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I never really got into Columbo.

Monk, on the other hand, is a great series.

I on the other hand prefer "Columbo." I religiously watched every episode. On the other hand, the one time I made an effort to watch "Monk," I couldn't make it past the introduction. And the villains on "Columbo" can't be beat.

Monk's a great show but I'm with Columbo, too.

Columbo!!! No detective is quirkier.

I know Columbo. I worked with Columbo. I like Columbo and you sir Monk are no Columbo.

Columbo! Monk is o.k ,but Columbo is the man.

Columbo

Columbo

This isn't even close - Monk. Not only do I like it more than Columbo but it's one of my all-time favorite TV series.

You see Sir, it's Columbo, despite the current standings of the poll.

Monk. Every single episode of Columbo is exactly the same. Everyone knows who the murderer is 3 minutes into the show. Columbo has zero mystery and zero suspense.

Monk. Every single episode of Columbo is exactly the same. Everyone knows who the murderer is 3 minutes into the show. Columbo has zero mystery and zero suspense.
But the whole suspense is how the murderer trips himself or herself up. Forget the 90s remakes which were a mistake.

I will admit that I like the actual character of Columbo better than Monk. But Columbo was too long and dragged, especially the 2 hour version when it returned.

Besides the character of Monk himself, I also loved the supporting cast. Ted Levine as Capt. Leland Stottlemeyer, Bitty Schram as Sharona Fleming, Monk's nurse/assistant in the first two and a half seasons, Traylor Howard as Natalie Teeger, Monk's second assistant joining in mid season three, Jason Gray-Stanford as Lt. Randy Disher, as well as the recurring presence of Monk's therapist, Dr. Kroger (played by the late Stanley Kamel).

Besides the character of Monk himself, I also loved the supporting cast. Ted Levine as Capt. Leland Stottlemeyer, Bitty Schram as Sharona Fleming, Monk's nurse/assistant in the first two and a half seasons, Traylor Howard as Natalie Teeger, Monk's second assistant joining in mid season three, Jason Gray-Stanford as Lt. Randy Disher, as well as the recurring presence of Monk's therapist, Dr. Kroger (played by the late Stanley Kamel).

Exactly. Monk had so much more depth. Columbo didn't have any cool regulars besides Columbo himself. Tony Falk and the Columbo character are cool, but they pale in comparison to the Monk TV show. Great dramedy.

Exactly. Monk had so much more depth. Columbo didn't have any cool regulars besides Columbo himself. Tony Falk and the Columbo character are cool, but they pale in comparison to the Monk TV show. Great dramedy.
Do you mean Peter Falk? I just watched the first episode of Monk again-what a drama queen! He can't eat any food he hasn't prepared himself? For goodness sake!