Trivia / Monk S5E1 "Mr. Monk and the Actor"

• Actor Allusion / Casting Gag: Stanley Tucci was one of three finalists for the part of Adrian Monk, before the role was awarded to Tony Shalhoub. The other finalist, Alfred Molina, appeared in Season Six's "Mr. Monk and the Naked Man".
• Creator Cameo: Peter Weller, who was on-set to direct "Mr. Monk, Private Eye", as the actor playing Stottlemeyer.