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Monk - Ep. 1 - Mr. Monk Meets the Candidate (1)
 

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Mr. Monk Meets the Candidate (1)

 
Adrian Monk, a former San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) detective, comes out of forced retirement to investigate the murder of a politician's bodyguard and learns that there is more at play than meets the eye, especially after discovering secrets involving the candidate's wife and campaign manager.
 
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Monk / Ep. 1 : Mr. Monk Meets the Candidate (1)
Episode 1 | Aired on July 12, 2002 | TV-PG | 43 min. | USA Network
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    Mr. Monk Meets the Candidate (1)
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    Mr. Monk Meets the Candidate (2)
  • Monk - Episode 3 - Mr. Monk and the Psychic
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  • Monk - Episode 4 - Mr. Monk Meets Dale the Whale
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    Mr. Monk Meets Dale the Whale
  • Monk - Episode 5 - Mr. Monk Goes to the Carnival
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  • Monk - Episode 6 - Mr. Monk Goes to the Asylum
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  • Monk - Episode 7 - Mr. Monk and the Billionaire Mugger
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    Mr. Monk and the Billionaire Mugger
  • Monk - Episode 8 - Mr. Monk and the Other Woman
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  • Monk - Episode 9 - Mr. Monk and the Marathon Man
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  • Monk - Episode 10 - Mr. Monk Takes a Vacation
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    Mr. Monk Takes a Vacation
  • Monk - Episode 11 - Mr. Monk and the Earthquake
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  • Monk - Episode 12 - Mr. Monk and the Red-Headed Stranger
    Episode 12
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  • Monk - Episode 13 - Mr. Monk and the Airplane
    Episode 13
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Monk episode 1 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Adrian Monk, grappling with OCD and haunted by his wife's unsolved murder, consults with Dr. Kroger about returning to police work. At a rally for mayoral candidate Warren St. Claire, a bodyguard is killed. Monk connects this to another murder, uncovering a web of deceit within St. Claire's campaign. He exposes St. Claire's involvement in orchestrating the murders, leading to St. Claire's arrest. Monk, hailed as a hero, sees a glimmer of hope for his reinstatement to the force.

Full Episode S00E01 Recap

### The Stove Incident - **Adrian Monk** frets over leaving his stove on. His friend assures him it's off. - They discuss a burglary case, but Monk insists it's a premeditated murder, noting details like the killer wearing slippers to avoid leaving prints. ### Crime Scene Analysis - Monk deduces the killer waited for the victim, smoked menthols, and used the victim's computer. - He estimates the killer's height based on the chair position. ### Consultation with Dr. Kroger - Monk visits **Dr. Kroger**, expressing his progress and eagerness to return to the police force. - He displays his OCD tendencies, fixing a misaligned pillow during the session. ### Political Rally Incident - At a political rally for **Warren St. Claire**, shots are fired, leading to a bodyguard's death. - Monk suspects a connection with the previous murder and investigates the crime scene. ### Interrogation and Discoveries - Monk interviews various people, including **Miranda St. Claire**, the candidate's wife. - He uncovers that **Nicole Vasques**, the earlier murder victim, worked for St. Claire's campaign. ### Escalating Investigation - Monk and his assistant, **Sharona**, delve deeper, facing personal challenges and setbacks. - Monk's unique detective skills lead to more clues, including a keychain's significance. ### Confrontation and Realization - Monk confronts **Gavin Lloyd** from St. Claire's campaign, suspecting him but lacks proof. - He later realizes the real culprit behind the murders and assassination attempt. ### The Climactic Unveiling - Monk deduces St. Claire himself orchestrated the crimes, using the bodyguard and Nicole as pawns. - He proves this at a public event, using an experiment to expose St. Claire's knowledge of the sniper's location. ### The Resolution - The sniper, **Ian Sykes**, is apprehended after a tense chase, with Monk and Sharona playing key roles. - St. Claire is arrested, and Monk is hailed as a hero, with prospects of reinstatement to the police force. - The episode concludes with Monk continuing his journey towards normalcy and returning to the force.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Adrian Monk worried about at the beginning of the episode?

He was concerned that he left his stove on.

 
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