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Monk season 1 episode 9: Mr. Monk Takes a Vacation

Aired 20 September 200245 minRated TV-PG

7.7TMDB · 19 votesMark watched

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “Mr. Monk Takes a Vacation”

During his vacation, Monk helps solve a murder witnessed by Benjy, Sharona's son, even though the corpse keeps on eluding them.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 9 of 12 of season 1, so watch episodes 1 to 8 first.
  • It runs about 45 minutes.
  • Directed by Adam Davidson and Kevin Inch, written by Mitch Markowitz and Hy Conrad.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.7 out of 10 (19 votes).

Cast and crew of this episode

Directors
Adam DavidsonKevin Inch
Writers
Mitch MarkowitzHy Conrad
Guest stars
Polly Draper as Rita BronwynAndrew Airlie as ShawnMax Morrow as Benjy FlemingRosalba Martinni as MitziGraham Harley as Tony LandisSandra McCurdy as Nicole YoungBarry Flatman as John FenimoreChuck Byrn as Self

Credits: TMDB.

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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.