Roles:

Amanda
Animal Control Guy
Gwen Dewitt
Samantha Austin
Anne Marie
Aunt Theresa
Barry
Cooking Uncle
Dog Owner
Father
Steve Dewitt
Veterinarian

Monk and a dog?! That sounds so...so... funny...there's a lot of possibilities
Can't wait to know what is it about...
What do you think?

yea it's funny and thanks for news

Sounds like a doggone interesting concept. Perhaps he'll spend a good part of the episode barking up the wrong tree.

wow. bad puns to the extreme. Do you think Gertrude will give us a spoiler? I cant wait to see!

LOL!!

This episode sounds like it's going to be great. Monk with any type of animals is a natural disaster!!!! ("Mr. Monk in the Panic Room") Haha. I liked thatr episode. I'm very excited for seaspn eight

This should be an interesting one... Thanks for the info, can't wait for Gertrude's spoiler!

Some info

Thanks for the infos, Gertrude and Alex!
Mi

Thanks for the spoiler, Gertrude!

Aww, Monk with a dog... it sounds adorable!

Can't wait for the epi!

OMG!!

I can´t wait to watch it!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Gertrude for this spoiler
It's going to be cool episode... I love animals...dogs, cats, mouses etc...
Davenport family reunion.... so when will Monk have his family reunion...?
Can't wait for this episode...

THAAAANNNNKKKKSSSSS

LOL! I am looking forward to this!

The Spoiler in saying Monk is "Becoming an honorary Davenport, eating, drinking and having fun" - almost make one wonder if we talking about the Monk we have known and loved for nearly eight years?

On the surface of things, these statements are tantalizing hints that some kind of metamorphosis may be taking
place which some may not favor but, for me, seeing the return of a Monk whom Trudy once knew without her presence physically is a hopeful sign that he can once again accept and be willing to find enjoyment in living life more fully,

KF

omg i know. that's what I thought, too.



This might go into my top five.

This episode sounds really funny. Thanks, Gertrude.

I watched today Mr. Monk and the Panic room and the owner of the building where Monk has his apartment said that no one can have animals in the building...So how Monk is going to have a dog in his apartment?

It would be funny if he sneaks the dog in, and then has to try to keep his presence a secret, keeping him quiet, walking him on the sly...and how will he ever deal with the dog's, you know, poop?? He has to pick it up. That would be a nightmare for him!

Maybe...or Dr. Bell can talk this owner and say that this dog is some kind of therapy dog so he can't say no right? Or maybe this dog will stay at Natalie's house?
About the...you know...he can use Sha-Poopie ...
Sha-Poopie for the rescue

Sha-Poopie FTW!! LOL! Maybe they will do that. It would be good advertising. And the idea of Monk dealing with this issue, even with the Sha-Poopie is pretty funny. Somehow I can imagine him fiddling with it, trying to make sure it's in the exact center of the dog's back feet, while trying not to actually see what's happening.

But he was able to deal with Tommy's diapers. If you love something enough, you find ways to deal with the necessaries that go along with having them in your life.

As for the no-pets rule in his building, I'll need to rewatch that and see how it was worded. Possibly it's 'No pets unless you pay a deposit', or maybe that rule has been changed if the building was purchased by another person or firm. Or, there is the possibility that he gave the landlord the impression that the dog was a service animal of some sort. Maybe the landlord just won't have a chance to see the dog before the end of the episode. I've kept a puppy and a cat in a no pets apartment before.

yes anything with Mr. Monk and an animal is bound to be LOL funny. cant wait for the new season to start. just really hate that's it gonna b over after that. Friday nights will never b the same I will miss it so much!!!!!!

OMG! This episode just sounds too cute!!! I just love that movie with Jack N. "As Good As It Gets" because that little dog is just so cute and how cranky Jack falls so in love with the little dog. Everytime I watch it I think how great Tony Shalhoub could play that role!!! and now it'll be a little bit like that!!! Wow! I think Season 8 is really going to be their best season so far!!!!!! This will definitely be one of my most favorite episodes!!!

Oh, no....... There's an Aunt Theresa at the Davenport family reunion??? She tried to kill her husband (Jonathan) in Mr. Monk Goes to a Wedding.

haha, dog again? It remind me of "Mr.Monk is on the air" on S05.

Did you see the 20th day on the countdown calendar?? I'm 100% sure about that Adrian will get some of those in this episode I was thinking about it when the episode title first came out

I REALLY can't wait for this episode. I am a BIG time dog person. I HAVE to have one under foot. (PLUS a few cats & a horse) They are MUCH cheaper than a shrink...at least I think they probably are. LOL. PLUS they make sure you get your exercise....daily walking..+ romping around , playing like a fool....let's my inner child come out.... always. Gives me an excuse.

To stay young & keep your sanity...I say... NEVER stop playing...get a dog * & if folks laugh at you romping around ....blame it on the dog*. They won't mind & the laughing fools will never figure out how you stay so young at heart. Poor things.

* Substitute any other pet here..as ,IMO, all pet's help you feel young at heart.



B.
Always romp.

Mr. Monk and the Dog promotional photos

Is it just me or does that dog look exactly like Scamp from The Cooper Clan?

Thanks. Monk is an honourary member of Natalie's family! What does that mean?? Maybe at last he can experience the loving warmth and friendship, even vicariously, of a family he never had.

KF

This is what I was thinking. That and "That dog is a hippy!"

Not sure I would count on that, remember, it's Natalie's family. I don't know that I would classify Peggy Davenport as particularly warm. I think her version of warm is slightly less frosty than she treats the waiters at her son's bogus wedding.

I think Randy's mom is probably the best mom any of the four main characters have. Leland's is apparently 'scary', we've seen Natalie's mom, who is probably nice in her own ways but hardly June Cleaver, and Adrian's mom also may have had good intentions but obviously also had a boatload of issues.

I loved the last (Sharona) episode! I missed her so much! I wish we could have both Natalie and Sharona. My only disappointment with the episode is that I was hoping there would be new info on the Trudy case. I know we will find out who is responsible for her death in the end, but I had hoped there would be more clues scattered throughout the whole season. Maybe I'm just missing them?

So, what about this week's episode? Has anyone heard anything new?

Anyway, Monk and a dog should be really funny! I wonder why Natalie isn't taking care of the Dog? I can hardly wait.

It looks like Julie will be in this next episode, judging from the promotional photos Alex linked to above. And the guy that plays Hodges (?) on CSI, too.

At least it will be nice to see Julie again. I was wondering if she was going to make any other appearance in this last season...

A Dog and an obsessive compulsive...hmm...AS GOOD AS IT GETS!..if it worked for Jack N. it will surely work for Monk!

According to the commercial, Nat does get him a shapoopie! LOL!

Shi poopie, Shi poopie the girl is hard to get. I love that song.

Yes! Hodges 2 nights in a row! This episode looks like a good one. I think they are pulling out their best material for this last season.

OMG! Not only are they recycling Natalie's dresses, they are also recycling the dogs!

I got a message last night from David Breckman about tonight's episode:

"Hey good people! Just a quick head’s up that the third MONK I directed will
be premiering this weekend on USA Network.

MR. MONK AND THE DOG debuts tomorrow night -- Friday, October 30 -- at 9
PM.

The story finds Monk taking in a murder victim’s dog – temporarily, of
course. At first our germaphobic hero despises the animal, but gradually --
and to his own amazement -- finds himself becoming attached to the pooch
and, by the end of the show, is willing to die to protect her.

Beth Armogida wrote a solid first draft, Andy Breckman worked his usual
magic on the rewrite, and the final product reportedly (and this is the best
review I could’ve asked for) -- reportedly moved network president Jeff
Wachtel’s wife to tears.

“DOG” is ultimately a story about loneliness… and unexpected love. Tony
shines in the episode (as always), the other regulars are characteristically
great, and Sparky -- the four-legged actor playing “Shelby,” the pooch whom
Monk takes in -- is guaranteed to win your heart.

So set your TIVO accordingly. And if you have a chance to tune in and
watch, I hope you enjoy the show…

…and hope everyone’s having a wonderful October.

Talk soon!

David"

David also told me that this is a transgender role for Sparky. He's a boy dog playing a girl dog.

Oh my gosh, YES! As Good As it Gets is one of the greatest movies of all time, and I actually thought of it when I heard about Mr. Monk and the Dog too. This is going to be a great episode, I always wondered how Monk would react with a dog in his house.

"Go sell crazy some place else 'cuz we're all stocked up here." =)

I'll take her sneak peek

OMG, that scene alone started to get me a little choked up...I can already tell I'm going to LOVE this episode!!!!

LOL re: Monk: "They're naked and they eat and they uneat and then they die. Probably the worst idea you've ever had."

Thanks, Alex!!! This episode is going to be amazing!

If Sparky has been fixed that might not be technically correct!! But regardless we once again thank Teresa for her tireless efforts to once again confuse us with her gossip! .........Whaddya mean she has good sources.....is she a member of the presidents inner circle of something?

O.K. fine I'll apologize... I'm sorry I ever doubted you Teresa.....we all appreciate you giving us the inside scoop on what's happening on the Monk people are thinking and doing.......

Adrianna made me say it

Hello,

Thanks for the spoiler.

I won't see the remaining scenes of this episode till next year but the way the writers are carefully grooming the transformation and redefinition of Monk here by hesitantly reaching outward and caring - even if it be a dog - is heartwarming.

KF

Now I'm wondering what else Adrianna can make you do.

They actually use boy dogs in girl roles frequently. I thought I heard somewhere it's because males are easier to train. Lassie was played by boys. I think there was only 1 girl lassie.

but I digress. SPOILER: If you didn't see it don't read this next part









Cute episode... but it reminded me a lot of the episode where Monk wanted to adopt that one toddler and in the end gave him up to another family. I wish he could have kept the dog.

I thought the episode was great tonight! Very funny, and at times very touching, which is my formula for a perfect Monk episode! There were so many terrific lines tonight...I especially enjoyed Monk giving Shelby a tour of his apartment..."This is off-limits!" And even though we saw it in the promo, the scene where she's drinking from the toilet and chases him down the hallway is now officially, in my opinion, classic Monk! I really enjoyed "Mr. Monk and the Dog." Can't wait to see Monk go on a camping trip next week!