All of the main cast from the
first season returned:
Tony Shalhoub as
Adrian Monk, the "defective detective";
Bitty Schram as Sharona Fleming, Monk's forceful nurse and assistant;
Ted Levine as
Captain Leland Stottlemeyer of the SFPD; and
Jason Gray-Stanford as
Lieutenant Randy Disher. The role of
Benjy Fleming (Sharona's son) returned to the original actor,
Kane Ritchotte, and
Stanley Kamel returned as Monk's psychiatrist,
Dr. Charles Kroger. Guest stars for the season included
Glenne Headly in two episodes as
Karen Stottlemeyer, Leland's wife, and
Jarrad Paul as Monk's annoying upstairs neighbor,
Kevin Dorfman.
John Turturro guest starred as Monk's agoraphobic brother,
Ambrose, a role that would later win him an Emmy.
Tim Curry took over the role of
Dale the Whale, originally handled by
Adam Arkin in "
Mr. Monk Meets Dale the Whale". The part of
Trudy Monk, Monk's deceased wife, was played again by Stellina Rusich, but after a recast
Melora Hardin replaced her for the role.
Amy Sedaris reprised her role as Gail Fleming, and
Sarah Silverman made her debut as Monk's biggest fan,
Marci Maven. ==Episodes==