TV series
Obsessive. Compulsive. Detective.
Adrian Monk was once a rising star with the San Francisco Police Department, legendary for using unconventional means to solve the department's most baffling cases. But after the tragic (and still unsolved) murder of his wife Trudy, he developed an extreme case of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Now working as a private consultant, Monk continues to investigate cases in the most unconventional ways.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Adrian Monk was once a rising star with the San Francisco Police Department, legendary for using unconventional means to solve the department's most baffling cases. But after the tragic (and still unsolved) murder of his wife Trudy, he developed an extreme case of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Now working as a private consultant, Monk continues to investigate cases in the most unconventional ways.
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Randall ZiskWritten by David Breckman, Rick KronbergGuest stars Rosalind Chao, David Rasche, Andrew McCarthy, Michael Reisz, Kane Ritchotte, Erica Yoder, Jamie McShane, Bobby Brewer
Episode 2
Monk travels to Mexico to investigate the mysterious demise of a skydiver who reportedly drowned to death... in mid-air.
Directed by Ron UnderwoodWritten by Lee Goldberg, William RabkinGuest stars Tony Plana, Corbin Allred, Jorge Cervera Jr., David Norona, Emma Bates, Marcelo Tubert, Rene Rivera, Shiloh Strong
Episode 3
When a ruthless CEO and his wife are lured to their deaths, Monk connects their murders to a baseball great and his quest for the homerun record.
Directed by Michael SpillerWritten by Hy ConradGuest stars Stanley Kamel, Tom Virtue, Kane Ritchotte, Rainn Wilson, John Sanderford, Christopher Wiehl, Jane Carr, Robert Pierce
Episode 4
When a circus ringmaster is murdered by a high flying daredevil, all leads point to his vengeful ex-wife. But how could the acrobatic ex have committed the crime with a broken foot?
Directed by Randall ZiskWritten by Jim KriegGuest stars Stanley Kamel, Lolita Davidovich, Kane Ritchotte, Marek Probosz, Steve Monroe, Mark Ivanir, Lola Glaudini, Ilia Volok
Episode 5
Captain Stottlemeyer takes a page from the book of Monk in order to determine why anyone would want to murder the world's oldest man.
Directed by Lawrence TrillingWritten by Daniel DratchGuest stars Patrick Cranshaw, Bill Erwin, Sonya Eddy, Glenne Headly, Hira Ambrosino, Stellina Rusich, Ralph Peduto, Jim Jansen
Episode 6
Monk reluctantly takes the stage to investigate an actor's murder.
Directed by Ron UnderwoodWritten by Tom Scharpling, Stu Levine, Wendy MassGuest stars Amy Sedaris, Melissa George, Betty Buckley, Simon Templeman, Kane Ritchotte, David Doty, Susan Chuang, Gwen McGee
Episode 7
Monk knows who is behind a string of mail bombs that have been exploding around San Francisco. The only problem is his primary suspect... is in a coma.
Directed by Jerry LevineWritten by Karl SchaeferGuest stars Stanley Kamel, Matt Winston, Michelle Krusiec, Frank John Hughes, Jake Richardson, Chad Donella, Shishir Kurup, Kane Ritchotte
Episode 8
When a high-powered magazine publisher chokes to death under mysterious circumstances, all clues lead to the infamous swinging party palace, The Sapphire Mansion.
Directed by Tom DiCilloWritten by Jim KriegGuest stars Gary Cole, Danny Bonaduce, Jennifer Lyons, Erinn Bartlett, Adam Huss, Lisa Thornhill, Bruno Gunn, Kane Ritchotte
Episode 9
When a rash of murders sweeping the city goes unsolved, Monk is called upon to find a correlation with the victims and stop a killer before he strikes again.
Directed by Michael ZinbergWritten by Michael AngeliGuest stars Stanley Kamel, David Stanford, Jerry Levine, Ed Marinaro, Billy Gardell, Lauren Tom, David Figlioli, Jimmy Shubert
Episode 10
When his paperboy is murdered, Monk turns to the pages of the newspaper for clues to solve the baffling crime.
Directed by Michael Fresco, Jerry LevineWritten by David Breckman, Hy Conrad, Karl SchaeferGuest stars Stanley Kamel, Jarrad Paul, Nicole DeHuff, Endre Hules, Mark Totty, Kane Ritchotte, David Stanford, Joseph Sikora
Episode 11
What could possibly make a cherry pie worth killing for? Monk finds out, with a little help from his long-lost brother Ambrose.
Directed by Randall ZiskWritten by Tom Scharpling, Daniel DratchGuest stars Holt McCallany, Leslie Jordan, John Turturro, Marcia Ann Burrs, Douglas Bennett, Ira Steck, Jean Elliott Campbell
Episode 12
Monk suspects the star of a hit TV crime show of killing his ex-wife. His only problem: the actor's rock solid alibi.
Directed by Randall ZiskWritten by Tom ScharplingGuest stars Stanley Kamel, Brooke Burke, Billy Burke, Vic Chao, Stacey Scowley, Sarah Silverman, Kane Ritchotte, Lara Wickes
Episode 13
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.
Directed by Tony BillWritten by Joe ToplynGuest stars Larry Hankin, Currie Graham, Pat Crawford Brown, Rachel Dratch, David Stanford, Eden Rountree, Michael Shalhoub, Scott Nankivel
Episode 14
When the Captain's wife falls victim to a union dispute gone awry, it's up to Monk to find out what really happened and bring Stottlemeyer back from the brink.
Directed by Jerry LevineWritten by Andy BreckmanGuest stars Stanley Kamel, Glenne Headly, Geoff Pierson, Daniel Goddard, Jesse James, Rick Ravanello, Rif Hutton, Jayden Lund
Episode 15
It's unholy matrimony as Monk and Sharona pretend to be married to get the goods on a con man.
Directed by Craig ZiskWritten by David BreckmanGuest stars Nestor Carbonell, Jessica Lundy, William Sanderson, Patrick Breen, Jim Beaver, Jane Lynch, Michael Ensign, Jim Lau
Episode 16
When a death-row inmate is murdered 45 minutes before his execution, Monk is brought in to find out why.
Directed by Jerry LevineWritten by Chris ManheimGuest stars Kathy Baker, Danny Trejo, John Cothran, Jim Moret, Patrick St. Esprit, Tim Curry, Rick Cramer, James C. Mathis III
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Tony ShalhoubAdrian Monk
Ted LevineLeland Stottlemeyer
Jason Gray-StanfordRandall Disher
Traylor HowardNatalie Teeger
Bitty SchramSharona Fleming
Stanley KamelCharles Kroger
Jarrad PaulKevin Dorfman
David SparrowSergeant Cargill
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