Monk-Season 5 (2006/2007)

Gumshoe Adrian Monk would never actually have gum on his well-polished shoes: in addition to intellect and instinct, he also has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Though his eccentric traits bewilder his colleagues Natalie Teeger (Traylor Howard), Captain Stottlemeyer (Ted Levine) and Lieutenant Disher (Jason Gray-Stanford), Monk's attention to detail keeps crime - and grime - off the streets.

Included in this highly collectible, 4-disc set are both the black & white and color versions of the noir-style episode "Mr. Monk and the Leper," obsessively good bonus features and the pilot episode of the hit comedy-drama Psych. Follow the clues to Season Five of Monk, the quirky and original show TV Guide hails as "alternatively hilarious and touching."
 
"One of the more clever television creations of the new millennium..."  Britt Gillette, The DVD Report
"...laugh out loud moments, and there are even moments of tenderness and poignancy..."  Ryan Keefer, DVD Verdict
"...the best detective show to come along in decades..."  The New York Times
"...hits just the right balance of humor, mystery, and drama...You'll be hooked in no time."  ePinions.com
"The show is extremely well written. It blends comedy and mystery more successfully than I have ever seen."  Home Theater Info
"...genius...it's addictive."  Los Angeles Times
"...the best detective show to come along in decades..."  New York Post
"...a great showcase for Shalhoub (Wings, Galaxy Quest, Big Night), a talented, intensely honest actor..."  Robert Bianco, USA Today
 


Editor's Note

The critically acclaimed, Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning MONK finally gave talented character actor Tony Shalhoub a chance to shine. Shalhoub's performance as the mentally unstable title character contains just the right mix of pathos and perfect comic timing, earning him an Emmy and a Golden Globe for the role. Adrian Monk (Shalhoub) is San Francisco's most brilliant detective, but is unable to serve on the police force because of his crippling neuroses and obsessive-compulsive disorder. However, he continues his investigations independently, often solving cases before the actual police are able to do so, and always seeking out clues to the unsolved murder of his wife. The combination of comedy, mystery, and a distinctively eccentric character have led many to dub MONK the successor to COLUMBO. This release includes the entire fifth season of the show, with episodes featuring guest stars such as Stanley Tucci, Sean Astin, Chi McBride, and Sharon Lawrence. This set also features both black-and-white and color versions of neo-noir episode "Mr. Monk and the Leper."