Mr. Monk Joins a Cult - S6-E11
Visible crew/equipment: When Monk first enters "Father's" cabin, the tip of the boom mike dips briefly into the shot at the top of the screen. (00:24:15)
Mr. Monk Joins a Cult - S6-E11
Continuity mistake: Just after Stottlemeyer and Natalie pull up to the curb to snatch Monk off the sidewalk, the boy and girl cult members instantly switch positions between takes. (00:27:00)
Mr. Monk Joins a Cult - S6-E11
Continuity mistake: At the end, the grocery bags Natalie carries change shape and orientation several times during Monk's confrontation with "Father." (00:41:00)
Mr. Monk Joins a Cult - S6-E11
Continuity mistake: After Dr. Kroger tosses Trudy's picture to the floor, Monk drops the book he's been holding onto the mattress and kneels to retrieve the photo. In the next shot, the book has jumped to a spot on the floor beside him. (00:34:00)
Mr. Monk Joins a Cult - S6-E11
Revealing mistake: When Monk and Natalie are talking to the cult members, a Culver City bus can be seen driving in the background, which is a Los Angeles bus, but the show takes place in San Francisco. Culver City is home to a lot of movie shooting. (00:09:15)
Mr. Monk Joins a Cult - S6-E11
Continuity mistake: Ralph has his hand on Monk's shoulder during the applause, but after a cut, his hands are both suddenly stretched into the air. (00:21:50)
Answer: Notice also that in the opening credits scene when he is touching parking meters her also wipes his hand on his clothes each time he does it.