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Monk season 8 episode 5: Mr. Monk Takes the Stand

Aired 11 September 200943 minRated TV-PG

8.1TMDB · 11 votesMark watched

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What happens in “Mr. Monk Takes the Stand”

Monk's phobias threaten to undermine a big murder case when an aggressive defense attorney targets the detective's unconventional methods in court.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 5 of 16 of season 8, so watch episodes 1 to 4 first.
  • It runs about 43 minutes.
  • Directed by Mary Lou Belli, written by Dylan Morgan and Josh Siegal.
  • TMDB users rate it 8.1 out of 10 (11 votes).

Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Mary Lou Belli
Writers
Dylan MorganJosh Siegal
Guest stars
Jonathan Lipnicki as Rudy SmithJoseph D. Reitman as Evan GildeaHéctor Elizondo as Neven BellJay Mohr as Harrison PowellJamie Donnelly as Judge Santa CroceRobert Alan Beuth as D.A. Charles FriedkenAndy Hoff as Reporter #2Bayani Ison as Bailiff

Credits: TMDB.

More from Monk Season 8

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