Monk season 5 episode 12 Recap and FAQ
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
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