A former San Francisco police detective suffering from an extreme case of obsessive-compulsive disorder is called in to investigate an apparent assassination attempt of a mayoral candidate in which one of his bodyguards is killed.
With an introduction to Monk's talent, his phobia's, and need for an assistant, Monk investigates the murder of the candidate bodyguard and a political worker. He determines the candidate was not the intended target.
The remains of Dr. Sloan's friend are found inside a shark-a suspicious death that looks even more fishy after it's discovered that the deceased had three wives.
When a woman drives off the road to her death, her body is mysteriously found the next morning by a psychic known for fudging the truth. Monk must discover if she's telling the truth this time, or else let a murderer go free.
A judge is murdered while placing a 911 call, but before she dies she names her attacker - notorious criminal Dale Biederbeck. The problem is, "Dale the Whale" is over 800 pounds and hasn't left his bed in years.
A police officer and friend of Stottlemeyer is framed for a crime he didn't commit involving a ferris wheel. Meanwhile Monk tries to convince Stottlemeyer to get him reinstated.
Amid concerns about her mother's health, Jane takes on an Amish farmer's fight against fracking. Grayson represents a dominatrix who's suing a deadbeat client, while Stacy asks Owen to help get their child into a good preschool.
Jane struggles to learn how much Grayson knows about her and Deb and uncovers a dark secret that could land a client in prison. Old tensions are renewed between Owen and his estranged brother when he asks Owen to sue a strip club.
After being forced into retirement, former detective Jeff Jackson returns to a quiet life on Martha's Vineyard. Quiet, at least, until a body washes up and he's drawn back into crime solving. Stars Jesse Metcalfe, Sarah Lind.
Former detective Jeff Jackson teams up with Dr. Zee Madeiras to track down their friend's missing emerald brooch, a thief, and also... a murderer. Stars Jesse Metcalfe, Sarah Lind.
