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Monk season 1 episode 1: Mr. Monk Meets the Candidate

Aired 12 July 200279 minRated TV-PG

7.8TMDB · 26 votesMark watched

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “Mr. Monk Meets the Candidate”

Monk investigates an assassination attempt on Mayoral Candidate Warren St. Claire and learns there's more at play than meets the eye.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is the season premiere of season 1.
  • It runs about 79 minutes.
  • Directed by Eric Laneuville and Dean Parisot, written by Andy Breckman.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.8 out of 10 (26 votes).

Cast and crew of this episode

Directors
Eric LaneuvilleDean Parisot
Writer
Andy Breckman
Guest stars
Stanley Kamel as Charles KrogerGail O'Grady as Miranda St. ClaireMichael Hogan as Warren St. ClaireRob LaBelle as Sheldon BurgerBen Bass as Gavin LloydMary Black as Kelly StreetJanet Wright as BonnieMegan McKinnon as Girl with a Cold

Credits: TMDB.

More from Monk Season 1

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  10. E10
  11. E11
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Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.