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Monk · Season 5

Monk season 5 episode 5: Mr. Monk, Private Eye

Aired 4 August 200643 minRated TV-PG

7.3TMDB · 9 votesMark watched

Where to watch Monk Season 5 in Australia

Monk season 5 is streaming in Australia on Prime Video (subscription). You can also buy it on Apple TV from $14.99 and Prime Video Store from $17.99.

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “Mr. Monk, Private Eye”

When Natalie convinces Monk to go into business as a private eye, his first case is a seemingly innocuous fender bender that leads to a far more dangerous investigation.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 5 of 16 of season 5, so watch episodes 1 to 4 first.
  • It runs about 43 minutes.
  • Directed by Peter Weller, written by Tom Scharpling.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.3 out of 10 (9 votes).

Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Peter Weller
Writer
Tom Scharpling
Guest stars
Odette Annable as CourtneySharon Lawrence as Linda FuscoGraham Beckel as Capt. Bill GibbardFrederick Weller as James BennettFrancesca Vannucci as Anna PollardJay Bingham as Coast Guard OfficerMark Teich as Manager

Credits: TMDB.

More from Monk Season 5

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