Wasn't the stripper's costume different from a real cop uniform? Surely Monk would know but I liked it when he said "187" which means homicide.

When Dish was looking at the photos, Monk said something about "Trudy" - what was going on??

When Stott mentioned weddings to Monk I thought he would stop when he saw how hurt Monk was. Why did Stott then continue on with the photo album and all that?

Pebble Beach is 120 miles south of SF. I wonder if they really filmed it there.

Now we know Nat's full birth name was Natalie Jane Davenport. And she has nice teeth.

I thought Monk was going to do his "reveal" thing during his dance or up on the stage but he never did. It wasn't needed.

Why was Disher a Sgt. first and then a Lt.??

Loved the ep.
So, Randy attended Temple University? And is from Philedelphia? Surprised me. That's when I figured out who did it, when she mentioned Philidelphia. And I figured it was because he knew her or knew something about her.

I think Randy may have scraped the burned plastic off the cake before he munched on it. It would still taste awful, but still.

I loved when Natalie said "Seperate rooms." and Randy said "I should thinks so."
And "What time is it." That was v.v. funny.Randy on painkillers was great. And when Captain Stottlemeyer asked if he'd be okay, Randy said. "Yeah. Painkillers."

Finally, a good Randy ep.

BTW, Randy and Natalie as a couple. What do you think. I think they look like they could be - Except they seem to have no romantic interest in one another in any way. But they look cute together.

I loved the show, but two things surprised me. One was in a good way; the other was in a bad way. The first "surprise" was when Natalie preferred going to the wedding with a B&E suspect rather than Randy. What exactly is wrong with Randy as a non-romantic date? Secondly, isn't this like the first episode in which Monk didn't do a summation? In a way, I liked that Monk didn't single-handedly solve the case. Stottlemeyer and Disher really contributed this time. However, Monk's summations are so well done that I missed it in the show.

Read your comments and enjoy them. I've been a fan of Monk since 1st airing. Didn't know how to get on here. So I clicked on a name. Is this how to get on??

Wanted to say I loved the way Adrian looked when Natalie had her heel at the bride's throat. This was the same look he gave her in one of Natalie's 1st epi when they were coming off an escalator.
She said "Life goes on, doesn't it?" You could read his face. "That's my girl" I just loved that look. Said sooo much.

I lost a dear pet right before the show and didn't think I would enjoy the humor but this show just breaks me up. Thank you USA and MONK.

That was a great look Monk gave Natalie, wasn't it? He admires her spunkiness, I think, and her down to earth attitude.
So do I!

I'm sorry about you losing a pet. I know how that goes, and it's never easy...

Did anyone mention the counterpart to Stott? He even looked a bit alike. I wish I could have seen more of them acting together.

A pretty nice episode. The body floating to the top of the mud pit was gruesome. Chilling touch.

They DO like to promote Volvos on MONK, don't they???

Jerry

Teresa1643,
"It's unclear exactly why Monk and the police fellows are invited"? This confirms something I have long-suspected -- some critics are paid to write reviews of shows they have not actually watched!

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monkusa,
I think the time you're thinking of (when Monk gave Natalie that look) was in "Mr. Monk & The Red Herring," when they were at the science museum and she told the white corpuscle that she wanted to know less about him.



Later,
Art

She said, 'It grieves me so to see you in such pain,
I wish there was something I could do to make you smile again';
I said, 'I appreciate that,
And would you please explain about the fifty ways.' " -- Paul Simon ["50 Ways To Leave Your Lover"/Paul Simon]

But he did give her a 'look' in this episode too. An admiring look.

Yeah, I was saying way to go Natalie! I liked the look Monk gave her when done that.

So sorry to hear about your pet! That's tough. But I'm glad Monk helped you -- I'm sure he'd be proud to know it!

i loved the whole show- and i too loved the look monk gave natalie when she handled that wacko-- and i loved that monk grabbed julie and pulled her to safety- to let natlaie handle that woman- i know nat would appreciate this--(monk is thinking of others now and it is some Growth for him) the eppy showcased all of them- i loved the capt when monk- i think he did not realize that monk WOULD get upset when he first started talking about weddings and all- but he KNEW if he brought up trudy-- THAt would cheer monk right up and it did=== classic monk-- can't wait for next week- will be sad to see him go for NOW-- but i have LOVED every show-so far- season 4 has been da bomb!!!

When he stepped in the Mud I said "Oh my God!"

I am such a Monk.

I thought this episode was a great change of pace after last week's rather dramatic episode. Everyone had a good outing here and like others I just loved the scenes of Stottlemeyer and Randy trying to get to the ballroom.

And, of course, I as the personally crowned queen of the Monk Bus Disco, I have to say that I was thrilled to see Monk dancing. I also really liked the dialogue during that scene. Adrian was very good there. "Why should I be afraid? I'm not the one you married." Brilliant!

I also agree that I loved the part where Natalie stopped our black widow and told her that her family had enough problems. I thought the look that Monk gave her was one of pride and that was nice to see, too. I think there is a real partnership there.

Now I think I'll dance around my living room.

Jenn

Everyone expressed just about everything I liked about this episode, except one thing: "I love weddings. Did you know I met Karen at a wedding. And I still love weddings."

Also, did you notice that Natalie's father called her "Nat"? I wonder if that's why she was so snarky to Marty Eels when he called her "Nat."

Excellent! The show just keeps on getting better!

Randy proves his worth (attention and retention to and of detail) and the fact that he does deserve respect. Natalie exemplifies her wholesomeness by divulging her refusal to participate harmoniously with an enormously rich pretentious immediate family. Stotlemeyer shows yet again his undying loyalty to Monk, and Monk of course demonstrates yet once again his brilliant observance of details, his vast knowledge, his fearless direct dialog to the suspect and unbecoming to most; his physical inability to subdue the perpetrator.

Hi all,
I got quite a giggle out of Randy asking "What time is it?" Also Stottlemeyer's "Did you know I met Karen at a wedding? . . . I love weddings, anyway."

And, Adrian's reaction to the garter falling on him was one of the funniest things ever!




Later.
Art





"We were only kids, but then, I never heard it said,
That kids can't fall in love and feel the same;
I can still remember the first time I told you I loved you." -- Jim Croce ["Alabama Rain"/Jim Croce]

They weren't invited. More accurately, Monk was invited to attend as Natalie's date when her real date cancelled but Monk declined. That's when Randy volunteered to escort her and, having no one else to act as a buffer between her and her family, Natalie accepted. So Randy was there because he was her date. Monk and Stotlemeyer showed up after Randy was involved in the hit and run accident. As any good friends would, they went to see about their friend.

I laughed till I cried when the cake burst into flames. What a way to start an episode! As someone who has worked with small children for years, and staged quite a few birthday parties, I can say that a more flame resistant "spittle guard" would definitely win my vote of approval.

It was great to see the gang functioning as more of a team, with Monk's abilities pointing the way and making significant contribution, but not being the all-in-all. Good solid police work from Stottelmeyer and Randy cinched the arrest, and Natalie's quick thinking brought her down. Good teamwork, I'd say.

Who'd a thunk that Natalie was a toothpaste heiress!

Loved the race to the ballroom and Stott dumping Randy off the luggage cart right at the feet of their suspect!

Loved Monk's verbal exchange with the Black Widow while they were dancing. Low key, but very suspenseful. And, of course, I loved all of Monk's "Monk moments"... the mud bath, the stripper cop fiasco, separating the kid's food at the dinner", and that long, rambling stall speech.

Nice episode. I've enjoyed all of this season immensely!

~Cyn

Yes, the look may have been in Red Herring. RH will air again during the marathon. I will watch it. But I remember it at the top of the escalator when she said something to Monk, then turned to walk away. Maybe I missed one of those "looks".

Cancerg01: You are right. Stott and Monk went to the wedding after Randy was hurt. Thanks for noticing that.

Thanks for comments on my pet. He is still in my refrig all wrapped up in foil. Wouldn't Monk just faint away ? I don't know if I want to cremate or bury.

I forgot one! One great "Monk moment" was when they turned the tables on a "Monk moment" and had Randy make his wish before he blew out the candles! Even Adrian got a little impatient (that hand to the face thing he does and that look!) before Stottlemeyer ordered him to blow out the candles!

Great episode. I can't believe the 1st half of seson 4 is almost over. Nice job. You do about 6 episodes and take a long break. Then you come back and do another 6 or so episodes and take another break.

monkusa, you should bury you pet friend. I'm sorrey for your lost.

Tami, didn't you think Leland made a sexy "wedding photographer"?

One thing I did wonder about, though, was when Natalie asked her parents if they had the bride "checked out" and her dad said yes, they had. I would think if they had her checked out, they would have found out that she was a Black Widow, unless she made it so her fake identity was the one that could be traced.....anyway, that was just a random thought I had.

monkusa,
Yes, in "Mr. Monk & The Red Herring," Monk and Natalie had just gotten off the escalator when suddenly a guy in costume claiming he was a white corpuscle appeared and started babbling to them about what white corpuscles do. He asked, "Would you like to know more about me?" Nat said, "No, I'd like to know less about you." and walked away. Monk appeared to be impressed and gave Natalie a look which seemed to say "Hey, this girl is all right."

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Cancerg01,
I know all that about Monk, Stottlemeyer and Randy being at the wedding. I saw the show. Apparently, a certain critic -- from The Connecticut News, in Teresa's original post, wasn't really watching or listening too well.




Later,
Art



"If I had a box just for wishes,
And dreams that had never come true,
The box would be empty,
Except for the memory of how they were answered by you." -- Jim Croce ["Time In A Bottle"/Jim Croce]

Love the episode ,love the Croce
I've wondered what kind of music he'd be writing now?
The camera work in the dancing scene was fantastic,a very nice touch
elaine