Monk must find the evidence to put away a grisly murderer and regain his detective's license from the grouchy new police commissioner.

While sequestered on jury duty, Monk juggles two cases: proving that the accused is not guilty and figuring out who was killed outside the courthouse.

Monk tries to prove a sports agent is guilty of murder while helping Natalie’s teenage daughter with her love life.

When three homeless men seek out Monk's services at the holidays, Natalie convinces him to investigate the death of their friend.

Natalie tries to throw a surprise birthday party for Monk while he investigates the mysterious death of an office building's maintenance man.