Goodbye Monk.
Goodbye Monk.
WishingOnlyWounds2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/25/08
#1Goodbye Monk.
Posted: 11/27/09 at 12:06pm
"You'd never know by watching the cast and crew of USA's whodunit Monk that its days are sadly numbered.
After eight seasons, the obsessive-compulsive detective, his ministering assistant, and pals at the precinct are heading off into the sunset after Dec. 4."
http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/20091111_8_seasons_of_OCD_sleuthing_ends.html
Well, tonight's the night. The first part of the series finale of Monk. I'm really going to miss this show, I started watching it a few seasons in (once the character of Natalie joined) and I wished I would have watched it from season one.
Goodbye Monk, I'm gonna miss you...
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5
May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
Updated On: 11/27/09 at 12:06 PM
#2re: Goodbye Monk.
Posted: 11/27/09 at 12:24pmalso, for those unaware, between this weeks episode and next week's episode, there's going to be a marathon with all the episodes where there is a clue to trudy's death. i think the first one is "mr. monk and dale the whale"
Less is more
Ugly is beautiful
"My brother plays a drag queen... and I'm surprised he looks as good as he does in drag." - Adam Rapp
"thanks, abba. now i'll forever have an image of you as a tattoed hardcore straightedge grrl savaging people in the mosh pit." - papalovesmambo
"Yeah Abba. All the filthy crap you spew out there on those boards. I for one, am equally shocked. :-P" - AnnaK
Ugly is beautiful
"My brother plays a drag queen... and I'm surprised he looks as good as he does in drag." - Adam Rapp
"thanks, abba. now i'll forever have an image of you as a tattoed hardcore straightedge grrl savaging people in the mosh pit." - papalovesmambo
"Yeah Abba. All the filthy crap you spew out there on those boards. I for one, am equally shocked. :-P" - AnnaK
#2re: Goodbye Monk.
Posted: 11/27/09 at 4:13pm
I still can't believe that the show is coming to an end 
It has been my favorite show for years, and now I am just unsure what to replace it with. Perhaps I can take up watching yet another reality show that resembles have of the other reality shows already out there? Ugh.
"It doesn't work when you lick it!"
WishingOnlyWounds2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/25/08
#3re: Goodbye Monk.
Posted: 11/27/09 at 10:10pm
SPOILERS
So, who thinks Monk is gonna solve the case then actually die?
Oy! Unbelievable, all this time all he had to do was open the present..
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5
May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
BDrischBDemented
Broadway Star Joined: 11/13/05
#4re: Goodbye Monk.
Posted: 11/28/09 at 12:34am...someone spoil the ending for me. I don't watch the show often, but I do with my boyfriend, and I'm mildly curious but not curious enough to piece together the whole story arc. Who killed his wife / what happened in the end?
"Your lyrics lack subtlety! You can't just have your characters announce how they feel! That makes me feel angry!"
#5re: Goodbye Monk.
Posted: 11/28/09 at 2:34am
The ending won't happen until next week.
Does anyone think the killer might be the Judge? The voice on the phone sounded a lot like Craig T. Nelson to me.
"All our dreams can come true -- if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney
We must have different Gods. My God said "do to others what you would have them do to you". Your God seems to have said "My Way or the Highway".
kooky
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/12/05
#6re: Goodbye Monk.
Posted: 11/28/09 at 8:15amYes, I agree... it is probably the judge !!!!!!!!! Trudy probably found out he was doing something shady ... hence her death ..... there ya have it !
#7re: Goodbye Monk.
Posted: 11/28/09 at 8:34amwell, we already know that the guy with 6 fingers killed her. the question is who hired him to kill her?
Less is more
Ugly is beautiful
"My brother plays a drag queen... and I'm surprised he looks as good as he does in drag." - Adam Rapp
"thanks, abba. now i'll forever have an image of you as a tattoed hardcore straightedge grrl savaging people in the mosh pit." - papalovesmambo
"Yeah Abba. All the filthy crap you spew out there on those boards. I for one, am equally shocked. :-P" - AnnaK
Ugly is beautiful
"My brother plays a drag queen... and I'm surprised he looks as good as he does in drag." - Adam Rapp
"thanks, abba. now i'll forever have an image of you as a tattoed hardcore straightedge grrl savaging people in the mosh pit." - papalovesmambo
"Yeah Abba. All the filthy crap you spew out there on those boards. I for one, am equally shocked. :-P" - AnnaK
#8re: Goodbye Monk.
Posted: 11/28/09 at 1:57pmI checked out the USA forums last night just to see what they were saying and the feeling is that the Judge is involved but there's someone higher than him pulling the strings.
"All our dreams can come true -- if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney
We must have different Gods. My God said "do to others what you would have them do to you". Your God seems to have said "My Way or the Highway".
WishingOnlyWounds2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/25/08
#9re: Goodbye Monk.
Posted: 11/28/09 at 5:32pmThe judge is the one who said he got her killed, they showed him... in shadow, at least I thought it was him.
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5
May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
#10re: Goodbye Monk.
Posted: 11/28/09 at 11:48pm
I've been watching this show since day one, and don't want to say goodbye yet (even as I watch my own marathon of all the dvds)---I understand the economic realities of making the show, but will really miss this part of my week!
They better not kill off Monk, I want him to come back for a one-off movie (or three).
"NOT MY DAUGHTER, YOU BITCH!"
WishingOnlyWounds2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/25/08
#11re: Goodbye Monk.
Posted: 11/28/09 at 11:50pmI really don't think the show is going because of economic problems, I think Tony Shaloub is just done... hence why they would kill the character off and not just the series.
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5
May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
#12re: Goodbye Monk.
Posted: 11/28/09 at 11:55pmI'm pretty sure Monk is going to die. I assumed that's what Trudy meant when she said "it won't be long now" (paraphrasing) near the beginning of the episode.
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#13re: Goodbye Monk.
Posted: 11/29/09 at 12:19am
I thought the "It won't be long now" was referring to how he would solve her murder soon, but we will see.
I've been watching this show since I was 8, and I'm really going to miss it! Friday nights at home will never be the same again!
"He found something that he wanted, had always wanted and always would want— not to be admired, as he had feared; not to be loved, as he had made himself believe; but to be necessary to people, to be indispensable."
-F. Scott Fitzgerald's This Side of Paradise
EVIE
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/12/04
MimiJudith
Broadway Star Joined: 12/7/05
#16re: Goodbye Monk.
Posted: 12/4/09 at 9:21amI also thought it sounded just like Craig T. Nelson, but I also had a weird feeling that it might have been Captain Stottlemeyer himself. His voice is quite similar to Craig T. Nelson's voice and they're the same type. Would be an interesting and sad twist.
#17re: Goodbye Monk.
Posted: 12/4/09 at 9:02pmThe beginning of the end
"All our dreams can come true -- if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney
We must have different Gods. My God said "do to others what you would have them do to you". Your God seems to have said "My Way or the Highway".
#18re: Goodbye Monk.
Posted: 12/4/09 at 9:53pmThat was perfect.
"All our dreams can come true -- if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney
We must have different Gods. My God said "do to others what you would have them do to you". Your God seems to have said "My Way or the Highway".
WishingOnlyWounds2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/25/08
#19re: Goodbye Monk.
Posted: 12/4/09 at 9:57pm
So, I guess they might re-start the series at some point after all... great episode.
Is Molly gonna be dead? They just got a call...
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5
May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
WishingOnlyWounds2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/25/08
#20re: Goodbye Monk.
Posted: 12/4/09 at 10:01pm
Oy! I'm so happy Molly (or Mollie) didn't die, I had a bad feeling...
I got emotional during the ending montage; I'm really gonna miss this show.
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5
May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
#21re: Goodbye Monk.
Posted: 12/4/09 at 10:08pmthe small nod to the past and reference to the first episode was a beautiful way to end the series.
Less is more
Ugly is beautiful
"My brother plays a drag queen... and I'm surprised he looks as good as he does in drag." - Adam Rapp
"thanks, abba. now i'll forever have an image of you as a tattoed hardcore straightedge grrl savaging people in the mosh pit." - papalovesmambo
"Yeah Abba. All the filthy crap you spew out there on those boards. I for one, am equally shocked. :-P" - AnnaK
Ugly is beautiful
"My brother plays a drag queen... and I'm surprised he looks as good as he does in drag." - Adam Rapp
"thanks, abba. now i'll forever have an image of you as a tattoed hardcore straightedge grrl savaging people in the mosh pit." - papalovesmambo
"Yeah Abba. All the filthy crap you spew out there on those boards. I for one, am equally shocked. :-P" - AnnaK
#22re: Goodbye Monk.
Posted: 12/4/09 at 10:15pmi loved that trudy's daughter is named molly. my cat's name is monk and i used to have a dog named molly.
Less is more
Ugly is beautiful
"My brother plays a drag queen... and I'm surprised he looks as good as he does in drag." - Adam Rapp
"thanks, abba. now i'll forever have an image of you as a tattoed hardcore straightedge grrl savaging people in the mosh pit." - papalovesmambo
"Yeah Abba. All the filthy crap you spew out there on those boards. I for one, am equally shocked. :-P" - AnnaK
Ugly is beautiful
"My brother plays a drag queen... and I'm surprised he looks as good as he does in drag." - Adam Rapp
"thanks, abba. now i'll forever have an image of you as a tattoed hardcore straightedge grrl savaging people in the mosh pit." - papalovesmambo
"Yeah Abba. All the filthy crap you spew out there on those boards. I for one, am equally shocked. :-P" - AnnaK
#23re: Goodbye Monk.
Posted: 12/4/09 at 10:33pmThat was beautiful! Perfect in every way. It wrapped up everything perfect, but still left room for a special or two. But no matter how perfect, I'm really going to miss this show! The 7 years I've had with the show were not enough!
"He found something that he wanted, had always wanted and always would want— not to be admired, as he had feared; not to be loved, as he had made himself believe; but to be necessary to people, to be indispensable."
-F. Scott Fitzgerald's This Side of Paradise
miss pennywise
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/7/04
#24re: Goodbye Monk.
Posted: 12/4/09 at 10:41pm
I cried when Monk hugged Molly. And I loved how he wasn't wearing his "suit" when he showed up at the last crime scene.
I'm going to watch the episode again when it's on at midnight. Then I'll really feel like it's over. (Until the movie. 
)
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#25re: Goodbye Monk.
Posted: 12/4/09 at 10:48pm
i noticed that too about the suit. our cat, monk, is a grey and white tuxedo cat. monk's signature suit is how monk the cat's original owner named him!
Less is more
Ugly is beautiful
"My brother plays a drag queen... and I'm surprised he looks as good as he does in drag." - Adam Rapp
"thanks, abba. now i'll forever have an image of you as a tattoed hardcore straightedge grrl savaging people in the mosh pit." - papalovesmambo
"Yeah Abba. All the filthy crap you spew out there on those boards. I for one, am equally shocked. :-P" - AnnaK
Updated On: 12/4/09 at 10:48 PM
Ugly is beautiful
"My brother plays a drag queen... and I'm surprised he looks as good as he does in drag." - Adam Rapp
"thanks, abba. now i'll forever have an image of you as a tattoed hardcore straightedge grrl savaging people in the mosh pit." - papalovesmambo
"Yeah Abba. All the filthy crap you spew out there on those boards. I for one, am equally shocked. :-P" - AnnaK
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