One of Monk‘s greatest episodes was actually predicted by a classic, but often forgotten, comedy starring Tony Shalhoub and Stanley Tucci back in 1996. Throughout its eight seasons on air, Monk often featured guest stars, with some celebrities even appearing multiple times throughout the show. However, one of Monk‘s best episodes is when Tucci appeared on the show in “Mr. Monk And The Actor.” The episode even referenced an earlier work by Tucci and Shalhoub.

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