List of Monk episodes#Season 4: 2005–06
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The following is a complete episode list for the criminal dramedy television series Monk. It premiered on the USA Network on July 12, 2002 in the United States and ended with a two-part series finale on November 27 and December 4, 2009. The complete series has a total of 125 episodes, including three 2-part episodes and four Christmas specials.
A follow-up film, entitled Mr. Monk's Last Case was released on Peacock, on December 8, 2023.
Series overview
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Episodes
=Season 1 (2002)=
{{Main|Monk season 1}}
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=Season 2 (2003–04)=
{{Main|Monk season 2}}
{{:Monk (season 2)}}
=Season 3 (2004–05)=
{{Main|Monk season 3}}
{{:Monk (season 3)}}
=Season 4 (2005–06)=
{{Main|Monk season 4}}
{{:Monk (season 4)}}
=Season 5 (2006–07)=
{{Main|Monk season 5}}
{{:Monk (season 5)}}
=Season 6 (2007–08)=
{{Main|Monk season 6}}
{{:Monk (season 6)}}
=Season 7 (2008–09)=
{{Main|Monk season 7}}
{{:Monk (season 7)}}
=Season 8 (2009)=
{{Main|Monk season 8}}
{{:Monk (season 8)}}
Webisodes
=Standalone webisodes=
These four webisodes were also released on the Season 5 DVD.
- Mr. Monk and Dr. Kroger
- Mr. Monk and the Computer
- Mr. Monk and the Blood Test
- Mr. Monk Goes to the Gym
=''Little Monk''=
USA Network ordered ten episodes that would deal with the Monk brothers' childhood. The first premiered on August 21, 2009. The series starred Aaron Linker as Little Monk, Chris Lizardi as Little Ambrose and Bella Thorne as Wendy, one of the Monks' classmates. The series was directed by Randall Zisk, with Hy Conrad, Andy Breckman, Kevin Albright, and Justin Brenneman serving as writers. Aaron Linker also appeared in the parent show as Little Monk in a flashback. The episodes are available only on the "Best of Monk" DVD.
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| Title = Little Monk and the Missing Bracelet
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|8|21}}
| EpisodeNumber2 = 1
| WrittenBy= Andy Breckman
| DirectedBy= Randall Zisk
| ShortSummary = A schoolmate enlists Little Monk and Ambrose to find a missing bracelet belonging to Ambrose's love interest.
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| Title = Little Monk and the Business Boys
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|8|28}}
| EpisodeNumber2 = 2
| WrittenBy= Hy Conrad
| DirectedBy= Randall Zisk
| ShortSummary = Two schoolmates, who share a paper route, need Little Monk's assistance when their coin changer is stolen.
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| Title = Little Monk and the New Kid
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|9|11}}
| EpisodeNumber2 = 3
| WrittenBy= Hy Conrad
| DirectedBy= Randall Zisk
| ShortSummary = When a new kid arrives at school, it looks like Little Monk and Ambrose might finally have made a friend – until their investigative skills threaten to get in the way.
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| Title = Little Monk and the Rubber Ball
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|9|18}}
| EpisodeNumber2 = 4
| WrittenBy= Hy Conrad
| DirectedBy= Randall Zisk
| ShortSummary = Kids at school – including Ambrose's love interest – are being struck by a mysterious rubber ball, and the Monk brothers are on the case.
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| Title = {{vanchor|Little Monk and the Monk Cousin}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|9|25}}
| EpisodeNumber2 = 5
| WrittenBy= Justin Brenneman
| DirectedBy= Randall Zisk
| ShortSummary = A visiting cousin presents the Monk brothers with a precious discovery, but there is more to this family heirloom than meets the eye.
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| Title = Little Monk and the Geography Bee
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|10|9}}
| EpisodeNumber2 = 6
| WrittenBy= Justin Brenneman
| DirectedBy= Randall Zisk
| ShortSummary = The school team loses the Geography Bee, and Little Monk and Ambrose suspect foul play.
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| Title = Little Monk and the Saturday Rehearsal
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|10|16}}
| EpisodeNumber2 = 7
| WrittenBy= Hy Conrad
| DirectedBy= Randall Zisk
| ShortSummary = When money for the school talent show goes missing and two troublemakers are likely suspects, it is up to the Monk brothers to get to the bottom of things.
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| Title = Little Monk and the Balloon
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|10|23}}
| EpisodeNumber2 = 8
| WrittenBy= Kevin Albright
| DirectedBy= Randall Zisk
| ShortSummary = Ambrose is injured when a branch on the tree he is climbing gives way, and Little Monk suspects foul play.
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| Title = Little Monk and the Talent Show
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|10|30}}
| EpisodeNumber2 = 9
| WrittenBy= Justin Brenneman
| DirectedBy= Randall Zisk
| ShortSummary = When an unwelcome guest sneaks into the school talent show without paying, Little Monk and Ambrose attempt to prove his guilt.
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| Title = Little Monk and the Little Trophy
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|11|6}}
| EpisodeNumber2 = 10
| WrittenBy= Hy Conrad
| DirectedBy= Randall Zisk
| ShortSummary = Ambrose wins a trophy at the talent show, and it is clear that not everyone is happy for him. However, his trophy gets stolen and tossed in the trash.
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=Post-series webisode=
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| Title = Mr. Monk Shelters in Place
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|5|11}}
| EpisodeNumber2 = 0
| DirectedBy= Brooke Adams
| WrittenBy= Andy Breckman
| ShortSummary = Set during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Adrian Monk talks to his friends online through a video conference call.
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Television film
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| Title = Mr. Monk's Last Case
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|12|8}}
| EpisodeNumber2 = 0
| DirectedBy= Randy Zisk
| WrittenBy= Andy Breckman
| ShortSummary = After losing a book deal, retired detective Adrian Monk is left feeling despondent as he is now unable to help pay for his stepdaughter Molly's wedding. The day before the wedding, her fiancé Griffin is killed while bungee jumping. Molly is convinced Griffin's death was murder and enlists Monk's help to solve the case.
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Ratings
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| 5.43
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| 4.70
| 4.52
| 2.79
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| 5.95
| 4.94
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| 5.52
| 5.60
| 4.77
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| 5.54
| 4.70
| 4.55
| 4.68
| 4.73
| 5.40
| 5.77
| 4.85
| 5.88
| 5.50
| 4.10
| 5.00
| 5.02
| 5.40
| 4.85
| 4.44
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| 6.38
| 4.97
| 4.51
| 4.66
| 3.82
| 4.41
| 5.51
| 5.28
| 5.48
| 5.40
| 6.00
| 5.35
| 5.55
| 4.89
| 4.46
| 5.36
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| 5.09
| 4.89
| 5.09
| 5.20
| 5.28
| 5.60
| 5.21
| 5.63
| 3.95
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| 5.16
| 5.00
| 5.16
| 4.86
| 4.71
| 5.71
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| 4.82
| 4.88
| 5.01
| 4.31
| 5.10
| 4.54
| 5.03
| 4.39
| 4.52
| 4.55
| 5.65
| 5.46
| 5.32
| 5.45
| 5.60
| 6.88
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| 5.64
| 5.06
| 4.60
| 3.62
| 4.65
| 4.57
| 4.99
| 5.02
| 4.39
| 5.24
| 4.94
| 4.96
| 5.39
| 5.67
| 5.11
| 5.54
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| 5.14
| 5.31
| 5.16
| 4.98
| 4.82
| 4.88
| 4.74
| 4.37
| 3.98
| 5.42
| 4.69
| 4.26
| 4.39
| 5.30
| 5.82
| 9.44
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References
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