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Monk S5E11 — Mr. Monk Makes a Friend
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Monk•Season 5•Episode 11

Mr. Monk Makes a Friend

7.8/10 · 1,252 votesJan 19, 200744 min

Ranked #9 of 16 in Season 5•−0.1 vs season avg

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A fun-loving everyman named Hal bumps into Monk, and the two become fast friends. For the first time in his life, Monk appears to have a buddy. But is Hal up to something?

Seasons8

Season 5 Episodes16

Cast4

Tony Shalhoub

Tony Shalhoub

Adrian Monk

Ted Levine

Ted Levine

Leland Stottlemeyer

Jason Gray-Stanford

Jason Gray-Stanford

Randall Disher

Traylor Howard

Traylor Howard

Natalie Teeger

Crew3

Randall Zisk

Randall Zisk

Director

Andy Breckman

Andy Breckman

Writer

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Daniel Gaeta

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Mr. Monk Makes a Friend" is episode 11 of Monk season 5. It scored 7.8/10 from 1,252 votes, ranking #9 of 16 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Randall Zisk and written by Andy Breckman, Daniel Gaeta, it aired on January 19, 2007.