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Monk

Monk

Description: Former cop Adrian Monk was a star officer till he develops an obsessive-compulsive disorder. Now he struggles with simple everyday tasks but continues to investigate cases.
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery
Year Released: 2002
Number of seasons: 8
Number of episodes: 125
First episode air date: July 12, 2002
Awards: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, MORE
Theme Song: It's a Jungle Out There
Production Locations: Toronto, Ontario (season 1); Los Angeles, California (season 2-8)

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