For years, fans of Monk and Psych wanted a crossover between the shows that never really happened. Released in 2002, Monk follows Tony Shalhoub as Adrian Monk, a private consultant with obsessive-compulsive disorder who uses his unique abilities to solve cases. With its fresh angle and eccentric lead character, Monk set itself apart as one of the best detective shows.
Similar to Monk, Psych was a fresh take on the crime procedural genre and had a successful run on USA Network. Both series have continued to be popular even after their finales and have even released streaming movies. During the time Monk and Psych were airing, a crossover didn't happen, even though USA Network teased the possibility of one.
There Was Also A Monk Reference In Psych’s Series Finale
The only crossover that happened between Psych and Monk was the promos they did for USA Network in the late 2000s. The commercials see Shawn and Monk interact and play off each other's quirks. In a way, Psych was born out of Monk’s success, which explains why USA Network wanted to use that to their advantage.
There's a fan theory that states that Monk and Psych might exist in the same universe. This theory was fueled by the two shows’ similarities and the Monk reference in the Psych season 8 finale. Seeing as both shows aired on USA Network, the broadcast channel capitalized on this theory and created promos that teased that this was a possibility. However, the commercials were the only time that the eccentric characters shared the screen.
Monk And Psych Deserved A Real Crossover For How Similar They Were
A Monk And Psych Crossover Would've Been A Brilliant Idea
Despite their similarities, there has never been a Monk and Psych crossover episode apart from the promos they did for USA Network. One thing the promos did was show how well the crossover between the two series would have worked. Like Monk, Psych’s lead character, Shawn, has quirks he uses to help detectives solve cases. Both shows also have a similar tone, adding humor and lighthearted characters into the crime drama formula.
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Although it's been several years since both shows concluded, the possibility of a crossover still remains. While speaking to Comicbook.com, Andy Beckman, the creator of Monk, admitted that he is a fan of Psych, and while he doesn't know how a crossover would work, he hasn't ruled out that it might happen. Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie confirmed that the titular character is still working on cases and living in San Francisco, further proving that Shawn and Monk could maybe work together one day, seeing that they are both living in the same city.
Sources: Comicbook.com
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Shawn Spencer happens to possess some uncanny powers of observation thanks to his father, Henry, a former police officer who taught his son to remember even the smallest details of his surroundings. When Shawn is accused of committing a crime that he actually solved, he convinces the cops that he's a psychic -- and with the reluctant help of his best friend, Gus, Shawn starts solving cases for a skeptical but increasingly impressed police force.
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Starring Tony Shalhoub as Adrian Monk, Monk follows the titular detective, a private investigator with OCD who helps solve crimes with the San Francisco Police. On the side, he also investigates the death of his wife, who was killed by a car bomb. Bitty Schram, Traylor Howard, Ted Levine, and Jason Gray-Stanford also star.
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