The essential episodes of Monk
Watch these 10 in order and you've got Monk — each pick states its reason.
- 01
A former San Francisco police detective suffering from an extreme case of obsessive-compulsive disorder is called in to investigate an apparent assassination attempt of a mayoral candidate in which one of his bodyguards is killed.
- 02
Monk's first flight proves to be harder than he anticipated when he begins to suspect that a fellow passenger murdered his wife.
- 03
Monk tries to link the eleven victims of a serial killer before he strikes again.
- 04
Monk and his colleagues travel to New York City to interview someone connected to Trudy's murder. While they are waiting, Monk helps solve the murder of the Latvian ambassador.
- 05
The department flies into action after one of their own is poisoned by a secret Santa gift at their very own Christmas party.
- 06
Mr. Monk and the Garbage Strike
A city-wide garbage strike throws Monk completely off his game as he tries to solve the murder of a union boss.
- 07
Mr. Monk Is on the Run Part II
Stottlemeyer tries to find proof against the man who framed Monk, and Natalie may ruin everything when she learns the truth.
- 08
Mr. Monk and the Lady Next Door
Monk's recent, transforming friendship with a neighbor feels suspicious after he's brought in to consult on two murders.
- 09
An investigation draws Monk back to the place where he first heard about Trudy's murder - but his fate has been unfortunately sealed as he retraces his steps on that fateful day.
- 10
A videotaped clue from Trudy provides Monk with the clues he needs to solve her murder - but he has very little time to catch her killer while finding out what poisoned him.
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He's smart, he's good looking, and he's got a great sense of humor.
