Monk is smitten with an attractive former dancer and when she's accused of murder, he agrees to help her, even though all the evidence points to her, and continues searching... even after she confesses to the crime.
Monk's hundredth case, involving a serial killer, is covered by a TV news magazine, but while watching it he realizes that a second unknown killer was responsible for one of the murders.
Monk's hypnotic regression to his childhood begins to affect the case on which he's consulting - an actress who's disappeared, and the holes in her story when she's found after a deadly escape.
Monk's Christmas spirit, or lack thereof, is challenged when he takes a case from three homeless men who believe their friend was murdered, and Leland's epiphany sends him on a mission.
When Gina loses her husband on Christmas Day, she soon finds a kindred spirit in another parent at her kids' school, Michael, who loses his wife at the same time. Stars Lacey Chabert and Warren Christie.
When a 30-something woman living in an infinite state of youth is finally forced out into the real world, she befriends a young girl and a widower that will teach her that it is okay to grow up. Stars Ashley Newbrough.
Bree finishes her play, Kevin mulls proposing to Sarah, Jess and David realize their new B&B might not be right for them. Abby and Mick discover that their careers are at risk as is Abby's new life when Trace gets home from tour.
Trace is visited by a legend as Megan plans Kevin's wedding. Jess and David discover their past can't be repaired, Bree is joined by Simon as her play begins rehearsals. Connor and Abby make decisions that affect their careers.
As Jess and David try to buy an inn, love and loss surround the O'Briens. Mick and Megan explore feelings, Kevin and Sarah make a decision that can upend the family. Bree and Connor suspect true love might not last forever.
The play's in jeopardy, it's Abby and Trace to rescue. David and Jess learn to work together, Bree learns to work alone. Mick and Megan come together while Connor goes it alone. Kevin and Sara return with a surprise announcement.
The O'Briens struggle with their parents decision, David and Jess wrestle with scheduling, Abby weighs personal and professional offers. The future looks bright for Bree and Kevin, but dismal for Trace who can't live without Abby.
Mick and Megan celebrate their old life, Kevin and Sarah cherish their new one, Jess and David await the start of theirs. With Connor and Bree's careers in flux, Trace and Abby confront their future… and their future together.
As Hannah and Mike experience engaged life while balancing their busy careers, a murder at a 24-hour gym complicates their wedding planning. Stars Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison, Barbara Niven.
