside-down when a famous daredevil is revealed to be his rival, Harold Krenshaw. Tim Bagley and David Koechner guest star.
85	8	"Mr. Monk and the Wrong Man"	Salvatore Savo	Anton Cropper	September 7, 2007 (2007-09-07)
When a man Monk sent to prison years earlier is cleared by new DNA evidence, Monk helps him rebuild his life.
86	9	"Mr. Monk Is Up All Night"	David Breckman	Randall Zisk	September 14, 2007 (2007-09-14)
When Monk suffers from insomnia, he ventures into the night and stumbles upon a murder. Guest stars J. P. Manoux.
87	10	"Mr. Monk and the Man Who Shot Santa Claus"	Dan Schofield	Randall Zisk	December 7, 2007 (2007-12-07)
Monk becomes a social pariah when he shoots a man dressed as Santa Claus. Can he clear his name and foil a larger criminal plot in time for Christmas? Guest stars Larry Miller. Monk's third annual Christmas special.
88	11	"Mr. Monk Joins a Cult"	Josh Siegal and Dylan Morgan	Anton Cropper	January 11, 2008 (2008-01-11)
When Monk infiltrates a cult to solve a murder, he falls under the spell of its charismatic leader. Guest star: Howie Mandel.
89	12	"Mr. Monk Goes to the Bank"	Hy Conrad	Michael W. Watkins	January 18, 2008 (2008-01-18)
When the safety deposit box holding one of Monk's treasured possessions is robbed, Monk will do whatever it takes to solve the case. Guest Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Eve Gordon, Cathy Cahlin Ryan, Jonathon Chase and Bill Chott.
90	13	"Mr. Monk and the Three Julies"	Tom Scharpling	David Breckman	January 25, 2008 (2008-01-25)
Monk must find a murderer who, to Natalie's horror, appears to be killing women with the same name as her daughter.
91	14	"Mr. Monk Paints His Masterpiece"	Jon Wurster	Andrei Belgrader	February 1, 2008 (2008-02-01)
Monk takes up a new hobby – painting – and meets with unexpected success. This is the last episode that Stanley Kamel (Dr. Kroger) appears in. He died on April 8th, 2008. Guest stars: Peter Stormare.
92	15	"Mr. Monk Is On The Run (Part One)"	Tom Scharpling	Randall Zisk	February 15, 2008 (2008-02-15)
When Monk is arrested for murder, he escapes the custody of a small-town sheriff and becomes a fugitive on the run. Scott Glenn guest stars.
93	16	"Mr. Monk Is On The Run (Part Two)"	Hy Conrad	Randall Zisk	February 22, 2008 (2008-02-22)
While everyone mourns Monk's "death", Monk searches for the truth that will clear his name. Scott Glenn guest stars.

Season 7: 2008–2009

EP#	# in season	Title	Writer	Director	Original airdate
94	1	"Mr. Monk Buys a House"	Andy Breckman	Randall Zisk	July 18, 2008 (2008-07-18)
Fed up with his noisy neighbor, Monk decides to move into a new house, where he encounters more than the usual pitfalls of home ownership. Brad Garrett guest stars, and Héctor Elizondo joins the cast as Monk's new therapist, Dr. Neven Bell. This episode was dedicated to the memory of Stanley Kamel.
95	2	"Mr. Monk and The Genius"	Joe Toplyn	Michael W. Watkins	July 25, 2008 (2008-07-25)
Monk matches wits with a brilliant chess master who is suspected of murdering his wife. David Strathairn guest stars.
96	3	"Mr. Monk Gets Lotto Fever"	Hy Conrad	Michael Zinberg	August 1, 2008 (2008-08-01)
When a television lottery hostess is murdered, Natalie takes her place and becomes a local celebrity, while Monk pursues the killer. Malcolm Barrett guest stars.
97	4	"Mr. Monk Takes a Punch"	Salvatore Savo	Barnet Kellman	August 8, 2008 (2008-08-08)
When a famous boxer's life is threatened, Monk takes the case and finds himself in the middle of a championship fight. Robert Loggia and James Lesure guest star.
98	5	"Mr. Monk Is Underwater"	Jack Bernstein	Paris Barclay	August 15, 2008 (2008-08-15)
Monk is terrified when he finds himself stuck on a submerged Navy submarine with a case to solve, all while hallucinating that Dr. Bell is with them. Casper Van Dien and William Atherton guest star. Absent: Ted Levine as Leland Stottlemeyer.
99	6	"Mr. Monk Falls in Love"	Josh Siegal and Dylan Morgan	Arlene Sanford	August 22, 2008 (2008-08-22)
Monk insists that a beautiful murder suspect is innocent, despite mounting evidence against her. Is Monk's attraction to the suspect clouding his judgment, or is there something more to the case? Joanna Pacula guest stars.
100	7	"Mr. Monk's 100th Case"	Tom Scharpling	Randall Zisk	September 5, 2008 (2008-09-05)
A television news magazine profiles Monk as he pursues a serial killer for his one-hundredth case. John Turturro, Eric McCormack, Sarah Silverman, Howie Mandel, Andy Richter, Brooke Adams and Angela Kinsey guest star.
101	8	"Mr. Monk Gets Hypnotized"	Tom Gammill and Max Pross	Michael W. Watkins	September 12, 2008 (2008-09-12)
Monk visits a hypnotist and emerges to find that he's acting like a six year-old. Will he snap out of it in time to find a famous actress who's been abducted? (Summer Season Finale) Richard Schiff guest stars.
102	9	"Mr. Monk and the Miracle"	Peter Wolk	Andrei Belgrader	November 28, 2008 (2008-11-28)
Three homeless men suspect their friend was murdered, and they'd like to hire Monk to investigate. Monk resists, but Natalie insists that Monk help these less-fortunate souls during the holiday season. Ric Sarabia guest stars. Monk's fourth and final Christmas special.
103	10	"Mr. Monk's Other Brother"	David Breckman	David Hoberman	January 9, 2009 (2009-01-09)
When Monk's delinquent half-brother, Jack Jr., escapes from prison and breaks into Monk's apartment, he manipulates Monk into helping him find the person he claims framed him for murder. Steve Zahn guest stars and David Hoberman directs.
104	11	"Mr. Monk on Wheels"	Nell Scovell	Anton Cropper	January 16, 2009 (2009-01-16)
When Natalie unwittingly helps a thief steal the bicycle of a biotech CEO, she ropes Monk into solving a crime right out of "Encyclopedia Brown" until Monk learns the hard way how dangerous this thief really is. Bradley Whitford guest stars.
105	12	"Mr. Monk and the Lady Next Door"	Hy Conrad and Joe Toplyn	Tawnia McKiernan	January 23, 2009 (2009-01-23)
While investigating a murder at a museum of oddities, Monk befriends a warm older woman, but he has trouble believing the friendship comes without a catch. Gena Rowlands guest stars. She was nominated for an Emmy for this performance.
106	13	"Mr. Monk Makes the Playoffs"	Josh Siegal and Dylan Morgan	Randall Zisk	January 30, 2009 (2009-01-30)
Monk has scored tickets to the biggest football game of the year, but he and Captain Stottlemeyer can't go inside until they figure out who tried to blow up a fan in the parking lot. Bob Costas and Steve Monroe (of Mr. Monk Goes to the Circus) guest star.
107	14	"Mr. Monk and the Bully"	Joe Ventura	David Breckman	February 6, 2009 (2009-02-06)
When a childhood bully who terrorized Monk hires the detective to trail his wife, whom he suspects of infidelity, Monk relishes the opportunity to prove him right--and things get even sweeter when the bully is accused of murder. Julie Bowen and Noah Emmerich guest star.
108	15	"Mr. Monk and the Magician"	Andy Breckman	Randall Zisk	February 13, 2009 (2009-02-13)
Monk goes head-to-head with a magician he suspects of murder. Jarrad Paul and Steve Valentine guest star.
109	16	"Mr. Monk Fights City Hall"	Tom Scharpling, Josh Siegal and Dylan Morgan	Chuck Parker	February 20, 2009 (2009-02-20)
When the parking garage where Monk's wife was killed is set for demolition, Monk intervenes--but soon finds himself investigating the disappearance of a city official key to preserving the garage. Tim Bagley and Jon Polito guest star.

Season 8: 2009

The eighth and final season of Monk premiered on August 7, 2009 at 9/8c. It will contain the standard 16 episodes. The final episode will air on December 4, 2009. Tony Shalhoub, who portrays Adrian Monk, has stated that Monk will solve Trudy's murder in the final episodes, in addition to wrapping up each character's personal stories.

EP#	# in Season	Title	Writer	Director	Original airdate
110	1	"Mr. Monk's Favorite Show"	Jack Bernstein	Randall Zisk	August 7, 2009 (2009-08-07)
Monk is thrilled to serve as a bodyguard for his favorite actress, a former child star whose life is in danger after the publication of her tell-all book. Guest Starring Elizabeth Perkins, Rena Sofer, Sarah Aldrich, Gary Weeks, and Taylor Longbrake.
111	2	"Mr. Monk and the Foreign Man"	David Breckman and Justin Brenneman	David Grossman	August 14, 2009 (2009-08-14)
Monk finds himself increasingly drawn to a case involving a visiting African man who is investigating his beloved wife's hit-and-run death -- a case that strongly resonates with Monk. Guest Starring Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje. This episode was made for a very big fan also named Samuel who is also from Nigeria.
112	3	"Mr. Monk and the UFO"	Michael Angeli	Kevin Hooks	August 21, 2009 (2009-08-21)
Monk must uncover the link between a missing woman and a UFO sighting after he and Natalie get stuck in a small desert town. Guest Starring Daniel Stern.
113	4	"Mr. Monk is Someone Else"	Salvatore Savo	Randall Zisk	August 28, 2009 (2009-08-28)
At the behest of an FBI agent, Monk assumes the identity of a dead hit-man in an effort to foil an assassination plot. Guest Starring Eric Balfour, Kelly Carlson, Reed Diamond, Vincent Curatola, and Tim Bagley.
114	5	"Mr. Monk Takes the Stand"	Josh Siegal and Dylan Morgan	Mary Lou Betti	September 11, 2009 (2009-09-11)
Monk's phobias threaten to undermine a big murder case when an aggressive defense attorney targets the detective's unconventional methods in court. Guest Starring Jay Mohr.
115	6	"Mr. Monk and the Critic"	Hy Conrad	Jerry Levine	September 18, 2009 (2009-09-18)
Natalie becomes convinced a critic who panned her daughter Julie's theatrical performance was responsible for a murder at the same time as the show. Guest Starring Dylan Baker and Bernie Kopell.
116	7	"Mr. Monk and the Voodoo Curse"	Joe Toplyn	Andrei Belgrader	September 25, 2009 (2009-09-25)
Voodoo appears to be the only explanation when unmarked dolls sent to San Francisco residents accurately predict a series of inexplicable deaths -- including, perhaps, Natalie's. Guest Starring Meat Loaf and Michael Patrick McGill.
117	8	"Mr. Monk Goes to Group Therapy"	Joe Ventura	Anton Crooper	October 9, 2009 (2009-10-09)
When Monk's insurance company refuses to pay for more individual therapy sessions, Monk joins Dr. Bell's therapy group, where somebody appears to be murdering his fellow patients. Guest starring Tim Bagley.
118	9	"Happy Birthday, Mr. Monk"	Peter Wolk	Tawnia McKiernan	October 16, 2009 (2009-10-16)
Natalie tries to throw a surprise birthday party for Monk while he investigates the mysterious death of an office building's maintenance man. Guest starring Virginia Madsen and John Carroll Lynch.
119	10	"Mr. Monk and Sharona"	Tom Scharpling	Randall Zisk	October 23, 2009 (2009-10-23)
When Sharona returns to San Francisco to handle legal issues related to an uncle's death, Monk suspects foul play and finds himself torn between the differing styles of Sharona and Natalie. Guest starring Bitty Schram and Jack Wagner.
120	11	"Mr. Monk and the Dog"	Beth Armogida	David Breckman	October 30, 2009 (2009-10-30)
Monk reluctantly adopts a dog while looking into the suspicious disappearance of its owner. Guest Starring Wallace Langham.
121	12	"Mr. Monk Goes Camping"	Tom Gammill and Max Pross	Joe Pennella	November 6, 2009 (2009-11-06)
To woo the lone holdout on the reinstatement committee, Monk accompanies Lt. Disher on a scouting trip with the man's troublesome son--where nature isn't the only thing the troop has to fear. Guest Starring Alex Wolff and Wade Williams.
122	13	"Mr. Monk Is the Best Man"	Joe Toplyn, Josh Siegal, and Dylan Morgan	Michael Zinberg	November 13, 2009 (2009-11-13)
Monk must figure out who's making anonymous threats against Capt. Stottlemeyer and his fiancee on the eve of their wedding. Guest Starring Virginia Madsen, Teri Polo, and Carol Kane.
123	14	"Mr. Monk and the Badge"	Hy Conrad and Tom Scharpling	Dean Parisot	November 20, 2009 (2009-11-20)
Monk finds his return to the police force to be more challenging than he expected when he becomes involved in the case of a serial killer. Guest starring Brooke Adams, Mark Harelik, and Ian Paul Cassidy.
124	15	"Mr. Monk and the End (Part One)"	TBA	Randall Zisk	November 27, 2009 (2009-11-27)
Monk returns to the place where he first heard about Trudy's murder and kicks off an investigation of great significance. Guest Starring Casper Van Dien, Virginia Madsen, and Melora Hardin.
125	16	"Mr. Monk and the End (Part Two)"	TBA	Randall Zisk	December 4, 2009 (2009-12-04)
In the series finale, Monk hunts down Trudy's killer. Guest Starring Casper Van Dien and Virginia Madsen.

Webisodes

The first four of these webisodes were also released on the Season 5 DVD.

• Mr. Monk and Dr. Kroger
• Mr. Monk and the Computer
• Mr. Monk and the Blood Test
• Mr. Monk Goes to the Gym
• Mr. Monk and the Book Signing
• Mr. Monk at the Party
• Mr. Monk at the Diner

Little Monk

USA Network ordered ten webisodes that would deal with the Monk brothers' childhood. The first premiered on August 21, 2009. The series starred Aaron Linker as Little Monk and Chris Lizardi as Little Ambrose. The series was directed by Randall Zisk, with Hy Conrad, Andy Breckman, Kevin Albright, and Justin Brenneman serving as writers.

EP#	Title	Writer	Director	Original airdate
1	"Little Monk and the Missing Bracelet"	Andy Breckman	Randall Zisk	August 21, 2009 (2009-08-21)
A schoolmate enlists Little Monk and Ambrose to find a missing bracelet belonging to Ambrose's crush.
2	"Little Monk and the Business Boys"	Hy Conrad	Randall Zisk	August 28, 2009 (2009-08-28)
Two schoolmates, who share a paper route, need Little Monk's assistance when their coin changer is stolen.
3	"Little Monk and the New Kid"	Hy Conrad	Randall Zisk	September 11, 2009 (2009-09-11)
When a new kid arrives at school, it looks like Little Monk and Ambrose might finally have made a friend - until their investigative skills threaten to get in the way.
4	"Little Monk and the Rubber Ball"	Hy Conrad	Randall Zisk	September 18, 2009 (2009-09-18)
Kids at school - including Ambrose's crush - are being struck by a mysterious rubber ball, and the Monk brothers are on the case.
5	"Little Monk and the Monk Cousin"	Justin Brenneman	Randall Zisk	September 25, 2009 (2009-09-25)
A visiting cousin presents the Monk brothers with a precious discovery, but there's more to this family heirloom than meets the eye.
6	"Little Monk and the Geography Bee"	Justin Brenneman	Randall Zisk	October 9, 2009 (2009-10-09)
The school team loses the Geography Bee, and Little Monk and Ambrose suspect that the loss was no accident.
7	"Little Monk and the Saturday Rehearsal"	Hy Conrad	Randall Zisk	October 16, 2009 (2009-10-16)
8	"Little Monk and the Balloon"	Kevin Albright	Randall Zisk	October 23, 2009 (2009-10-23)
Ambrose is injured when a branch on the tree he is climbing gives way, and Little Monk suspects foul play.
9	"Little Monk and the Talent Show"	Justin Brenneman	Randall Zisk	October 30, 2009
10	"Little Monk and the Little Trophy"	Hy Conrad	Randall Zisk	November 6, 2009
Ambrose wins a trophy at the talent show, and it's clear that not everyone is happy for him. But who would steal his trophy and toss it in the trash?