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Monk is an American dramedy series created by Andy Breckman and starring Tony Shalhoub as the title character.
The show debuted on July 12, 2002, on the USA Network; it completed its sixth season on February 22, 2008 and was renewed for a seventh season which started July 18, 2008 at 9/8c pm. [1][2][3][4]
Adrian Monk was a brilliant detective who worked for the San Francisco Police Department until his wife, Trudy, was killed by a car bomb, which Monk believed was intended for him (the killer eventually confesses to him that was not the case). Trudy's death led Monk to suffer a nervous breakdown. He was discharged from the force and became a recluse, refusing to leave his house for over three years. With the help of Registered Nurse Sharona Fleming (Bitty Schram), he was finally able to leave the house. The breakthrough allowed him to work as a private detective and a consultant for the homicide unit despite remaining limitations rooted in his obsessive-compulsive disorder, which had grown significantly worse after the tragedy.
Monk's compulsive habits are numerous, and a number of phobias compound his situation. The OCD and plethora of phobias inevitably lead to very awkward situations and cause problems for Monk, and anyone around him, as he goes about investigating the cases. However, these same personal struggles, particularly the OCD, are what aid him in solving cases, resulting in his catchphrase, ?It?s a gift...and a curse.?
Captain Leland Stottlemeyer (Ted Levine) and Lieutenant Randall "Randy" Disher (Jason Gray-Stanford) call on Monk when they have trouble with an investigation. Stottlemeyer is often irritated by Monk's disorder, but respects his friend and former colleague's amazing observational abilities, as does Disher. Ever since childhood, Monk's obsessive attention to detail allowed him to spot tiny discrepancies, find patterns, and make connections that others often fail to make. Monk continues to search for information about his wife's death, the one case he has been unable to solve.
When Sharona decides to re-marry her ex-husband and moves back to New Jersey, Natalie Teeger (Traylor Howard), a widow and mother of an eleven-year-old daughter, is hired as Monk's new assistant. Monk has a brother, Ambrose, and a half-brother, Jack, Jr.[
[edit] Main characters
Jason Gray-Stanford, Traylor Howard and Tony Shalhoub sign autographs at Edwards Air Force Base after the filming of the episode, Mr. Monk and the Astronaut.Name Occupation Portrayed By Starring Seasons
Adrian Monk Former SFPD detective and current crime consultant Tony Shalhoub 1-
Natalie Teeger Second Assistant to Adrian Monk, after Sharona Traylor Howard 3-
Captain Leland Stottlemeyer SFPD Police captain: Robbery, Homicide Ted Levine 1-
Lieutenant Randy Disher SFPD Police lieutenant: Robbery, Homicide Jason Gray-Stanford 1-
Sharona Fleming Monk's first assistant Bitty Schram 1-3
[edit] Secondary characters
Julie Teeger (Emmy Clarke): Teenage daughter of Natalie Teeger.
Dr. Neven Bell (H?ctor Elizondo): Adrian Monk's new therapist made his debut in season seven.[6][7] This was announced by USA Network On April 30, 2008.[8] Elizondo replaces actor Stanley Kamel who died suddenly on April 8, 2008.
Benjamin "Benjy" Fleming (Kane Ritchotte during pilot episode and second and third seasons, Max Morrow during first season): Sharona's son. Last appearance - Season Three: "Mr. Monk and the Employee of the Month."
Dr. Charles Kroger (Stanley Kamel): Adrian Monk's psychiatrist. Actor Stanley Kamel died of a heart attack on April 8, 2008 between production of seasons six and seven.[9] Dr. Kroger died of a heart attack in the show, as well. Last appearance - Season Six: "Mr. Monk Paints His Masterpiece."
Ambrose Monk (John Turturro): Agoraphobic brother of Adrian Monk
The show debuted on July 12, 2002, on the USA Network; it completed its sixth season on February 22, 2008 and was renewed for a seventh season which started July 18, 2008 at 9/8c pm. [1][2][3][4]
Adrian Monk was a brilliant detective who worked for the San Francisco Police Department until his wife, Trudy, was killed by a car bomb, which Monk believed was intended for him (the killer eventually confesses to him that was not the case). Trudy's death led Monk to suffer a nervous breakdown. He was discharged from the force and became a recluse, refusing to leave his house for over three years. With the help of Registered Nurse Sharona Fleming (Bitty Schram), he was finally able to leave the house. The breakthrough allowed him to work as a private detective and a consultant for the homicide unit despite remaining limitations rooted in his obsessive-compulsive disorder, which had grown significantly worse after the tragedy.
Monk's compulsive habits are numerous, and a number of phobias compound his situation. The OCD and plethora of phobias inevitably lead to very awkward situations and cause problems for Monk, and anyone around him, as he goes about investigating the cases. However, these same personal struggles, particularly the OCD, are what aid him in solving cases, resulting in his catchphrase, ?It?s a gift...and a curse.?
Captain Leland Stottlemeyer (Ted Levine) and Lieutenant Randall "Randy" Disher (Jason Gray-Stanford) call on Monk when they have trouble with an investigation. Stottlemeyer is often irritated by Monk's disorder, but respects his friend and former colleague's amazing observational abilities, as does Disher. Ever since childhood, Monk's obsessive attention to detail allowed him to spot tiny discrepancies, find patterns, and make connections that others often fail to make. Monk continues to search for information about his wife's death, the one case he has been unable to solve.
When Sharona decides to re-marry her ex-husband and moves back to New Jersey, Natalie Teeger (Traylor Howard), a widow and mother of an eleven-year-old daughter, is hired as Monk's new assistant. Monk has a brother, Ambrose, and a half-brother, Jack, Jr.[
[edit] Main characters
Jason Gray-Stanford, Traylor Howard and Tony Shalhoub sign autographs at Edwards Air Force Base after the filming of the episode, Mr. Monk and the Astronaut.Name Occupation Portrayed By Starring Seasons
Adrian Monk Former SFPD detective and current crime consultant Tony Shalhoub 1-
Natalie Teeger Second Assistant to Adrian Monk, after Sharona Traylor Howard 3-
Captain Leland Stottlemeyer SFPD Police captain: Robbery, Homicide Ted Levine 1-
Lieutenant Randy Disher SFPD Police lieutenant: Robbery, Homicide Jason Gray-Stanford 1-
Sharona Fleming Monk's first assistant Bitty Schram 1-3
[edit] Secondary characters
Julie Teeger (Emmy Clarke): Teenage daughter of Natalie Teeger.
Dr. Neven Bell (H?ctor Elizondo): Adrian Monk's new therapist made his debut in season seven.[6][7] This was announced by USA Network On April 30, 2008.[8] Elizondo replaces actor Stanley Kamel who died suddenly on April 8, 2008.
Benjamin "Benjy" Fleming (Kane Ritchotte during pilot episode and second and third seasons, Max Morrow during first season): Sharona's son. Last appearance - Season Three: "Mr. Monk and the Employee of the Month."
Dr. Charles Kroger (Stanley Kamel): Adrian Monk's psychiatrist. Actor Stanley Kamel died of a heart attack on April 8, 2008 between production of seasons six and seven.[9] Dr. Kroger died of a heart attack in the show, as well. Last appearance - Season Six: "Mr. Monk Paints His Masterpiece."
Ambrose Monk (John Turturro): Agoraphobic brother of Adrian Monk
