Little Boy [gasps a little bit trying to get the words out] When he notices that the giant tooth in the corner of the room matches the pattern of the bruises found on Jardeen's body, he solves the case. They should have dumped Traylor and kept Brooke Langton. 2002-2009 Universal Network Television LLC. He must have been hallucinating from the anesthesia. Monk Episode 4.15 Mr. Monk Goes to the Dentist, Tom Scharpling, Joe Toplyn, Daniel Dratch, David Breckman. That's why you're here. : When the intruder refuses to stand down, Dr. Bloom and Terri attack him. Technical Specs, [walks into his room preparing to torture Monk], [gasps a little bit trying to get the words out]. He's found a dead body that appears to be one of the hijackers from the armored car robbery. The season-eight episode "Happy Birthday, Mr. Monk" features a slower version of the original theme with a muted trumpet playing the melody. Then they disposed of the body. In the epilogue of the story, Marci implores Monk to promise her that he will never change the theme music if he ever gets his own show. Then, something strange happens: while floating in and out of consciousness, Lt. Disher sees - or thinks he sees - Dr. Bloom and his assistant kill an intruder. [37] The idea was rejected for budgetary reasons. Meanwhile, across town, Dr. Bloom is planning to kidnap Monk. The OCD and phobias cause problems for Monk and anyone around him as he investigates cases. : | (casting by) Adrian Monk Terri is skeptical, wondering if they need more chloroform than what Dr. Bloom wants her to administer. The band plays their new song "I Don't Need a Badge", which lashes out at Stottlemeyer's dismissive attitude towards him. Since 2006, during the airing of season four, Lee Goldberg, a writer for the series, has produced a series of novels based on the original television series. [28] Most of the episodes from seasons two through six were filmed in the Los Angeles area. One has to do with the robbing of an armored car. [29] In season two, episode eight, a building for the Toronto Star can also be seen in a cut scene. The music is also heard in the season-seven episode "Mr. Monk and the Bully". Leland Stottlemeyer. Mr. Monk Goes to the Dentist Release Date 10 March 2006 Running Time 43 minutes Credits Written by Daniel Dratch & Joe Toplyn (story) David Breckman & Top Scharpling (teleplay) Directed by Jefery Levy Episode Guide Previous Episode Next Episode Mr. Monk and the Astronaut Mr. Monk Gets Jury Duty Most episodes feature a sequence in which Monk reveals how the crime was committed, almost always prefaced with the words "Here's what happened" and shown in black and white. Now there's a man in Chicago named Mr. Cronin who would like to buy them, but we're afraid of approaching him because we don't know if he is being watched by the police. The show made references to the theme music controversy in the episode "Mr. Monk and the TV Star", where obsessed fan Marci Maven and Sharona both express distaste for the new theme music to a CSI parody called Crime Lab: SF. A stolen garbage truck rear ends the armored car, and shoves it into the back of the semi's container. director of photography (as Hugo P. Cortina) Film Editing by Ron Rosen Casting By Sandi Logan . It soon becomes clear that one of Monk's teeth might have come loose when Dr. Bloom was torturing him, as he is complaining about a loose tooth. Previously aired episodes of Monk began airing on NBC Universal sibling network NBC April 6, 2008. America's Favorite Defective Detective!" RELATED: The 10 Worst Episodes Of Monk (According To IMDb) A few nights later, Jardeen broke into the office while Dr. Bloom and Terri were working on Randy and confronted them about the bonds. Bloom's line of questioning to Monk - asking whether the buyer for their bonds is under surveillance - is a direct tribute to the film Marathon Man, when Nazi war criminal Christian Szell (Laurence Olivier) asks Babe (Dustin Hoffman) whether it is "safe" for Szell to go to the bank to retrieve a cache of diamonds from a safe deposit box, or whether the bank is under surveillance. Cast & Crew. It is revealed that $10 million in bearer bonds were stolen from the armored car. Monk must face his fears of dentists after Randy believes he witnesses a murder while under anasthetics. A pretty hilarious scene from Monk, that's a little sad at the same time..Episode 15 - Season 4 There is no Audience Score because there are not enough user ratings at this time. Randy is interrupted by an excruciating toothache, which he tries to deny having. Natalie Teeger : [2] He meets Jack Jr. in the episode "Mr. Monk's Other Brother" during season seven. [24] Monk was the first ABC Studios-produced show aired on USA Network instead of ABC. He writes Randy a prescription for a pain medication and Terri hands him a sticker. All seasons are also available in HD format. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Hoberman brought in Andy Breckman as creator, and Breckman, inspired by Sherlock Holmes, introduced Dr. Kroger as a Doctor Watson-like character and an Inspector Lestrade-like character who eventually became Captain Stottlemeyer. His band once again dissolved, Randy rejoins the force, and Monk concludes that his "super-mega-phobia of dentists" is one that is very well-founded. During the hijacking,the two guardsput up a fight with their attackers. Randy interrupts and informs him about the murder he witnessed. Nobody does. Are you sure you want to leave and cancel your review? The song was released on iTunes on December 1, 2009, and won the 2010 Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics. Stottlemeyer insists that Lt. Disher visit a dentist immediately. Since Babe does not know what Szell is talking about, Szell tortures Babe by drilling holes into the nerve endings of his teeth. As the armored car investigation continues, Lt. Disher tells Capt. Monk has a brother Ambrose and a half-brother, Jack Jr., whom Monk first learns about when his father tells him in season five. That night, Randy visits the office of Dr. Oliver Bloom and his assistant Terri. Dr. Oliver Bloom A detective, Patterson, hands Stottlemeyer an updated copy of the armored car's manifest, and notes that the robbers only took about $10 million in negotiable bank certificates. Dr. Oliver Bloom Monk is now flossing and gargling to the point of annoying Stottlemeyer, who tells him to cut it out. Dr. Oliver Bloom Terms and Policies Company Credits Stottlemeyer about what he saw at the dentist's office. Adrian Monk, a San Francisco Police Department detective, has a nervous breakdown after his wife, Trudy, is killed by a car bomb, possibly because of her work as a journalist. This marked the first time change for the program, which aired at 10:00pm during its first four seasons. Mr. Monk Goes to the Dentist ComedyMar 10, 200640 miniTunes Available on Peacock, Prime Video, iTunes S4 E15: After an armored car heist, Monk and Natalie arrive on the scene to join Capt. Episode | Reaction to the new theme was mixed. The series debuted on July 12, 2002, on USA Network. In "Mr. Monk and the Astronaut", some on-location filming was done at Edwards Air Force Base. When individual episodes have scores, they will influence the final season score. This episode really irritated me because the dentist scene was all wrong with Randy. After an armored car heist, Monk and Natalie arrive on the scene to join Capt. Monk's numerous compulsive habits and phobias compound his situation, such as his fear of germs. He happens to read some of the pages from the file on the armored car heist when they drop it. But Stottlemeyer mentions that not only is Jardeen dead, but they also have searched the toolshed, and someone has stolen the money. [32], NYC actor Colter Rule was hired by USA Network to do all radio and TV promotions for the series from its inception, lending an ironic, understated tone that contributed to the show's early popularity. It turns out, of course, there is a connection. When Monk agrees to the promise, the original music is heard as the scene fades to credits, and it plays through the credits. Stottlemeyer's deduction of the reason behind Randy Disher's reluctance to go to the dentist for an obvious toothache is proven to be sound in ", Photographic analysis shows that the warehouse where the armored car turns up is the same building that represents Lester Highsmith's workplace in ". Randy realizes that Jardeen was actually under the impression that Dr. Bloom had stolen the bearer bonds acquired in the robbery. Randy stops by Monk's apartment, and offers to hire him for free to look into his case. Reminded me of Marathon Man. Later, Stottlemeyer later talks to Randy, who has brought his old high school rock band, the Randy Disher Project, back together and is rehearsing with them. While Monk picks up clues, Lt. Disher complains of a horrible toothache. Is it true that you've only been to a dentist once before? Natalie Teeger The dead man is identified as Denny Jardeen, an ex-cop from the Mission District, charged multiple times with excessive force and conduct unbecoming, who took an early retirement a few years ago. The armed men lock the back doors behind them. Randy insists that it was real, and even gives a profile of the victim (male, bald head, about 190 pounds). Lieutenant Disher notes to Captain Stottlemeyer that the guards put up a fight against the robbers and might have injured one of them. Stottlemeyer arrive just in time to save Monk and arrest the nefarious Dr. Bloom. As an ex-cop, Jardeen went toDr. Bloom, his own dentist,to get his tooth fixed. He loses his job and refuses to leave his house for several years. The series was given many awards and nominations, including winning eight Emmy Awards, one Golden Globe Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. The problem is, the case is connected to a recent armored car robbery. After an armored car heist, Monk and Natalie arrive on the scene to join Capt. There are some fun circumstances and an associated crime is at the center. All rights reserved. He remembers that when Dr. Bloom and Jardeen were arguing, Jardeen said that "Barry Bonds" was worth "$13 million". Nobody does. Randy also tries mentioning Barry Bonds to see how Dr. Bloom reacts. Directed By: Randy Zisk Written By: Tom Scharpling, David Breckman, Daniel Dratch, Joe Toplyn Where to watch Buy Subscription Subscription Buy Cast & Crew Tony Shalhoub Adrian Monk Ted Levine. | He notes that the robbers left most of the loose cash behind. Randy comes in, refreshed and better, and Stottlemeyer starts giving him tasks on the robbery. Now he has a different reason to fear dentists. Monk investigates when Lt. Disher thinks he sees his dentist commit a murder. 9/10 Drill time safenoe 2 September 2020 Overall, it's a very good episode, a fun one for the most part. Natalie is a widow and mother of 11-year-old daughter Julie. Monk notices a large model of a tooth, with roots that are about ten inches apart, on a nearby counter. : Look, look, look down! Two plot lines. Privacy Policy That's super annoying as someone who's a dental assistant. On January 12, 2006, USA Network announced that Monk had been picked up through at least season six as one of the "highest-rated series in cable history. Mr. Monk and the Captain's Marriage. Tony Shalhoub reprises the titular role, as well as original main cast members: Jason Gray-Stanford, Ted Levine, and Traylor Howard in their respective characters.[39]. During one glimpse, the door to the room flies open, startling Dr. Bloom and Terri. For the episode, Snoop Dogg performed a hip-hop cover of "It's a Jungle Out There" that substitutes for Randy Newman's version in the opening credits, and at the end before transitioning into the regular credit music. Watch Monk: S4 E15 Mr. Monk Goes to the Dentist on DIRECTV Adrian Monk Unfortunately, Monk is still strapped in Dr. Bloom's dental chair, and Bloom plans on torturing Monk until he tells him if the police know about a possible fence for the bearer bonds. Apple Inc. There are two stories-in-one here, at least at the beginning. Monk takes on a very personal case when he notices that Inspector #8 has been getting lax in her job of looking over the shirts he buys. Randy takes a look at the newspaper, in which there is an article about the armored car heist, which mentions that $13 million in bearer bonds were stolen. On December 31, 2012, the last novel to be written by Lee Goldberg was released. Before they can get a further look around, they get called to a crime scene in the woods, where a dead body has been discovered by fishermen, stripped naked. Monk also continues to investigate Trudy's death. All 125 episodes (seasons 18) of the series are available on various streaming services including Peacock, Amazon Prime, and YouTube TV. Monk discovers Natalie when she is involved in a homicide case, in "Mr. Monk and the Red Herring". This really brought back chilling memories, with Monk revealing every fear on going to the dentist. | USA Network premiered a 10-episode online series entitled "Little Monk" on August 21, 2009. Adrian Monk Breckman also stated that he hoped a sequel would be produced, as well. Sven Holmberg. During the fight, Jardeen pinned Dr. Bloom down to the floor, and Terri brought down the tooth on top of him, fatally bruising him around the chest. Support, Available on Peacock, Prime Video, iTunes, Jon Favreau, Brooke Langton, Michael Dempsey. Maybe you wanna lean over the sink Monk's irrational fears in order of severity from most to least are as follows: dentists, germs, needles, milk, death, snakes, mushrooms, heights, crowds, elevators. Don't be afraid. When they arrive at the scene, Lt. Disher immediately recognizes the dead man as the intruder who was killed by Dr. Bloom. Starring: Tony Shalhoub, Traylor Howard, Jason Gray-Stanford, Ted Levine Summary: Randy Disher goes to the dentist and witnesses a crime while under anesthesia. Terri insists that they don't know any "Barry Bonds". The show came in third behind Big Brother 9 on CBS and Oprah's Big Give on ABC.[27]. He also mentions that he was under anesthesia for two hours, not 30 minutes as Dr. Bloom said it would take, enough time for Dr. Bloom to have gotten rid of the body. [walks into his room preparing to torture Monk] | Directed By: Andre Belgrader Written By: Peter Wolk Where to watch Buy Subscription Subscription Buy Cast & Crew Tony Shalhoub Adrian Monk Ted Levine Capt. Mr. Monk Goes to the Dentist Photos. Filming & Production Adrian Monk The hit knocked one of Jardeen's teeth loose. These insights work both consciously and unconsciously, so often Monk observes something "wrong" but is unable to pinpoint what it is until someone says or does something that triggers his understanding. While he was anesthetized, Jardeen divulged details on the armored car heist and even where he was hiding the bonds - Monk remembers Dr. Bloom mentioning that a lot of his patients sleep-talk during their operations. But once again, nobody believes him. Stottlemeyer does not know where Monk is. Three days later, the armored car is found abandoned in an empty warehouse, both guards shot dead. The show's soundtrack features its original music score, composed by Jeff Beal. The Region 2 and Region 4 DVDs of seasons one-three are in the 4:3 aspect ratio. During the fight, the driver managed to punch Jardeen in the face before Jardeen shot him dead. All rights reserved. : I'm a police officer. According to an interview with executive producer David Hoberman,[23] ABC first conceived the series as a police show with an Inspector Clouseau-like character with OCD. Stottlemeyer. When Monk wakes up, he finds himself strapped into an examination chair in Dr. Bloom's office. By creating an account, you agree to the Men emerge out from the sides of the semi, open the back doors, then train rifles and shotguns at the guards. Mr. Monk Goes to the Dentist (4x15) Mr. Monk and the Actor (5x1) Season Regulars 4 Tony Shalhoub Adrian Monk Ted Levine Leland Stottlemeyer Jason Gray-Stanford Randall Disher Traylor Howard Natalie Teeger Guest Stars 12 Wings Hauser Emmanuelle Vaugier Benito Martinez Van Epperson Aaron Lustig Carlos Gmez Hira Ambrosino Clyde Kusatsu David Ackert These same personal struggles, particularly the OCD, are what aid him in solving cases: his sharp memory, specific mindset, and attention to detail. Monk, who has a severe fear of dentists, reluctantly agrees, and goes with Natalie and Disher to Dr. Bloom's office. The series was produced by Mandeville Films and Touchstone Television in association with Universal Network Television. . : While Monk picks up clues, Lt. Disher complains of a horrible toothache. It includes Adrian and Ambrose Monk during their middle-school years, bringing a back story to Monk's detective skills and phobias. Monk, across town, awakens strapped into Dr. Bloom's chair. Tony Shalhoub has a chance to shine with his witty take on Monk. After an armored car heist, Monk and Natalie arrive on the scene to join Capt. Find movie and film cast and crew information for Monk : Mr. Monk Goes to the Dentist (2006) - Jefery Levy, Randall Zisk, Andre Belgrader, Randy Zisk, Jerry Levine, Andy Breckman on AllMovie Although ABC initially refused Monk, they did air repeats of the show on ABC between JuneNovember 2002, and then again between MarchMay 2004. In Australia, Seasons 1-5 were re-released in slimmer packaging in 2010. : Mr. Monk Goes to the Dentist is the 15th episode of the fourth season of the television series Monk. Dr. Oliver Bloom Stottlemeyer advises Randy to take the day off, and asks him to deliver a copy of the armored car case file to Monk's apartment. Capt. Official Sites Now my question is: is Mr. Cronin under surveillance? For a few episodes where Trudy is featured, a somber but pleasant ending theme was used. Monk is an American mystery comedy-drama television series created by Andy Breckman and starring Tony Shalhoub as Adrian Monk.It originally ran from 2002 to 2009 and is primarily a police procedural series, but also exhibits comic and dramatic tones in its exploration of the main characters' personal lives. , and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. The June 16, 2008, reairing of the pilot episode featured a new credit sequence with the Newman theme. Captain Leland Stottlemeyer and Lieutenant Randy Disher call on Monk when they have troubles with investigations. Randy Newman also wrote a new song for the final episode entitled "When I'm Gone". [pause] Please enter your birth date to watch this video: You are not allowed to view this material at this time. Dr. Oliver Bloom : [walks into his room preparing to torture Monk] Hello again, Mr. Monk. | While they're talking, Stottlemeyer hands Natalie a file, which he claims is nothing, but Natalie points out that he's doing a background check on Dr. Bloom, making clear that deep down he believes there's a possibility Randy was right. Monk is an American mystery comedy-drama television series created by Andy Breckman and starring Tony Shalhoub as Adrian Monk. Randy Disher goes to the dentist and witnesses a crime while under anaesthesia. Mr. Monk Goes to the Dentist (2006) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Directed by Jefery Levy Writing Credits Cast (in credits order) Produced by Music by Jeff Beal Cinematography by Anthony R. Palmieri . They look around, and find no evidence of a murder, not even traces of blood or anything to suggest a fight. Instead of reporting Jardeen or the location of themoney to the police, Dr. Bloom and Terri went to Jardeen's house, and took the money for themselves. 'Monk' has always been one of my most watched shows when needing comfort, to relax after a hard day, a good laugh or a way to spend a lazy weekend. Bloom sends his assistant to Monk's house, where she knocks him out with chloroform. [26] Ratings for the broadcast debut were well below NBC averages for the time period. In the middle of season three, Sharona decides to remarry her ex-husband and moves back to New Jersey, prompting Monk to hire Natalie Teeger as his new assistant. A review of season two in the New York Daily News included a wish that producers would revert to the original theme. Brooke Langton is absolutely beautiful and a terrific actress to boot. It turns out, of course, there is a connection. [42], Universal Studios Home Entertainment has released all eight seasons of Monk on DVD in Region 1. Is it true that you've only been to a dentist once before? The next day, at the police station, a task force has been assembled to investigate the armored car heist. Natalie notices Randy standing by the armored car and initially thinks that he's thinking about the fact that one of the dead drivers was engaged, but he admits to having a toothache. The original theme is heard in the season-three episode "Mr. Monk and the Game Show". Some bank certificates. I wondered how the crime was committed, and we're kept guessing until the very end. For the most part, the novels remain faithful to the television series, with slight discontinuity. When Stottlemeyer won't believe him, a furious Disher resigns and hires Monk to solve the mystery. I gather it wasn't a good experience. Are you gonna be crying a lot? : and the Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! Stottlemeyer and Lt. Disher in the investigation. Dr. Bloom and Terri denied it, but when he became insistent, they attacked him. Traylor Howard Natalie Teeger. Randy uses the pretense of looking for his cell phone to get Terri to allow him and Natalie into the room where he had his appointment.