"Mr. Monk and the End, part 2" -- Pictured: (l-r) Tony Shalhoub as Adrian Monk, Ted Levine as Capt. Leland Stottlemeyer -- USA Network Photo: Hopper Stone

Tonight is the night we learn everything – why Trudy Monk was killed, who did it and what she was working on prior to her murder. The final episode of Monk will tie up all the loose ends, series star Tony Shalhoub tells us.

It’s been eight years since Shalhoub first appeared on TV screens as the hand washing, wet wiping, obsessive-compulsive yet brilliant crime solving detective, Adrian Monk and it took no time at all for the show to develop a devoted following.

After years of acting in movies and series television, Shalhoub hit an all new high starring on Monk. The actor is fully aware of how rare roles like this come along and Monk is a character he’s having a tough time kissing goodbye.

He’s not alone, fans were equally obsessed with Mr. Monk.  What’s not to like?

Click onto the videos for the many qualities of Monk that inspired Tony Shalhoub throughout the eight-year run of the series.

The series finale of Monk airs 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on USA Network.