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"monk" is an american television series that aired from 2002 to 2009. the show was created by andy breckman and starred tony shalhoub as the main character, adrian monk. the series follows adrian monk, a brilliant detective with obsessive-compulsive disorder (ocd) and various phobias, as he solves crimes in san francisco.adrian monk was a former police detective until his wife, trudy, was killed in a car bomb explosion. the trauma from her death exacerbated monk's existing psychological issues, leading to his suspension from the police force. despite his challenges, monk is called upon to consult on cases due to his exceptional investigative skills and attention to detail.the show combines elements of mystery, drama, and comedy, often exploring monk's eccentricities and the challenges he faces in his personal and professional life. monk's assistant and practical nurse, sharona fleming (played by bitty schram), and later natalie teeger (played by traylor howard), assist him in his investigations."monk" received critical acclaim for tony shalhoub's performance and the unique blend of humor and mystery. the series ran for eight seasons, and tony shalhoub won several awards for his portrayal of adrian monk, including three primetime emmy awards for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series.