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Monk · Season 5

Monk season 5 episode 11: Mr. Monk Makes a Friend

Aired 19 January 200744 minRated TV-PG

7.4TMDB · 9 votesMark watched

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What happens in “Mr. Monk Makes a Friend”

A fun-loving everyman named Hal bumps into Monk, and the two become fast friends. For the first time in his life, Monk appears to have a buddy. But is Hal up to something?

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 11 of 16 of season 5, so watch episodes 1 to 10 first.
  • It runs about 44 minutes.
  • Directed by Randall Zisk, written by Andy Breckman and Daniel Gaeta.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.4 out of 10 (9 votes).

Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Randall Zisk
Writers
Andy BreckmanDaniel Gaeta
Guest stars
Stanley Kamel as Charles KrogerAndy Richter as Hal TuckerRichmond Arquette as Eddie LawsonEmmy Clarke as Julie TeegerDavid Eigenberg as Tim HaydenDan Arnold as Detective KramerStephanie Erb as Gail SegalisTom Yi as Michael Kin

Credits: TMDB.

More from Monk Season 5

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