The series debuted on July 12, 2002, on USA Network. It continued for eight seasons, with the final season concluding on December 4, 2009. The series held the record for the most-watched scripted drama episode in cable television history from 2009 through 2012.
Adrian Monk, a San Francisco Police Department detective, has a nervous breakdown after his wife, Trudy, is killed by a car bomb. He loses his job and refuses to leave his house for several years. His OCD and phobias cause problems for Monk and anyone around him as he investigates cases. His sharp memory, specific mindset, and attention to detail help him solve cases.