The Best Episodes of Monk Season 1
Every episode of Monk Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Monk Season 1!
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.
Season 1 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Monk" season 1 is "Mr. Monk Meets the Candidate (1)", rated 8.2/10 from 3770 user votes. It was directed by Dean Parisot, Eric Laneuville and written by Andy Breckman. "Mr. Monk Meets the Candidate (1)" aired on 7/12/2002 and is rated 0.6 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Mr. Monk Meets the Candidate (2)".
8.2/10 3,770 votes#1 - Mr. Monk Meets the Candidate (1)
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/12/2002
A former San Francisco police detective suffering from an extreme case of obsessive-compulsive disorder is called in to investigate an apparent assassination attempt of a mayoral candidate in which one of his bodyguards is killed.
Director: Dean Parisot, Eric Laneuville
Writer: Andy Breckman
7.6/10 1,862 votes#2 - Mr. Monk Meets the Candidate (2)
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/12/2002
With an introduction to Monk's talent, his phobia's, and need for an assistant, Monk investigates the murder of the candidate bodyguard and a political worker. He determines the candidate was not the intended target.
Director: Dean Parisot, Eric Laneuville
Writer: Andy Breckman
7.5/10 1,825 votes#3 - Mr. Monk and the Psychic
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/19/2002
When a woman drives off the road to her death, her body is mysteriously found the next morning by a psychic known for fudging the truth. Monk must discover if she's telling the truth this time, or else let a murderer go free.
Director: Kevin Inch, Dean Parisot, Eric Laneuville
Writer: John Romano, Andy Breckman
7.6/10 1,702 votes#4 - Mr. Monk Meets Dale the Whale
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/26/2002
A judge is murdered while placing a 911 call, but before she dies she names her attacker - notorious criminal Dale Biederbeck. The problem is, "Dale the Whale" is over 800 pounds and hasn't left his bed in years.
Director: Kevin Inch, Rob Thompson
Writer: John Romano, Andy Breckman
7.8/10 1,750 votes#5 - Mr. Monk Goes to the Carnival
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/2/2002
A police officer and friend of Stottlemeyer is framed for a crime he didn't commit involving a ferris wheel. Meanwhile Monk tries to convince Stottlemeyer to get him reinstated.
Director: Rob Thompson, Randall Zisk
Writer: Siobhan Byrne O'Connor, Andy Breckman
7.7/10 1,687 votes#6 - Mr. Monk Goes to the Asylum
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/9/2002
Monk is committed to an asylum, where he becomes convinced the chief psychiatrist committed a murder several years prior.
Director: Nick Marsh, Randall Zisk
Writer: Siobhan Byrne O'Connor, David Breckman, Tom Scharpling
8.0/10 1,690 votes#7 - Mr. Monk and the Billionaire Mugger
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/16/2002
When billionaire software magnate Sidney Teal is shot dead by ex-cop Archie Modine after allegedly turning mugger and another policeman mysteriously flees the scene, Stottlemeyer calls in Monk to investigate. Meanwhile, Sharona threatens to quit (this time for sure) when her paycheck bounces, and Stottlemeyer is hounded by reporters demanding information on "Fraidy Cop."
Director: Stephen Cragg
Writer: Timothy J. Lea
7.6/10 1,637 votes#8 - Mr. Monk and the Other Woman
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/23/2002
A very tidy woman who resembles Trudy turns Monk's head while he's investigating a triple homicide. The only problem is, she's the prime suspect.
Director: Adam Arkin
Writer: David M. Stern
8.0/10 1,723 votes#9 - Mr. Monk and the Marathon Man
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/13/2002
A woman is murdered during the San Francisco marathon and Monk suspects her married lover. But he was running the race, and his tracking chip says he never left.
Director: Adam Davidson
Writer: Mitch Markowitz
7.6/10 1,633 votes#10 - Mr. Monk Takes a Vacation
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/20/2002
While on vacation at a resort, Benjy claims he witnessed a murder. Monk believes him, but with no body and the cleanest crime scene Monk has ever seen, it's going to be hard to convince everybody else.
Director: Kevin Inch, Adam Davidson
Writer: Mitch Markowitz, Hy Conrad
7.8/10 1,658 votes#11 - Mr. Monk and the Earthquake
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 10/4/2002
Renowned philanthropist Henry Rutherford is killed when a minor earthquake rocks the city and sends a display case falling on top of him. But when Monk examines the scene, he finds clues that suggest foul play.
Director: Kevin Inch, Adam Shankman
Writer: David Breckman, Hy Conrad, Tom Scharpling
8.3/10 1,790 votes#12 - Mr. Monk and the Red-Headed Stranger
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 10/11/2002
When monk's favorite singer, Willie Nelson, is suspected of murdering his tour manager, Monk steps in to clear his name.
Director: Milan Cheylov, Adam Shankman
Writer: Tom Scharpling, Andy Breckman
7.8/10 16 votes#13 - Mr. Monk and the Airplane
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 10/18/2002
Monk's first flight proves to be harder than he anticipated when he begins to suspect that a fellow passenger murdered his wife.
Director: Rob Thompson
Writer: N/A