Monk Mr. Monk and the Astronaut (Season 4, Episode 14)
TV-14
TV Episode | 44 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Monk

Mr. Monk and the Astronaut (Season 4, Episode 14)

TV-14

TV Episode | 44 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Despite everyone's disbelief that a hero making the news is actually a coldblooded killer, Adrian tries to prove that a celebrity astronaut is responsible, despite an airtight alibi.

Head writer

Andy Breckman (created by)

Director

Randy Zisk

Writers

Andy Breckman (created by) | David Breckman (written by) | Joe Toplyn (written by)

Producer

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Directors

Anya Colloff | Jon Comerford | Amy McIntyre Britt | Lisa Parasyn

Production Designer

Chuck Parker

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Edit Released

Updated Mar 3, 2006

Release date

Mar 3, 2006 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 8 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 14 wins & 47 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
32 cast members

Name	Known for
Tony Shalhoub Adrian Monk Adrian Monk See fewer	Monk (2002)
Traylor Howard Natalie Teeger Natalie Teeger See fewer	Monk (2002)
Jason Gray-Stanford Lieutenant Randy Disher Lieutenant Randy Disher See fewer	Monk (2002)
Ted Levine Captain Leland Stottlemeyer Captain Leland Stottlemeyer See fewer	The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Jeffrey Donovan Steve Wagner Steve Wagner See fewer	Burn Notice (2007)
Eric Allan Kramer Darrell Cain Darrell Cain See fewer	Lodge 49 (2018)
Emmy Clarke Julie Teeger Julie Teeger See fewer	My House in Umbria (2003)
Brianna Brown Joanne Raphelson Joanne Raphelson See fewer	Outer Banks (2020)
Michael Belcher Bobby Bobby See fewer	Monk (2002)
Ariel Winter Donna Cain Donna Cain See fewer	Sofia the First (2012)
Natasha Pavlovich Nicole Wagner Nicole Wagner See fewer	The Way Down (2021)
Stanley Kamel Dr. Charles Kroger Dr. Charles Kroger See fewer	Domino (2005)
Albert Malafronte Congressman Congressman See fewer	Palm Royale (2024)
Billy Mayo Mechanic Mechanic See fewer	The Perfect Storm (2000)
Brandon Matthew Parker First Boy First Boy See fewer	Monk (2002)
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Diane Boehm Himmich P.R. Person P.R. Person See fewer	Monk (2002)
Erica Zodtner Reporter Reporter See fewer	Fighting Tommy Riley (2004)
Ernest John Teichert III Pilot Pilot See fewer	Monk (2002)
Jared Dostie Young Airman Young Airman See fewer	House Hacks (2017)
Larissa Shebroe First Girl First Girl See fewer	Monk (2002)
Martin Papazian Captain Savo Captain Savo See fewer	Jarhead (2005)
Roshon Fegan Third Boy Third Boy See fewer	Greenleaf (2016)
Roy William Collins Lead Security Officer Lead Security Officer See fewer	Monk (2002)
Tanner Scott Richards Second Boy Second Boy See fewer	Girlfriends (2000)
Timothy Taule NCO (as Tim Taule) NCO (as Tim Taule) See fewer	Addicted to Love (1997)
Tom Ohmer Uniform Cop Uniform Cop See fewer	Nefarious (2023)
Wanda Acuna Housekeeper Housekeeper See fewer	Encino Man (1992)
Willow Duke Young Girl Young Girl See fewer	Monk (2002)
Kathleen Carr Congressman's Wife (uncredited) Congressman's Wife (uncredited) See fewer	This Is Jim (2013)
Christine Fry Air Force 2nd Lieutenant (uncredited) Air Force 2nd Lieutenant (uncredited) See fewer	Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
Ian Novotny Cleaning Staff (uncredited) Cleaning Staff (uncredited) See fewer	Without a Trace (2002)