Mr. Monk's 100th Case
- Episode aired Sep 5, 2008
- TV-PG
- 42m
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8.3/10
1.3K
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Monk's hundredth case, involving a serial killer, is covered by a TV news magazine, but while watching it he realizes that a second unknown killer was responsible for one of the murders.Monk's hundredth case, involving a serial killer, is covered by a TV news magazine, but while watching it he realizes that a second unknown killer was responsible for one of the murders.Monk's hundredth case, involving a serial killer, is covered by a TV news magazine, but while watching it he realizes that a second unknown killer was responsible for one of the murders.
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Did you know
- TriviaWhen the In Focus segment ends there is a credit stating "produced by David Hoberman". David Hoberman is the executive producer of Monk.
- GoofsWhen the 911 call reporting the discovery of the girl who was murdered in the lobby of her apartment building is played, the caller frantically says there is blood everywhere. At the crime scene, however, the victim has been strangled, and there is no blood.
- Quotes
[last lines]
Adrian Monk: [Roaming through newspaper headlines] TV writer found dead after contract dispute.
Natalie Teeger: Creepy.
- ConnectionsReferences Dateline NBC (1992)
Featured review
Celebrating 100 episodes
'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.
For a milestone episode, "Mr Monk's 100th Case" was very interesting and entertaining. At the same time, while one of the better Season 7 episodes (after seeing disappointments like "Mr Monk Takes a Punch" and "Mr Monk Falls in Love"), it could have been more. It was a lot of fun as a celebration of 'Monk' and as a nostalgic reunion episode, and amends some of the errors made in some Season 7 episodes. With that being said, the mystery aspects could have been better executed, the number of cases, considering that there were two two parters and a couple of episodes having more than one case didn't add up, and there are numerous errors in continuity and inconsistencies (like a character's age being mentioned twice but a different one a second time) that come over as sloppy.
The real Monk scenes could have been more illuminating, not doing enough with telling us more than we already know and there should have been more of them. The mystery is mostly fun and engaging, with a clever reveal, but is too simple and let down by that the killer is blindingly obvious far too early, like from the start, which takes away from the suspense.
However, there is a lot to like about "Mr Monk's 100th Case". 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. Traylor Howard is earthy, sassy and sympathetic, Jason Gray-Stanford is amusing even as a geeky goofball and Ted Levine only has to read the phone book and still be great.
Loved the supporting cast/guests. Standing out is Eric McCormack who is fabulous. Likewise with Tim Bagley, John Tuturro (despite the obvious green screen in his scene), Sarah Silverman, Melora Hardin and David Koechner. Even Jarrad Paul was fun, rather than annoying, Kevin is meant to be annoying but Paul thankfully doesn't overdo it. The scenes with past criminals, like the characters played by Andy Richter and Howie Mandel, were interesting. The format of the episode, documentary/talk-show style, is likewise executed well.
The writing for "Mr Monk's 100th Case" is some of the best of the season, though not perfect due to some parts not adding up. The humour, quirks and drama are balanced well, and all three are dealt with better than most Season 7 episodes, while McCormack has some juicy and deliciously corny lines and introductions. The humour is genuinely funny, the quirks are sympathetically handled, not ignored or exploited or overdone and the scenes with Trudy are very touching and heart-warming.
Visually, the episode is slick and stylish as ever. The music is both understated and quirky. While there is a preference for the theme music for Season 1, Randy Newman's "It's a Jungle Out There" has grown on me overtime, found it annoying at first but appreciate its meaning and what it's trying to say much more now.
In summary, entertaining and interesting, though some aspects work better than others with the mystery and continuity faring the least. 8/10 Bethany Cox
For a milestone episode, "Mr Monk's 100th Case" was very interesting and entertaining. At the same time, while one of the better Season 7 episodes (after seeing disappointments like "Mr Monk Takes a Punch" and "Mr Monk Falls in Love"), it could have been more. It was a lot of fun as a celebration of 'Monk' and as a nostalgic reunion episode, and amends some of the errors made in some Season 7 episodes. With that being said, the mystery aspects could have been better executed, the number of cases, considering that there were two two parters and a couple of episodes having more than one case didn't add up, and there are numerous errors in continuity and inconsistencies (like a character's age being mentioned twice but a different one a second time) that come over as sloppy.
The real Monk scenes could have been more illuminating, not doing enough with telling us more than we already know and there should have been more of them. The mystery is mostly fun and engaging, with a clever reveal, but is too simple and let down by that the killer is blindingly obvious far too early, like from the start, which takes away from the suspense.
However, there is a lot to like about "Mr Monk's 100th Case". 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. Traylor Howard is earthy, sassy and sympathetic, Jason Gray-Stanford is amusing even as a geeky goofball and Ted Levine only has to read the phone book and still be great.
Loved the supporting cast/guests. Standing out is Eric McCormack who is fabulous. Likewise with Tim Bagley, John Tuturro (despite the obvious green screen in his scene), Sarah Silverman, Melora Hardin and David Koechner. Even Jarrad Paul was fun, rather than annoying, Kevin is meant to be annoying but Paul thankfully doesn't overdo it. The scenes with past criminals, like the characters played by Andy Richter and Howie Mandel, were interesting. The format of the episode, documentary/talk-show style, is likewise executed well.
The writing for "Mr Monk's 100th Case" is some of the best of the season, though not perfect due to some parts not adding up. The humour, quirks and drama are balanced well, and all three are dealt with better than most Season 7 episodes, while McCormack has some juicy and deliciously corny lines and introductions. The humour is genuinely funny, the quirks are sympathetically handled, not ignored or exploited or overdone and the scenes with Trudy are very touching and heart-warming.
Visually, the episode is slick and stylish as ever. The music is both understated and quirky. While there is a preference for the theme music for Season 1, Randy Newman's "It's a Jungle Out There" has grown on me overtime, found it annoying at first but appreciate its meaning and what it's trying to say much more now.
In summary, entertaining and interesting, though some aspects work better than others with the mystery and continuity faring the least. 8/10 Bethany Cox
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