History Series / Monk

Thanks to his breakdown, Monk was [[TurnInYourBadge discharged from his department]], but is frequently called in to consult on cases which baffle the police, often some kind of LockedRoomMystery, by his friend and former commander Captain Stottlemeyer (Creator/TedLevine). His [[DisabilitySuperpower disorders]] are part and parcel of his unique mind; without them, he wouldn't be able to solve these cases. Of course, the one case Monk's been trying to solve since his breakdown is Trudy's murder, and each season of the show brings him a little closer to finally solving the mystery behind her death (with the show's final season bringing the case to a close for good). Meanwhile, Monk is assisted in his investigations by his former nurse Sharona Fleming (Bitty Schram), and, after Sharon's departure in the third season, by Natalie Teeger (Traylor Howard).

This show was a turning point for the USA Network. USA was previously a channel with a lineup consisting mainly of reruns, cartoons, game shows, ''Series/{{Wings}}'' (which incidentally also tarred Tony Shalhoub) Wrestling/{{WWE}} programs and low-to-middling quality original programming (and, of course, ''WesternAnimation/{{Duckman}}''). ''Monk'' was the first major hit show for the network, launching what has become a string of popular, critically-acclaimed series.

This show was a turning point for the Creator/USANetwork. USA was previously a channel with a lineup consisting mainly of reruns, game shows, and Wrestling/{{WWE}} programs (and, of course, ''WesternAnimation/{{Duckman}}''). ''Monk'' was the first major hit show for the network, launching what has become a string of popular, critically-acclaimed series.

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''Monk'' is a DetectiveDrama that aired on Creator/USANetwork from 2002 to 2009. The show is about Adrian Monk (Creator/TonyShalhoub), a former San Francisco police inspector who suffered a [[FreakOut nervous breakdown]] after [[DisposableWoman the murder of his wife]], Trudy. He is a lifelong sufferer of [[SuperOCD Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder]] and has many [[AbsurdPhobia phobias]], and those obsessions became crippling after his breakdown, forcing his retirement; he recovers throughout the series, though he is never fully "cured". His OCPD[[note]]OCD is an anxiety disorder, OCPD a personality disorder. Not the same thing, and it's possible to have both. OCPD is not to be confused with COPD, which is a respiratory illness. Monk ''definitely'' has OCPD.[[/note]] is also the reason Monk was such a successful policeman; one of his compulsions is [[HyperAwareness paying amazing attention to details]].

This show was a turning point for the USANetwork. USA was previously a channel with a lineup consisting mainly of reruns, game shows, and Wrestling/{{WWE}} programs (and, of course, ''WesternAnimation/{{Duckman}}''). ''Monk'' was the first major hit show for the network, launching what has become a string of popular, critically-acclaimed series.

''Monk'' is a DetectiveDrama that aired on Creator/USANetwork from 2002 to 2009. The show is about Adrian Monk (Tony Shalhoub), a former San Francisco police inspector who suffered a [[FreakOut nervous breakdown]] after [[DisposableWoman the murder of his wife]], Trudy. He is a lifelong sufferer of [[SuperOCD Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder]] and has many [[AbsurdPhobia phobias]], and those obsessions became crippling after his breakdown, forcing his retirement; he recovers throughout the series, though he is never fully "cured". His OCPD[[note]]OCD is an anxiety disorder, OCPD a personality disorder. Not the same thing, and it's possible to have both. OCPD is not to be confused with COPD, which is a respiratory illness. Monk ''definitely'' has OCPD.[[/note]] is also the reason Monk was such a successful policeman; one of his compulsions is [[HyperAwareness paying amazing attention to details]].

''Monk'' is a DetectiveDrama that aired on Creator/USANetwork from 2002 to 2009. The show is about Adrian Monk (Tony Shalhoub), a former San Francisco police inspector who suffered a [[FreakOut nervous breakdown]] after [[DisposableWoman the murder of his wife]], Trudy. He is a lifelong sufferer of [[SuperOCD Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder]] and has many [[AbsurdPhobia phobias]], and those obsessions became crippling after his breakdown, forcing his retirement; he recovers throughout the series, though he is never fully "cured". His OCPD[[note]]OCD is an anxiety disorder, OCPD a personality disorder. Not the same thing, and it's possible to have both. Monk ''definitely'' has OCPD.[[/note]] is also the reason Monk was such a successful policeman; one of his compulsions is [[HyperAwareness paying amazing attention to details]].

''Monk'' is a DetectiveDrama that aired on Creator/USANetwork from 2002 to 2009. The show is about Adrian Monk (Tony Shahloub), a former San Francisco police inspector who suffered a [[FreakOut nervous breakdown]] after [[DisposableWoman the murder of his wife]], Trudy. He is a lifelong sufferer of [[SuperOCD Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder]] and has many [[AbsurdPhobia phobias]], and those obsessions became crippling after his breakdown, forcing his retirement; he recovers throughout the series, though he is never fully "cured". His OCPD[[note]]OCD is an anxiety disorder, OCPD a personality disorder. Not the same thing, and it's possible to have both. Monk ''definitely'' has OCPD.[[/note]] is also the reason Monk was such a successful policeman; one of his compulsions is [[HyperAwareness paying amazing attention to details]].

'''''Monk''''' is a DetectiveDrama that aired on USANetwork from 2002 to 2009. The show is about Adrian Monk (Tony Shahloub), a former San Francisco police inspector who suffered a [[FreakOut nervous breakdown]] after [[DisposableWoman the murder of his wife]], Trudy. He is a lifelong sufferer of [[SuperOCD Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder]] and has many [[AbsurdPhobia phobias]], and those obsessions became crippling after his breakdown, forcing his retirement; he recovers throughout the series, though he is never fully "cured". His OCPD[[note]]OCD is an anxiety disorder, OCPD a personality disorder. Not the same thing, and it's possible to have both. Monk ''definitely'' has OCPD.[[/note]] is also the reason Monk was such a successful policeman; one of his compulsions is [[HyperAwareness paying amazing attention to details]].

Note: ''Monk'' spawned a book series which currently consists of 19 novels. Examples for it are also found in trope list.

'''''Monk''''' is a DetectiveDrama that aired on USANetwork from 2002 to 2009. The show is about Adrian Monk (Tony Shahloub), a former San Francisco police inspector who suffered a [[FreakOut nervous breakdown]] after [[DisposableWoman the murder of his wife]], Trudy. He is a lifelong sufferer of [[SuperOCD Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder]] and has many [[AbsurdPhobia phobias]], and those obsessions became crippling after his breakdown, forcing his retirement; he recovers throughout the series, though he is never fully "cured". His OCD is also the reason Monk was such a successful policeman; one of his compulsions is [[HyperAwareness paying amazing attention to details]].

Thanks to his breakdown, Monk was [[TurnInYourBadge discharged from his department]], but is frequently called in to consult on cases which baffle the police, often some kind of LockedRoomMystery, by his friend and former commander Captain Stottlemeyer (Ted Levine). His [[DisabilitySuperpower disorders]] are part and parcel of his unique mind; without them, he wouldn't be able to solve these cases. Of course, the one case Monk's been trying to solve since his breakdown is Trudy's murder, and each season of the show brings him a little closer to finally solving the mystery behind her death (with the show's final season bringing the case to a close for good). Meanwhile, Monk is assisted in his investigations by his former nurse Sharona Fleming (Bitty Schram), and, after Sharon's departure in the third season, by Natalie Teeger (Traylor Howard).

Not to be confused with the [[Literature/TheMonk Gothic novel]].

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''Monk'' is notable for subverting pretty much every PerpSweating convention; due to Monk's disorder and the invariable intelligent cockiness of the bad guy, he's always the one in any round of questioning who's uncomfortable and making mistakes. [[JustEatGilligan Many of the comedic situations in the series would not exist if Monk or one of his friends would explain his issues to others.]] [[PoorCommunicationKills So they don't.]] However, despite the perpetual comedy at his expense, he is largely portrayed sympathetically. Viewers come to believe that his condition is, as Monk himself puts it, "a gift... and a curse".

''Monk'' is notable for putting main actors like Tony Shalhoub and Traylor Howard in the limelight after careers previously filled with supporting roles.

''Monk'' is notable for putting main actors like Creator/TonyShalhoub and Traylor Howard in the limelight after careers filled with supporting roles.

Thanks to his breakdown, Monk was [[TurnInYourBadge discharged from his department]], but is frequently called in to consult on cases which baffle the police, often some kind of LockedRoomMystery, by his friend and former commander Captain Stottlemeyer (Ted Levine). His [[DisabilitySuperpower disorders]] are part and parcel of his unique mind; without them, he wouldn't be able to solve these cases. Of course, the one case Monk's been trying to solve since his breakdown is Trudy's murder, and each season of the show brings him a little closer to finally solving the mystery behind her death (with the show's final season bringing the case to a close for good). Meanwhile, Monk is assisted in his investigations by his former nurse Sharona Fleming (Bitty Schram), and, after her departure in the third season, by Natalie Teeger (Traylor Howard).

Thanks to his breakdown, Monk was [[TurnInYourBadge discharged from his department]], but is frequently called in to consult on cases which baffle the police, often some kind of LockedRoomMystery, by his friend and former commander Captain Stottlemeyer (Ted Levine). His [[DisabilitySuperpower disorders]] are part and parcel of his unique mind; without them, he wouldn't be able to solve these cases. Of course, the one case Monk's been trying to solve since his breakdown is Trudy's murder, and each season of the show brings him a little closer to finally solving the mystery behind her death (with the show's final season bringing the case to a close for good). Meanwhile, Monk is assisted in his investigations by his former nurse Sharona Fleming (Bitty Schram), and, after her departure in the third season by Natalie Teeger (Traylor Howard).

Thanks to his breakdown, Monk was [[TurnInYourBadge discharged from his department]], but is frequently called in to consult on cases which baffle the police, often some kind of LockedRoomMystery, by his friend and former commander Captain Stottlemeyer (Ted Levine). His [[DisabilitySuperpower disorders]] are part and parcel of his unique mind; without them, he wouldn't be able to solve these cases. Of course, the one case Monk's been trying to solve since his breakdown is Trudy's murder, and each season of the show brings him a little closer to finally solving the mystery behind her death (with the show's final season bringing the case to a close for good).

''Monk'' is notable for subverting pretty much every PerpSweating convention; due to Monk's disorder and the invariable intelligent cockiness of the bad guy, he's always the one in any round of questioning who's uncomfortable and making mistakes. Fortunately, he's ably assisted on cases by his former nurse Sharona Fleming (Bitty Schram), and -- after Sharona's departure in the third season -- by Natalie Teeger (Traylor Howard).

[[JustEatGilligan Many of the comedic situations in the series would not exist if Monk or one of his friends would explain his issues to others.]] [[PoorCommunicationKills So they don't.]] However, despite the perpetual comedy at his expense, he is largely portrayed sympathetically. Viewers come to believe that his condition is, as Monk himself puts it, "a gift... and a curse".

Thanks to his breakdown, Monk was [[TurnInYourBadge discharged from his department]], but is frequently called in to consult on cases which baffle the police, often some kind of LockedRoomMystery, by his friend and former commander Captain Stottlemeyer (Ted Levine). His [[DisabilitySuperpower disorders]] are part and parcel of his unique mind; without them, he wouldn't be able to solve these cases. Of course, the one case Monk's been trying to solve since his breakdown is Trudy's murder, and each season of the show brings him a little closer to finally solving the mystery behind her death (with the show's final season bringing the case to a close for good). ''Monk'' is notable for subverting pretty much every PerpSweating convention; due to Monk's disorder and the invariable intelligent cockiness of the bad guy, he's always the one in any round of questioning who's uncomfortable and making mistakes. Fortunately, he's ably assisted on cases by his former nurse Sharona Fleming (Bitty Schram), and -- after Sharona's departure in the third season -- by Natalie Teeger (Traylor Howard).

Thanks to his breakdown, Monk was [[TurnInYourBadge discharged from his department]], but is frequently called in to consult on cases which baffle the police, often some kind of LockedRoomMystery, by his friend and former commander Captain Stottlemeyer (Ted Levine). His [[DisabilitySuperpower disorders]] are part and parcel of his unique mind; without them, he wouldn't be able to solve these cases. Of course, the one case Monk's been trying to solve since his breakdown is Trudy's murder, and each season of the show brings him a little closer to finally solving the mystery behind her death (with the show's final season bringing the case to a close for good). ''Monk'' is notable for subverting pretty much every PerpSweating convention; due to Monk's disorder and the invariable intelligent cockiness of the bad guy, he's always the one in any round of questioning who's uncomfortable and making mistakes. Fortunately, he's ably assisted on cases by his former nurse Sharona Fleming (Bitty Schram) and, after her departure in the third season, by Natalie Teeger (Traylor Howard).

'''''Monk''''' is a DetectiveDrama that aired on USANetwork from 2002 to 2009. The show is about Adrian Monk, a former San Francisco police inspector who suffered a [[FreakOut nervous breakdown]] after [[DisposableWoman the murder of his wife]], Trudy. He is a lifelong sufferer of [[SuperOCD Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder]] and has many [[AbsurdPhobia phobias]], and those obsessions became crippling after his breakdown, forcing his retirement; he recovers throughout the series, though he is never fully "cured". His OCD is also the reason Monk was such a successful policeman; one of his compulsions is [[HyperAwareness paying amazing attention to details]].

Thanks to his breakdown, Monk was [[TurnInYourBadge discharged from his department]], but is frequently called in to consult on cases which baffle the police, often some kind of LockedRoomMystery, by his friend and former commander Captain Stottlemeyer. His [[DisabilitySuperpower disorders]] are part and parcel of his unique mind; without them, he wouldn't be able to solve these cases. Of course, the one case Monk's been trying to solve since his breakdown is Trudy's murder, and each season of the show brings him a little closer to finally solving the mystery behind her death (with the show's final season bringing the case to a close for good). ''Monk'' is notable for subverting pretty much every PerpSweating convention; due to Monk's disorder and the invariable intelligent cockiness of the bad guy, he's always the one in any round of questioning who's uncomfortable and making mistakes.

''Monk'' is a DetectiveDrama that aired on USANetwork from 2002 to 2009. The show is about Adrian Monk, a former San Francisco police inspector who suffered a [[FreakOut nervous breakdown]] after [[DisposableWoman the murder of his wife]], Trudy. He is a lifelong sufferer of [[SuperOCD Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder]] and has many [[AbsurdPhobia phobias]], and those obsessions became crippling after his breakdown, forcing his retirement; he recovers throughout the series, though he is never fully "cured". His OCD is also the reason Monk was such a successful policeman; one of his compulsions is [[HyperAwareness paying amazing attention to details]].

Thanks to his breakdown, Monk was [[TurnInYourBadge discharged from his department]], but is frequently called in to consult on cases which baffle the police, often some kind of LockedRoomMystery, by his friend and former commander Captain Stottlemeyer. His [[DisabilitySuperpower disorders]] are part and parcel of his unique mind; without them, he wouldn't be able to solve these cases. Of course, the one case Monk's been trying to solve since his breakdown is Trudy's murder, and each season of the show brings him a little closer to finally solving the mystery behind her death (with the show's final season bringing the case to a close for good).''Monk'' is notable for subverting pretty much every PerpSweating convention; due to Monk's disorder and the invariable intelligent cockiness of the bad guy, he's always the one in any round of questioning who's uncomfortable and making mistakes.

''Monk'' is notable for putting main actors like Tony Shalhoub and Traylor Howard in the limelight after careers filled with supporting roles.

''Monk'' is a DetectiveDrama that aired on USANetwork from 2002 to 2009. The show is about Adrian Monk, a former San Francisco police inspector who suffered a [[FreakOut nervous breakdown]] after [[DisposableWoman the murder of his wife]], Trudy. He is a lifelong sufferer of [[SuperOCD Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder]] and has many phobias, and those obsessions became crippling after his breakdown, forcing his retirement; he recovers throughout the series, though he is never fully "cured". His OCD is also the reason Monk was such a successful policeman; one of his compulsions is [[HyperAwareness paying amazing attention to details]].