At Dr. Bloom's office, Dr. Bloom and Terri wonder how close the police are to catching them, and decide to torture Monk for information. When Stottlemeyer won't believe him, Disher hires Monk to solve the my What was that? : Stottlemeyer and Lt. Disher in the investigation. Adrian Monk Monk notices a large model of a tooth, with roots that are about ten inches apart, on a nearby counter. There are two stories-in-one here, at least at the beginning. Leland Stottlemeyer Traylor Howard. The pinball machine in the band's garage, Fireball Classic, is not actually being played. 2002-2009 Universal Network Television LLC. Dr. Oliver Bloom Reminded me of Marathon Man. Capt. It originally ran from 2002 to 2009 and is primarily a police procedural series, but also exhibits comic and dramatic tones in its exploration of the main characters' personal lives. Although ABC originated the show, the network handed it off to the USA Network. They look around, and find no evidence of a murder, not even traces of blood or anything to suggest a fight. All rights reserved. Three days later, the armored car is found abandoned in an empty warehouse, both guards shot dead. Dr. Oliver Bloom When he notices that the giant tooth in the corner of the room matches the pattern of the bruises found on Jardeen's body, he solves the case. They figured that Jardeen would never remember disclosing the location to them. Natalie is a widow and mother of 11-year-old daughter Julie. Randy stops by Monk's apartment, and offers to hire him for free to look into his case. Stottlemeyer about what he saw at the dentist's office. During one glimpse, the door to the room flies open, startling Dr. Bloom and Terri. The show made references to the theme music controversy in the episode "Mr. Monk and the TV Star", where obsessed fan Marci Maven and Sharona both express distaste for the new theme music to a CSI parody called Crime Lab: SF. Natalie Teeger In the epilogue of the story, Marci implores Monk to promise her that he will never change the theme music if he ever gets his own show. Now my question is: is Mr. Cronin under surveillance? Famed Hollywood actor, director, and producer James Brolin made his appearance in the episode, "Mr.Monk Goes to Vegas." He played the one-time role as Daniel Thorn, a rich and famous socialite accused of murder. Mr. Monk Goes to the Dentist Photos. Natalie notices Randy standing by the armored car and initially thinks that he's thinking about the fact that one of the dead drivers was engaged, but he admits to having a toothache. It is revealed that $10 million in bearer bonds were stolen from the armored car. See, Terri and I have some merchandise that we're looking to sell. NBC eyed the show because its block with Psych could be plugged into NBC's schedule intact. Monk notices several interesting details about the scene that seem to suggest that the armored car was hijacked and carried to where it is now located: the back bumper is severely damaged (from when the garbage truck first rammed the vehicle while shoving it into the semi), the side mirrors have been pushed in, and there are tire tracks from an eighteen-wheeler on the floor. This marked the first time change for the program, which aired at 10:00pm during its first four seasons. The loss of his wife also severely worsened his obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). | Stottlemeyer notes that they found some Plexiglas in the dead man's pants cuff, indicating that during the robbery, he had gassed the guards out of the truck. Oh, I know that! Mr. Monk Goes to the Theater (2003) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Directed by Ron Underwood Writing Credits Cast (in credits order) Produced by Music by Jeff Beal Cinematography by Hugo Cortina . At their hangout, Randy's group is having a hard time figuring out what the name of their band should be. After an armored car heist, Monk and Natalie arrive on the scene to join Capt. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! The police begin to scour the country to see if there are any fences that could handle such a large haul. While Monk picks up clues, Lt. Disher complains of a horrible toothache. A detective, Patterson, hands Stottlemeyer an updated copy of the armored car's manifest, and notes that the robbers only took about $10 million in negotiable bank certificates. They would like to sell these bonds to a buyer in Chicago known only as Mr. Cronan whom they are afraid of approaching because they don't know if the police have him under surveillance. [32], NYC actor Colter Rule was hired by USA Network to do all radio and TV promotions for the series from its inception, lending an ironic, understated tone that contributed to the show's early popularity. Some bank certificates. The light turns green, and the semi truck and garbage track drive off, carrying the armored car with them. The OCD and phobias cause problems for Monk and anyone around him as he investigates cases. Stottlemeyer and Lt. Disher in the investigation. The series was given many awards and nominations, including winning eight Emmy Awards, one Golden Globe Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. This brings the investigators on the scene after the robbery occurred. Nobody does. [24] Monk was the first ABC Studios-produced show aired on USA Network instead of ABC. As Randy and Natalie try to pry to Monk out of his chair, Dr. Bloom comes by and notices them. It continued for eight seasons, with the final season concluding on December 4, 2009. Over the years, the show was syndicated on MyNetworkTV from 2010 to 2014. Here's what happened: One of the armored car hijackers injured a tooth during the heist, and went to Dr. Bloom to get it fixed. The season-eight episode "Happy Birthday, Mr. Monk" features a slower version of the original theme with a muted trumpet playing the melody. But the Captain doesn't believe him. All 125 episodes (seasons 18) of the series are available on various streaming services including Peacock, Amazon Prime, and YouTube TV. Stottlemeyer insists that Lt. Disher visit a dentist immediately. Seasons 1-3 are now in 16:9 format, and all seasons are Region 4 NTSC (previous releases were PAL Regions 2, 4 and 5). The problem is, the case is connected to a recent armored car robbery.Monk must face his fears of dentists after Randy believes he witnesses a murder while under anasthetics. : Although set in the San Francisco Bay Area, Monk is for the most part shot elsewhere except for occasional exteriors featuring city landmarks. These same personal struggles, particularly the OCD, are what aid him in solving cases: his sharp memory, specific mindset, and attention to detail. Cast & Crew. | A bald-headed man storms in, and angrily demands to know what Dr. Bloom and Terri have done to Barry Bonds, pointing out that he's worth $13 million. The semi's hydraulic lift activates, lowering the container to the ground. Mr. Monk Goes to the Dentist (2006) Back to episode Mr. Monk and the Astronaut (4x14) Mr. Monk Gets Jury Duty (4x16) Season Regulars 4 Tony Shalhoub Adrian Monk Ted Levine Leland Stottlemeyer Jason Gray-Stanford Randall Disher Traylor Howard Natalie Teeger Guest Stars 3 Brooke Langton Jon Favreau Michael Dempsey Crew 5 Directing Jefery Levy Men emerge out from the sides of the semi, open the back doors, then train rifles and shotguns at the guards. For the episode, Snoop Dogg performed a hip-hop cover of "It's a Jungle Out There" that substitutes for Randy Newman's version in the opening credits, and at the end before transitioning into the regular credit music. Randy also tries mentioning Barry Bonds to see how Dr. Bloom reacts. When season two began, the series received a new theme song, titled "It's a Jungle Out There", by Randy Newman. Episode Details & Credits USA | Air Date: March 3, 2006 Starring: Tony Shalhoub, Traylor Howard, Jason Gray-Stanford, Ted Levine Summary: Monk must solve an impossible murder when the author of an upcoming tell-all autobiography about a famous astronaut is found dead. 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[gasps a little bit trying to get the words out] Dr. Oliver Bloom See production, box office & company info, Monk: Mr. Monk and the Really, Really Dead Guy. He was discharged from his position after his wife, Trudy Monk, was tragically murdered, which led Monk to suffer a mental breakdown. Two drivers were killed, and the thieves made off with millions of dollars in negotiable bank certificates. Monk followed a consistent format of airing half of its 16 episodes in midyear and the second half early the following year, with the exception of the first season, which broadcast entirely from July through October 2002, and the final season, which broadcast entirely between August and December 2009. You are about to exit without submitting your review. But the captain doesn't believe him. Director Jefery Levy Writers Andy Breckman (head writer) David Breckman (teleplay by) Tom Scharpling (teleplay by) Stars Tony Shalhoub Traylor Howard Brolin played the role with charm, despite having killed his girlfriend. Copyright Fandango. Frustrated at not being taken seriously, Lt. Disher quits the force and reunites his high school rock band, The Randy Disher Project, with dreams of becoming a rock star. They turn the body over, and Randy recognizes the victim as the man that Dr. Bloom killed. The pilot episode was shot in Vancouver, British Columbia, with some location shooting in San Francisco, and the subsequent season-one episodes were shot in the Toronto, Ontario area. [gasps a little bit trying to get the words out] Many portions of the episode "Mr. Monk and the Big Reward" were noticeably shot on location, including a climactic chase scene where Monk and Natalie are chased by three bounty hunters. Stottlemeyer and Lt. Disher in the investigation. Convinced he saw his dentist kill somebody, Lt. Disher asks Monk to investigate. The series was produced by Mandeville Films and Touchstone Television in association with Universal Network Television. Ever since childhood, Monk's obsessive attention to detail has allowed him to spot tiny discrepancies, find patterns, and make connections that others miss. Other networks include Ion Television, WE tv, Sundance, Cozi TV on October 3, 2022 and Hallmark Movies and Mysteries from March 11, 2017.[36]. Hello again, Mr. Monk. The show's soundtrack features its original music score, composed by Jeff Beal. : with updates on movies, TV shows, Rotten Tomatoes podcast and more. Are you sure you want to leave and cancel your review? Now my question is: is Mr. Cronin under surveillance? However, Stottlemeyer, upon noticing that Randy is starting to cry, realizes that he is trying to skip the dentist to prevent using up his sick days so he may use them for his own benefits. Randy is interrupted by an excruciating toothache, which he tries to deny having. For a few episodes where Trudy is featured, a somber but pleasant ending theme was used. | Season five premiered Friday, July 7, 2006, at 9:00pm Eastern time. On February 17, 2012, Andy Breckman announced that a script had been completed for a television movie titled Mr. Monk For Mayor. While they're talking, Stottlemeyer hands Natalie a file, which he claims is nothing, but Natalie points out that he's doing a background check on Dr. Bloom, making clear that deep down he believes there's a possibility Randy was right. : [26] Ratings for the broadcast debut were well below NBC averages for the time period. In the middle of season three, Sharona decides to remarry her ex-husband and moves back to New Jersey, prompting Monk to hire Natalie Teeger as his new assistant. Since 2006, during the airing of season four, Lee Goldberg, a writer for the series, has produced a series of novels based on the original television series. Annoyed, Stottlemeyer orders Randy to get an appointment and Randy reluctantly agrees, and Stottlemeyer stalks off to talk to Adrian Monk. Overall, it's a very good episode, a fun one for the most part. Redemption in Cherry Springs Deadly Expos Ruby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath Crime Story Stottlemeyer notes that Dr. Bloom is 100% clean, with no previous arrests of any kind, and mentions that they have found that Jardeen had a cousin who has served time in prison and now works with a trucking company. Tony Shalhoub has a chance to shine with his witty take on Monk. Episode Dr. Bloom intends to torture Monk until he reveals the police's knowledge about the missing bonds. I'm a police officer. The guest stars were perfect. [30] Other filming was done in Chinatown, which is shown in the opening of "Mr. Monk Gets Jury Duty", as Stottlemeyer and Disher chase wanted fugitive Miguel Escobar (Carlos Gomez) up Jackson Street. Natalie goes to the police station where Stottlemeyer, distraught at the situation he has caused with Randy, is working late. Adrian Monk Monk has a brother Ambrose and a half-brother, Jack Jr., whom Monk first learns about when his father tells him in season five. Monk also continues to investigate Trudy's death. Top notch writing in this fine episode. Stottlemeyer does not know where Monk is. Randy comes in, refreshed and better, and Stottlemeyer starts giving him tasks on the robbery. The series was critically acclaimed, winning eight Emmy Awards, one Golden Globe Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Free (& Subscription) Games for All Platforms: New & Upcoming, S4:E12. Oh, I know that! On December 31, 2012, the last novel to be written by Lee Goldberg was released. Monk must face his fears of dentists after Randy believes he witnesses a murder while under anasthetics. : Adrian Monk Like jeez it isn't that hard get it right. Unfortunately, Monk is still strapped in Dr. Bloom's dental chair, and Bloom plans on torturing Monk until he tells him if the police know about a possible fence for the bearer bonds. The June 16, 2008, reairing of the pilot episode featured a new credit sequence with the Newman theme.