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Monk
Season 4
No. of episodes	16
Release
Original network	USA Network (USA)
Original release	July 8, 2005 – March 17, 2006
Season chronology

The fourth season of Monk originally aired in the United States on USA Network from July 8, 2005 to March 17, 2006. It consisted of 16 episodes. Tony Shalhoub, Traylor Howard, Ted Levine, and Jason Gray-Stanford reprised their roles as the main characters. A DVD of the season was released on June 27, 2006.

Cast

• Tony Shalhoub as former homicide detective and current SFPD consultant Adrian Monk
• Traylor Howard as Monk's assistant, Natalie Teeger
• Ted Levine as SFPD captain Leland Stottlemeyer
• Jason Gray-Stanford as SFPD lieutenant Randy Disher

Recurring

Main article: List of Monk characters

• Stanley Kamel as therapist Dr. Charles Kroger
• Emmy Clarke as Natalie's daughter, Julie Teeger
• John Turturro as Monk's brother, Ambrose Monk
• Melora Hardin as Monk's deceased wife, Trudy Monk
• Glenne Headly as Stottlemeyer's wife, Karen Stottlemeyer
• Michael Cavanaugh and Holland Taylor as Natalie's parents, Bob and Peggy Davenport

Episodes

See also: List of Monk episodes

EP#	# in season	Title	Writer	Director	Original airdate
46	1	"Mr. Monk and the Other Detective"	Hy Conrad	Eric Laneuville	July 8, 2005 (2005-07-08)
When fellow detective Marty Eels shows up at a crime scene knowing all the answers, has Monk finally met his match, or is Eels cheating? Guest Stars: Jason Alexander (of NBC's Seinfeld), Dana Ivey, and Emmy Clarke.
47	2	"Mr. Monk Goes Home Again"	Tom Scharpling	Randall Zisk	July 15, 2005 (2005-07-15)
Monk solves a Halloween murder mystery while he and his brother Ambrose (John Turturro) wait for their long-lost father to return home. Guest stars: Emmy Clarke.
48	3	"Mr. Monk Stays in Bed"	Hy Conrad	Philip Casnoff	July 22, 2005 (2005-07-22)
Natalie puts herself in jeopardy to pursue a case when Monk is sick in bed with the flu.
49	4	"Mr. Monk Goes to the Office"	Nell Scovell	Jerry Levine	July 29, 2005 (2005-07-29)
When a parking garage attendant is killed and a financial analyst’s hand is broken in a mysterious attack, Monk must go undercover in an office to solve the baffling crime and discovers a sport he's good at. Guest stars Eddie McClintock, Jennifer Hall, Christopher Neiman, Brett Rickaby, Meredith Scott Lynn, Fred Stoller, Nicole Randall Johnson.
50	5	"Mr. Monk Gets Drunk"	Daniel Dratch	Andrei Belgrader	August 5, 2005 (2005-08-05)
Monk's annual honeymoon anniversary getaway in wine country turns into a crime-filled weekend as Monk and Natalie try to uncover the disappearance of a man who doesn’t exist. Guest stars Paul Ben-Victor (of USA Network's In Plain Sight), Daniel Roebuck, and Peggy Miley.
51	6	"Mr. Monk and Mrs. Monk"	David Breckman	Randall Zisk	August 12, 2005 (2005-08-12)
Monk must get to the truth when it appears that his late wife Trudy is still alive. Guest stars Melora Hardin and Kevin Kilner.
52	7	"Mr. Monk Goes to a Wedding"	Liz Sagal	Anthony R. Palmieri	August 19, 2005 (2005-08-19)
Monk must prevent a killer from spoiling the party at Natalie’s brother’s wedding. Guest stars Ashley Williams, Michael Cavanaugh, Rob Benedict, Emmy Clarke, Tim Herzog, and Holland Taylor.
53	8	"Mr. Monk and Little Monk"	Joe Toplyn	Robert Singer	August 26, 2005 (2005-08-26)
When a childhood crush comes to Monk with a mysterious murder, Monk tries to win her heart by solving the case. Guest stars Grant Rosenmeyer as Young Adrian Monk.
54	9	"Mr. Monk and the Secret Santa"	David Breckman	Jerry Levine	December 2, 2005 (2005-12-02)
When a detective dies at the police department Christmas party after drinking from a poisoned bottle of port intended for Captain Stottlemeyer, can Monk find the killer? Guest stars: Rachael Harris and Emmy Clarke. Monk's first annual Christmas special.
55	10	"Mr. Monk Goes to a Fashion Show"	Jonathan Collier	Randall Zisk	January 13, 2006 (2006-01-13)
Monk enters the world of high fashion when he believes a young man accused of a model’s murder is innocent. Guest stars: Malcolm McDowell and Emmy Clarke.
56	11	"Mr. Monk Bumps His Head"	Andy Breckman	Stephen Surjik	January 20, 2006 (2006-01-20)
When Monk wakes up in an unfamiliar town with amnesia, can he solve a local murder mystery and find his way home? Guest stars: Laurie Metcalf, who was nominated for an Emmy for this performance and Michael Shalhoub.
57	12	"Mr. Monk and the Captain's Marriage"	Jack Bernstein	Philip Casnoff	January 27, 2006 (2006-01-27)
Monk tries to solve a murder while helping Captain Stottlemeyer deal with marital problems. Guest stars: Glenne Headly, Nicky Katt, Bob Clendenin, and Misha Collins.
58	13	"Mr. Monk and the Big Reward"	Tom Scharpling and Daniel Dratch	Randall Zisk	February 3, 2006 (2006-02-03)
Monk races three other detective bounty hunters to find a stolen diamond and claim a million dollar reward. Guest stars: DJ Qualls and Davenia McFadden.
59	14	"Mr. Monk and the Astronaut"	David Breckman and Joe Toplyn	Randall Zisk	March 3, 2006 (2006-03-03)
Monk suspects an astronaut of murder despite his airtight alibi: the astronaut was in outer space at the time of the crime. Guest stars: Jeffrey Donovan.
60	15	"Mr. Monk Goes to the Dentist"	David Breckman and Tom Scharpling	Jefery Levy	March 10, 2006 (2006-03-10)
Monk investigates when Lt. Disher thinks he’s seen his dentist commit a murder. Guest stars Jon Favreau.
61	16	"Mr. Monk Gets Jury Duty"	Peter Wolk	Andrei Belgrader	March 17, 2006 (2006-03-17)
Monk sits on the jury of a minor robbery trial and gets drawn into a larger mystery. Guest stars: Carlos Gomez, Benito Martinez, Wings Hauser, and Emmanuelle Vaugier.

Awards and Nominations

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Monk (TV series)

Emmy Awards

• Outstanding Actor - Comedy Series (Tony Shalhoub, won)
• Outstanding Guest Actress - Comedy Series (Laurie Metcalf for playing "Cora" in Mr. Monk Bumps His Head, nominated)