Jessica is appalled when, upon returning to New York City, she finds herself caricatured as a fox in a politically satirical comic strip with libelous dialogue.
A good Samaritan witnesses a cult style murder but the evidence doesn't add up. Mr. Monk goes undercover with the "Siblings of the Sun" to solve the crime.
When Monk's bank is robbed, he's desperate to help with the investigation; when Captain Stottlemeyer won't let him, Monk takes up an unusual position at the bank.
Natalie is frantic, to the detriment of Stottlemeyer's new car, when it appears a mad man is targeting his victims based solely on their name - Julie Teeger.
Jessica records one of her novels for the blind and, while at the recording studio, is invited to a taping of a rock video. When a murder happens during the taping, Jessica tries to find the murderer.
The community center of Cabot Cove is getting ready to produce a play with retired actor David North. What follows is interrupted rehearsals and a murder in town.
A radio shock jock (Christine Tucci) is accused of murdering her birth mother shortly after meeting her for the first time. Meanwhile, Jesse's overbearing mom (Kathleen Noone) visits and makes a surprising announcement.
Mark learns that a hospital maintenance man is actually an escaped convict who was sentenced to prison 13 years ago for the murder of his wife but Mark believes he is innocent and sets out to prove it.
Mark, Jesse and Amanda take a working vacation aboard a cruise ship and end up working a murder case when a wealthy man (John Bennett Perry) is thrown overboard, perhaps by someone in his family.
Heartbroken by the sudden death of Dr. Kroger, Monk rushes into homeownership and gets a little more than he bargained for when he hires a very persistent contractor.
John and Abby were once the perfect couple. Now, after 21 years, they are about to lose it all. But when their daughter announces her engagement, they secretly agree to put their divorce plans on hold.
Andie is devastated by an accidental death of a patient, but as she and the grieving mother overcome their sorrow through forgiveness, they learn that acceptance leads to hope. Stars Aimee Teegarden, Gail O'Grady, Chandler Massey.
