Monk season 5 episode 8 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Stork, a roadie, confronts rock star Kris Kedder for stealing his song, "Peggy's Gone to Memphis." He has proof of his authorship, but is later found dead, seemingly from an overdose. Captain Stottlemeyer, dealing with personal issues, searches for his son Jared at a rock concert. The team investigates Stork's death, uncovering contradictions, including his needle phobia. They discover Kedder killed Stork to cover up the theft. The crucial evidence is found in a beach ball containing Kedder's unique mint-flavored asthma inhaler residue. Stottlemeyer eventually reconciles with Jared.
Full Episode S05E08 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Stork and what is his conflict with Kris Kedder?
Stork is a roadie who confronts Kris Kedder for stealing his song, "Peggy's Gone to Memphis."
How does Stork prove his authorship of the song?
Stork sent copies of the sheet music to himself via registered mail as proof of authorship.
Why is Lieutenant Disher absent?
Lieutenant Disher is sick and unable to work.
What personal issue is Captain Stottlemeyer dealing with?
Captain Stottlemeyer is struggling with his separation and its impact on his family, particularly his son, Jared.
What initially appears to be the cause of Stork's death?
Stork's death initially appears to be an overdose.
What contradicts the belief that Stork overdosed?
Kendra, Stork's friend, asserts that he had a needle phobia, making an overdose unlikely.
What key clue is found at the acupuncturist regarding Stork?
Stork had an acupuncture appointment, which contradicts his supposed needle phobia.
What does the beach ball clue reveal?
Stork helped a girl with a beach ball, which later becomes a crucial piece of evidence in the investigation.
How does Captain Stottlemeyer's personal life affect the investigation?
His strained relationship with his son Jared becomes apparent during the investigation at the rock concert.
What evidence is found in Stork's trailer?
Evidence suggesting Stork wrote the song "Peggy's Gone to Memphis" is found in his trailer.
How is Kris Kedder implicated in Stork's death?
Monk deduces that Kedder killed Stork and used the beach ball to fake Stork's overdose.
What role does the beach ball play in solving the case?
The beach ball contains air with Kedder's unique mint-flavored asthma inhaler residue, serving as evidence against him.
How is the conflict between Stottlemeyer and his son resolved?
Stottlemeyer reconciles with his son Jared by the end of the investigation.
What is the significance of "Peggy's Gone to Memphis"?
It is the song at the center of the conflict, written by Stork but claimed by Kris Kedder.
What method is used to lock the Port-A-John from the outside?
A guitar string from a 12-string guitar is used to lock the Port-A-John from the outside, implicating
