"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.
Cindy
December 4th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
First realized the greatness of actor Tony Shalhoub on ‘Wings’ and said a sad goodbye to him until Mr. Monk came along. After so much lame reality TV, Monk was such a joy to watch and will continue to be. Saying a sad farewell to the awesome team that created perfect music, entertaining TV and looking forward to what’s to come for all of them. Thank you for the 8 years that seemed to fly by. For me, Mr. Monk I sure am gonna miss you when you’re gone!! <3
Karen Meetze
December 4th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
I have missed less than 5 episodes of Monk in the last 8 years. I have always admired Tony Shalloub as an actor. This show was the highlight of my Friday nights. I recorded episodes so as not to miss MONK. I purchased seasons to be able to choose my favorites to watch any time I wanted. All of the cast was wonderful and I love how all the characters remained the same, except for Sharonna of course. But we fell in love with Natalie after her 2nd episode. You all will be missed, but don’t stay away too long.
Daniel Hawkey
December 4th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
Our family watches Monk all together with a big bowl of popcorn. It is my favorite show. Thank you for the laughs and please come back with more Monk!
Peter Ankar
December 4th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Monk was such a great show. I really hate to see the show end. It will be missed. At was I wasn’t really into the show. I’m a movie guy. After awhile the show just grew on me and I couldn’t stop watching the show. It would be cool if a movie was made that’s based on the show.
Peter Ankar
December 4th, 2009 at 8:01 pm
This is what I wanted to type. ”At first I really wasn’t into the show, but, the show just grew on me.”
Lucy Cusano
December 4th, 2009 at 8:11 pm
USA has some interesting characters, but NONE can compare to MONK. It’s a sad day to see the last new show, but look forward to buying DVD series to keep it going. Thank you Mr. Shaloub for some wonderful entertainment; also to your excellent cast. God bless always!!
Michael
December 4th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
Thank you to Tony Shalhoub and the rest of the cast and crew of Monk. This is the first show that my 8-year-old son (now 16), my wife and I could all sit and enjoy together. Every once in a while we will sit down with a season-long DVD set and have our own marathon over a weekend. I cried a little bit at a particular part of “The End Part 2.” I won’t say which part — no spoilers here. Enjoyed it, folks. Thru the magic of DVD, I’m going to enjoy it for years to come.
Jeannie
December 4th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
Thank you for the many laughs Monk. My friday nights won’t be the same without you. Please come back. Its hard to sit down and watch a decent program anymore. Ive never wrote to a program for going off air but i couldn’t let you go without saying farewell. I wish you all the best and i hope to see your talent go on in other shows for i will be watching for you. Thank you Mr Tony Shalhoub.
Geek
December 4th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
The casting was spot on and the writing and acting superb every week. The change in the series song was a bit lame and unnecessary and the change of Sharona more of a negative than positive. The bottom line was a series that held it’s attraction and viewers and went out on top, although I thought terminating a a top show a dumb decision.
joan
December 4th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
This was by far the best show ever. I followed from day1. I thought when Sharonna left it would never be the same. But I realized that Monk (Tony) made the show. I cried tonite because I will miss my Friday nights with Monk. Just a little disapointed with the ending. It was a very good wrap up of how Trudie died, but I would have like a romance with Monk and Natalie. You will be very missed, Tony Shalhoub. I loved every minute of every show.
Michael and Marilyn Leviton
December 4th, 2009 at 11:54 pm
We hope Tony Shaloub sees this message. We both think Monk was one of the finest programs on television, and we thank him for the many hours of really fine television.
Marcia
December 5th, 2009 at 10:14 am
I only discovered Monk last year and it is now my favorite show. It was great to look forward to at least one big laugh for some irony in each episode. I’m so happy I got to watch the final 2 episodes of the show as they aired. Television that satisfies, makes one say “I’m glad I watched that, that was a good investment of my time,” is rare. I thoroughly enjoyed the final episide. Thank you to all involved with the show, especially to Tony Shalhoub. Blessings!
audrey
December 5th, 2009 at 11:18 am
Best show in so many ways! Please bring Mr. Monk back. It was first-rate all the way, from the writing to the superb acting of the supporting cast. Tony Shalhoub’s work is so wonderful that it’s hard to remember he’s “acting”. I want him to know he was so appreciated and that we would welcome him back if the powers that be would clear the way. Meantime, thanks for a delightful, thoughtful, REAL experience.
Debbie Simon Konkol
December 5th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Oh I will miss Mr. Monk and the whole cast - but it was a PERFECT ENDING! As always - written with precision, compassion, courage, humor and love. This final episode was so sweet, exciting, funny, happy/sad. I was smiling through my tears, all the while sitting on the edge of my chair. Thank You Tony Shaloub and all of the superb cast. Thank you. Thank you Thank you. Oh I will miss it all, but thank goodness for reruns!
Jeanette
December 5th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
So many people told me how good the show Monk was, but I didn’t get around to watching it until 2005. Once I saw it, that was it for me. I had to see all the earlier shows I’d missed tried not miss any of the current shows if I could help it. What a great ensemble cast, headed by Tony Shalhoub. The precise acting, fully developed characters, imaginative plots and superb delivery of the excruciatingly funny scenes gave me an hour-long vacation each week! Bring Monk back, please!!!
arlene
December 6th, 2009 at 9:26 am
“The Monk”,was a very nice show in the tv.I love to watched it every 9:00 at night.I liked Mr Monk or Tony as the character and all the characters there too…I hope there’s part 2 ….Please make another new series of Monk….
Char
December 6th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
If the show had to end, it couldn’t have been done better. I have added Mr. Monk and The End to my all time favorite series endings, one of which is Family Ties. I enjoyed the scene where Stottlemeyer talks about Monk’s humanity, the sensitivity of the obsessive complusive. Thank you for a great show.
melan allen
February 19th, 2010 at 10:17 pm
Monk was the kick off to my weekend. As a teenager you know that its hard to stay in on a Friday night, but I did. And when I went to parties at my friends houses we’d stop what we were doing so we would never miss the murder. I was floored when I heard monk was being cancelled. Not only was monk a good show to watch, it made you think. You can’t say that about a lot of shows these days. Monk will be missed and hopefully usa will realize what they let go