Ask anyone which of Monk’s two assistants was the best, and no doubt they’ll respond with an answer about Natalie played by Traylor Howard. Although the actress was a late addition to the hit show, it made her name after indie comedy success had only gotten her in the door. So where did she channel all that success after the end of Monk?
The early 2000s brought us some of the best shows that we still rewatch over and over today. From The Office to 30 Rock to Arrested Development, there were comedies aplenty to keep us laughing.
But if you wanted a little crime with your comedy, there was the TV series Monk. If you love Tony Shalhoub – and who doesn’t? – then you probably give his popular show a revisit every few years.
Traylor Howard, remembered for her role as Natalie Teeger on the early 2000s detective series “Monk,” was a standout as Adrian Monk’s assistant. She provided both comic relief and a compassionate contrast to Monk’s obsessive tendencies for five seasons. However, following the show’s conclusion in 2009 Howard stepped away from the spotlight, leaving fans curious about her subsequent career path.