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Monk
Season 2
No. of episodes	16
Release
Original network	USA Network (USA)
Original release	June 20, 2003 –; March 5, 2004
Season chronology
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The second season of Monk originally aired in the United States on USA Network from June 20, 2003 to March 5, 2004. It consisted of 16 episodes. Tony Shalhoub, Bitty Schram, Ted Levine, and Jason Gray-Stanford reprised their roles as the main characters. A DVD of the season was released on January 11, 2005.

Cast

Tony Shalhoub as former homicide detective and current SFPD consultant Adrian Monk
Bitty Schram as Monk's nurse, Sharona Fleming
Ted Levine as SFPD captain Leland Stottlemeyer
Jason Gray-Stanford as SFPD lieutenant Randy Disher

Recurring

Stanley Kamel as therapist Dr. Charles Kroger
Kane Ritchotte as Sharona's son, Benjy Fleming
Jarrad Paul as Monk's upstairs neighbor, Kevin Dorfman
John Turturro as Monk's brother, Ambrose Monk
Sarah Silverman as Monk's biggest fan, Marci Maven
Glenne Headly as Stottlemeyer's wife, Karen Stottlemeyer
Amy Sedaris as Sharona's sister, Gail Fleming

Episodes

EP#	# in season	Title	Writer	Director	Original airdate
14	1	"Mr. Monk Goes Back to School"	David Breckman and Rick Kronberg	Randall Zisk	June 20, 2003 (2003-06-20)
Monk takes a job as a substitute high school teacher to determine whether a teacher really jumped from a clock tower to commit suicide; Monk believes it was murder. Guest stars: Andrew McCarthy, David Rasche, Rosalind Chao, Kane Ritchotte, Jamie McShane, Erica Yoder.
15	2	"Mr. Monk Goes to Mexico"	Lee Goldberg and William Rabkin	Ron Underwood	June 27, 2003 (2003-06-27)
Monk gives new meaning to the phrase "don't drink the water" when he travels to Mexico to investigate the mysterious demise of a skydiver who reportedly drowned to death--in mid-air. Guest stars: Tony Plana, Jorge Cervera, Jr., David Norona, Corbin Allred, Emma Bates, Marcelo Tubert, Rene Rivera.
16	3	"Mr. Monk Goes to the Ballgame"	Hy Conrad	Michael Spiller	July 11, 2003 (2003-07-11)
When a ruthless CEO and his wife are lured to their deaths, Monk connects their murders to a star baseball player and his quest for the home run record. Guest stars: Christopher Wiehl, Rainn Wilson, Michael B. Silver, Jane Carr, Kane Ritchotte, John Sanderford.
17	4	"Mr. Monk Goes to the Circus"	James Krieg	Randall Zisk	July 18, 2003 (2003-07-18)
When a circus ringmaster is murdered by a high flying acrobat, all leads point to his vengeful ex-wife. But how could the acrobatic ex have committed the crime with a broken foot? Guest stars: Lolita Davidovich, Lola Glaudini, Mark Ivanir, Kane Ritchotte, Ilia Volok, Steve Monroe, Marek Probosz.
18	5	"Mr. Monk and the Very Very Old Man"	Daniel Dratch	Lawrence Trilling	July 25, 2003 (2003-07-25)
Captain Stottlemeyer takes a page from the book of Monk in order to determine why any one would want to murder the world's oldest man. Guest stars Glenne Headly in her first appearance as Karen Stottlemeyer. Guest starring Kurt Fuller, Bill Erwin, and Sonya Eddy.
19	6	"Mr. Monk Goes to the Theater"	Wendy Mass, Stu Levine and Tom Scharpling	Ron Underwood	August 1, 2003 (2003-08-01)
Sharona's sister Gail lands a part in a local play that any actress would kill for. But when the actor playing her love interest literally dies on stage, the police are convinced she's taken her role a little too far. Sharona and her mother urge Monk to step into the spotlight, and find the real killer before the curtain falls on Gail for good. Guest stars: Amy Sedaris, Betty Buckley, and Marc Vann.
20	7	"Mr. Monk and the Sleeping Suspect"	Karl Schaefer	Jerry Levine	August 8, 2003 (2003-08-08)
Monk is convinced he knows who is behind a recent string of mail bombs that have been exploding around San Francisco. The only problem is his primary suspect... is in a coma. Guest stars: Frank John Hughes, Josh Stamberg, Chad Donella, Matt Winston, Kane Ritchotte, Kathryn Joosten, Michelle Krusiec, Shishir Kurup, Beth Skipp, Jake Richardson.
21	8	"Mr. Monk Meets the Playboy"	James Krieg	Tom DiCillo	August 15, 2003 (2003-08-15)
When a high-powered glamour magazine publisher chokes to death under mysterious circumstances, all clues lead to the infamous swinging party palace, The Sapphire Mansion. But while a weekend behind the gates of the legendary estate may be every man's fantasy, it's Adrian Monk's worst nightmare. Guest stars Gary Cole, Danny Bonaduce, and Edward Edwards.
22	9	"Mr. Monk and the 12th Man"	Michael Angeli	Michael Zinberg	August 22, 2003 (2003-08-22)
When a rash of murders sweeping the city goes unsolved, Monk is called upon to find the link between the victims and stop the killer before the next murder. Guest starring Jerry Levine and Lauren Tom.
23	10	"Mr. Monk and the Paperboy"	David Breckman and Hy Conrad	Michael Fresco	January 16, 2004 (2004-01-16)
When his paperboy is murdered, Monk turns to the pages of the newspaper for clues to solve the baffling crime, solving two other deaths on the way. Guest stars Jarrad Paul in his first appearance as Kevin Dorfman.
24	11	"Mr. Monk and the Three Pies"	Tom Scharpling and Daniel Dratch	Randall Zisk	January 23, 2004 (2004-01-23)
What could possibly make a cherry pie worth killing for? Monk finds out, with a little help from his long-lost brother Ambrose (John Turturro).
25	12	"Mr. Monk and the TV Star"	Tom Scharpling	Randall Zisk	January 30, 2004 (2004-01-30)
Monk suspects the star of a hit TV crime show of killing his ex-wife. His only problem: the actor's rock solid alibi. Guest Star: Sarah Silverman in her first appearance as Marci Maven, Billy Burke, and Brooke Burke.
26	13	"Mr. Monk and the Missing Granny"	Joe Toplyn	Tony Bill	February 6, 2004 (2004-02-06)
A law student promises to get Monk reinstated to the police force in exchange for his help in finding the kidnappers of her beloved grandmother. Guest stars: Rachel Dratch, Pat Crawford Brown, Currie Graham, Eden Rountree, Michael Shalhoub, Scott Nankivel, Jenni Pulos.
27	14	"Mr. Monk and the Captain's Wife"	Andy Breckman and Beth Landou	Jerry Levine	February 13, 2004 (2004-02-13)
When the Captain's wife falls victim to an apparent union dispute gone awry, it's up to Monk to find out what really happened and bring Stottlemeyer back from the brink. Guest stars: Glenne Headly as Karen Stottlemeyer and Daniel Goddard.
28	15	"Mr. Monk Gets Married"	David Breckman	Craig Zisk	February 27, 2004 (2004-02-27)
It's unholy matrimony as Monk and Sharona pretend to be married to investigate the new husband of Lt. Disher's mother. Guest stars: Jane Lynch, Nestor Carbonell, and Susan Kellerman.
29	16	"Mr. Monk Goes to Jail"	Chris Manheim	Jerry Levine	March 5, 2004 (2004-03-05)
When a death row inmate is murdered 45 minutes before his execution, Monk is brought in to find out why and runs into his nemesis, Dale the Whale. Guest stars Kathy Baker, Tim Curry, Danny Trejo, John Cothran, Patrick St. Esprit, Rick Cramer, Jim Moret, James C. Mathis III, Joe Narciso.

Awards and Nominations

Emmy Awards

Outstanding Actor - Comedy Series (Tony Shalhoub, nominated)
Outstanding Casting - Comedy Series (nominated)
Outstanding Guest Actor - Comedy Series (John Turturro for playing "Ambrose Monk" in Mr. Monk and the Three Pies, won)
Outstanding Main Title Theme Music (Randy Newman for It's a Jungle out There, won)

Golden Globe Awards

Best Actor - Musical or Comedy Series (Tony Shalhoub, nominated)
Best Actress - Musical or Comedy Series (Bitty Schram for playing "Sharona Fleming", nominated)
Best Series - Musical or Comedy (nominated)

Screen Actors Guild

Outstanding Actor - Comedy Series (Tony Shalhoub for playing "Adrian Monk", won)