Monk the series finale

Monk was the decades silliestand saddestsherlock holmes. The season 3 finale has monk finding love and connection in an unexpected way. Adrian monk is a brilliant san francisco detective, whose obsessive compulsive disorder just happens to get in the way. The shows last two episodes the two hour finale actually started with last weeks episode, mr. Monk and the seventeen steps, ellery queen mystery magazine, december 2010. Monk aired its series finale in 2009 and brought in 9. Monk tv listings, tv schedule and episode guide tv guide. This final episode of monk picks up where the last ended. Mr monk and the badge and both parts of the seasonshow finale mr monk. Mr monk and the end part ii is a nearperfect send off to monk and more. With tony shalhoub, jason graystanford, ted levine, traylor howard. The premise set in first episode is finally solved, and in the final episode you get to see where the characters are heading in their lives.

With the case also goes the series, monk, but now is not the time to lament over what will be, as. It is also the second part of the twopart series finale and the last monk. One of the criticallyacclaimed and mostwatched shows on cable, monk s eighth season will continue to have creative cases, an awardwinning cast and an allstar list of guest stars including adewale akinnuoyeagbaje, tim bagley, jay mohr. The time has come to finally learn the truth about trudy monks death. Nelson was the man admitting trudys murder, and ordering monks, on the telephone. Tony shalhoub recently teased that a monk reboot could still happen almost 10 years after the series finale, saying, never say never. Monk aired on usa network for eight seasons, from 2002 until 2009. But yeah, the series finale of monk was exactly like the last 45 seasons of the show, not the first seasons when it was actually good. I was to scared to watch, im going to watch it later though do not tell me anything else, only say yes, he died of the poison, or no he didnt, nothing about trudy thankyou. Monk tony shalhoub and natalie traylor howard are watching the tape that trudy melora hardin had recorded prior to her death. Monk was an emmywinning television series that almost. In my opinion, monks ending is just delightful, heartwarming, it just satisfies all you could need. One year after trudys murder the only case monk couldnt solve. It is the fifteenth and sixteenth episodes of the eighth and final season, and is the 124th and 125th episodes in the series overall.

So, after eight seasons, we now know who killed trudy, monks beloved wife, and why. When it first came on the air in 2002, as alan sepinwall has pointed out, the series was basically doing something the networks had given up on. When part 2 aired, it set a series high and a new viewership record for the most watched episode. The finale might have been cliched, but it was by no means underwhelming. Monk series finale 120409 discussion in now playing tv show talk.

Monk and the end, part 2 is the sixteenth episode of the eighth season of monk. Monk got it all an answer, family and friends, and love. Trivia natalie appeared in 87 episodes as opposed to sharona flemings 38 episodes. Series finale airs friday december 4th at 98c on usa network. Adrian monk tony shalhoub was once a rising star with the san francisco police department, legendary for using unconventional means to solve the departments most baffling cases. For someone who struggles so much to connect with others, its beautiful to see how quickly monk connects with tommy and the rapport that develops between them. Adrian monk, portrayed by tony shalhoub, is the title character and protagonist of the usa network television series monk. As we saw in the promo, the first part brought with it a slew a guest stars, foot chases and troubles for mr. The final season covers a long battle of wits between monk and the judge which culminates in the series finale with monk finally bringing the judge to justice. Adrian monk finally discovers his wife trudys murderer after twelve years of searching, concluding a sevenyear, eightseason long arc. In its eighth and final season, monk returns with emmy, golden globe and sag award winner tony shalhoub as adrian monk, the obsessivecompulsive detective. Dec 05, 2009 we got to watch a damaged character slowly reconnect with the world. After 7 years, 8 seasons and 123 episodes, adrian monk is finally going to close the case which started it all.

Monk is an american dramedy series created by andy breckman and starring tony shalhoub as the title character. Monk takes the police reinstatement test monk by monk. In general, the finale summed up the reasons why lots of people loved this series, and why i and other people thought it had all become repetitive and silly. Monk and the end part ii, after listening to trudys last message, monk finally discovers who killed his wife. Just annoys me with the talent they had on that show how much they wasted it on inane crap. Shed wrapped it as a christmas present and monk refused to open it until now, when hes close to death. But after the tragic and stillunsolved murder of his wife, trudy, the devastated monk becomes obsessivecompulsive. Monk and the unexpected hit television series huffpost. Monk and the end part ii, its series finale, with 9. These challenges lead monk to hire a personal nurse, sharona fleming bitty schram, who is always there to offer her assistance, even with the simplest of tasks like organizing his sock drawer. Monk was never much more than a perfectly pleasant show, but, in the end, that was probably enough for its millions of fans. Monk on the road this is the first book set after the final episode of the tv series and features monks brother ambrose in a big way excerpt. And if you remembered the season 6 finale, in which papers were.

A videotaped clue from trudy provides monk with the clues he needs to solve her. For any fan of monk or murder mysteries and comedy this is a must have. Directed by 47 writing credits 45 cast 1,731 produced by 57 music by 2 cinematography by 8 film editing by 15. It was so great seeing monk at peace at the end of the show. Monk ended its eightseason run with a bang, becoming the mostwatched hourlong series on basic cable. The show ended its eightseason run with a ratings surge, becoming the mostwatched scripted hourlong series in basiccable history. Unlike many shows on the air today, monk is ending because the creators felt that it had run its course and while many fans like myself will be. Adrian monk was an exceptional police detective who worked for the san francisco police department until his wife, trudy, was murdered by a car. Monk and the end, it is revealed that the judge is ethan rickover, an actual courtroom judge portrayed by craig t. Sadly, use of the medication comes as a terrible price because of course it does, because this wouldnt be a series finale if it didnt.

Monk, who has been poisoned, finally solves the murder case of his beloved wife, trudy. Monk and the end starts 112709 originally posted by mraw no one is crazy enough to hire randy as chief of police. The big short 6 jared vennetts pitch to front point partners jenga blocks scene duration. This season is packed with great episodes and the masterpiece finale to the series. Series finale brings record number of viewers december 7, 2009. Psych and monk crossover compilation by lord skeletor. Monk has obsessivecompulsive disorder ocd and multiple phobias, all of which intensified after the murder of his wife trudy, resulting in his suspension from the department. So, after eight seasons, we now know who killed trudy, monk s beloved wife, and why. I dont believe i ever explained the solution of trudys murder because i didnt want to spoil it for viewers of the tv show. With the case also goes the series, monk, but now is not the time to lament over what will be, as there are still two phobiainducing episodes left. Tony shalhoub teases monk reboot almost 10 years after. By the finales end, adrian monk finds his wifes killer, and more importantly, finds some peace and hope for the future.

I think we can all agree that this series could only end with monk finding the killer of his longdead wife, trudy. It seems far fetched that a man would go so far as to use a. That has always been the deeper theme of the monk series, and that is what was resolved in the finale. Mix all those things together and we had the makings of a great episode. Nov 24, 2009 after 7 years, 8 seasons and 123 episodes, adrian monk is finally going to close the case which started it all.

Hell, the last season actually had me hoping because 1 out of every 4 episodes was actually cool and wellwritten. Monk and the endy, part ii monk, who has been poisoned, finally solves the murder case of his beloved wife, trudy. Monk and the end is the twopart series finale of the usa network original criminal mystery dramedy television series, monk. Monk series finale so, after eight seasons, we now.

Im saying it is the best finale of tv series history. Monk and the end brought closure to the mystery surrounding the. Watch full episodes of monk and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Monk star tony shalhoub on the series finale speakeasy. Jeff and jill may never fully heal, but even a little bit of closure goes a long way. Plotwise, the final episode explored monk being poisoned because he was getting.

The friday series finale of the usa network dramedy drew about 9. Dec 04, 2009 tony shalhoub on monk series finale 091204. Monk series finale solves monks biggest crime sheknows. The finale of the series followed the introduction of the door in the previous episode as a way of solving the good places the place, rather than the show biggest problem. We got to watch a damaged character slowly reconnect with the world. Twoyearold tommy becomes essential to a case, and monk ends up taking care of him for several days. Had she not been adopted out, adrian would have been mollys stepfather. Sheknows interviews tony shalhoub private practice star taye diggs exclusive interview the good wife is a ratings smash. The show debuted on july 12, 2002, on the usa network and ran for eight seasons. He is a renowned former homicide detective for the san francisco police department. Monk s condition costs him his job, but hes back as a police consultant despite the unique challenges he encounters in his everyday life. Dec 05, 2009 the monk series finale with the song when im gone written by randy newman for this series. The time has come to finally learn the truth about trudy monk s death. Monk and the end, part 1 were in perfect keeping with the tone of the show.

Monk and the end brought closure to the mystery surrounding the death of adrians wife, trudy. Monk is called to a crime at the location where he first heard the news of his wifes murder and begins the most important investigation of his life. While speaking to variety at the premiere of the marvelous mrs. Yet, along with the disorders more debilitating symptoms. The monk series finale with the song when im gone written by randy newman for this series. The series held the record for the mostwatched scripted drama episode in cable television history from 2009 through 2012 broken by the walking dead with mr. The conclusion of the twopart sixthseason finale finds a presumed dead monk trying to clear his name after his false arrest for murder. It seems far fetched that a man would go so far as to use a car bomb to kill a woman over having a baby. Monk series finale season 8 episode 16 by mrkage3000. Monks tweed suit one last time to solve his final, and most important, case. Along with shalhoub, the show costarred traylor howard, ted levine, jason graystanford and bitty schram. That was a very welldone and satisfying series finale. Monk tony shalhoub and natalie traylor howard are watching the tape that trudy melora hardin had. Monk closed out its eightseason run last night, making the longawaited solution to adrian monks greatest mystery who killed his wife.