Mr. Monk and the Other Woman
- Episode aired Aug 23, 2002
- TV-PG
- 44m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
1.6K
YOUR RATING
A very tidy woman who resembles Trudy turns Monk's head while he's investigating a triple homicide. The only problem is, she's the prime suspect.A very tidy woman who resembles Trudy turns Monk's head while he's investigating a triple homicide. The only problem is, she's the prime suspect.A very tidy woman who resembles Trudy turns Monk's head while he's investigating a triple homicide. The only problem is, she's the prime suspect.
Maria del Mar
- Monica Waters
- (as Maria Del Mar)
David Clement
- Lou Pratt
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAdam Arkin, who played "Dale the Whale" in S1:E4, was actually the one who directed Mr. Monk and the Other Woman (2002).
- GoofsIn the final scene, the same few extras can be seen repeatedly walking toward the camera past the two speaking characters but don't reappear walking away in the next (opposite) shot as expected. One extra, a woman in black wearing sunglasses, comes from the same direction into the shot more than once, and walks into the frame from both directions toward the camera.
- Quotes
[Monk is asking Monica out]
Adrian Monk: We could have coffee. Or ... or ... do you eat dinner?
Monica: Yes, I've been known to eat dinner.
[pause]
Adrian Monk: [to Sharona] Do I eat dinner?
- ConnectionsReferences Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)
- SoundtracksI Only Have Eyes for You
(uncredited)
Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Al Dubin
Performed by The Flamingos
Featured review
"I don't mind change. I just don't like to be there when it happens"
'Monk' has always been one of my most watched shows when needing comfort, to relax after a hard day, a good laugh or a way to spend a lazy weekend.
"Mr Monk and the Other Woman" is another Season 1 classic, is what 'Monk' is all about and reminds me of what I love and watch the show in the first place. Season 1 is a very solid season, which is really impressive considering how quite a number of shows have rocky first seasons where it takes time to settle, whereas 'Monk' is one of the rarities that has had everything so well established so early on. "Mr Monk and the Other Woman" is one of the best episodes of the season and a personal favourite of the show too.
One of the best things about 'Monk' has always been the acting of Tony Shalhoub in the title role, it was essential for him to work and be the glue of the show, and Shalhoub not only is that but also at his very best he IS the show. Have always loved the balance of the humour, which is often hilarious, and pathos, which is sincere and touching. It is remarkable here that right from the first episode to when the show ended that one likes him straight away, even with his quirks and deficiencies that could easily have been overplayed, and also that he is better developed than most titular characters of other shows at this particular stage. Who can't help love Monk's brilliant mind too? He is very well supported by a sharp and no-nonsense but also sympathetic Bitty Schram, whose Sharona makes for a worthy and entertaining partner for Monk's sleuthing and somebody with a maternal side. There is always a debate at who's better between Sharona and Natalie, personally like both in their own way and consider them both attractive though as of now leaning towards Natalie as the better acted and more attentive of the two.
Also by a very amusing, and sometimes even funnier than that, Ted Levine, what a difference from his Buffalo Bill in 'The Silence of the Lambs', while Jason Gray-Stanford is almost up there with the other three leads though his material isn't always as inspired in general.
It's not just the cast though. Another star is the writing, which is also essential to whether the show would be successful or not and succeed it does here. The mix of hilarious wry humour, lovable quirkiness and tender easy-to-relate-to drama is delicately done but extremely deft. The chemistry between Monk and Monica that is the driving force of the episode and also what makes it story-wise. Can't help loving Monk's response to being asked whether everything has to make sense, a lot of people would relate to that.
The case is a strong one and avoids being too conventional thanks to the chemistry between Monk and Monica, with a well done final solution that isn't easily guessable and isn't convoluted either.
Visually, the episode is shot in a slick and stylish way, and the music is both understated and quirky. Much prefer the jazzy Season 1 theme tune to the later "It's a Jungle Out There", which always struck me before as one of my least favourite assets of 'Monk' but has since grown on me, which should have been kept. It's all very capably directed throughout by none other by Adam Arkin, the first of the three actors to play Dale "The Whale" Biederbeck in "Mr Monk Meets Dale the Whale".
Overall, a 'Monk' classic. 10/10 Bethany Cox
"Mr Monk and the Other Woman" is another Season 1 classic, is what 'Monk' is all about and reminds me of what I love and watch the show in the first place. Season 1 is a very solid season, which is really impressive considering how quite a number of shows have rocky first seasons where it takes time to settle, whereas 'Monk' is one of the rarities that has had everything so well established so early on. "Mr Monk and the Other Woman" is one of the best episodes of the season and a personal favourite of the show too.
One of the best things about 'Monk' has always been the acting of Tony Shalhoub in the title role, it was essential for him to work and be the glue of the show, and Shalhoub not only is that but also at his very best he IS the show. Have always loved the balance of the humour, which is often hilarious, and pathos, which is sincere and touching. It is remarkable here that right from the first episode to when the show ended that one likes him straight away, even with his quirks and deficiencies that could easily have been overplayed, and also that he is better developed than most titular characters of other shows at this particular stage. Who can't help love Monk's brilliant mind too? He is very well supported by a sharp and no-nonsense but also sympathetic Bitty Schram, whose Sharona makes for a worthy and entertaining partner for Monk's sleuthing and somebody with a maternal side. There is always a debate at who's better between Sharona and Natalie, personally like both in their own way and consider them both attractive though as of now leaning towards Natalie as the better acted and more attentive of the two.
Also by a very amusing, and sometimes even funnier than that, Ted Levine, what a difference from his Buffalo Bill in 'The Silence of the Lambs', while Jason Gray-Stanford is almost up there with the other three leads though his material isn't always as inspired in general.
It's not just the cast though. Another star is the writing, which is also essential to whether the show would be successful or not and succeed it does here. The mix of hilarious wry humour, lovable quirkiness and tender easy-to-relate-to drama is delicately done but extremely deft. The chemistry between Monk and Monica that is the driving force of the episode and also what makes it story-wise. Can't help loving Monk's response to being asked whether everything has to make sense, a lot of people would relate to that.
The case is a strong one and avoids being too conventional thanks to the chemistry between Monk and Monica, with a well done final solution that isn't easily guessable and isn't convoluted either.
Visually, the episode is shot in a slick and stylish way, and the music is both understated and quirky. Much prefer the jazzy Season 1 theme tune to the later "It's a Jungle Out There", which always struck me before as one of my least favourite assets of 'Monk' but has since grown on me, which should have been kept. It's all very capably directed throughout by none other by Adam Arkin, the first of the three actors to play Dale "The Whale" Biederbeck in "Mr Monk Meets Dale the Whale".
Overall, a 'Monk' classic. 10/10 Bethany Cox
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