anyone here watch "Monk?"
 

I heard the show is finally coming back for its second season, this time on USA networks. I am so relieved. I was afraid "Monk" was going to join the ranks of "Freaks and Geeks" and "My So-Called Life" as great show that didn't get its fair chance.

But no! Hooray! America's favorite OCD detective is back this month.

Am I the only fan of the show around here? Does anyone else watch?


edited to add: 200th post! sweet!!

My boyfriend and I love Monk! It was on USA from the beginning, but they would show repeats on ABC or something? That got confusing sometimes!

When does it start?

Edited to add: I LOVED Freaks and Geeks!!!!!!

starts June 20th, which I think is a Friday. I can't wait. Apparently we get to "meet" some family members this season?

I first got hooked when I was baby sitting - it was one of those shows on a little bit later when the kids were asleep. I loved it right away.

yeah, I don't think ABC will be showing any reruns now so it's USA all the way.

<------------- HUGE MONK FAN :)

I am a HUGE Monk fan and I can't wait until the new season starts...

Am I the only one who thinks that Monk is borderline Genius???

That is great news.....also a BIG Monk fan. And not to hijack the thread or anything, but I am a HUGE Freaks and Geeks fan! Top five shows of all time.

ADRIAN MONK = AWESOME!

Fav. Ep: The one where he's vacationing @ that resort w/ the Hispanic Maids that kill one of the maids and the little boy keeps finding the body. :)

lol... yeah that was a good one.

I think my favorite from last season was the one with Willie Nelson.

I can't wait for the new season to start. My roommate and I have the VCR all prepped for the premiere on Friday night.

"Monk" is great.

I was SO happy to see that back on the t.v!

Has anyone else noticed that shows w/actual intelligence to them get cut quickly?

When is this show on? I tried to catch it last year and couldn't. Is it on both USA and ABC?

http://www.usanetwork.com/series/monk/

Friday, 10pm on USA.

Thanks! ;)

My parents of all people got me hooked on Monk. For an older guy, Tony Shaloub is hot hot hot!!! I kind of like his character's quirkiness. I too love the episode where the maids kill off the person at that resort. Definitely a classic!

Yeah, seriously. I'm glad that Monk has escaped this trend.

Swissmiss, thats funny that your parents got you into the show. But hey, whatever it takes. I know I've turned several of my friends on to it last season and I bet that'll happen again this time around.

ABC / USA
 

Here's the deal (as I understood it from my parents - the king and queen of television - seriously.... 5 tv's (not including in car), 7 VCR's - all programmed, and working, 3 DVD's - not to mention one combo VCR/DVD....yes, dad has had them ALL recording different shows at one time while watching two others between PIP - the man needs THERAPY)...

anyway - sorry to rant -

the show was marketed to ABC who refused it - they said "it'll never work - no market for it" etc. So USA said "hey we'll take it" -- about 2 epsisodes in, ABC said "you know, we would like to add this to our line-up after all" and USA said "great - you can pay us super $$$ and we will give you the RE-RUNS of the new shows that we air on Friday" -- and ABC took it. This year, I guess USA said "it's ours" and took off with it.

It is a good show - I am SO shocked that someone with OCD has not cried that it is discrimination to say "defective detective" although what a great tag line to get people interested! You know the good ol USA - what can I sue you for?!

Sorry being an Ex Cop, Idiotic and nonsensical!:o

Re: ABC / USA
 

Interesting background on the show's history. It must feel good to be fought over by two networks.

Actually, I've heard that it's a decent representation of people living with OCD. And frankly, I think it's kind of cool to see a fuctional person with OCD on television. Usually people with mental disorders are portrayed as dangerous and/or suicidal.

Same with me I ended up catching all the reruns , which wasn't a bad thing but id really like to see what they have come up with for the new season. I can't believe it's only one day away...im so excited
*realizing how silly she sounds...stops to decide if she cares...then remembers how much she loves Tony Shaloub* :D :D

Tony Shaloub is an awesome character actor. And did you know that the guy who plays the Captain, Ted Levine, was the serial killer in Silence of the Lambs? I never would have figured that out on my own.

I loved the season premiere on Friday. Monk and Sharona's chemistry is definitely picking up. But the scene with Monk reading the poem to his wife at the tree... omg. So touching. I hope we learn more about her this season.

Ok that makes me feel so much better. I thought I was the only one that got out tissues at the point. My family was laughing at me calling me a water-head...it's the name we use for someone who's crying for no real reason. Anyway I went to check out the USA Network site and they have all this cool crime solving games and stuff. If you guys wanted to find out more about the show/characters i would suggest it. I had fun with it :)
http://www.usanetwork.com/series/monk/

Decided to dredge up this thread because it's the only show I watch on a constant basis (Sat. reruns, usually), besides Jeopardy. I was disappointed when they got rid of Sharona, but I think I actually like Natalie better.