“what chocolate cake?! who are you”

In the Mr.Monk episode where Randy’s mother gets mother gets married, Randy said he “doesn’t think he’s playing for our team.

Doesn’t that mean he’s gay? Because then Sharona then says he’s a “he’s a bachelor”

Did that mean that back when he that filmed?

In s3 ep7, Monk’s partner was introduced as a character. He was fired for being under suspicion of stealing drugs. The part that confuses me is that, as Monk’s partner, why did Monk not try at all to listen to him and clear his name? In the episode, it took Monk literally 30 seconds to look at the photos of the 2 bikes and figure out he was innocent. This leads me to believe he didn’t try whatsoever to clear his partner’s name. Was there ever a reason shown in the show or does anyone have a reason for why Monk clearly did not put any effort into the case the first time around?

Am I the only one who always sings the theme song very dramatically? Just wondering. It’s a jungle out there.

So, I've been going through the audiobooks and having the opportunity to remember the stories and also getting to know a few - I've never read 'em all.

I want to point out how they did a good job making the backstory and relationship of the characters more consistent than it was on the initial seasons.

Natalie and Monk: In "Mr. Monk Goes to the Firehouse", Natalie states clearly that she and Monk are not exactly friends, she does not like her job at all. She thinks he's a good man and pitties him, but she would leave Monk in a blink like Sharona if she had an shitty ex-husband too. The novel happens between "the school election" and Stottlemeyer's first divorce episode. (3/4season).

In "Mr. Monk Goes to Hawaii" (dated end of 4th season), it's the Natalie we see in the show. She states many times that she and Monk are friends. Monk pissed her off, but she deeply cares about him personally, and also forgives and does everything for him.

I think the beginning of "Mr. Monk Goes to Hawaii" features the turning point in Monk and Natalie's relationship: when Monk ("the Man") is on the pill and she finally gets to be alone on her vacation, she chooses to be with Monk for free and she realizes that right after.

"Mr. Monk and the Blue Flu" features Natalie stating that her job with Monk was the most fullfilling experience in her life, and she finds that she's also afraid of losing him. This happens in a excerpt that makes references to the begenning of "Firehouse" - both novels were written by the same writer -, so it's really an arc here.

Monk and Stottlemeyer: While the novels complement Monk's and Natalie's relationship, there's nothing much to add to their backstory as parterns. But Monk and Captain had an inconsistent backstory back then. They changed their backstory so Captain had always been Monk's partner on the force and they've always been friends since then - we've discussed previously over here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monk/comments/1mdjwbq/inconsistencies_on_the_pilot_show/

In the novel "Monk Goes to the FireHouse", Natalie states clearly that Monk's job as a consultant was duo Stottlemeyer's friendship and respect. In fact, a few times, we've seen Monk get a new job by himself, but keeping it? Anyway, I think that really ties the version of Stottlemeyer constructed over the years, established season 2/3 ahead that unapologetic ignores the version in the Pilot and Psych episodes in which the Bosses want Monk and Stottlemeyer, the bully, doesn't.

In "Monk and the Blue Flu", during the pre-strike and the negotiations with the Mayor, it's stated a few times by Natalie that Monk's work for the force is duo his special relationship with Stottlemeyer.

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Now. There are a few inconsistencies here and there like it happens on the show, but way less. Also, Natalie does seems too judgmental on the first book, regardless being or not close to Monk yet, but considering the books were written and supervised by the same team working on the show simultaneously, it's hardly an inconsistency, but intentional. Perhaps they tried too hard to show an "unfiltered" version of her as the narrator, then eased up a little bit.

After getting to know "Mr. Monk Goes to Hawaii", the Monk/Natalie arc in the books seemed much more tangible to me.

My monk obsessed mentor (I am also monk obsessed so this relationship has really been working out) texted me something like “I have faith in you.” It sparked a flashback in my brain to monk saying “it was your faith in me that got me through my darkest hour” which was a perfect response and we both got a kick out of it. I remember it being in a rather sarcastic tone and I have a feeling it was directed toward Kevin. The problem is, I can’t remember exactly the context or what episode!! We both want to find the episode, let me know if you guys remember this quote and if you know the details! Thanks!

It seems the monk writers wanted Peter falk to play Adrian monk dad but falks people were asking for too much so they went with Dan hedaya . falks people were asking for to much money so they got Dan and he & his people to agree to the pay .

This episode made me cry. It hurts to see that Ambrose blamed himself for Trudy’s death🥺. I was happy that Monk was comforting, and reassured him that it was not his fault.

A tall building

Some AI answers seems to suggest so but I struggle to find the original sources.

Complement for the thread in which I've posted the accurate chords for "Its Jungle Out There" that I've transcribed. I'm playing he best fretboard positions I've figured out, and in the end of the video I'll show them really slowly.

PLEASE do forgive my voice. This is just an improvised how to play. I am not a singer.

PDF with chords:
 https://lavender-windy-16.tiiny.site

thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monk/comments/1uk40le/chords_and_riffs_for_its_jungle_out_there_tv_show/

So the episode is abt the murder of a weatherman or a new anchor (it is a man tho) and he gets stabbed I believe. Also I think it's those kinda episodes where theres a really obvious suspect which turns out to be innocent and yadayada, I believe was a woman. That's all I remember please help me find the episode

Hey everyone. Since I couldn't find a good transcription of the song "It's Jungle Out There", I've transcribed myself by ear a correction over a semi-correct one that I've found, and I've decided to share. Any contribuitions are welcome.

( I'm trying to get a PDF attached in case it doesn't fit Reddit's texting box. )
EDITED - now it's fine.

EDIT 2: video how to play https://www.reddit.com/r/Monk/comments/1uncdy8/how_to_play_its_jungle_out_there_on_the_guitar/

[Intro]
Cm  G7  Cm  G7
[Verse]
Cm               riff 1
It is a jungle out there
D7                riff 2
Disorder & confusion everywhere
Fm riff3        G7
No one seems to care
Well I do
Cm       C#dim
Hey, who´s in charge here?
Fm                riff 4
It is a jungle out there
G7
Poison in the very air we breathe
F#7/Bb                    F#75-/Bb  
Do you know what´s in the water that you drink?
 riff 5     Fm         Gm7      G#dim     F7/A
Well I do, & it´s       a        maz       ing
Bbm               Bbm/7             Bbm/6    Bm6/5-   
People think I am crazy, ´cause I worry all the time
Fm                        Fmaj7/C              Fm   riff 6
If you paid attention, you would be worried too
   G G7
You better pay attention
G5+ C#dim  C (or riff7)     
Or this world we love so much 

C     Bb/D         Ab/Eb      C7/E
might       just       kill       you
C7/9/11-   C7/9           F#dim
I could be wrong now, but I do not think so!
Fm
´Cause it is a jungle out there
C          Fm  Gm  Ab  Gm  Fm
It´s a jungle out there

RIFF 1 - 

Cm G7  Cm G7
E]
B] 4-3-4-3
G] 5-4-5-4
D] 5-3-5-3   
A]

Riff 2
D D6 D7 D7/9
E]
B] 7-8-7-5
G] 7-7-5-5
D] 0-
A]

Riff 3

Fm Fm9 Fm9+ Fm9 Fm
E] 4          4
B] 6-         6
G] 5          5
D] 3-5-6-5-3
A]
E] 

Riff 4

Fm9/13 Fm Fm9/13 Fm
E] 6-4-6-4          
B] 8-6-8-6-         
G]          5          
D]          3

Riff 5

well, I do..

G] 5~(6)~5-3   → direct to Fm chord

Riff 6
Fm9/13 Fm Fm9/13 Fm
E] 6-4          
B] 8-6-         
G]    5          
D]    3

Riff 7
B] 6-5-6       
G] —--- 5

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Here is the "original tab" for comparasion https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/randy-newman/its-a-jungle-out-there-chords-806603

Monk has been on my watch list for years and I finally started it this evening. I really enjoyed the first two episodes.

I have a stupid, but very sincere question: How long is it going to take for me to stop seeing 'Buffalo Bill' and start seeing the Captain???

I'm on S04E14 - Mr. Monk and the Astronaut

I like the series, even though there are many others significantly better.

I can't get over how mentally disabled they made Randy; there are no redeeming qualities about him, he's just there as a (failed) comic relief; it completely ruins the suspension of disbelief.

Sorry for hate posting once again

UPDATE:
On the next episode - Mr. Monk Goes to the Dentist - I finally see the writers giving him a redeeming quality when he confronts the captain and quits for being made fun of and not believed about the murder he witnessed while sedated.

I don't hate Randy, i just wish they didn't portray him as a total goof all the time. In Psych, for example, Lassiter is the one we are supposed to make fun of but he is definitely a much better detective and believable than Randy here