Diana in Poland, Maine: Any info on my favorite OCD detective, Mr. Monk?

Yes! Tony Shalhoub says, "This summer, like mid-July, we're going to shoot our 100th episode! And as you know, the number 100, a big, even number, is a very important number to the character of Adrian Monk. So we're actually going to do a quick retrospective, and a lot of the guest stars who have appeared on the show in the first six seasons will come back and be interviewed, talking about their experience with Monk, whether they're doing their interview from jail or whatever it is." Nice. And cross your fingers for a Sarah Silverman stop-by!

The upcoming season will contain Monk's 100th episode; it'll be partially a clip show, where Adrian Monk will work his 100th case for the San Francisco PD, while a reporter writes a profile about him. The reporter will meet "old friends," as Breckman put it, who will reflect on Monk and his past cases. "At first I thought, hey it'll be a breeze but I think it's going to be a challenge," said Breckman. Shalhoub chimed in by joking that "we're hoping it's really really expensive, too."

Beginning July 18th. Among other things, Monk buys a new house, meets his half brother, and spends an entire hour on a submarine. We'll also meet his new shrink Dr. Neven Bell (A palindrome though Monk points out, not a perfect one since the first N is capitalized) .

Sept. 5th will be the 100th episode! John Turturro will be back as Monk's brother. The episode will follow Monk ala a Dateline NBC that's doing a profile of him.

THIS SEASON ON MONK


MONK, the award-winning original series starring Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG Award winner Tony Shalhoub returns for a seventh season! Fans can catch all-new episodes of the hit show starting Friday, July 18. Here's an episode-by-episode overview of what awaits Adrian Monk and what special guest stars will be joining him:


MR. MONK BUYS A HOUSE
When his new neighbor plays his music too loud, Monk decides it's time to move. He takes a huge step and buys a house that turns into a money pit, particularly when he hires the handyman from hell who is determined to rip up the entire house. Brad Garrett guest stars. Premieres Friday, July 18 at 9/8C.


MR. MONK GETS LOTTO FEVER
Natalie becomes the new lotto girl in California, and Mr. Monk finds himself a little jealous of Natalie's fame. She is embroiled in a scandal when the lotto machine is discovered to be rigged. Malcolm Barrett guest stars. Premieres July 25 at 9/8C.


MR. MONK TAKES A PUNCH
Mr. Monk feels he is too over the hill and will never pass the SFPD physical. He finally gives up on his dream of reinstatement and finds it liberating, but a case in which he meets an boxer making a comeback in the ring re-inspires Monk. Robert Loggia and James Lesure guest star. Premieres Friday, August 1 at 9/8C.


MR. MONK IS UNDERWATER
A former friend of Mitch's dies in a locked room aboard a submarine and everyone cries suicide. When Monk and the crew investigate, the ship suddenly descends and Monk finds himself trapped on-board, underwater. Premieres Friday, August 8 at 9/8C.


MR. MONK AND THE GENIUS
Monk goes up against a Bobby Fisher-type chess genius who always appears to be two steps ahead of Monk. David Strathairn guest stars. Premieres Friday, August 15 at 9/8C.


MR. MONK AND THE PRETTY FACE
Monk develops a crush on a model who is accused of murder. Despite the overwhelming evidence (including her confession), Monk is determined to prove her innocence. Premieres Friday, August 22 at 9/8C.


MR. MONK'S 100TH CASE
Dateline covers Monk's handling of a serial killer case (in which four people were killed) and the gang gathers for a viewing party to watch the piece. As Monk watches the interviews of his biggest friends and adversaries, he realizes that victim #3 was killed by someone else and must solve the crime. Premieres Friday, September 5 at 9/8C.


MR. MONK GETS HYPNOTIZED
After Monk seeks a new form of therapy (hypnosis), he finds himself reverting to his 9-year old personality. Premieres September, 12 at 9/8C.