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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!

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....

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  1. 8.3/10(1.9k votes)

    #1 - Mr. Monk and the Red-Headed Stranger

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    S1:E12

    When monk's favorite singer, Willie Nelson, is suspected of murdering his tour manager, Monk steps in to clear his name.

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  2. 8.2/10(3.9k votes)

    #2 - Mr. Monk Meets the Candidate (1)

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    S1:E1

    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.

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  3. 8.0/10(1.8k votes)

    #3 - Mr. Monk and the Billionaire Mugger

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    S1:E7

    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."

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  4. 8.0/10(1.8k votes)

    #4 - Mr. Monk and the Marathon Man

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    S1:E9

    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.

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  5. 7.8/10(1.9k votes)

    #5 - Mr. Monk Goes to the Carnival

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    S1:E5

    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.

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  6. 7.8/10(1.7k votes)

    #6 - Mr. Monk and the Earthquake

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    S1:E11

    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.

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  8. 7.8/10(16 votes)

    #7 - Mr. Monk and the Airplane

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    S1:E13

    Monk's first flight proves to be harder than he anticipated when he begins to suspect that a fellow passenger murdered his wife.

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    Director:Rob Thompson
    Writer:N/A
  9. 7.7/10(1.8k votes)

    #8 - Mr. Monk Goes to the Asylum

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    S1:E6

    Monk is committed to an asylum, where he becomes convinced the chief psychiatrist committed a murder several years prior.

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  10. 7.6/10(2.0k votes)

    #9 - Mr. Monk Meets the Candidate (2)

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    S1:E2

    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.

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  11. 7.6/10(1.8k votes)

    #10 - Mr. Monk Meets Dale the Whale

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    S1:E4

    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.

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  12. 7.6/10(1.7k votes)

    #11 - Mr. Monk and the Other Woman

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    S1:E8

    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.

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    Director:Adam Arkin
  13. 7.6/10(1.7k votes)

    #12 - Mr. Monk Takes a Vacation

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    S1:E10

    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.

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  14. 7.5/10(1.9k votes)

    #13 - Mr. Monk and the Psychic

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    S1:E3

    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.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Mr. Monk and the Red-Headed Stranger" is the best rated episode of "Monk" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 1900 votes. Directed by Adam Shankman, Milan Cheylov and written by Tom Scharpling, Andy Breckman, it aired on 10/11/2002. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Mr. Monk Meets the Candidate (1)".