Mr. Monk Goes to the Hospital
- Episode aired Mar 2, 2007
- TV-PG
- 42m
Monk goes to the emergency room with a persistent bloody nose due to a bump on the nose, which he becomes convinced is actually a cerebral hemorrhage, and discovers the doctor he sought out ... Read allMonk goes to the emergency room with a persistent bloody nose due to a bump on the nose, which he becomes convinced is actually a cerebral hemorrhage, and discovers the doctor he sought out for second opinion, dead on his office floor.Monk goes to the emergency room with a persistent bloody nose due to a bump on the nose, which he becomes convinced is actually a cerebral hemorrhage, and discovers the doctor he sought out for second opinion, dead on his office floor.
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- Intern Collins
- (as David Lee)
- Waitress
- (as Janie Haddad)
- Nurse Esterbrook
- (as Kathleen Darcy)
- Nurse Becky
- (as Mckenna Jones)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe CSI guy investigating Dr. Whitcomb's death early in the episode is played by Jon Perkins, who is the detective consultant for the show.
- GoofsThroughout the episode, Monk is tilting his head back because of his bloody nose. This in fact is a common misconception of first aid treatment for bloody noses. The correct treatment is to instead tilt the head forward while sitting upright so that the blood does not run down the back of the throat (a position which may cause gagging, coughing, vomiting or choking). Considering he was in the hospital for quite some time, you'd think that at least one doctor or nurse (especially the two that treated him) would take the time to correct this even though they were busy. The patient should also have an ice pack to the back of the neck, sit straight up, head forward.
- Quotes
Dr. David Scott: [comes into Monk's room] You said you wanted to be admitted. Your prayers have been answered, Mr. Monk.
[Monk tries to speak]
Dr. David Scott: No, you can't speak or breathe or move. Don't even try. You're literally wasting your breath. I've injected three C.C.s of tribucinal into your larynx. Do you have any idea of what I do here every day? How many lives these hands have saved? How many lives they *will* save? Hundreds, thousands. That's my mission. It's why I'm here. I am the Miracle Man. Do you think I would let you, Former Detective Monk, or Dr. Graydon Whitcomb, or anyone, stop me?
[a few seconds later]
Dr. David Scott: Oh, and by the way I have some good news for you. I stopped that pesky nosebleed.
[Monk croaks]
Dr. David Scott: You're welcome. I have some other news, not quite so good... You had an accident - at least that's what your chart says. You were in a stairwell, and you tripped. You suffered a concussion, possible nerve damage, and a couple of fractures. Oh, and it gets worse. I don't know how this happened, but the name on this chart is "Dale Butterworth." In four minutes, the day nurse - who is new to this floor - is going to walk in, read this chart, and administer a massive dose of intravenous tetracycline.
[Monk seems to have a repulsive reaction]
Dr. David Scott: Yes, I know about your allergies. Unfortunately, mistakes like this happen all the time.
[He walks out of the room]
Natalie Teeger: [walks into the hospital waiting room and the receptionist] Hi, excuse me. I was looking for Adrian Monk. He was sitting right over there.
Nurse Becky: [types into her computer] He's been admitted.
Natalie Teeger: He's been admitted?
Nurse Becky: Uh-huh. He's in intensive care.
Natalie Teeger: For a *nosebleed*?
[She goes up to Monk's room with some get well balloons]
Natalie Teeger: Mr. Monk, I'm so sorry. I can't believe this. What happened? They said you fell down the stairs? It's all right, I'll take good care of you, okay.
Nurse Brady: Hi, how's he doing today?
Natalie Teeger: I don't know. I just got here.
Nurse Brady: Are you his wife?
Natalie Teeger: No I'm his assistant and his friend. He's in a lot of pain. He's not good with pain.
Nurse Brady: This should help.
[She puts up the tube that will feed the deadly tetracycline into Monk]
Nurse Brady: [Monk tries to say something to Natalie]
Natalie Teeger: Dr. Scott?
Nurse Brady: He's your primary. You're very lucky. He's the greatest.
Natalie Teeger: [not knowing that Dr. Scott is trying to kill Monk] Did you hear that? You have a great doctor.
[as the nurse prepares to inject the drug]
Natalie Teeger: It's okay, it's okay. I got you. Give me your hand.
Nurse Brady: He should have some ice chips.
Natalie Teeger: Okay, I'll get them.
[She tries to go but Monk is still holding her hand, trying to convey the message "Dr. Scott is trying to kill me"]
Natalie Teeger: It's okay. Mr. Monk, I just wanted you to know that I am so sorry for leaving you here this morning. It will never happen again. If you are ever in trouble, I will be there for you. I promise.
[the drug starts to be administered. Natalie has to use her other hand in an attempt to free her right hand from Monk's grasp]
Natalie Teeger: I'll be right back.
[in the hall]
Natalie Teeger: I just wanted to thank you for being such a great nurse to him. I just also wanted to ask you, do you have the kind of ice mixer that makes round ice cubes, because he'd prefer that?
Nurse Brady: We might. So how long have you worked for Mr. Butterworth?
[the phony name Dr. Scott checked Monk in on]
Natalie Teeger: Who is Mr. Butterworth?
[She realizes what has happened and rushes back into the room in time to stop the tetracycline before it can reach Monk]
Can definitely understand why some fans don't care for Season 5. There is more focus on character moments and comedy than on the mystery (which tended to play second fiddle and not be as interesting as ought), there were instances where the regulars particularly Stottlemeyer were underused and Monk at times was out of character (particularly in the previous episode, where his obliviousness to technology was hard to swallow). Count me in as somebody who did like the season in general, though it is far from perfect and there are episodes that are better than others. "Mr Monk Gets a New Shrink" and "Mr Monk and the Leper" were special episodes, and the first two episodes were also outstanding.
Personally thought that "Mr Monk Visits a Farm" was very good myself and in the better end of the season, for me the weakest was "Mr Monk and the Really Really Dead Guy" (with "Mr Monk Goes to a Rock Concert" also underwhelming somewhat), which had its good parts but Monk was out of character and intensely disliked the character of Agent Thorpe and the agents' quite distasteful and sackable-worthy treatment of Monk. "Mr Monk Goes to the Hospital" was an entertaining 45-50 minutes or so (excluding advert breaks when aired on television) episode, and not a bad season finale, but it could have gone out more with a bang than it actually did.
While some may find Disher funny in "Mr Monk Goes to the Hospital", to me his jealousy was incredibly childish (like a spoilt child who can't have their way) and overdone and Disher came over as annoying instead. Stottlemeyer has some nice dialogue and rapport with Disher (where he is like the voice of reason) here but felt under-utilised, there are episodes that have developed him well and then others that reduce him to a stock stereotype, this is an example of the latter.
However, the mystery is pretty good and there is a real sense of threat for Monk done suspensefully. The opponent is also one of the better ones of the season, along with the one from "Mr Monk is on the Air" he pits perfectly against Monk and is worthy of him as an opponent. How the murder is committed is very clever and not too over-the-top or absurd.
There are delightful moments here, especially Monk thinking that his nose bleed is actually a cerebral haemorrhage, which is very like the instances where he thinks his cold is the Ebola virus or when he thinks he's inhaled marijuana, and his and Natalie's touching chemistry and how much she cares for him. Also enjoyed the character of the geriatric patient.
As said many times, one of the best things about 'Monk' has always been the acting of Tony Shalhoub in the title role. It was essential for him to work and be the glue of the show, and Shalhoub not only is that but also at his very best he IS the show. Have always loved the balance of the humour, which is often hilarious, and pathos, which is sincere and touching.
Natalie is down to earth, sympathetic and sassy, also being sensitive to Monk's needs and quirks which Traylor Howard does well bringing out. Jason Gray-Stanford and Ted Levine are good as usual as Disher and Stottlemeyer despite not being used well. The supporting cast are solid.
It's not just the cast though. Another star is the writing, which is also essential to whether the show would be successful or not and succeed it does here. The mix of wry humour, lovable quirkiness and tender easy-to-relate-to drama is delicately done, particularly the last one. The quirks are sympathetically done and never exploited or overdone.
The music is both understated and quirky. While there is a preference for the theme music for Season 1, Randy Newman's "It's a Jungle Out There" has grown on me overtime, found it annoying at first but appreciate its meaning and what it's trying to say much more now. Oh and a good job is done with the different opening credits sequence to accommodate the changes made. The episode is made with a lot of slickness and style as always.
Although, entertaining if not the cracker season-finale it could have been (and it had the premise to be so). 8/10 Bethany Cox
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