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Mr. Monk and the Rapper

Season 6, Episode 2, Aired 7/20/07

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Monk helps a famous rapper clear his name after the rapper is accused of murder.

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Tony Shalhoub

Adrian Monk
Jason Gray-Stanford

Lt. Randall Disher
Traylor Howard

Natalie Teeger

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Absolutely Atrocious

1.0

"Abysmal"

By Aya_VNV, Nov 09, 2011 Report Abuse

Please, I am begging whoever is in charge, pull the plug asap. It is so sad and such a shame to be watching what used to be one of the greatest shows of all time rotting away like this. During Season 5 I thought it's humanly impossible to get any worse, but they did it. This episode is the epitomy of absolute atrocity, and to frost the cake, they even replaced Randy Newman's song with some rap remix. Monk hasn't just hit rock bottom, he's actually been given a jackhammer to dig even lower. Please, leave us with the sweet memories of the first 3 excellent seasons on DVD and put this show out of its misery. It's heartbreaking.moreless

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Snoop Dog is a gangsta rapper who is implicated in a murder. Blah, blah, blah...

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By wopjob1856, Nov 09, 2011 Report Abuse

Stunt casting more often than not equals a crappy episode. This one was no exception. My guess is that the Studio told the producers they wanted Snoop in a show. I expect the poor writers then went about trying to create the vehicle accordingly--It showed in the quality (or lack thereof) in the work. For a good example of stunt casting see the Sarah Silverman episode. For a bad example see this one. Oh, and please, please, please don't let guest stars near the theme song again! Ugh. That was embarrassing for both Snoop AND the show. Only redeeming quality was Monk's "motive, yo" line. Worth a chuckle--Without it this episode would get a 0.0.moreless

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Repulsive Monk episode. I couldn't stand to see Monk fawning over these sexist, criminal, rapper-types. Even the detective-mystery aspects wer weak.

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By chipee, Jun 04, 2010 Report Abuse

The Rap episode wasn't just bad, it was insulting/repulsive, what with paying homage to this most vile form of rap. If "Monk" is a sweet, decent comedy show (of which there are so few on television), this Rap episode had to be anti-Monk. I couldn't believe what I was seeing.

Dare I say "jump the shark"? (That should get a lot of fun responses.) I'm disgusted that they swoon over rap, which is largely thought to be destructive, mainly to black culture/family life (see Bill Cosby) -- especially the type of rap shown on the show (fun criminal murderous names; clear references to notorious headline murders and violence, woman hanging around like ornaments). All those who complain that "Monk" is in decline, what with all the "fish our of water" episodes, will love this one, could call it "Exhibit A". I couldn't take all of the gushing about black rappers and imitating their lingo horrible and condescending.

One of Dogg's entourage says "I hate the mother.... 'er ... ... feller." There's a long discussion, involving even Natalie, as to whether a rap song sounds better if a girl's "booty" is either "bangin or poppin." Dogg's home/office is like a brothel; there was even one woman lying around unconscious (from a drug stupor?). Dogg tells Monk he could put a lump of coal up Monk's "butt" and get a diamond out of it. Lovely family show.

About Natalie and the ep.: (1) I am beginning to wonder if some Monk-Natalie romance is in the works. (2) As to those who complain that they make Monk look too dumb lately, this ep is a good example of sorts -- minor example, but as to Natalie's Secretary Day flowers, anyone in Monk's position would simply defend himself by saying that when he heard it was Secretary's Day, he took advantage of it to show his appreciation of Natalie's performance, that there is no "assistant's day", that obviously she was more than a secretary. Monk floundered about, was tongue-tied, didn't even defend himself, seemed like a bewildered jerk. It went on for too long.

A few small qualms ***SPOILERS***:
1. wouldn't the cops have the limo driver guarded in the hospital?
2. why would the murderer want to kill the limo driver, in the hospital? The murderer thought the limo driver was sleeping in the limo when the bomb was placed. 3. If the white partner was killed, wouldn't his estate then own his share of the partnership, half of the recording deal?
4. Why would the bomber keep bomb-making tools in his basement? (He's not a professional bomber who would even need those items in the future.)
5. If the watch-bomb-timer could only go up to 12 hours, why would the bomber lie that someone looking like the Dogg character was seen near the limo at 7 PM (the bomb went off at 8 PM on the watch [9 pm in daylight savings time]. Either way, 7 PM was an impossible time for anyone to plant that bomb.moreless

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Nothing special but not a bad episode.

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By BBLaze2, Apr 11, 2010 Report Abuse

All the other reviews are saying how bad this episode was when really this is just average Monk. People are just turned off by the fact its about rappers. While nothing stands out about the episode other than the fact snoop dogg was a guest star, it was just like any other episode. Nobody really complained about Mr. Monk Goes to a Rock Concert like this episode. Its because with all the garbage about rap these days people are prejudice against rap, now I hate rap but I won't let it stop me from objectively watching a episode of a show I like. Not a bad episode as long as your not prejudice against rap.moreless

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it wasn't the best case and all, but it was HILARIOUS!!

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By rusty_faith99, Apr 11, 2010 Report Abuse

it wasn't the best case and all, but it was HILARIOUS!!

I really loved that this one was funny, lol!

the case though was regular, I felt it was like a nancy drew story, and i am NOT a fan!

I liked what's his name, snoop dog... i like it when he acts in shows, always true to himself..

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- The only witness in a homicide would not be left in intensive care without police protection, especially after Stottlemeyer pointed out his existence to the primary suspect in the crime. In fact, the discussion would have been a good setup to catch the killer--if police had been posted at the victim's hospital room. Edit
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- International Airdates: Switzerland: Thursday, March 13, 2008 on 3+ Austria: Friday, March 14, 2008 on ORF 1 Germany: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 on RTL Greece: Sunday, September 28, 2008 on Star Estonia: Sunday, December 14, 2008 on TV3 Finland: Saturday, November 21, 2009 on YLE TV1 Slovakia: October 13, 2010 on Markiza Edit
- Snoop Dogg is billed as Special Guest Star, and Special Performance By. Edit
- The theme song for this Monk episode was sung and played in rap style, performed by special guest star Snoop Dogg. Edit
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- Natalie: You get hunches all the time, people don't laugh at you. Monk: People laugh at me plenty. Natalie: But not about that. Edit
- Stottlemeyer: Randy's upstairs talking to our medical examiner in rap. Monk: Why? Stottlemeyer: I learned a long time ago not to ask Randy why he does anything. Edit
- Stottlemeyer: Apologize, but don't cry. Monk: Don't cry? Edit
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