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
When Marci Maven is accused of a bizarre crime, she turns to the object of her obsession for help: Adrian Monk.
Directed by Randall ZiskWritten by Andy BreckmanGuest stars Sharon Lawrence, Sarah Silverman, Tanner Blaze, John Mese, Anne DeSalvo, Jennifer Ann Massey, Joey Baldwin, Kelli Jackson
Episode 2
Monk is hired to clear the name of a famous rap star who is accused of murder.
Directed by Paris BarclayWritten by Dan DratchGuest stars Marcello Thedford, Snoop Dogg, Ivan Shaw, Kurupt, RonReaco Lee, David Banner, Troy Winbush, Tony Forsyth
Episode 3
Monk must confront his prejudice against nudists when he's called to investigate a murder on a nude beach.
Directed by Randall ZiskWritten by Tom Gammill, Max ProssGuest stars Stanley Kamel, Alfred Molina, Angela Kinsey, Diedrich Bader, Lea Moreno Young, Aaron McPherson, Ali Damji, Andi Matheny
Episode 4
Monk's friendship with Captain Stottlemeyer is put to the test when Monk suspects the captain's girlfriend of murder.
Directed by Wendey StanzlerWritten by Joe ToplynGuest stars Sharon Lawrence, Christopher Cousins, Laura Margolis, Erica Yoder, Mark Sivertsen, Doug Purdy, Rob Kirkland
Episode 5
Monk tries to prove a sports agent is guilty of murder while helping Natalie’s teenage daughter with her love life.
Directed by Michael W. WatkinsWritten by Peter WolkGuest stars Ashley Rose Orr, Andrew James Allen, Emmy Clarke, Vincent Ventresca, Matt Lanter, Gail O'Grady, Stephanie Reibel, Drew Starlin
Episode 6
Monk finds himself in a dangerous situation when he helps his psychiatrist's son follow a treasure map.
Written by Jonathan CollierGuest stars Stanley Kamel, Jareb Dauplaise, Taylor Nichols, Sean Marquette, Cody McMains, Keith Ewell, Peggy Mannix, Ryan Alvarez
Episode 7
Monk's world is turned upside-down when a famous daredevil is revealed to be his rival, Harold Krenshaw.
Written by Alan ZweibelGuest stars Stanley Kamel, Emmy Clarke, Tim Bagley, David Koechner, Connor Gibbs, Cyd Strittmatter, Kesun Loder, Colleen Crabtree
Episode 8
When a man Monk sent to prison years earlier is cleared by new DNA evidence, Monk helps him rebuild his life.
Directed by Anton CropperGuest stars Stanley Kamel, John Kapelos, Julie Ariola, Gattlin Griffith, Tim DeZarn, Nancy Mette, Andrew Borba, Andy Kreiss
Episode 9
When Monk suffers from insomnia, he ventures into the night and stumbles upon a murder.
Directed by Randall ZiskWritten by David BreckmanGuest stars Stanley Kamel, Mary Chris Wall, J.P. Manoux, Tim Kang, Lucinda Jenney, Terri Hoyos, Andy Mackenzie, Dan McNeill
Episode 10
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?
Directed by Randall ZiskGuest stars Stanley Kamel, Emmy Clarke, Gina Philips, Larry Miller, Randle Mell, Sean Blodgett, Dorothy Constantine, Aaron Behr
Episode 11
When Monk infiltrates a cult to solve a murder, he falls under the spell of its charismatic leader.
Directed by Anton CropperGuest stars Stanley Kamel, Howie Mandel, John Ross Bowie, Adam Kaufman, Sunny Mabrey, Kerry O'Malley, John Bobek, Christina Knizner
Episode 12
When the safety deposit box holding one of Monk's treasured possessions is robbed, Monk will do whatever it takes to solve the case.
Directed by Michael W. WatkinsWritten by Hy ConradGuest stars Dan Castellaneta, Abby Walker, Eve Gordon, Tim Halligan, Cathy Cahlin Ryan, Bill Chott, Judith Drake, Michael Patrick McGill
Episode 13
Monk must find a murderer who, to Natalie's horror, appears to be killing women with the same name as her daughter.
Directed by David BreckmanGuest stars Stanley Kamel, John Hawkes, Lyman Ward, Emmy Clarke, John Rosenfeld, Allen C. Liu, Delle Bolton, Grant Axton
Episode 14
Monk takes up a new hobby -- painting -- and meets with unexpected success.
Directed by Andre BelgraderGuest stars Stanley Kamel, Peter Stormare, Victoria Tennant, Tom Bower, Izzy Diaz, Annabelle Milne, Brenda Canela, Caroline Hall
Episode 15
When Monk is arrested for murder, he escapes the custody of a small-town sheriff and becomes a fugitive on the run.
Directed by Randall ZiskWritten by Tom ScharplingGuest stars C.S. Lee, Scott Glenn, Melora Hardin, Courtney Gains, Jack Stehlin, Ben Cain, Brian Prescott, Matt Tulve
Episode 16
While everyone mourns Monk's "death," Monk searches for the truth that will clear his name.
Directed by Randall ZiskGuest stars Jose Pablo Cantillo, Scott Glenn, Ray Porter, Ruben Bansie-Snellman, Melora Hardin, Danny Mora, Courtney Gains, Tom Kiesche
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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