I just started watching 24 this season, (due to recommendations by FReepers)..
That, The Shield and Las Vegas are about the only 'non-news' programs I watch regularly now. Monk is a kinda cute show, but I only watch occasionally.
'Monk' is my Friday night, easy-does-it, end-of-the-week diversion.
My younger son and I watch it and get a kick out of it.