Monk (2002)

Kernel Score: 87% · 1,215 ratings

Genres: Drama, Comedy, Crime, Mystery

First aired: 2002-07-12

Seasons: 8 · 124 episodes

Where to watch Monk

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Adrian Monk was once a rising star with the San Francisco Police Department, legendary for using unconventional means to solve the department's most baffling cases. But after the tragic (and still unsolved) murder of his wife Trudy, he developed an extreme case of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Now working as a private consultant, Monk continues to investigate cases in the most unconventional ways.

Monk parents' guide: ages 8+

Parents need to know that Monk is a family-friendly mystery-comedy about a detective with obsessive-compulsive disorder solving crimes.

  • Violence & scariness: Some — As a police procedural, murder cases are investigated but depicted in a light, cozy-crime style.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

  • Tony Shalhoub as Adrian Monk
  • Ted Levine as Leland Stottlemeyer
  • Jason Gray-Stanford as Randall Disher
  • Traylor Howard as Natalie Teeger

Monk FAQ

Is Monk good?

Monk has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,215 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Monk?

In the US you can stream Monk on Prime Video and Philo, watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.

Is Monk OK for kids?

Monk is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Monk is a family-friendly mystery-comedy about a detective with obsessive-compulsive disorder solving crimes.

What shows are like Monk?

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