Official Monk Thread

[The Techno Bat]

I thought that there used to be an official Monk thread and I have looked around for it and cannot find it so I am starting a new one.

Who is excited that Monk has been signed for season's 5 and 6? I know I am, and each season has already been given 16 episodes, that is huge news. It is USA's highest rated show.

Did anybody catch Friday's episode? Monk was hilarious when he and Natalie where backstage looking for Julie at the fashion show, and Monk tells Natalie not to eat any of the food because he just saw four models throwing up backstage. That had me chuckling out loud for a good minute.

[Matt]

Monk is great. I'm glad to hear it has been extended for two more seasons. Nothing beats the obsessive compulsive detective. :up:

Fridays was good, but a bit predictable, it was really obvious that the forensic guy was in on it.

[The Techno Bat]

:up: It was a bit predictable, but as always enjoyable. Did you catch the Christmas special last month? There was a great scene when the station was doing christmas gift swaps, and Monk's gift was awesome, when he opened it and his reaction was brilliant and great, and the gift he got? A dustpan and mini broom

[KingOfDreams]

Great show. I was sad when it moved to USA early on, though. My family doesn't have cable and the only TV here in the dorm room is my roommates so he kind of gets first dibs and only watched ESPN and Adult Swim.

[Matt]

Great show. I was sad when it moved to USA early on, though. My family doesn't have cable and the only TV here in the dorm room is my roommates so he kind of gets first dibs and only watched ESPN and Adult Swim.

I had a roommate like that in college. I hate guys who will only watch ESPN. It is as if they feel their manhood is in question at all times and they must constantly have ESPN on to prove their manly-ness. Regardless of if it is playing the same episode of Sports Center for the 7th time that day.

[Landis-Wolf]

Is this show worth a buy? Or should I rent it first?

[Matt]

It is the the funniest show on TV. Plus it has some of the best mysteries, one of the best ensemble casts and great dramatic moments as well.

It is definitely worth a buy. If you are to rent it though, go for Season 2...it will give you a glimpse of what the show is like in it's prime.

[Unleashed]

This Show Has Always Been On Usa

[Gamma Ray]

That girl on the beach who they were interrogating was hot! That's my contribution to the discussion about that episode. ;)

[Unleashed]

She Sure Was, If You Like That Whole Flat-chested Emaciated Look.

[Lt. Figgnuts]

:up: It was a bit predictable, but as always enjoyable. Did you catch the Christmas special last month? There was a great scene when the station was doing christmas gift swaps, and Monk's gift was awesome, when he opened it and his reaction was brilliant and great, and the gift he got? A dustpan and mini broom

That was a good bit, but I didn't like the episode as a whole. Thought that one was kind of lame and it was pretty weak, IMO.

[KingOfDreams]

This Show Has Always Been On Usa

Are you sure? Because I could swear I saw it on one of the non-cable networks early on.

[Red X]

Yeah i made the orginal monk thread, guess the mods deleted it.

[The Techno Bat]

Now that we have had alot of time to adjust and get used to Natalie, does anybody miss Sharona?

I don't. She was good and all, but Natalie has grown on me and is really great. I think she and Monk have molded really well together.

Season 2 is definately a great jump in point for new viewers of the show, and I would rent them at your local video store, and plan a weekend. Sometimes USA runs Monk marathons, so check your local listings as well :)

[The Techno Bat]

Yeah i made the orginal monk thread, guess the mods deleted it.

I knew I wasn't crazy

[Red X]

Now that we have had alot of time to adjust and get used to Natalie, does anybody miss Sharona?

I don't. She was good and all, but Natalie has grown on me and is really great. I think she and Monk have molded really well together.

Season 2 is definately a great jump in point for new viewers of the show, and I would rent them at your local video store, and plan a weekend. Sometimes USA runs Monk marathons, so check your local listings as well :)

I do miss Sharona, mainly because she seemed to care for Monk as a friend and i've yet to see that from Natalie.

[Lt. Figgnuts]

Now that we have had alot of time to adjust and get used to Natalie, does anybody miss Sharona?

I don't. She was good and all, but Natalie has grown on me and is really great. I think she and Monk have molded really well together.

Season 2 is definately a great jump in point for new viewers of the show, and I would rent them at your local video store, and plan a weekend. Sometimes USA runs Monk marathons, so check your local listings as well :)

I didn't see many of the episodes with Sharona, but I can't say I liked her too terribly much. I've seen most of the episodes since Natalie came aboard, and going back and watching Sharona episodes, I gotta say that I like Natlie a lot more.

[Unleashed]

Are you sure? Because I could swear I saw it on one of the non-cable networks early on.
YEAH, THATS WHY THEY CALL IT A USA ORIGINAL SERIES.

THEY LET ANOTHER CHANNEL AIR RERUNS THOUGH

[Spidey-Bat]

This Show Has Always Been On Usa

Not only USA.

The original two hour pilot was commissioned by ABC, originally as a vehicle for Michael Richards, who dropped out after reading the script for the pilot. Afterward, they weren't certain about the series and handed it off to USA Network. As part of the deal, ABC got the right to air repeats of the series after the episodes ran on USA. ABC used some episodes to fill in its summer schedule and got respectable ratings. Technically, the deal is still in place, but with USA Network being bought by NBC/Universal, the odds of episodes showing up on broadcast TV are very slim.

[Unleashed]

Yeah, Thats What I Just Said

[Gamma Ray]

She Sure Was, If You Like That Whole Flat-chested Emaciated Look.


She wasn't flat chested. And besides, I don't like overly large breasts.

[Spidey-Bat]

Yeah, Thats What I Just Said

You said it was always on USA. It was but KingOfDreams was correct that it was on a basic channel.

BTW, can you not capitalize the first letter of everyword? I'd say just capitalize all of them, but THWIP would be mad.

[Unleashed]

Um, I'll Type How I Feel And I Said That It Ran On Another Basic Channel

[Matt]

I miss Sharona.I would take her and Benjy over Natalie and Julie any day.

[The Techno Bat]

I really hope Monk's brother, I think his name was Alfred? Played by John Turturro makes a return, he was great. And perhaps we could even see Monk's Dad. I am glad they are not focussing on the whole Trudy thing anymore, I thought for a few episodes it was alright but for awhile they were bringing Trudy or her memory into just about every episode and it was dragging the show down a bit, but they have seemed to fix that.

[X-Ray]

Now that we have had alot of time to adjust and get used to Natalie, does anybody miss Sharona?

I don't. She was good and all, but Natalie has grown on me and is really great. I think she and Monk have molded really well together.

Season 2 is definately a great jump in point for new viewers of the show, and I would rent them at your local video store, and plan a weekend. Sometimes USA runs Monk marathons, so check your local listings as well :)


Sorry, but I still don't like her.

Something about the way she talks annoys the hell out of me. :o

[Matt]

Tonight's episode was good. I really feel as though they wrapped it up too fast though. I would've liked to see that arrogant prick get arrested and more with Monk realizing who he is, his 'wife' finding out who he is, and the sheriff finding out who he is. I actually would've liked to see him go to that waitresses grave and bring her the 7 dollars, that could've been a nice scene.

I'm really looking forward to Mr.Monk and the Astronaut. It was originally supposed to be the season premiere but got bumped back for some reason. It is about Monk suspecting an astronaut of a murder that occured while he was in space. It seems to follow the classic pre-Natalie format (Season 1,2, and half of 3)...where we know who did it, but the question is how they did it. Those tend to be the best episodes. Mr.Monk Goes Back To School, Mr. Monk and the Game Show, and Mr.Monk and the Sleeping Suspect are among the best of the series and they all follow that format. They are playing that episode in 3 weeks and I am really looking forward to it.

[The Techno Bat]

Tonight's episode was good. I really feel as though they wrapped it up too fast though. I would've liked to see that arrogant prick get arrested and more with Monk realizing who he is, his 'wife' finding out who he is, and the sheriff finding out who he is. I actually would've liked to see him go to that waitresses grave and bring her the 7 dollars, that could've been a nice scene.

That would have been great to see Monk bring her the $7 dollars to the grave, and I felt the episode was wrapped up a bit too early as well, I wouldn't have minded if it was a two parter. The funnest part of the show was when Monk left the truck because of one bee, to be outside with thousands, and when asked about it he said because there was a bee in the truck.

I'm really looking forward to Mr.Monk and the Astronaut. It was originally supposed to be the season premiere but got bumped back for some reason. It is about Monk suspecting an astronaut of a murder that occured while he was in space. It seems to follow the classic pre-Natalie format (Season 1,2, and half of 3)...where we know who did it, but the question is how they did it. Those tend to be the best episodes. Mr.Monk Goes Back To School, Mr. Monk and the Game Show, and Mr.Monk and the Sleeping Suspect are among the best of the series and they all follow that format. They are playing that episode in 3 weeks and I am really looking forward to it.

This episode sounds really cool, Mr Monk goes to space, can't wait. I don't get why Monk is going away for three weeks, it just came back from Hiatus UGH! I needs me my MONK!

[The Techno Bat]

Anybody watch Monk last night? It was another solid episode. I think the best part was when Monk was making his speech during career day at Julie's school and the kids kept pointing there laser pointers at him and he was flipping out, that was great, and his back and forth with what his fears where with his doctor, Glaciers, no rodeo's Glaciers...

Funny, funny stuff! :up: :up:

[The Techno Bat]

Another solid episode of MONK this past Friday. It guest starred Jeremy Pivens, he played a Dentist and was great in the role. This episode featured more of Randy and The Captains relationship and had the classic Monk stuff, overall 4/5 stars

Next week is the season finale

[Spidey-Bat]

I really liked this past episode. It reminded me of '12 Angry Men' (1 juror voting against majority and convincing everyone he's right). It was also suspenseful as to how the Columbian guy was gonna escape.

[SCOTT&JEAN]

Great show. I always liked it.

Here are some photos of the show:

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[SCOTT&JEAN]

And some more:

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[The Techno Bat]

New Season starts this Friday January 19th on USA! ! ! !

I am pumped...

[Mee]

Last season was kinda dissapointing, IMO. Hopefully it gets back to greatness.:up:

[The Techno Bat]

Last season was kinda dissapointing, IMO. Hopefully it gets back to greatness.:up:


Have you seen the commercial they are playing for the new season, with Monk dreaming of a perfect world? I laugh every time I see it

[Mee]

Same here. :woot:

[Max J Power]

New Season starts this Friday January 19th on USA! ! ! !

I am pumped...
I'm especially pumped that Andy Richter is going to be on it.

[Canadian Rider]

I have OCD, not as bad as our friend Adrian, but it helped me a lot to watch this show. He is kind of a weird role model for me.

The fact it is a great show is a bonus. I love the writing and the acting. Whom do you like better as his nurse?

[Matt]

Last season was kinda dissapointing, IMO. Hopefully it gets back to greatness.:up:

I honestly think it has been a disappointment since Natalie came on the show. It seems at that point 2 things happened that hurt the show.

1) The show switched formats from How-Done-It/Occassional Who-Done-It to we already know who did what and how and it is just a matter of watching Monk catch them. It was much better when there was an aspect of mystery involved.

2) Following Natalie's apperance on the show it seemsRandy, Monk, and to a lesser extent Stottlemeyer became characitures of themselves. Randy is constantly portrayed as a bumbling idiot (which during the shows earlier seasons he clearly wasn't. Heck, if anything he was almost an antagonist of Monk). Monk's phobias are overshadowing the character, something that was never really done with Sharona around. Especially with less focus on the mystery this has been a major problem. Stottlemeyer has reverted to more of the stupid, stereotyped tough guy cop.

These have been major problems with the show in my eyes for the past 2 years. Its still better than most garbage on TV, but it is slowly but surely jumping the shark.

[Matt]

The fact it is a great show is a bonus. I love the writing and the acting. Whom do you like better as his nurse?

Sharona. For one thing, she actually had a personality where as Natalie is more of just a cardboard cut out. Second, the character seemed to care for Monk more. Natalie is his assistant, nothing less, nothing more. Sharona was Monk's family more or less. Third, Natalie is kind of mean. She makes fun of Monk and his phobias. Sharona would tease him from time to time, but again that is a statement on the different types of relationship the two women had with him. Sharona was also used from time to time to make the viewer sympathize with Monk. (i.e. The first episode, when the candidate's wife makes fun of his quirks, Sharona puts her in her place). That was helpful towards seeing Monk as a person and not really just a charicature who is driven by only his phobias (I mentioned that in the post above).

[The Techno Bat]

Do you think that all the star power this season will hurt or help the show? I am not really sure yet, but sometimes less star power makes for better shows, but I guess we will all find out Friday!

[GhostPoet]

Sharona. For one thing, she actually had a personality where as Natalie is more of just a cardboard cut out. Second, the character seemed to care for Monk more. Natalie is his assistant, nothing less, nothing more. Sharona was Monk's family more or less. Third, Natalie is kind of mean. She makes fun of Monk and his phobias. Sharona would tease him from time to time, but again that is a statement on the different types of relationship the two women had with him. Sharona was also used from time to time to make the viewer sympathize with Monk. (i.e. The first episode, when the candidate's wife makes fun of his quirks, Sharona puts her in her place). That was helpful towards seeing Monk as a person and not really just a charicature who is driven by only his phobias (I mentioned that in the post above).


Hmm, I'll have to say that Sharona just got on my nerves after a while...Natalie started out pretty plain, but now she makes a great connection to Monk.

[The Techno Bat]

Friday's episode was great! I loved it when Monk couldn't concentrate on what he was doing for a case because the toilet seat was up in the bathroom!

[The Techno Bat]

Last week's episode with Sean Astin was really good. Monk was totally in his element when he was being The Butler! I thought that the star power would hurt the show, but so far the first two episodes have been excellent!

[Spidey-Bat]

Sean Astin was a miscast. He played a creep well, but I don't see him as a creep.

[Mee]

1) The show switched formats from How-Done-It/Occassional Who-Done-It to we already know who did what and how and it is just a matter of watching Monk catch them. It was much better when there was an aspect of mystery involved.

I dunno about your #2, but I definately agree here. An occasional ep like that is fine, but I don't want every episode to start with a shot of the killer's face.:huh: :down

[Dr.Doom]

wow, that was really sad

[CAGE]

Another good ep, IMO. :up:

[Dr.Doom]

I made your avvy :D

[CAGE]

And I never forgot, Doom?? :confused:

[Matt]

I dunno about your #2, but I definately agree here. An occasional ep like that is fine, but I don't want every episode to start with a shot of the killer's face.:huh: :down

I like the episodes where we know the killer but there is no conceivable way they could've done it (Sleeping Suspect, Back to School, Circus, this one)...those are usually the best episodes in my eyes.

[Brian2887]

Tony is such a great actor. That scene were the DJ starts making all the Trudy jokes, and you could see the anger slowly build in Monk' eyes until he leaps across the table. No wonder dude keeps winning awards. He deserves them all.

[Matt]

Yeah a lot of people ***** about Shalloub winning emmys but last night shows exactly why he deserves them.

[The Techno Bat]

wipe, wipe, wipe!

[Morg]

I usually watch it so I can see Traylor Howard :) she's a cutie. Not as cute as Elisha but still pretty

[Spidey-Bat]

I hate her as Natalie. She has no personality.

[Dr.Doom]

I like her better than Sharona

[Spidey-Bat]

Sharona had a personality and played off Monk much better than Natalie.

[Dr.Doom]

But she was ugly as hell

[Spidey-Bat]

So is Natalie.

[Dr.Doom]

ok.

[The Immortal!]

Both are hot imho.

[Dr.Doom]

What was up with that horrible crash sequence?

The Monk stunt double had a horrible wig and the special effects were horrible.

[Dark Carnage]

We actually got a classic style Monk episode this week, we didn't know who the killer was until Monk told us.

Let's hope they keep it this way.:up:

[The Techno Bat]

^ What a brilliant episode. And you are correct the best Monk episodes are the ones where we find out who did it when Monk solves the case. When he was on the laptop in the early A.M., and discovered the CD Rom drive and thought it was a cup holder, I burst out laughing....

It bums me out that the season is over already, I think they need more episodes in the season, and they should run in order not taking a few months inbetween....

[Dr.Doom]

is it just me or did they not really close this episode up?

[X-Ray]

Yah it felt that way. I guess they didn't want to waste film on the doctor being cuffed and hauled off. :huh:

As for the episode. It was pretty good.

[The Techno Bat]

:csad: I can't believe the season is over already...

[Green Goblin 1964]

:csad: I can't believe the season is over already...

Hehe....Finally a new one begins and i officially

BUMP

This thread, This episode was awesome.....Sarah Silverman!

And next weak the high as hell Snoop Dog and Monk gets some GRILLZ!!

LOL Can't wait!!!!:yay::woot::word:

[X-Ray]

That was a great episode last night. Loved how Disher's skills in Timber came into play at the end :D

[Charlie No-One]

"What should we name this case? How about Mr. Monk is friggin awesome...or Mr. Monk and Marci: The Adventure Begins"

"Pause! Can we put a pause on this?"

I love SS.

[TheComicbookKid]

I love Traylor Howard. She was one of my choices to play Sue Storm, her or Elizabeth Banks.

Sarah Silverman was hilarious singing the Monk song!:woot:

Clue HUG!

[Green Goblin 1964]

I love Traylor Howard. She was one of my choices to play Sue Storm, her or Elizabeth Banks.

Sarah Silverman was hilarious singing the Monk song!:woot:

Clue HUG!No....NOOO.....:eek::p

Poor Monk...

[Wolfwood]

I love Sarah Silverman so much, too bad she's no longer a fan. :(

That was a pretty good episode though, the dog teeth thing was pretty brutal.

[Clentes]

Sorry if I sound stupid, but...why did that guy kill his wife in yesterday's episode anyway? If I remember correctly, all Monk said in his "here's how it happened" bit was :"One day, this guy realized that he could kill his wife.."

Was there a motive? Or was he just insane?

[CAGE]

Man, what a great ep that was :up:

[Wolfwood]

Sorry if I sound stupid, but...why did that guy kill his wife in yesterday's episode anyway? If I remember correctly, all Monk said in his "here's how it happened" bit was :"One day, this guy realized that he could kill his wife.."

Was there a motive? Or was he just insane?

I was wondering that too and I'm pretty sure it was never mentioned why. Usually when someone kills their wife its for some cliche reason like insurance or to be with their mistress, so they probably weren't too interested in the whys and just wanted to focus on Monk and Sarah Silverman.

[Spidey-Bat]

I think the guy just wanted to get rid of his wife like every other man.

[Ghostvirus]

So just out of curiousity. Who do you all think killed Monk's wife? Do you think it will end up being someone we have already seen, or some one that hasn't been introduced yet?

[Green Goblin 1964]

So just out of curiousity. Who do you all think killed Monk's wife? Do you think it will end up being someone we have already seen, or some one that hasn't been introduced yet?I have no idea but would be a great series finale.....

[Matt]

So just out of curiousity. Who do you all think killed Monk's wife? Do you think it will end up being someone we have already seen, or some one that hasn't been introduced yet?

TV Guide has revealed that Monk finds the killer in the winter finale (which may be the series finale as Shalloub's contract is up). Shortly after the killer winds up dead and Monk is the prime suspect. It is apparently a "very neurotic version of The Fugitive".

[Spidey220987]

Monk is great. I'm glad to hear it has been extended for two more seasons. Nothing beats the obsessive compulsive detective. :up:

Fridays was good, but a bit predictable, it was really obvious that the forensic guy was in on it.
Two words: Diagnosis Murder :word: :oldrazz:

[Ghostvirus]

TV Guide has revealed that Monk finds the killer in the winter finale (which may be the series finale as Shalloub's contract is up). Shortly after the killer winds up dead and Monk is the prime suspect. It is apparently a "very neurotic version of The Fugitive".

I half hope it is some one that has already been shown, but at the same time I don't want to be anyone that would ruin the rewatchability.

It's cool that they are going to wrap that up though.

[Matt]

I half hope it is some one that has already been shown, but at the same time I don't want to be anyone that would ruin the rewatchability.

It's cool that they are going to wrap that up though.

Well, keep in mind, it was revealed in season three that the killer has six fingers on his right hand, so it is unlikely that it is someone we've seen before.

However, I do hope the person who frames Monk for the murder of Trudy's killer is Dale the Whale

[Green Goblin 1964]

Great episode today! Monk was so funny and awesome....really loved it!



A+++

[GhostPoet]

Great episodes this season. (well, always actually!)

I was wondering...what do you all think of a Monk movie? I think it has all the characteristics that make up a great film.

[Dark Carnage]

I can't really imagine it as a movie, it'd just be Mr Monk and the bigger budget.

All that extra money to do nothing with.

As for the latest episode, Julie's boyfriend is a total pussy. She leaves him for a guy that didn't even like her, when she finds out she goes running to back him and he takes her back. He's pretty much given her the go-ahead to disrespect him whenever she wants and he'll put up with it.

[Matt]

This show just keeps going down hill. Especially since this episode was pretty much an exact clone of Mr. Monk and the Billionaire Mugger, only with a stupid subplot about Julie thrown in.

[Green Goblin 1964]

I've yet to see this episode but it's Tivoed...I'll watch it later though

[X-Ray]

Just watched the latest episode.

It was kind of obvious that Julie's shirt was the key.

These latest episode have been :csad:

[Spidey-Bat]

I didn't figure the shirt out till the end. This episode wasn't that great. The others were better.

[Mee]

Just watched the latest episode.

It was kind of obvious that Julie's shirt was the key.

For serious. :csad:


Still a decent episode though, I thought.

[echostation]

I think it would be rock awesome if they showed Natalie or that dork of a cop (the underling of the mustache chief detective) to be the the person that actually hired tennyman to build the bomb for trudy...

I really hope it's natalie, that would just be so twisted and neat

[Spidey-Bat]

It would also make no sense whatsoever.

[Green Goblin 1964]

New episode of Monk on Friday!!

[Ghostvirus]

I think it would be rock awesome if they showed Natalie or that dork of a cop (the underling of the mustache chief detective) to be the the person that actually hired tennyman to build the bomb for trudy...

I really hope it's natalie, that would just be so twisted and neat

It would also make no sense whatsoever.
:up:

I have been thinking about it, & if they were to go with someone already on the show. It would Be his rival nemesis, or his therapist.

I really hope it isn't Natalie. I would like to see Natalie, & Monk get together. That would be cool.

[Spidey-Bat]

No. Monk has to be on his own because he's still in love with Trudy.

[Ghostvirus]

But after he finds out who killed her. He may at least be able to move on with his life. It will take a few seasons, but I think it would be cool.

Natalie resemebles Trudy, & she has had a simliar experience with her husband. It is perfect.

[Wolfwood]

Really though, is there a point to the show after he solves his wife's murder?

[Ghostvirus]

Yeah. The point would be after that, that he get on the police force, & get his life some what back in order. He was always OCD, but when his wife was killed it went to a whole new level, so him closing that chapter. He can finally get his sh** together.

[X-Ray]

Bump ...

The summer finale or whatever aired last night.

I couldn't figure **** out til the very end. The fake drug deal gone wrong thing I didn't get til Monk did his explanation of events. When that part of the episode was solved. I still didn't get what the big fuss about Maria was. When it was finally revealed why Monk was so fascinated with this woman. I thought it was some deep ****. :csad: But I could've sworn Trudy was killed instantly in the car bombing :huh: But whatever, I liked the episode.

[Ghostvirus]

Yeah, last nights was sadtastic.:csad:

[Wolfwood]

Bump ...

The summer finale or whatever aired last night.

I couldn't figure **** out til the very end. The fake drug deal gone wrong thing I didn't get til Monk did his explanation of events. When that part of the episode was solved. I still didn't get what the big fuss about Maria was. When it was finally revealed why Monk was so fascinated with this woman. I thought it was some deep ****. :csad: But I could've sworn Trudy was killed instantly in the car bombing :huh: But whatever, I liked the episode.

It's also hard to imagine that

her eyes would escape the blast completely undamaged. It was one of the better episodes of the season though.

[Green Goblin 1964]

I loved this episode and I have to agree best episode of THIS season...

Sad :( but bad@$$ :cmad:

[Dr.Doom]

Damn, thats some powerful love. He noticed her eyes from a momentary meeting.

Great finale.

[Spidey-Bat]

I just got a chance to watch the episode. It was probably one of the most interesting episodes of any show I've ever watched. I was kind of bored through the first 30 min but kept watching to see what happened.

After the "undercover cop" got killed, that what Monk saw was like a premonition of another crime that was going to happen with the same people but in a different scenario. It was cool how Monk figured it all out.

The part with the taxi driver was very touching. But once you think about it for awhile, it doesn't make sense. Trudy's eyes were probably damaged from the car bomb. And the cornea has nothing distinct about it. Nonetheless it was still nice.

[X-Ray]

So far the return has been good. The last 2 episodes were pretty good. I loved last night's episode. It had me guessing til the end. These 2 were wayyy better than the Christmas episode. Man was that a pile of failed ****.

[Spidey-Bat]

I really liked the episode 2 weeks ago. The seatbelt thing was a very clever. This week's was good.

I can't remember the Christmas episode.

[Spidey-Bat]

Anyone catch last night's episode?

[X-Ray]

Yes I did.

It was alright. Obviously Monk is still alive. Now all he needs to do his gather more evidence & find out who's the mastermind behind this whole thing. Speaking of which, I wonder what provoked the mastermind to all the sudden go after Monk. :huh: I mean Monk had nothing to go on other than the 6 finger man. It probably would've been easier to just Jimmy Hoffa the 6 finger guy. Leave Monk @ a dead end. Now Monk's coming for him/her.

I wished Sharona was here.

[Iron Fist]

Last night's episode was good, especially the end. Can't wait for the conclusion.

[fu manchu]

I wonder what Stottlemeyer and Monk had planned.

[Iron Fist]

Same.

[cerealkiller182]

Im excited for the conclusion, but I find the drama surrounding the ending to be a little much. Obviously Stottlemeyer and Monk has something,although Im more excited to see if Trudy we find out what really happened to Trudy. They have handled revealing it little by little very well.

[Matt]

I think the Lt.Governor has something to do with it. The Sheriff mentioned they were old friends. Maybe he hired the six fingered man to hire Tennyson because Trudy was going to blow the whistle on something that would ruin his political career? :huh:

Also, I wish they mentioned Sharona. Its been made clear numerous times in the series that Monk is a famous detective, known as far away as Europe. His arrest would probably be national news. Disher or Stottlemeyer could've at least mentioned Sharona calling instead of acting like she never exisited.

[Spidey-Bat]

Agreed. The reason for Sharona leaving was half-ass as well. Sharona was much more interesting. They should have made Natalie a nurse and Sharona a regular person instead of vice-versa (the way it is now).

[cerealkiller182]

I like Natalie way more than Sharona. Sharona was constantly b*tching

[Green Goblin 1964]

I like Natalie way more than Sharona. Sharona was constantly b*tchingAtleast she had a personality :o

BTW I agree, this episode of Monk was teh most bad@$$ this season :up: When is the next episode?

[Spidey-Bat]

Next week. It's the first of a 2-part finale.

[<(o_o)>]

Next week. It's the first of a 2-part finale.

Friday February, 22nd will be the conclusion of the 2 part season finale of Monk & then no more Monk until the new season starts later this year.

[Matt]

Atleast she had a personality :o

BTW I agree, this episode of Monk was teh most bad@$$ this season :up: When is the next episode?

Agreed. Sharona's frustration towards Monk was far better than Natalie's constant overly dry "Oh no, don't do that Mr.Monk."

[Wolfwood]

Agreed. The reason for Sharona leaving was half-ass as well. Sharona was much more interesting. They should have made Natalie a nurse and Sharona a regular person instead of vice-versa (the way it is now).

Seriously they kept building on Sharona's inability to stay away from her Ex and then a big moment for her was finally walking away from him. Then we come back from one of the season breaks and she all of the sudden decides to leave with him.

Anyways, the season finally has been pretty good so far. I doubt the sheriff is the mastermind, but it'll be interesting to see how he's connected.

[Wolfwood]

So...anyone else disappointed that Tim Curry wasn't playing The Whale this time? That was kind of a bummer, I thought the guy they had playing him this time was doing a bad impression of Curry. I also don't quite understand how he was going to trade places with Monk. Also, were they going to frame Monk for the death of the Governor? That one seemed like a stretch. I'm guessing the Lt. Governor that the Sheriff knew was somehow in on it. With the Governor gone, he would've taken over. Maybe once the Governor was dead, the Lt. Governor would've pardoned Dale "The Whale"?

Oh and if any of that was covered in the show, I probably missed it cause I wasn't watching the last five minutes.

[X-Ray]

So...anyone else disappointed that Tim Curry wasn't playing The Whale this time? That was kind of a bummer, I thought the guy they had playing him this time was doing a bad impression of Curry. I also don't quite understand how he was going to trade places with Monk. Also, were they going to frame Monk for the death of the Governor? That one seemed like a stretch. I'm guessing the Lt. Governor that the Sheriff knew was somehow in on it. With the Governor gone, he would've taken over. Maybe once the Governor was dead, the Lt. Governor would've pardoned Dale "The Whale"?

Oh and if any of that was covered in the show, I probably missed it cause I wasn't watching the last five minutes.

Actually that sounds about right.

I liked the fact that they mentioned Sharona. They even said she was flying in for the funeral service. They could've at least had Natalie post up pictures of Monk & Sharona.

As for the last 5 minutes that you missed ...

Monk tells Dan, who has lost all special privileges except for the window, that the 6 finger man had letters implicating Dan in the killing of Trudy & a higher man in charge known as the Judge.

[cerealkiller182]

So...anyone else disappointed that Tim Curry wasn't playing The Whale this time? That was kind of a bummer, I thought the guy they had playing him this time was doing a bad impression of Curry. I also don't quite understand how he was going to trade places with Monk. Also, were they going to frame Monk for the death of the Governor? That one seemed like a stretch. I'm guessing the Lt. Governor that the Sheriff knew was somehow in on it. With the Governor gone, he would've taken over. Maybe once the Governor was dead, the Lt. Governor would've pardoned Dale "The Whale"?

Oh and if any of that was covered in the show, I probably missed it cause I wasn't watching the last five minutes.

Although im pretty sure Curry wasnt the first to play the whale, I was disappointed he didnt return.

[Spidey-Bat]

So...anyone else disappointed that
Read my comments in the spoiler:

Tim Curry wasn't playing The Whale this time? That was kind of a bummer, I thought the guy they had playing him this time was doing a bad impression of Curry.
This guy was pretty bad. I liked the guy before Curry the best.

I also don't quite understand how he was going to trade places with Monk. Also, were they going to frame Monk for the death of the Governor?
They wanted Monk in prison so he couldn't get out to solve the murder. With the governor dead, the Lt. Governor would let Dale out of prison. Thus Monk would be in prison but Dale be out.

That one seemed like a stretch. I'm guessing the Lt. Governor that the Sheriff knew was somehow in on it. With the Governor gone, he would've taken over. Maybe once the Governor was dead, the Lt. Governor would've pardoned Dale "The Whale"?
Yeah.

[Green Goblin 1964]

Still thought these 2 episodes were the best of the season, easily. Loved it!

[Iron Fist]

I missed the season finale, i'll have to catch the rerun.

[Matt]

Read my comments in the spoiler:

Tim Curry wasn't playing The Whale this time? That was kind of a bummer, I thought the guy they had playing him this time was doing a bad impression of Curry.
This guy was pretty bad. I liked the guy before Curry the best.

I also don't quite understand how he was going to trade places with Monk. Also, were they going to frame Monk for the death of the Governor?
They wanted Monk in prison so he couldn't get out to solve the murder. With the governor dead, the Lt. Governor would let Dale out of prison. Thus Monk would be in prison but Dale be out.

That one seemed like a stretch. I'm guessing the Lt. Governor that the Sheriff knew was somehow in on it. With the Governor gone, he would've taken over. Maybe once the Governor was dead, the Lt. Governor would've pardoned Dale "The Whale"?
Yeah.



The Lt.Governor was on Dale the Whale's pay roll. He was going to commute his sentence once the governor was assassinated. Monk had nothing to do with that one. It was the final job of the six fingered man.

I was kinda disappointed with this episode. Its not that it was bad. It just felt unneccessary. Everything felt like it could've been wrapped up in fifteen minutes so the rest felt like filler. Like, what was the point of the two parter when you could've just had an extended episode (like they did with the pilot of Psych) and wrapped everything up in the extra 15 minutes, y'know?

[Matt]

Seriously they kept building on Sharona's inability to stay away from her Ex and then a big moment for her was finally walking away from him. Then we come back from one of the season breaks and she all of the sudden decides to leave with him.

Anyways, the season finally has been pretty good so far. I doubt the sheriff is the mastermind, but it'll be interesting to see how he's connected.

In all fairness, there was some build up to it.

In season 2's "Mr. Monk and the Sleeping Suspect" she refuses to go back to him because she realizes he only wants her back so his uncle will give him money again. However, throughout season 3, Benjy can be seen talking to him on the phone at least once (implying that he remained in contact with his son) and then in the season 3 episode "Mr. Monk and the Girl Who Cried Wolf" Trevor was there for her when she thought she was crazy and even took Benjy off of her hands so she could get her life back on track. I'd imagine that is a big event that led to the reconciliation.

[Spidey-Bat]

I was kinda disappointed with this episode. Its not that it was bad. It just felt unneccessary. Everything felt like it could've been wrapped up in fifteen minutes so the rest felt like filler. Like, what was the point of the two parter when you could've just had an extended episode (like they did with the pilot of Psych) and wrapped everything up in the extra 15 minutes, y'know?
Read spoiler
The Lt.Governor was on Dale the Whale's pay roll. He was going to commute his sentence once the governor was assassinated. Monk had nothing to do with that one. It was the final job of the six fingered man.
Yes, but they needed Monk to be in jail. They knew he would be called upon to examine the murder and could connect it to Dale.

[<(o_o)>]

I wonder how many new episodes were shot with him in them? Should they work his real life death into the shows storyline & give his character a final farewell? Monk would be very devistated to say the least.


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Monk Psychiatrist Dies
By Joal Ryan
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Stanley Kamel's face was as familiar as his credit list was long.

The ever-employed character actor, late of Monk, where he played the skittish detective's patient psychiatrist, was found dead of a heart attack Tuesday at his Hollywood Hills home, his reps said.

He was 65.

Just last week, Kamel appeared in Los Angeles at a promotional event for USA, Monk's network home. Kamel's Dr. Charles Kroger was a recurring character on the hit cable series.

In a statement, the network said it was "deeply saddened" by his passing.

"Stanley was an amazingly talented and extremely kind man, and an important member of the USA family," the network said. "He will be sorely missed."

Born Jan. 1, 1943, in New Jersey, Kamel was a veteran of the New York stage. He began working in TV in the 1970s, and virtually never stopped. It would almost be easier to list the shows he wasn't on. His résumé included stops at Mission: Impossible; Charlie's Angels; Three's Company; the original Knight Rider; Hill Street Blues; Star Trek: The Next Generation; Cagney & Lacey; Murder, She Wrote; The Golden Girls; ER; The Nanny; 7th Heaven; NYPD Blue and The West Wing.

His most memorable stints included a starring run in the 1970s on daytime soap Days of Our Lives; a turn as mobster Tony Marchette, Dylan McKay's very, very bad father-in-law, on Beverly Hills 90210; and a role as a lawyer with AIDS on L.A. Law.

In a video interview for USA's website, Kamel said the latter was among his favorite roles.

"It was an extraordinary—I don't want to say job—opportunity because as an actor. Of course, I got to go to some very deep places that actors don't always get to go," Kamel said. "But I also think it was very important because no one had seen at that time a character have AIDS."

[cerealkiller182]

Wow, that is unfortunate, RIP

[Spidey-Bat]

I'm so sad. I LOVED Dr. Kroger. I wonder what they'll do in the show. Monk always refused to go to another psychiatrist.

[cerealkiller182]

I'm so sad. I LOVED Dr. Kroger. I wonder what they'll do in the show. Monk always refused to go to another psychiatrist.

Which in itself leads to an episode worth of story. Between pauses in whatever case Monk will prolly be trying new psychiatrists one of which ends up being the culprit

[Dark Carnage]

I can't believe the guy was 65, looked really good for his age.

[Gamma Ray]

65 isn't old. This is pretty tragic.

[Retroman]

Man that is sad news....RIP Stanley Kamel:(

Looking at his imdb (http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0436528/) profile you'll see what a great career he had.

I wonder how this will affect the Monk? Dr.Kroger is in my opnion such a crucial part of the show. Replacing Sherona was hard enough as is.

[Metal Spidey]

Which in itself leads to an episode worth of story. Between pauses in whatever case Monk will prolly be trying new psychiatrists one of which ends up being the culprit

I hate to sound heartless but his death does open up new storyline possibilities.

[tupelohoney]

So, I know were all a little "bat-brained" at the moment...but is anyone else looking forward to the Mr. Monk's return this evening!?!

Only been a few months since the last season...but it seems like ages, no!?

[Spidey-Bat]

It always feels like forever between the summer half and winter half.

[X-Ray]

The case was predictable. Loved the way they handled the loss of Stanley Kamel/Kroger :csad: The replacement is also a pretty good choice.

[Spidey-Bat]

Dr Neven Bell (new psychiatrist) was so familiar to me but I couldn't figure out who it was. I had to check online and remembered it was Hector Elizondo.

The end scene with Monk back in his apartment and opening the window to hear the music and then the camera panning over to a pic of Kroger/Kamel was really nice and well done.

[tupelohoney]

The case was predictable. Loved the way they handled the loss of Stanley Kamel/Kroger :csad: The replacement is also a pretty good choice.

Yeah, that was sad...but still, touching. :waa:

I have always liked Elizond, tho. Very talented. He's replaced/taken over roles for various characters in TV/Film a few times, now...

Solid season-premiere ep, tho!!

[Wolfwood]

That looked like a pretty damn heavy Tombstone, wonder how the chess player managed to switch them.

[tupelohoney]

It always feels like forever between the summer half and winter half.

:woot: haha...

You know, you're right...makes it seem a lot longer. Thus leading to my (argument...) discussion with my roommate over whether or not this series has passed the 100 episode mark, yet.

I couldn't place it for the life of me, but apparently it's coming up in September...hard to believe that it's been close to 100, already!?

That should be a pretty good ep., tho!! Stars galore, I'd wager...

[hammy]

I've only seen Monk a few times and although I really liked it, never got in the habit of watching it. Today they are apparently having a marathon and I caught the episode where his brother calls him to ask for help. This was hilarious. :D Late in the episode Monk rushes to his brothers house because he knows he's in trouble. The house is in flames. Monk knows his brother is still in the house because he's an agorophobe and even the fire won't allow him to leave the house. So Monk goes rushing in, calling his name and anxiously looking around. And then as he's rushing through the house .. oh, this makes me laugh .. he sees a stack of books slightly askew and has to stop to straighten them.

Hilarious. :D

I'm going to get a season pass for this show. :up:

[Spidey-Bat]

Last night's episode was alright. VERY predictable though.

[joke]

When Monk started, I loved it. It was quirky and Shalhoub was great in the lead. But after seven seasons, it has gotten really stale, because there has been absolutely no growth. Monk is as paranoid and phobic and Randy is still as clumsy and stupid as in the first episode. Now that I think about, Stottlemeyer and Sharona are the only two characters in the whole show, who've changed. And Sharona left, only to be replaced by another blonde, who after (correct me if I'm wrong) 3 seasons still calls Adrian "Mr. Monk", like he's still nothing more than his boss, not a friend.

[X-Ray]

Last night's episode was alright. VERY predictable though.

Wished Sharona was in it. It was the perfect episode for her to make a guess spot.

When Monk started, I loved it. It was quirky and Shalhoub was great in the lead. But after seven seasons, it has gotten really stale, because there has been absolutely no growth. Monk is as paranoid and phobic and Randy is still as clumsy and stupid as in the first episode. Now that I think about, Stottlemeyer and Sharona are the only two characters in the whole show, who've changed. And Sharona left, only to be replaced by another blonde, who after (correct me if I'm wrong) 3 seasons still calls Adrian "Mr. Monk", like he's still nothing more than his boss, not a friend.

Randy was a dick in the first few episodes before he became the goofy comedy relief.

[Mee]

So apparently this summer's season will be the last. R.I.P. Monk. :csad:

[Swordmaster]

Eh, it's time, I think. The show's getting kind of dry.

[Spidey-Bat]

So apparently this summer's season will be the last. R.I.P. Monk. :csad:

I thought it was ending next year.

EDIT: Nevermind. I forgot the season starts in the summer and ends in the winter.

Though I agree with Swordmaster. Monk has had a good run but I think it's time.

[X-Ray]

Hopefully Sharona makes a cameo of sort. It wouldn't feel right without her.

[VampElvis]

Though I still enjoy the show, it is a much different show since the departure of the Sharona character. None of the characters have really grown, most have digressed. Just about every week you see Monk do something that he never would have done, because of his phobias, when the show started. Still a fun show - better than a lot of the other garbage on the dumber-downer.

[Team Andino]

Ive been a fan of the show since it started, my mom an I use to watch it every Friday night. Ive missed the last few seasons due to work but I always catch a few that I missed when USA does a marathon cause its the second Saturday on the month. I'll do my best to keep up with the final season as it comes to an end

[Ghostvirus]

I certainly hope that they actually reveal who killed Trudy. I think it could very well be Monks nemess.

[Superark]

I really hope Trudy's death is handled well on the last season.

Monk is one of my favorite shows ever on television and Shaloub does such a remarkable job.

Season 7 was as good as I hoped, but it was still entertaining as always. Let's hope season 8 is a gem! I will miss the show after its done!

I'm actually really glad there is a thread on this, I thought I was one of the only Monk fans on here.

[LadyJohnson]

Yay a Monk thread! :up:

I love this show! :}

Beiderbeck (the 800 pound guy) from season 1 is my favorite character.
I also like Disher, he seems like he has ADHD :D

[Etienne]

Eh, it's time, I think. The show's getting kind of dry.
Though I still enjoy the show, it is a much different show since the departure of the Sharona character. None of the characters have really grown, most have digressed. Just about every week you see Monk do something that he never would have done, because of his phobias, when the show started. Still a fun show - better than a lot of the other garbage on the dumber-downer.
These posts. :up:

I stopped watching the show a bit after Natalie came on. The last Monk episode I watched and thoroughly enjoyed was Mr. Monk Is Up All Night.

[TheComicbookKid]

A spin-off called Little Monk?

From an interview with Bella Thorne

Shock: I'm sorry that your show "My Own Worst Enemy" got canceled, but I hear that you're working on a new one. Can you tell us anything about it?

Thorne: I just got done today shooting the first episode of "Little Monk." You know the show "Monk"? This is like that, but when he's little.

Shock: Really? I hadn't even heard of that. That's great.

Thorne: It's going to be on NBC and USA. I play a series regular which is Wendy, and she is Ambrose's crush. Ambrose is Monk's older brother, and he doesn't talk, so he has an itty-bitty problem there. It's actually really funny.

[X-Ray]

A spin-off called Little Monk?

From an interview with Bella Thorne

Shock: I'm sorry that your show "My Own Worst Enemy" got canceled, but I hear that you're working on a new one. Can you tell us anything about it?

Thorne: I just got done today shooting the first episode of "Little Monk." You know the show "Monk"? This is like that, but when he's little.

Shock: Really? I hadn't even heard of that. That's great.

Thorne: It's going to be on NBC and USA. I play a series regular which is Wendy, and she is Ambrose's crush. Ambrose is Monk's older brother, and he doesn't talk, so he has an itty-bitty problem there. It's actually really funny.

I'll give it a chance.

[X-Ray]

Well, the final season started last night.

The dream sequence & returning the book scene were hilarious.

[Superark]

very funny episode last night! much better than last season's opener.

"no question's asked" part was genius!

[cerealkiller182]

yea if Trudys death isnt explained in the final season than I am pretty much calling the season a disappointment. Also I thought the first episode was a bit of a disappointment. I got high hopes for the rest of the season

[Superark]

The creators have already announced that they would solve Trudy's death and what happens to Monk's career this season.

And Sharona is making a guest appearance this season

[TheComicbookKid]

Ha! I loved Monk trying to figure out what the mirror over the bed meant.

Glad Sharona is coming back.

[Pyrox]

And Sharona is making a guest appearance this season
I'm almost looking forward to that more then figuring out Trudy's death

[Etienne]

And Sharona is making a guest appearance this season
She should have never left. :(

[Superman-Prime]

Thanks goodness! I'm so glad I'm not only one who is a fan of Monk. I've been a HUGE, HUGE fan of Monk and have all 7 seasons sets. I thought this show is a fantastic and I'm very sad that season 8 is the final season. :(

I'm SO glad that we will see Sharona again, guest appearance and I'm hoping she appear few episodes to the final episode.

I love Natalie and the actress is absolutely fabulous!

As for the new first episode of the final season, I thought it was good and hilarious. The great moment of this episode, Natalie, Randy and Monk's reaction about the book. It was hilarious. :woot:

I"m looking forward to the next episode. It looks good.

[X-Ray]

And so tonight was the night.

The return of Sharona. :applaud

Loved the bickering scene between Sharona and Natalie. Sharona was right with anything she was saying. Natalie is too damn soft on the guy. And what about that ending !? Sharona and Disher ! :wow: I guess they're going to end it with everyone finding a significant other. Captain has his Trudy. Disher now has Sharona. Could we see Monk and Natalie as a couple ?

Another thing about the Captain's Trudy. I lol at the theory that T.K. = Trudy's Killer. That would be too ****in' stupid to digest.

And I loved the ending to Monk and Harold's silly rivalry.