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The Best Episodes Written By Joe Toplyn

Every TV Episode Written by Joe Toplyn Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - The Promise
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    S1:E2

    Larry is annoyed that David Spade is booked on another show and Hank's fan club visits.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Toplyn

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - Mr. Monk Gets Stuck in Traffic
    7.9/10(14 votes)

    S3:E13

    Monk gets stuck in a traffic jam and finds that the cause of the standstill is murder.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Toplyn

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  3. undefined Season 4 Episode 14 - Mr. Monk and the Astronaut
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    S4:E14

    Monk tries to prove that an astronaut committed murder despite the suspect's seemingly airtight alibi: he was in space.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Toplyn

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - Mr. Monk and the Missing Granny
    7.6/10(15 votes)

    S2:E13

    A law student promises to get Monk reinstated to the police force in exchange for his help in finding the kidnappers of her beloved grandmother.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Toplyn

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  5. undefined Season 4 Episode 15 - Mr. Monk Goes to the Dentist
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    S4:E15

    Lieutenant Disher quits the force when no one believes that he witnessed a murder while under anesthesia at the dentist.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Toplyn

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  6. undefined Season 7 Episode 12 - Mr. Monk and the Lady Next Door
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    S7:E12

    While investigating a murder at a museum of oddities, Monk befriends a warm older woman, but he has trouble believing the friendship comes without a catch.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Toplyn

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 14 - Mr. Monk Goes to Vegas
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    S3:E14

    Monk travels to Las Vegas when Captain Stottlemeyer suspects foul play in the death of a millionaire casino owner's wife.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Toplyn

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  8. undefined Season 7 Episode 2 - Mr. Monk and the Genius
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    S7:E2

    Monk goes up against a Bobby Fisher-type chess genius who always appears to be two steps ahead of Monk.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Toplyn

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  9. undefined Season 5 Episode 15 - Mr. Monk and the Really, Really Dead Guy
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    S5:E15

    When the mysterious "Six Way Killer" strikes in San Francisco, Monk's detective skills are pitted against the flashy forensic technology of a federal agent as they both pursue the murderer.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Toplyn

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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - Mr. Monk and Little Monk
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    S4:E8

    When a childhood crush comes to Monk with a mysterious murder, Monk tries to win her heart by solving the case.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Toplyn

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  11. undefined Season 6 Episode 4 - Mr. Monk and the Bad Girlfriend
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    S6:E4

    Monk's friendship with Captain Stottlemeyer is put to the test when Monk suspects the captain's girlfriend of murder.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Toplyn

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Mr. Monk and the Panic Room
    6.9/10(12 votes)

    S3:E2

    When a big-time record producer is found dead in his panic room, Monk must help decide the guilt or innocence of an unlikely suspect.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Toplyn

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Mr. Monk vs. the Cobra
    6.9/10(11 votes)

    S3:E11

    When all signs in a murder investigation point to deceased Kung Fu movie star Sonny Chow, Monk must find the real culprit.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Toplyn

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  14. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - Mr. Monk and the Actor
    6.9/10(14 votes)

    S5:E1

    A famous actor preparing to play Monk gets a little too close to one of Monk's real-life murder investigations.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Toplyn

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  15. undefined Season 8 Episode 7 - Mr. Monk and the Voodoo Curse
    6.2/10(9 votes)

    S8:E7

    Voodoo appears to be the only explanation when unmarked dolls sent to San Francisco residents accurately predict a series of inexplicable deaths -- including, perhaps, Natalie's.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Toplyn

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Joe Toplyn Ratings Summary

"The Promise" is the best rated episode written by Joe Toplyn. It scored 8/10 based on 4 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 8/22/1992 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Mr. Monk Gets Stuck in Traffic".