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*Monk*
Monk
Season 8
No. of episodes	16
Release
Original network	USA Network (USA)
Original release	August 7 –; December 4, 2009
Season chronology
	← Previous; 7

The eighth and final season of Monk originally aired in the United States on USA Network from August 7 to December 4, 2009. 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 will be released on March 16, 2010.

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

Bitty Schram in a guest appearance, reprising her role as Monk's former nurse, Sharona Fleming
Hector Elizondo as Monk's therapist, Dr. Neven Bell
Emmy Clarke as Natalie's daughter, Julie Teeger
Virginia Madsen as Stottlemeyer's new love interest, Trudy Jensen
Melora Hardin as Monk's deceased wife, Trudy Monk
Casper Van Dien as Natalie's love interest, Lt. Steven Albright
Tim Bagley as Monk's rival, Harold Krenshaw

Episodes

EP#	# in season	Title	Writer	Director	Original airdate
110	1	"Mr. Monk's Favorite Show"	Jack Bernstein	Randall Zisk	August 7, 2009 (2009-08-07)
Monk is thrilled to serve as a bodyguard for his favorite actress, a former child star whose life is in danger after the publication of her tell-all book. Guest Starring Elizabeth Perkins, Rena Sofer, Sarah Aldrich, Gary Weeks, and Taylor Longbrake.
111	2	"Mr. Monk and the Foreign Man"	David Breckman and Justin Brenneman	David Grossman	August 14, 2009 (2009-08-14)
Monk finds himself increasingly drawn to a case involving a visiting African man who is investigating his beloved wife's hit-and-run death -- a case that strongly resonates with Monk. Guest Starring Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje. This episode was made for a very big fan also named Samuel who is also from Nigeria.
112	3	"Mr. Monk and the UFO"	Michael Angeli	Kevin Hooks	August 21, 2009 (2009-08-21)
Monk must uncover the link between a missing woman and a UFO sighting after he and Natalie get stuck in a small desert town. Guest Starring Daniel Stern.
113	4	"Mr. Monk is Someone Else"	Salvatore Savo	Randall Zisk	August 28, 2009 (2009-08-28)
At the behest of an FBI agent, Monk assumes the identity of a dead hit-man in an effort to foil an assassination plot. Guest Starring Eric Balfour, Kelly Carlson, Reed Diamond, Vincent Curatola, and Tim Bagley.
114	5	"Mr. Monk Takes the Stand"	Josh Siegal and Dylan Morgan	Mary Lou Betti	September 11, 2009 (2009-09-11)
Monk's phobias threaten to undermine a big murder case when an aggressive defense attorney targets the detective's unconventional methods in court. Guest Starring Jay Mohr.
115	6	"Mr. Monk and the Critic"	Hy Conrad	Jerry Levine	September 18, 2009 (2009-09-18)
Natalie becomes convinced a critic who panned her daughter Julie's theatrical performance was responsible for a murder at the same time as the show. Guest Starring Dylan Baker and Bernie Kopell.
116	7	"Mr. Monk and the Voodoo Curse"	Joe Toplyn	Andrei Belgrader	September 25, 2009 (2009-09-25)
Voodoo appears to be the only explanation when unmarked dolls sent to San Francisco residents accurately predict a series of inexplicable deaths -- including, perhaps, Natalie's. Guest Starring Meat Loaf and Michael Patrick McGill.
117	8	"Mr. Monk Goes to Group Therapy"	Joe Ventura	Anton Crooper	October 9, 2009 (2009-10-09)
When Monk's insurance company refuses to pay for more individual therapy sessions, Monk joins Dr. Bell's therapy group, where somebody appears to be murdering his fellow patients. Guest starring Tim Bagley.
118	9	"Happy Birthday, Mr. Monk"	Peter Wolk	Tawnia McKiernan	October 16, 2009 (2009-10-16)
Natalie tries to throw a surprise birthday party for Monk while he investigates the mysterious death of an office building's maintenance man. Guest starring Virginia Madsen and John Carroll Lynch.
119	10	"Mr. Monk and Sharona"	Tom Scharpling	Randall Zisk	October 23, 2009 (2009-10-23)
When Sharona returns to San Francisco to handle legal issues related to an uncle's death, Monk suspects foul play and finds himself torn between the differing styles of Sharona and Natalie. Guest starring Bitty Schram and Jack Wagner.
120	11	"Mr. Monk and the Dog"	Beth Armogida	David Breckman	October 30, 2009 (2009-10-30)
Monk reluctantly adopts a dog while looking into the suspicious disappearance of its owner. Guest Starring Wallace Langham.
121	12	"Mr. Monk Goes Camping"	Tom Gammill and Max Pross	Joe Pennella	November 6, 2009 (2009-11-06)
To woo the lone holdout on the reinstatement committee, Monk accompanies Lt. Disher on a scouting trip with the man's troublesome son--where nature isn't the only thing the troop has to fear. Guest Starring Alex Wolff and Wade Williams.
122	13	"Mr. Monk Is the Best Man"	Joe Toplyn, Josh Siegal, and Dylan Morgan	Michael Zinberg	November 13, 2009 (2009-11-13)
Monk must figure out who's making anonymous threats against Capt. Stottlemeyer and his fiancee on the eve of their wedding. Guest Starring Virginia Madsen, Teri Polo, and Carol Kane.
123	14	"Mr. Monk and the Badge"	Hy Conrad and Tom Scharpling	Dean Parisot	November 20, 2009 (2009-11-20)
Monk finds his return to the police force to be more challenging than he expected when he becomes involved in the case of a serial killer. Guest starring Brooke Adams, Mark Harelik, and Ian Paul Cassidy.
124	15	"Mr. Monk and the End (Part One)"	Andy Breckman	Randall Zisk	November 27, 2009 (2009-11-27)
Monk is called to a crime at the location where he first heard the news of his wife's murder and begins the most important investigation of his life. Guest starring Craig T. Nelson, D.B. Woodside, Ed Begley, Jr., Melora Hardin, Casper Van Dien, John Edward Lee, Mary Beth Evans, and Shelly Cole.
125	16	"Mr. Monk and the End (Part Two)"	Andy Breckman	Randall Zisk	December 4, 2009 (2009-12-04)
The time has come to finally learn the truth about Trudy Monk's death. A very special surprise is in store for Monk. Guest Starring Casper Van Dien, Melora Hardin, Craig T. Nelson, D. B. Woodside, Mary Beth Evans, Virginia Madsen, and Alona Tal. The finale set various records in television history, with 9.4 million viewers. It was the series high (previously set by Mr. Monk Fights City Hall), USA Network's most-watched scripted television show (previously set by Burn Notice), and basic cable's most-watched hour-long drama (previously set by The Closer with 9.2 million viewers).