I gave up on Monk for a long time, it was one of those shows that I just didn’t have to watch. I’d forget when it was on, and it was so removed from other programming that I wouldn’t even know when seasons were actually going. Last week began the final season, and I took another chance on the series. It was more of the same, but in a very good way. I’ve been so far removed that the charm is back for me and it feels like I didn’t miss a beat.
Tony Shalhoub as Adrian Monk has always been a great fit, and he still has it. Tonight, Monk has his hands full as he works on a high-profile case in which a maid’s killer tented to her wounds and he connects with a visiting African widower (portrayed by Lost‘s Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, RIP Eko) who is investigating his wife’s death.
If you gave up the show like I did, it might be a good time to check it out again at 8pm on USA.
What else is on?
8PM
- CBS: Neil Diamond – Hot August Night: NYC (Music)
- FOX: Mental (Medical Drama)
- MNT: Friday Night SmackDown! (Wrestling)
9PM
- NBC: Dateline NBC (News Showcase)
- SYFY: Eureka (Sci-Fi Comedy)
10PM
- ABC: 20/20 (News Showcase)
- E!: The Soup (Clip Comedy)
- USA: Psych (Crime Comedy)
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I never gave up on Monk. I’ve always enjoyed it, even more so when Traylor Howard joined the cast. USA’s got some great shows, including Psych and Burn Notice. And Eureka on SyFy? Love it.
These shows make me wonder how crap like The Hills and those neverending talent shows remain on the air. Yeah, I know, people watch ‘em. Dumb people.