Monk - Season 1 (DVD, 2004)

I LOVE detective shows (i.e. American Justice, Cold Case Files) so if you can find something that also adds tons of humor - how much fun can that be? MONK is all that. And it's also clean enough that the kids can enjoy it too! Even my little toddlers love Monk...??? But my teenage son and I are the biggest fans in the family.

The first, and possibly the best season; get to know the defective detective and witness some of the funniest and saddest parts of the series. Whether it's asking for a wipe or touching a lamppost, Tony Shalhoub continues to show his excellence in depicting the life of an obsessive-compulsive detective.

I bought this DVD to begin my Monk Series Collection. This 4-disc DVD set contains the series premier, the entire first season, as well as a number of great special features. The packaging is also very entertaining and well thought out.

This offbeat dramedy has fast become my favorite show. The pilot episode, "Mr. Monk and the Candidate," begins in silence. A group of police officers and detectives stand around a kitchen. There is a body of a dead woman on the floor. A man in a brown suit jacket quietly surveys the incident, methodically taking in the crime scene, his assistant looking on. The first word said? "Stove." When an officer points out the stove in the kitchen, the man explains, "No... I mean my stove. I-I think I left it on." And we are introduced to Adrian Monk, the admired, respected but defective detective.

He was once a cop but was dealt a devastating blow when his wife Trudy was killed with a car bomb by an unknown assailant. Monk lost his ability to function normally in society and lost his job as a police detective. He recently has returned to police work as a consulting detective with the help of his nurse Sharona Fleming and his psychiatrist Dr. Kroger. His brilliant detective skills are utilized by San Francisco police officers Captain Stottlemeyer and Lt. Disher. When the cases are tough to solve, the call in Adrian Monk. His deductive reasoning and amazing powers of perception bring down the bad guys. His fears and compulsive distractions cause him and his cohorts no end of grief.

Each disc enlightens us to his keen mind and overwhelming phobias. Actor Tony Shalhoub won an Emmy® and Golden Globe® for his portrayal of the obsessive-compulsive detective. The entire cast is outstanding, the show non-stop fun.

Each disc contains 3 episodes each from Monk Season One. Disc Four also contains the bonus material including "Mr. Monk and His Origins." This set is the first season of a 6-season show. Seasons 1-5 are out on DVD. Season 6 begins in July on the USA Network.

I highly recommend this series DVD and the entire show to anyone who appreciates great writing and enjoyable, character-driven mysteries.

Monk is one of those characters that can so easily be overdone. We get the tragic death of his wife and his resulting excessive OCD (although we find out he suffered from this long before he even met his wife). But every time he seems to go totally off the deep edge, Shalhoub brings him back to the realm of the living if not the totally sane. Above all though are the plots. These stories are in the best tradition of mini-mysteries a la Encyclopedia Brown. It's always one little thing said, one tiny gesture or some incongruous element at a crime scene that ultimately tips off the indomitable Monk. Sure you have to put up with Monks idiosyncrasies (faithful nurse/sidekick, Sharona, has him 24/7!), but the clues are there for all to find....

The hit TV show, Monk, is one of the most original shows in the past few years, not to mention extremely hilarious. The dvd is without a doubt worth the money. It's simply a great show.

Monk is a unique quirky detective whose TV series provides clean & fun entertainment suitable for all ages. His behavior displays phobias that every day people have to one degree or another, making his character believable and lovable. Monk's ability to see the small details at crime scenes enable him to solve mysteries that others cannot. I can watch an episode over and over, and pick up something new each time. The interaction of all the characters is amazing! The people who did the casting got it right! The major TV networks sure missed the mark letting this one go. I don't have cable, so thanks, USA network for providing me hours and hours of great fun with this series on dvd!

I love this show! Monk is absolutely hilarious. This detective who suffers from excessive compulsive disorder will keep you laughing. Tony Shaloub was made for this part. No matter how difficult the crime is to solve Monk's keen attention to detail always helps him solve the case.

Monk is my favorite detective ever! I own Season one through Season four and every one is a joy to watch. My family has watched them over and over again! Buy every season of Monk, you won't be disappointed!

Monk is just an hysterical and brilliantly written show and nobody beats Tony Shalub as the quirky but brilliant ex decective. The First season is wonderful to have as the title character has evolved so much in 5 seasons and it is great to see where he started and how far he has come. My teenager discovered MOMK only recently so it is treat to be able to share the early episodes with her.These DVD's were in mint condition, arrived quickly and Boy was the price right.
The only thing missing was the litle paper insert that tells you what episode is on what disc but I was informed of that ahead of time.
I give it super star status rating!

My brother-in-law loves this show. It made a great present along with the rest of the set. He loves it!!

My husband just started watching Monk this year and we love it. He is really a great actor and we thoroughly enjoy him. The DVD's were in excellent condition: brand new and no scratches

Monk is a great series and we enjoy having the first season on dvd. we bought it for a present and are glad to have found it.

The product was great and just as advertised. There is really nothing to add as it is exactly what I wanted.

His personality is contagious and I am a little "monkish" myself, so I could relate to several of his OCD issues.

I bought it because I have two older sisters who enjoyed this TV series.

When visiting my sisters, we would all around the TV and watch it together and enjoyed trying to solve the case. The best part was there were no commercials and we found that easier to follow and keep track of the clues.

What I disliked about this DVD was that we could not play disk 3. So, most lkely I will be looking for another DVD to buy.

I love the show called monk and that is why I bought the dvd set. I recommend this dvd set to anyone who loves the show called monk.

I am giving it as a present, so I haven't watched the shows yet. Please forward this to me in January when I can better give a review.

I love everything about the dvd's. The seller was very prompt in sending the product. I will tell my friends how great this seller is.

Monk has a lot of zany, wacky characters. I'm not a real big fan of detective series, but Monk is the exception. The show is written in good taste and the whole family can enjoy it together.

We love watching the Monk series. There is nothing more to be said. I don't like being held hostage as to how many characters I am to input regarding the reviewing of a product! Thank you. Is that 100 characters!

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Product was exactly as described. I like the paypal system. Came in the mail within a week. I especially liked being able to track my package through paypal with it being my first purchase. Have been enjoying the DVD's.
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This is where it all began. This is the most entertaining TV series I've ever seen and I'm just over 65 years of age, so I've seen many TV shows. The only one that comes to mind as well written with fabulous characters is M.A.S.H. This is different but still has super characters as well as humor, interesting mysteries and guest stars.

All the discs worked peerfectly it's a dreat series to watch. I could not have been more satisfied with the order.