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.
Mr. Monk and the Other Detective (Episode 1) 6.1
Writer: Hy Conrad
Air date: 2005-07-08
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: When fellow detective Marty Eels shows up at a crime scene knowing all the answers, has Monk finally met his match, or is Eels cheating?
Mr. Monk Goes Home Again (Episode 2) 6.3
Writer: Tom Scharpling
Air date: 2005-07-15
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Monk solves a Halloween murder mystery while he and his brother Ambrose wait for their long-lost father to return home.
Mr. Monk Stays in Bed (Episode 3) 6.3
Writer: Hy Conrad
Air date: 2005-07-22
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Natalie puts herself in jeopardy to pursue a case when Monk is sick in bed with the flu.
Mr. Monk Goes to the Office (Episode 4) 6.3
Writer: Nell Scovell
Air date: 2005-07-29
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: When a parking garage attendant is killed and a financial analyst's hand is broken in a mysterious attack, Monk goes undercover in an office to solve the case.
Mr. Monk Gets Drunk (Episode 5) 6.4
Writer: Daniel Dratch
Air date: 2005-08-05
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: A relaxing getaway in wine country turns into a crime-filled weekend as Monk and Natalie try to uncover a murder involving a man that doesn't exist.
Mr. Monk and Mrs. Monk (Episode 6) 5.4
Writer: David Breckman
Air date: 2005-08-12
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Monk must get to the truth when it appears that his late wife Trudy is still alive.
Mr. Monk Goes to a Wedding (Episode 7) 5.7
Writer: Liz Sagal
Air date: 2005-08-19
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Monk must prevent a killer from spoiling the party at Natalie's brother's wedding.
Mr. Monk and Little Monk (Episode 8) 6.7
Writer: Joe Toplyn
Air date: 2005-08-26
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: When a childhood crush comes to Monk with a mysterious murder, Monk tries to win her heart by solving the case.
Mr. Monk and the Secret Santa (Episode 9) 5.8
Writer: David Breckman
Air date: 2005-12-02
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: When a detective dies at the police department Christmas party after drinking from a poisoned bottle of port intended for Captain Stottlemeyer, can Monk find the killer?
Mr. Monk Goes to a Fashion Show (Episode 10) 6.1
Writer: Jonathan Collier
Air date: 2006-01-13
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Monk enters the world of high fashion when he believes a young man accused of a model's murder is innocent.
Mr. Monk Bumps His Head (Episode 11) 7.4
Writer: Andy Breckman
Air date: 2006-01-20
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: When Monk wakes up in an unfamiliar town with amnesia, can he solve a local murder mystery and find his way home?
Mr. Monk and the Captain's Marriage (Episode 12) 6.4
Writer: Jack Bernstein
Air date: 2006-01-27
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Captain Stottlemeyer has to go to anger management class when he slugs a cop who claims he's having an affair with the Captain's wife.
Mr. Monk and the Big Reward (Episode 13) 7.1
Writer: Tom Scharpling
Air date: 2006-02-03
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Monk and Natalie try to solve a diamond heist that promises a big reward. But in their race for the money, they face three unscrupulous competitors.
Mr. Monk and the Astronaut (Episode 14) 7.1
Writer: David Breckman
Air date: 2006-03-03
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Monk tries to prove that an astronaut committed murder despite the suspect's seemingly airtight alibi: he was in space.
Mr. Monk Goes to the Dentist (Episode 15) 7.0
Writer: Tom Scharpling
Air date: 2006-03-10
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Lieutenant Disher quits the force when no one believes that he witnessed a murder while under anesthesia at the dentist.
Mr. Monk Gets Jury Duty (Episode 16) 7.6
Writer: Peter Wolk
Air date: 2006-03-17
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: While sequestered on jury duty, Monk juggles two cases: proving that the accused is not guilty and figuring out who was killed outside the courthouse.