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Monk - S05E12 - Mr. Monk Is at Your Service
 

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Mr. Monk Is at Your Service

 
When Natalie suspects foul play in the deaths of her parents' wealthy neighbors, Monk goes undercover as a butler to investigate.
 
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Monk / S05E12 : Mr. Monk Is at Your Service
Season 5, Episode 12 | Aired on January 26, 2007 | TV-PG | 43 min. | USA Network
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  • Monk - Episode 1 - Mr. Monk and the Actor
    Episode 1
    Mr. Monk and the Actor
  • Monk - Episode 2 - Mr. Monk and the Garbage Strike
    Episode 2
    Mr. Monk and the Garbage Strike
  • Monk - Episode 3 - Mr. Monk and the Big Game
    Episode 3
    Mr. Monk and the Big Game
  • Monk - Episode 4 - Mr. Monk Can't See a Thing
    Episode 4
    Mr. Monk Can't See a Thing
  • Monk - Episode 5 - Mr. Monk, Private Eye
    Episode 5
    Mr. Monk, Private Eye
  • Monk - Episode 6 - Mr. Monk and the Class Reunion
    Episode 6
    Mr. Monk and the Class Reunion
  • Monk - Episode 7 - Mr. Monk Gets a New Shrink
    Episode 7
    Mr. Monk Gets a New Shrink
  • Monk - Episode 8 - Mr. Monk Goes to a Rock Concert
    Episode 8
    Mr. Monk Goes to a Rock Concert
  • Monk - Episode 9 - Mr. Monk Meets His Dad
    Episode 9
    Mr. Monk Meets His Dad
  • Monk - Episode 10 - Mr. Monk and the Leper
    Episode 10
    Mr. Monk and the Leper
  • Monk - Episode 11 - Mr. Monk Makes A Friend
    Episode 11
    Mr. Monk Makes A Friend
  • Monk - Episode 12 - Mr. Monk Is at Your Service
    Episode 12
    Mr. Monk Is at Your Service
  • Monk - Episode 13 - Mr. Monk Is on the Air
    Episode 13
    Mr. Monk Is on the Air
  • Monk - Episode 14 - Mr. Monk Visits a Farm
    Episode 14
    Mr. Monk Visits a Farm
  • Monk - Episode 15 - Mr. Monk and the Really, Really Dead Guy
    Episode 15
    Mr. Monk and the Really, Really Dead Guy
  • Monk - Episode 16 - Mr. Monk Goes to the Hospital
    Episode 16
    Mr. Monk Goes to the Hospital

Monk season 5 episode 12 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Monk faces a professional setback due to a police hiring freeze. Meanwhile, he investigates the suspicious deaths of Paul Buchanan's parents. Posing as a butler, Monk infiltrates Buchanan's household, uncovering inconsistencies in the car accident story that killed Buchanan's parents. The tension escalates at a luncheon hosted by Buchanan, where Monk and his assistant Natalie confront Buchanan, exposing his role in orchestrating his parents' deaths for inheritance. Ultimately, Monk's detective skills lead to Buchanan's arrest and the resolution of his own career crisis.

Full Episode S05E12 Recap

### Scene: Yacht Design Disappointment - The scene opens with a wealthy individual expressing dissatisfaction with the design of his yacht, specifically rejecting the idea of a bunk bed. - He demands mahogany instead of Formica and threatens to cancel the contract if his demands are not met. ### Scene: Grief and Blackmail - A conversation unfolds where one character reveals his sorrow over a loss, marking it as the worst day of his life. - Another character, Stilson, is accused of blackmail with marked bills found in his room, leading to a tense confrontation. - Stilson admits to not thinking straight, attributing his actions to grief from a family death, and assures it won't happen again. ### Scene: Monk's Career Crisis - Adrian Monk faces a career crisis with a hiring freeze at the police department, dashing his hopes of being reinstated as a cop. - His friend suggests this as an opportunity for Monk to reassess his life and possibly start anew. ### Scene: The Buchanan Mystery - The scene shifts to a gathering where Paul Buchanan's family history and the mysterious death of his parents are discussed. - A detailed recount of the accident that killed his parents reveals suspicious circumstances, prompting Monk to investigate. ### Scene: Uncovering the Truth - Monk, posing as a butler under the alias Adrian Melville, infiltrates Buchanan's household to investigate further. - He discovers inconsistencies in the story of the previous butler, Stilson's, sudden departure and the details of the car accident. - Monk and Natalie, his assistant, theorize that Buchanan might have been involved in his parents' deaths. ### Scene: The Luncheon and Investigation - At a luncheon hosted by Buchanan, Monk, still undercover, meticulously organizes the event while investigating the truth. - Natalie joins the luncheon unexpectedly, leading to awkward interactions with Buchanan, who had a past interest in her. - Monk discovers evidence in the garage that contradicts the official story of Buchanan's parents' deaths. ### Scene: The Confrontation and Resolution - The climax occurs with Monk and Natalie confronting Buchanan during a hunting excursion, exposing his guilt in orchestrating his parents' deaths. - Buchanan is arrested, and Monk receives an exemption from the hiring freeze, allowing him to return to his job as a detective.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the wealthy individual unhappy with the yacht design?

He dislikes the bunk bed design and demands mahogany instead of Formica.

What causes Stilson's confrontation?

Stilson is accused of blackmail with evidence of marked bills found in his room.

What is Adrian Monk's career crisis?

A hiring freeze at the police department prevents him from being reinstated as a cop.

Who are Paul Buchanan's parents?

Ralph and Camilla Buchanan, who died in a car accident.

What is suspicious about the Buchanan parents' death?

The circumstances of the accident and the sequence of their deaths raise suspicions.

Why does Monk go undercover as a butler?

To investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding the deaths of Buchanan's parents.

What does Monk discover about the previous butler, Stilson?

There are inconsistencies in the story of Stilson's departure from Buchanan's household.

How does the luncheon at Buchanan's house contribute to the investigation?

It provides Monk an opportunity to gather evidence and observe

 
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