Do you feel that the Monk writers learned how to write again this season?  

I'm not an avid watcher of Monk, but I've caught a couple of the earlier re-runs and I have to admit they're pretty good. Quite the quirky, offbeat show (but that's a good thing!). I haven't watched the new season yet, but I actually heard that it was down in ratings - and reviewers (at least from People magazine, which I obsessively read) didn't think as much of it. I think it got 2 1/2 stars. But what do they know anyway?

I definitely noticed a difference this season so far. I've watched a lot of seasons and I agree that the last one especially left a lot to be desired. I bet you they were holding out on us because they knew they were ending the show soon and wanted to save all their best stuff! I loved the episode where he was up against that lawyer. It was funny how they poked fun at all the things he does and how he really can't "prove" anything but usually gets the person to confess anyway.

Will Monk finally find Trudy's killer? That would be a great series finale! I can't imagine they would leave that as a cliff hanger but you never know.

Do you plan to watch Little Monk (or whatever it's called)? I wasn't really interested but I have a feeling that if I just watched one episode I would be hooked. However, the actors on Monk are part of what makes it so enjoyable, so I have to wonder if kids will be as entertaining.