Monk: Season 8
- 2009
- 16 episodes
A surprising link to his late wife's past helps Adrian to solve her murder and move on to a better future as his friends' lives begin to change.
Season 8 of Monk premiered on August 7, 2009 and has 16 episodes, from "Mr. Monk's Favorite Show" to "Mr. Monk and the End (2)". The last episode aired on December 4, 2009.
Where to watch Monk
In the United States, you can stream Monk on Amazon Prime Video and Philo. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 73 countries.
Episodes
Episode 1Mr. Monk's Favorite ShowAired August 7, 2009
After the attempted murder of a former child star from Monk's favorite show, Monk accepts the job as her bodyguard.
Guest stars
- Michael Stoyanov Stephen Dorn
- Sarah Aldrich Mrs. Cooper
- Elizabeth Perkins Christine Rapp
- Cameron Monaghan Danny Cooper
- Gary Weeks Mr. Cooper
- Rena Sofer Kim Kelly
- Dan Cole Stan the Fan
- Taylor Longbrake Young Kathy Cooper
Episode 2Mr. Monk and the Foreign ManAired August 14, 2009
While investigating the puzzling, high profile murder of a maid whose assailant apparently tried to treat her wounds, Monk finds himself increasingly drawn to another case involving a visiting African man investigating his beloved wife's hit-and-run death.
Guest stars
- Laura Johnson Carolyn Buxton
- Henri Lubatti Chef at French restaurant
- Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje Samuel Waingaya
- Gregory Sporleder Kenneth Nichols
- Erich Anderson John Buxton
- Lydia Blanco Garza Maria Fuentes
- Constance Ejuma Ansara Waingaya
- James 'Kimo' Wills First Slacker
Episode 3Mr. Monk and the UFOAired August 21, 2009
Monk must uncover the link between a missing girl and a UFO sighting after Natalie's car breaks down in a small desert town.
Guest stars
- Daniel Stern Sheriff Fletcher
- Jeremy Howard Bodysuit-wearing UFO Enthusiast
- Ethan Cohn Kyle Larkin
- Eric Lange Goggle-wearing UFO Enthusiast
- Eric Stonestreet Boom Boom
- Amanda MacDonald Female UFO Enthusiast
- Adam Kulbersh Dr. Garcia
- Barry Livingston Geiger Counter Enthusiast
Episode 4Mr. Monk Is Someone ElseAired August 28, 2009
Monk assumes the identity of a dead hit man in an effort to foil an assassination plot.
Guest stars
- Reed Diamond FBI Agent Stone
- Michael Fairman Stanley Greenblatt
- Tim Bagley Harold Krenshaw
- Vincent Curatola Jimmy Barlowe
- Eric Balfour Lenny Barlowe
- Kelly Carlson Lola
- Lance Barber Bill the Deliveryman
- Louis Lombardi Tommy G.
Episode 5Mr. Monk Takes the StandAired September 11, 2009
Monk's phobias threaten to undermine a big murder case when an aggressive defense attorney targets the detective's unconventional methods in court.
Guest stars
- Jonathan Lipnicki Rudy Smith
- Joseph D. Reitman Evan Gildea
- Héctor Elizondo Neven Bell
- Jay Mohr Harrison Powell
- Jamie Donnelly Judge Santa Croce
- Robert Alan Beuth D.A. Charles Friedken
- Andy Hoff Reporter #2
- Bayani Ison Bailiff
Episode 6Mr. Monk and the CriticAired September 18, 2009
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 stars
- Erin Cahill Callie Esterhaus
- Dylan Baker John Hannigan
- Emmy Clarke Julie Teeger
- Bernie Kopell Gilson
- Kathe Mazur Diana Phelps
- Keith D. Robinson Officer Darden
- Christina Ferraro Miranda
- James Babson Pretentious Actor
Episode 7Mr. Monk and the Voodoo CurseAired September 25, 2009
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 stars
- Meat Loaf Reverend Hadley Jorgensen
- John Lacy Coach Chauncey
- Claire Rankin Angeline Dilworth
- Sean Blodgett Dr. Z
- Michael Patrick McGill Sgt. Steiner
- Alexandra Ella Female Customer
- Anne Bellamy Martha Murphy
- David Gore Petey Cunningham
Episode 8Mr. Monk Goes to Group TherapyAired October 9, 2009
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 stars
- Joelle Carter Barbara O'Keefe
- Tim Bagley Harold Krenshaw
- Héctor Elizondo Neven Bell
- Brad Grunberg Augie Wellman
- Amy Aquino Rhonda
- Alex Castillo Pool Cleaner
- Jessica McCabe Teenage Cashier
- Karl Makinen Xavier Danko
Episode 9Happy Birthday, Mr. MonkAired October 16, 2009
Natalie tries to throw a surprise birthday party for Monk while he investigates the mysterious death of an office building's maintenance man.
Guest stars
- John Carroll Lynch Kurt Pressman
- Virginia Madsen T.K. Jensen
- Sean Blodgett Dr. Z
- Aaron Linker Little Monk
- Lex Medlin Richard Meckler
- Annabeth Miller Mrs. Meckler
- David Pires Brad Foster
- Gregory A. Thompson Paul Wellman
Episode 10Mr. Monk and SharonaAired October 23, 2009
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 stars
- Bitty Schram Sharona Fleming
- Chandra West Carolyn Walsh
- Jack Wagner Perry Walsh
- Karen Strassman Country Club Lawyer
- Benjamin Burdick Gary the Caddie
- Christopher Boyer Sharona's Lawyer
Episode 11Mr. Monk and the DogAired October 30, 2009
Monk reluctantly adopts a dog while looking into the suspicious disappearance of its owner.
Guest stars
- Wallace Langham Steve DeWitt
- Denise Dowse Samantha Austin
- Marguerite Moreau Amanda Castle
- Suzanne Ford Gwen DeWitt
- Eddie Pepitone Animal Control Officer
- Sierra McCormick Anne Marie
- Cantrell Harris Father
- Diane Behrens Veterinarian
Episode 12Mr. Monk Goes CampingAired November 6, 2009
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 stars
- Alex Wolff Brian Willis
- Wade Williams Captain Frank Willis
- Christina Vidal Mitchell Winona
- Maurice Compte Luke Johnston
- Rodney Eastman Del Johnston
- Uriah Shelton Nicky Phillips
- David Kronenberg Will Dellman
- Liz Burnette 2nd Panel Member
Episode 13Mr. Monk Is the Best ManAired November 13, 2009
In order to save the wedding of someone close to him, Monk must first find out who is trying to sabotage it and why.
Guest stars
- Carol Kane Joy
- Virginia Madsen T.K. Jensen
- Teri Polo Stephanie Briggs
- Michael Shalhoub Minister
- Barbara Brownell Aunt Nora
- Boo Arnold Cousin Curtis
- Charlie Weirauch Rookie Cop
- Keisuke Hoashi First Cop
Episode 14Mr. Monk and the BadgeAired November 20, 2009
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 stars
- Ian Paul Cassidy Jim Paxton
- Mark Harelik Mikhail Alvanov
- Héctor Elizondo Neven Bell
- Jack McGee Sgt. Danny Weaver
- Brooke Adams Edith Capriani
- Chris McGarry Det. Sgt. Louis Doyle
- Jay Malone Officer Russell DiMarco
- Adria Tennor Donna DiMarco
Episode 15Mr. Monk and the End (1)Aired November 27, 2009
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 stars
- Craig T. Nelson Ethan Rickover
- Emmy Clarke Julie Teeger
- Mary Beth Evans Mrs. Rickover
- Héctor Elizondo Neven Bell
- Ed Begley Jr. Dr. Malcolm Nash
- Shelly Cole Edie Kazarinski
- D. B. Woodside Matthew Shuler
- Melora Hardin Trudy Monk
Episode 16Mr. Monk and the End (2)Aired December 4, 2009
Monk pursues the killer of his wife.
Guest stars
- Craig T. Nelson Ethan Rickover
- Virginia Madsen T.K. Jensen
- Mary Beth Evans Mrs. Rickover
- Héctor Elizondo Neven Bell
- Alona Tal Molly Evans
- D. B. Woodside Matthew Shuler
- Melora Hardin Trudy Monk
- Casper Van Dien Steven Albright
