Monk

[LostInTheCrowd]

Is anyone else excited for the new season of Monk?

[Mad Caddie]

I really enjoy Monk, it's a very nice change from the usual detective stuff. So, I guess I'm excited, even though we are probably a couple of seasons behind. Damn Australia, its like we're a freaking third world country when it comes to TV.

[LostInTheCrowd]

I really enjoy Monk, it's a very nice change from the usual detective stuff. So, I guess I'm excited, even though we are probably a couple of seasons behind. Damn Australia, its like we're a freaking third world country when it comes to TV.

The new season starts tonight here. Well actually its the middle of the 3rd season thats starting tonight.

[Craigs Brother]

I'm excited i love monk...sharona is gone and that chick from two guys and a girl is joining the cast now

[aminorthreat55]

My mom and my sister watch it. I never really go into it. Its decent.

[Bishop]

I enjoy it.

[LostInTheCrowd]

I'm excited i love monk...sharona is gone and that chick from two guys and a girl is joining the cast now
Yeah. Shes pretty good looking. When I heard Bitty Schram left I knew they'd get a hotter, younger actress.

[a speedo model]

this show is one of the best shows on T.V. it needs more love.

[TJ Wells]

indeed. psych (on after it) isn't nearly as good, but i still enjoy it.

[Shatter590]

and this week, Mr Monk goes to a rock concert lol

[PaulsRightNut]

Yeah its pretty good... its the only show i can watch with my 10 year old sister peacefully...I always wondered why the actress who played his assistant left after the first season though.

[a speedo model]

yeah, i'm not sure why she left either. but the girl who replaced her is good.

[PaulsRightNut]

yeah shes good i like her..

anyone see the episode with the little kid (who found a finger)...it made me cry haha

[a speedo model]

yeah, good episode. i love the one when they're stuck in traffic. Korn is in it.

"They spelled corn wrong"

[PaulsRightNut]

yeah, good episode. i love the one when they're stuck in traffic. Korn is in it.

"They spelled corn wrong"


omg haha i forgot about that one! yeah that was funny

[thejetstolehome]

i've seen it a few times and i thought it was ok. i can see why people love it but it just didn't click for me. oh well. mabye i'll give it another shot.

[a speedo model]

i've seen it a few times and i thought it was ok. i can see why people love it but it just didn't click for me. oh well. mabye i'll give it another shot.
you should. it's so excellent.

[believethehyph]

this show is one of the best shows on T.V. it needs more love.
Agreed, this a great show.

[a speedo model]

:)

[theguilt engine]

i LOVE this show. god.

[lindZ629]

quality show

[Bishop]

Yeah its pretty good... its the only show i can watch with my 10 year old sister peacefully...I always wondered why the actress who played his assistant left after the first season though.

The show became more popular and they wanted a prettier assistant.

I like to watch this show but I like Psych a lot more.

Oh yeah and Burn Notice trumps both of them.

[ReadyForAction]

Genius

[airik625]

One of my favorite shows. I miss Sherona though. She was awesome.

[allhourcymbals]

I like Natalie better than Sharona. Julie's awesome too.

[SockMonkeyRiot]

My parents love this show so I watch it with them every time I go home.

[CellarGhosts]

great thread, Josiah, I love this show haha. my whole family and I actually all watch it.

I took one of the quizzes on USA.com too, apparently I'm pretty Monk-ish, haha.

[allhourcymbals]

great thread, Josiah, I love this show haha. my whole family and I actually all watch it.

I took one of the quizzes on USA.com too, apparently I'm pretty Monk-ish, haha.
Haha, I remember you telling me that a while ago. I still haven't taken it. I guess I will now!

[CellarGhosts]

Haha, I remember you telling me that a while ago. I still haven't taken it. I guess I will now!
haha yeah, I remember that too. I took the "could you be Monk's assistant?" one too but apparently I'm 'too nurturing' haha.

[allhourcymbals]

haha yeah, I remember that too. I took the "could you be Monk's assistant?" one too but apparently I'm 'too nurturing' haha.
It won't let me enter my name.

[CellarGhosts]

just try clicking it a few times, it should work.

[allhourcymbals]

just try clicking it a few times, it should work.
"More Monkish Than Most" haha wow.

[CellarGhosts]

hahaha :-D

[CellarGhosts]

Stanley Kamel (Dr. Kroger) died :-(

[micahistheballs]

I haven't watched this show in far too long. I love it though.

[CellarGhosts]

yeah, it's one of my favorites.

[lindZ629]

I was watching Monk the other day and some how came across an episode I didn't see. At the end they also had a tribute to Stanley Kamel, which was really nice.

[CellarGhosts]

oh that's cool.

[tait]

this show is underrated

[CellarGhosts]

Definitely.

The first new episode of the season bummed me out though, it felt much darker than your average Monk episode. I guess that makes sense though. I mean it was funny, and still good - but the whole thing with Dr. Kroger dying was much sadder because Stanley Kamel actually did die, not just the character, you know?

[IAmAmazing]

I was watching Monk the other day and some how came across an episode I didn't see. At the end they also had a tribute to Stanley Kamel, which was really nice.
That was the first episode this season.

Love this show too, I look forward to fridays for this and psych.

[CellarGhosts]

That was the first episode this season.

Love this show too, I look forward to fridays for this and psych.
I love Psych too, even though I think Monk is a little bit better.

[IAmAmazing]

I love Psych too, even though I think Monk is a little bit better.
I actually think the other way around.

[CellarGhosts]

I actually think the other way around.
Oh they're both awesome shows so either way, they're both two of my favorites ever.

[allhourcymbals]

It seems like Monk is on all the time. I love this show, but I can't stand the ones with Sharona.

[allhourcymbals]

Hey! What's his face from Pushing Daisies is in this episode.... with all the garabge.

[CellarGhosts]

I wouldn't know since I've never watched Pushing Daisies but I like that episode.

I assume you mean the episode with the garbage strike and Alice Cooper?

[allhourcymbals]

Yes! That one haha. The guy who plays the mayor plays Emerson in Pushing Daisies.

[CellarGhosts]

Oh, neat-o. That's another one of those shows everyone I know is in love with and I've been too lame to ever actually watch it.

I love Monk's line at the end of that episode:

"We're all heroes! ...except for Natalie"

I have no idea why but it crack me up. And I like Natalie.

[allhourcymbals]

Hahaha, I looove Natalie. Alice Cooper is so great in this episode too. And you should definitely watch Pushing Daisies :-d the new season starts soon.

[CellarGhosts]

Hahaha, I looove Natalie. Alice Cooper is so great in this episode too. And you should definitely watch Pushing Daisies :-d the new season starts soon.
Haha, agreed, Natalie is awesome. I never really liked Sharona, but she was okay sometimes. Plus her kid was annoying. Julie isn't, so much.

And Alice Cooper is great in it haha. I love the raw envy and anger in his expressions.

Sweet, I'll probably watch a few episodes and see how I like it.

[allhourcymbals]

The best is when he's looking at the magazine, and it starts moving haha and he's like caressing the chair hahaha. Soo great.

[CellarGhosts]

Hahaha, what's the headline in the magazine say? Something like "Man enjoys chair!".

[allhourcymbals]

Hahaha "sitting pretty" or something? I have a terrrible memory with things like that.

[CellarGhosts]

Hahaha "sitting pretty" or something? I have a terrrible memory with things like that.
Haha, yeah that sounds right.

Is this part of that 100 episode countdown thing or whatever? I've seen that advertised the past few days and I'm not really sure how long it runs or whatever.

[allhourcymbals]

Haha, yeah that sounds right.

Is this part of that 100 episode countdown thing or whatever? I've seen that advertised the past few days and I'm not really sure how long it runs or whatever.
I don't know, I don't really pay attention. I haven't been watching much TV lately, but I turned it on to see if anything was on, and... hours of Monk haha. I think this is the last one until the new one tonight though.

[CellarGhosts]

I don't know, I don't really pay attention. I haven't been watching much TV lately, but I turned it on to see if anything was on, and... hours of Monk haha. I think this is the last one until the new one tonight though.
ahh, gotcha. I'm pretty sure the hotel I'm gonna be in will have USA, I think it's part of the basic cable programming or whatever you want to call it, ha. So I'll probably see it.

[Greg]

so who else thinks it is lame that at the end of season 6 Monk had just recieved a name of someone involved with Trudy's murder and that they have not mentioned it even once yet this season? i want Monk to solve that case finally!

[allhourcymbals]

so who else thinks it is lame that at the end of season 6 Monk had just recieved a name of someone involved with Trudy's murder and that they have not mentioned it even once yet this season? i want Monk to solve that case finally!
Yeah I've always wondered about this. It seems like they touch on it once in a while, but it's not a priority in the show. At this rate, it'll be season 12 before we get any other info :-(

[CellarGhosts]

Yeah, I think they're moving in that direction. I mean, tonight's episode sees Monk developing an attraction towards a woman, something I don't really seem to recall ever happening on the show before.

I dunno, I just think it's hinting at the fact that sometime in the near future of the show Monk will finally find some kind of solace or closure in the death of Trudy, capture the murder, and move on.

[allhourcymbals]

Yeah, I think they're moving in that direction. I mean, tonight's episode sees Monk developing an attraction towards a woman, something I don't really seem to recall ever happening on the show before.

I dunno, I just think it's hinting at the fact that sometime in the near future of the show Monk will finally find some kind of solace or closure in the death of Trudy, capture the murder, and move on.
True. I hope so. I like the flashbacks with Trudy. And Monk happy?! It's so awesome haha.

[CellarGhosts]

True. I hope so. I like the flashbacks with Trudy. And Monk happy?! It's so awesome haha.
Yeah, the flashbacks with Trudy are nice. Have you seen the episode where he's on a game show? (It was on during the day yesterday I think). That's a good one. Plus two of the actors from the Shawshank Redemption are in that episode! haha. And since that's pretty much one of my favorite movies ever it's pretty awesome.

Plus one of the actors from the Christopher Guest film troupe (movies like A Mighty Wind, Best In Show, etc) is in it. And there's a Trudy flashback.

So all in all a sweet episode hah :thumbup:

[allhourcymbals]

Yeah, the flashbacks with Trudy are nice. Have you seen the episode where he's on a game show? (It was on during the day yesterday I think). That's a good one. Plus two of the actors from the Shawshank Redemption are in that episode! haha. And since that's pretty much one of my favorite movies ever it's pretty awesome.

Plus one of the actors from the Christopher Guest film troupe (movies like A Mighty Wind, Best In Show, etc) is in it. And there's a Trudy flashback.

So all in all a sweet episode hah :thumbup:
Yeah I've seen that one a million times hahah. I've never seen that movie :-(

[CellarGhosts]

Yeah I've seen that one a million times hahah. I've never seen that movie :-(
Haha yeah, it's an older episode. So that stands to reason.

It's awesome, definitely watch it. It's not an action packed movie at all but it's great. Plus Morgan Freeman narrates it. Win.

Trudy's dad from that episode plays the prison warden and then the guy who was cheating on the show is one of the inmates.

[allhourcymbals]

Haha yeah, it's an older episode. So that stands to reason.

It's awesome, definitely watch it. It's not an action packed movie at all but it's great. Plus Morgan Freeman narrates it. Win.

Trudy's dad from that episode plays the prison warden and then the guy who was cheating on the show is one of the inmates.
Will do! Go rent The Bucket List haha.

[Greg]

Yeah I've always wondered about this. It seems like they touch on it once in a while, but it's not a priority in the show. At this rate, it'll be season 12 before we get any other info :-(

well supposedly this might be the last season. so they better get going with it haha

Yeah, I think they're moving in that direction. I mean, tonight's episode sees Monk developing an attraction towards a woman, something I don't really seem to recall ever happening on the show before.

I dunno, I just think it's hinting at the fact that sometime in the near future of the show Monk will finally find some kind of solace or closure in the death of Trudy, capture the murder, and move on.

i think it's just lame because they set it up for something cool but nothing happened. at the end of season 2 they did the same thing except on 3's opener the actually followed up with that storyline. i hate the tease and then not even a mention of it so far. lame! haha

in season 1 he liked the woman who built the garage and had the crazy husband. i mean nothing happened but he liked her. there might have been another time too, i forget right now.

i am hoping this is the last season and then they make a movie to finish it all off with Monk solving Trudy's murder on the big screen. that would be sweet!

True. I hope so. I like the flashbacks with Trudy. And Monk happy?! It's so awesome haha.

the flashbacks are always cool. i think my favorite is the one where they show why he has that one table crooked. because Trudy would pull it close to use as a leg wrest and he would lay on her. so sad though, but great.

[CellarGhosts]

Will do! Go rent The Bucket List haha.
Haha, I will do that. I'll add it to the netflix list haha.


i think it's just lame because they set it up for something cool but nothing happened. at the end of season 2 they did the same thing except on 3's opener the actually followed up with that storyline. i hate the tease and then not even a mention of it so far. lame! haha

in season 1 he liked the woman who built the garage and had the crazy husband. i mean nothing happened but he liked her. there might have been another time too, i forget right now.

i am hoping this is the last season and then they make a movie to finish it all off with Monk solving Trudy's murder on the big screen. that would be sweet!
Haha I know what you mean. I don't recall those episodes offhand but I think that this time his infatuation will be more pronounced, since that seems to be the focus of the episode.

Eh, I dunno if they'd make a movie out of it. They might though and that would definitely be cool.

[Greg]

Haha, I will do that. I'll add it to the netflix list haha.


Haha I know what you mean. I don't recall those episodes offhand but I think that this time his infatuation will be more pronounced, since that seems to be the focus of the episode.

Eh, I dunno if they'd make a movie out of it. They might though and that would definitely be cool.
i read somewhere Tony Shalhoub said the movie is a possibility

[CellarGhosts]

i read somewhere Tony Shalhoub said the movie is a possibility
Oh, really? I had never heard that.

That's interesting though. I remember seeing a movie titled "Monk" listed as going into production on imdb but it was a film on Thelonious Monk haha.

[SteveD]

I love Monk I have the first 2 seasons. I need to get the rest. Amazing show.

[ArmoredSleep]

I missed the last 5 mins. what was the big twist :O

[drudo182]

That Monk is actually an alien.

[about3fitty]

he dropped a pretzel on the floor and ate it

[Ailite]

wound up in the airport from wings

[drudo182]

he dropped a pretzel on the floor and ate it

Laughed.

wound up in the airport from wings

Really laughed.

[ArmoredSleep]

Go die all of you

[WakingTheMisery]

He solved the mystery!

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

He solved the mystery!
This would be my guess.

[about3fitty]

Go die all of you

i really cant help you because i dont watch the show. i just like making jokes

[alboneceleste]

Yessss. The final season starts August 7th along with Psych. So stoked. Can't wait!

[Undue Noise]

Cool, I didn't know there was a Monk thread, I'm watching it right now on Hallmark.

[lindZ629]

1. I didn't realize the new season started so soon (Aug 7th)
2. I also didn't realize it's the final season. Damn.

[$eth]

My heart is breaking. The FINAL SEASON premiere was tonight and it was great as always. I have not watched Monk religiously nor have I seen every episode or even close to every episode. I would like to buy all the seasons, but that's just a lot of dough to whip out for a tv show. There had been talk about a possible film, but I don't think that is going to happen. So, will Mr. Monk ever figure out the one case that has evaded him for so long? I hope he does.

[CellarGhosts]

To be honest, I just wasn't too big on the premiere tonight. It was enjoyable but I think there's been a noticeable decline in the show lately, from how it was a couple seasons ago. Last season was really hit or miss for me. It's not that I think any of the episodes (including tonights') have downright sucked, at all. I usually found something to enjoy about the episodes that didn't do much for me. But I think it's good that this is the final season, as it seems like it's just been running out of steam lately. I dunno.

Still, I am really sad to see it go because I've been watching it for so long and really love all these characters. But like I said, I think now's the perfect time to wrap everything up.

[Undue Noise]

To be honest, I just wasn't too big on the premiere tonight. It was enjoyable but I think there's been a noticeable decline in the show lately, from how it was a couple seasons ago. Last season was really hit or miss for me. It's not that I think any of the episodes (including tonights') have downright sucked, at all. I usually found something to enjoy about the episodes that didn't do much for me. But I think it's good that this is the final season, as it seems like it's just been running out of steam lately. I dunno.

Still, partly I am sad to see it go because I've been watching it for so long and really love all these characters. But like I said, I think now's the perfect time to wrap everything up.
I agree with all of this, though the final season isn't showing here yet. I think season 6 is nearly finished up so I've still got a while to go until they broadcast the final season. I read somewhere that Sharona is coming back for one episode or something as a guest, which should be cool.

[Praetor]

The Frank Palmer episode was awesome, despite a shitty outlandish premise. Show has been definitely slowing down the last couple of seasons though, in terms of quality.

[CellarGhosts]

I liked it more than the last three, although last week's was pretty good too. And I agree that the show has kind of slowed down the last couple seasons. Last night's episode was pretty awesome though.

[Undue Noise]

I liked it more than the last three, although last week's was pretty good too. And I definitely agree that the shoe has slowed down the last couple seasons. Last night's episode was pretty awesome though.
There hasn't been an episode that I haven't enjoyed to some degree but I agree that the last few seasons haven't been as good. I'm just hoping that season 8 just has some resolution (with Trudy etc.) and I'll be fine with it.

[CellarGhosts]

Final two episodes coming up. Kind of weird but it's nice they're wrapping it all up.

[kemichels]

so sad this show is ending. I didn't follow it every week, but whenever it's on, I watch it and I love Tony Schalub.

[CellarGhosts]

so sad this show is ending. I didn't follow it every week, but whenever it's on, I watch it and I love Tony Schalub.
Same here. Well, I've followed it every week this season and the two before last. Last season the few episodes I did see didn't really impress me so I didn't watch regularly. But yeah, it's sad to see it ending but I'm glad they're stopping while they're still doing well.

[SockMonkeyRiot]

Very interested to see if they do anything with Trudy

[CellarGhosts]

I'll be disappointed if there isn't some kind of closure. I mean, after all this time I feel like they have to have him finally solve that case.

[lindZ629]

From the previews it looks like they'll be wrapping up Trudy's case during the series finale, which I'm guessing will be in 2 parts.

[E5CAP3 ART15T]

so tomorrow (Friday 12/4) is the series finale of Monk. :-( Really sad because its the only show i enjoy watching regularly but i guess all good things must come to an end right. i have seasons 1-6 on dvd and i need the buy season 7. having watched last weeks episode it makes me very excited for this finale to finally know the truth about trudy but for some reason i have a bad feeling about whats going to happen in the end.


anyone else a fan?

[Debut_Fin]

i used to watch it all the time but i haven't watched in like 3 years. i don't like the new assistant.

[seraph1214]

i used to watch it all the time but i haven't watched in like 3 years. i don't like the new assistant.

Pretty much the reason I stopped watching too.

[SockMonkeyRiot]

Really? I like Natalie much more than Sharona.

[deadkidsean]

Meh. As long as I have Psych, I don't give a damn.

[Chancetobe]

I friggin love Tony Shalhoub. Granted, I'm not obsessed with Monk, but if it's on when I'm around, I always watch it.

[lindZ629]

http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=165461

[friskycurtain]

I am really really gonna miss new episodes of Monk. I think I have missed 2 episodes the whole time it has been on. At least Trudy's death will be resolved.

[alliegator16]

I'm pretty bummed about it ending, too. Oh well, White Collar's a good show, too. And there's always Psych :)

[SockMonkeyRiot]

Here we go

[CellarGhosts]

Feels kind of weird haha, but I'm excited to see how it wraps up.

[SockMonkeyRiot]

:-(

[CellarGhosts]

Aww, that was great. Loved the episode and a good finale. I'm sad that it's over now but they ended on a good note.

[SockMonkeyRiot]

Yeah, I that was real good. I teared up at least 3 times.

[CellarGhosts]

Yeah, I that was real good. I teared up at least 3 times.
I definitely started tearing up at the end during the montage. Few other moments had me pretty choked up too. I'm gonna miss this show for sure, but like I said - I'm glad they ended on a good note and it's great to see Monk finally finding some true happiness/solace.

[terrycw89]

I'm kind of bummed that Adrian had the answer all along. I'll miss this show. Glad it went out on a good note.

[lindZ629]

:-(
Should've included more of the 6-finger man and Dale the Whale, but overall I enjoyed it

[SockMonkeyRiot]

I definitely started tearing up at the end during the montage. Few other moments had me pretty choked up too. I'm gonna miss this show for sure, but like I said - I'm glad they ended on a good note and it's great to see Monk finally finding some true happiness/solace.

The scene where he met Molly got me

[a speedo model]

Have all the episodes burning now. Will watch tomorrow. Sad to see it go, but I know they'll do it right..

[CellarGhosts]

The scene where he met Molly got me
Same here. I loved that part when Randy told Stottlemeyer that they found a cure for the poison and he cheers. It just made me smile pretty big, ha.

I'm kind of bummed that Adrian had the answer all along. I'll miss this show. Glad it went out on a good note.
It is a bummer but I think it was a pretty interesting twist. I'm missing the show already haha. But I'm definitely satisfied with how it all ended.

[tait]

what a great ending. i'm definitely going to miss this show :-(

[zion the lion]

I used to be addicted to this show, I started watching it because I had bad OCD. I kind of lost interest when Sharona left and they brought the new chick.

[CellarGhosts]

what a great ending. i'm definitely going to miss this show :-(
Me too.

sQhVUWcDsp0

Man, I got a little choked up again just re-watching this, haha.

[deadkidsean]

K, now all of you that don't watch Psych should either get on that and then mosey to the Psych thread or just do the latter, asap!

[SockMonkeyRiot]

K, now all of you that don't watch Psych should either get on that and then mosey to the Psych thread or just do the latter, asap!

I don't think there are many people in here who you need to tell that :)

[deadkidsean]

I don't think there are many people in here who you need to tell that :)
K, good. I just don't see you guys in that thread! It's basically Charlie and myself talking to each other it seems, hahah.

[CellarGhosts]

Hahaha it does seem like that sometimes.

I'm Chris btw, I know the username causes some confusion. But no worries, ha.

[SockMonkeyRiot]

Well, it is between seasons. I don't know what I'm going to do without any of my usa shows until January.

[CellarGhosts]

Well, it is between seasons. I don't know what I'm going to do without any of my usa shows until January.
I'm really stoked for Psych's return and I'm looking forward to White Collar too. Show's quickly becoming one of my favorites, even though I don't think it's nearly as good as Psych or Monk.

Man, It's just gonna feel weird without Monk on USA anymore. Even though Psych's my favorite USA show, Monk was a close second and it was such a huge part of that network, and did a lot to boost it's popularity, or at least put it on the map. It's got a more than solid roster though so it's not going to suffer without the show. I'm just really going to miss it haha.

But I've got Psych so I'm all good. :-)

[SockMonkeyRiot]

Especially since they are moving Psych away from Friday, not having my Monk/Psych (or recently Monk/White Collar) Friday nights is gonna be real weird.

I'm actually behind quite a few episodes of White Collar so I still have something to tide me over til January.

[CellarGhosts]

I'll have to go out and actually do things on Friday nights. Hahah. It is going to be weird though, getting used to the lack of Monk and Psych's new scheduling but it shouldn't be too bad.

[deadkidsean]

Hahaha it does seem like that sometimes.

I'm Chris btw, I know the username causes some confusion. But no worries, ha.
Haha, well fuck me. I'm Sean ... no disguise there.

[alliegator16]

It was a great ending to a great show...I don't think there's too much more to say about that. I'll definitely miss Monk.


On the other hand, I can't wait till January when Psych/White Collar come back :D

[lindZ629]

USA's long-running series Monk exited with a recording-breaking 9.5 million viewers, making it the most-watched hour-long series ever on basic cable.

[SockMonkeyRiot]

awesome

[CellarGhosts]

Oh wow, that's great.

[Praetor]

The finale sucked hard.

[E5CAP3 ART15T]

The finale sucked hard.

how? I'm pretty sure most true Monk fans enjoyed it for the most part.

[Praetor]

how? I'm pretty sure most true Monk fans enjoyed it for the most part.
Overly sappy, inane plot twist with Trudy's daughter, Randy banging Sharona, montage at the end was predictable/lame, etc. All the things a finale shouldn't be.

[lindZ629]

Overly sappy, inane plot twist with Trudy's daughter, Randy banging Sharona, montage at the end was predictable/lame, etc. All the things a finale shouldn't be.
Randy "banging" Sharona makes perfect sense. Have you not watched the earlier seasons? They've always had a playful relationship. Not quite sure how you can knock that minor storyline. It just showed how everyone was moving on.

[SockMonkeyRiot]

Also Randy and Sharona got together earlier in the season