Summary of "Season 7 - Mr. Monk Gets a Seventh Season": I had a thought while watching this set; the seasons is comprised of 16 episodes on 4 discs, with each disc containing 4 episodes. It's almost as though Mr. Monk created the shows, and the DVDs.
This season had a number of great guest stars. Notables include Brad Garrett (Everybody Loves Raymond), James Lesure (Las Vegas), William Atherton (Centennial), Casper Van Dien (Watch Over Me, (Starship Troopers), Jaime Gomez (Nash Bridges), John D'Aquino (SeaQuest DSV), Eric McCormack (Will & Grace), Henry Czerny (The Tudors, Richard Schiff (The West Wing), Steve Zahn (Comanche Moon), Titus Welliver (Deadwood), Bradley Whitford (The West Wing), Jarrad Paul (Action) and Steve Valentine (Crossing Jordan).
I'm sad to hear season 8 will be the last, though the show has had a great run. The 100th episode was exception; great story! (read entire review)
Season 6 - I'd Shake His Hand, But Would He Shake Mine? (7/08/2008)
Summary of "Season 6 - I'd Shake His Hand, But Would He Shake Mine?": This show continues to amuse me with Monk's OCD antics and interesting situations. I liked this DVD set, but I was a bit disappointed that the "video commentaries," which I expected to be full-length episode commentaries with video of the participants, were nothing more than episode introductions by the crew. It's the same material that can be found on the USA Network website, and isn't exclusive to this DVD set. The only new material, at least from what I can tell, is the single episode commentary track found on "Mr. Monk is up All Night." It's still a great show though. (read entire review)
Season 4 - Mr. Monk and the 4th Season (6/28/2006)
Summary of "Season 4 - Mr. Monk and the 4th Season": This show is freakin' awesome, and this season has to be the best of the bunch. I love the final scene in "Mr. Monk and the Big Reward" where the captain talks about Monk being guaranteed 16 homicides a year for the next two years. It was a brilliant way to let the fans know that the show was picked up for seasons 5 and 6, with 16 episodes in each season. I thought Tony Shalhoub was awesome in "Mr. Monk Gets Drunk" as well.
If Universal invested some effort into this set (AKA commentaries, and a few more featurettes) then this could be a kickass TV-DVD set. (read entire review)
Summary of "Season 3 - B-B-B-Bye Sharona": I wasn't sure how I'd like the cast change. Sharona was out, and Natalie was in. After watching the third season I'd have to say it was a good change. Sharona would baby Monk, but Natalie challenges him, and doesn't put up with some of his crap. She also maintains a more professional relationship, referring to him as "Mr. Monk" instead of "Adrian." Thumbs up for the change.
Once I start watching this show it's pretty hard to stop. I watched 2 discs on Saturday, and another two today (Sunday). I hate to admit that the weather was beautiful outside, and I was inside watching TV, but at least it was a good show (don't worry, I got out of the house both days).
Don't forget to catch the start of season 4 on July 8th. (read entire review)
Summary of "Season 2 - Whodunnit?": I love detective shows, and Monk's brilliance and disorders make this a show I look forward to watching. I hoped we were going to see more bonus features on the season 2 set, but we have to make due with 4 featurettes similar to the ones found on the season 1 set; short. "The Minds Behind Monk" featurette was the most interesting, but I would rather have a commentary track, or two. I love to listen to listen to people's insight into specific episodes. Well, there's always season 3.
If you love Holmes and Watson, then you'll have to give Monk and Sharona a try. It's a serious show with a heavy dose of comedy. There's one problem with watching this show: you may realize you exhibit signs of having OCD; I know I do. (read entire review)
Summary of "Season 1 - Funny!": I thought this show was hilarious. I enjoy a good whodunnit, and Monk delivers that along with a hefty dose of humor. Monk isn't a funny guy, but his actions are. Shalhoub isn't over-the-top in his portrayal of the oddities; instead he chooses to down play it to make it more believable.
This set was initially announced for a mid-January release, but then was pulled from the schedule. I'm guessing that the set was ready then, but was pulled because of the NBC/Universal deal that was going on at the time. Further evidence to support this comes from the forced trailers at the start of the first disc. Universal has a whole bunch of TV products coming out, or just released, so why would they only advertise Law & Order shows? It's probably because those were the only major releases they had at the time. Universal has also trimmed the forced trailers from their most recent TV releases; Quantum Leap and The A-Team.
One of the characters in the pilot was also in the final episode of The Dead Zone which I watched right before Monk (the actor is Vincent Gale); both were shot in Vancouver. There's also an actor (Rob LaBelle) that was in The Dead Zone,Monk and Smallville, which recently had its second season released on DVD. Then there's John Bourgeois, who played Commissioner Harry Ashcombe in "Mr. Monk and the Psychic," and appeared as Stan Olczyk in Playmakers, a show I was watching between episodes of Monk. What would Monk make of these connections?
The show is great, but the extras on here leave me wanting more. I would have liked a commentary track, at least on the pilot, and I'm sure there are funny outtakes lying around somewhere. Even with the lack of extras I think this set is worth it for people like myself that missed the show when it started. (read entire review)
Package Art, Menus Screens and Bonus Material for the 8th (and Final) Season on DVD
Several weeks ago Universal announced that Monk - Season 8, the last season of the hugely popular detective show, is coming to DVD on March 16th. Now the studio has provided box art and sample menu screens... (read entire news item)
12/15/2009
Season 8 DVD Announced: Bring the Final Season to Justice this March!
Primetime Emmy® Award and Golden Globe winner Tony Shalhoub is back for one last obsessively compulsive good time in the final season of the hit detective series Monk. From the very first moment detective... (read entire news item)
9/15/2009
Menu Screens Reveal Episodes on the 'Best Of Monk' 2-DVD Set
At the top of this month Universal announced the 2-DVD Best of Monk set, a November 17th release featuring 8 episodes of the show...one per season. The list of episodes wasn't made available at the time,... (read entire news item)
9/08/2009
Just In: Package Art for The Best Of Monk 2-DVD Set
Last week Universal announced the November 17th release of Monk - The Best Of, a 2-DVD release that is billed on the box cover as "a precise and orderly set of 8". We know that because the studio sent... (read entire news item)
9/02/2009
2-DVD 'Best Of' Set Comes With 1 Episode per Season
Primetime Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award winner Tony Shalhoub is Monk, the quirky but brilliant private detective who compulsively works to keep the streets free of crime- and litter. This two-disc set... (read entire news item)
4/02/2009
Universal Reschedules the Season 7 DVDs
Yesterday we updated you about the extras on Universal's forthcoming DVD release of Monk - Season 7. When this 4-disc set was announced, the studio had scheduled it to release on June 30th. Today Universal... (read entire news item)
4/01/2009
The Case of the Unknown Extras for Season 7 Has Been Solved!
A couple of weeks ago, Universal announced that Monk - Season 7 is on the way to DVD, and he'll be back on the case this June 30th. The next day we had the cover art for you (seen again below), but no... (read entire news item)
3/17/2009
We've Got a (Gold) Fishy 3D Look at the Season 7 Packaging
Yesterday we let you know that Monk - Season 7 will be back to straighten everything out on June 30th, with Universal's 4-disc collection of episodes from the next-to-last season. Now our retail contacts... (read entire news item)
3/16/2009
The Penultimate Season of Tony Shalhoub's Series is Detected on DVD this Summer
With word out for a while now that the next season will be Monk's last, fans certainly won't want to miss the release of the next-to-last year on DVD! Monk - Season 7 will arrive in stores on June 30th,... (read entire news item)
4/12/2008
An Advance Look at the Menu Screens (Main & Bonus) for Monk - Season 6
A few weeks ago we filled you in on Universal Studios Home Entertainment's announcement of Monk - Season 6, coming to DVD on July 8th. The studio has recently sent out an advance look at the menu screens... (read entire news item)
4/03/2008
A Packaging Picture is IN for Monk - Season 6
Last week Universal announced the July 8th DVD release of Monk - Season 6. Just a few minutes ago they released a picture of the package art for this 4-DVD set. Take a look: (read entire news item)
3/25/2008
Universal Formally Announces 6th Season DVDs for July Release
At the beginning of February we had the scoop from reliable industry sources that Monk - Season 6 would be released on June 10th. However, in recent days we heard that the studio, Universal Studios Home... (read entire news item)
2/03/2008
Exclusive Info About the Release Date for Monk - Season 6 on DVD!
Monk - Season 6 hasn't quite finished airing yet, but we've already got a release date for you on the DVD release. No, Universal Studios Home Entertainment hasn't quite announced it yet, but we've got... (read entire news item)
3/27/2007
Mr. Monk and the Season 5 Artwork - news on Extras!
Last week we posted news that Monk season 5 would be released on June 26, and now we have artwork, plus a little treat from Universal; extras!
That's right, they've announced that the 5th season set... (read entire news item)
3/16/2007
Mr. Monk and the Fifth Season Set
Good morning! Universal has made it a good morning indeed, with their announcement of Monk - Season 5 for DVD! This 4-disc (single sided) set will arrive on June 26th, with all 16 episodes from the... (read entire news item)
3/15/2006
Artwork Now In For Monk - Season 4
Yesterday we broke the news that Monk - Season 4 will be available on June 27th. Now we've got a look at the box art for this release as well. Also, if you haven't picked up the first three season sets... (read entire news item)
3/13/2006
This Just In: Universal Announces Monk - Season 4 DVDs!
Hot off the press this morning, Universal has JUST announced the DVD release of Monk - Season 4. While this is just the early info, without cover art and extras yet, we DO know that this is a 4-disc... (read entire news item)
3/31/2005
Package Art for Season 3
The other day Universal announced the July 5th release of Monk - Season 3. This morning they've now provided us with the cover art for this release. Here's your first look at it: (read entire news item)
3/29/2005
3rd Season on-the-way to DVD!
Monk - starring Tony Shalhoub - is back for a third season on DVD, dealing with his OCD, and helping out the SFPD. Look for 4 single-sided discs running about 12 hours for 16 episodes. Cost is $59.98... (read entire news item)
10/22/2004
2nd Season Cover Art
A few days ago we posted word of the Monk - Season 2 DVD release this coming January 11th. The following day we updated that same story with the technical specs for that set. Now we have the cover art... (read entire news item)
10/19/2004
Season 2 announcement! *UPDATED*
Monk - Season 2 has been announced by Universal this morning. A 4-DVD box set, with a list price of $59.98, is now set to come to stores on January 11th.
Specs, extras, and artwork are not available... (read entire news item)
3/01/2004
Finally! Season 1 - Specs, Art, Extras, & Details!
He's ingenious, he's phobic, he's obsessive-compulsive. Monk's hilarious, offbeat antics have made him unfit for duty, but he's back as a police consultant to help out on their most baffling cases. The... (read entire news item)
11/21/2003
Season 1 Newsflash!
USA Network's Monk homepage has this bit of news posted:
NEWS FLASH! The entire first season of Monk will be released on DVD on Monday, January 13! Watch this site for more information, coming soon.
Now,... (read entire news item)
3/24/2003
Pilot release information
Along with the two Law & Order pilot DVDs that were announced today, Universal Home Video also announced the release of Monk: The Premiere Episode. This DVD will be released on June 24th and carry a suggested... (read entire news item)
