Monk season 7 episode 4 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Eddie, a seemingly down-and-out figure, is found asleep at the protagonist's home, sparking a chain of events involving a bombing, a hitman, and a high-stakes boxing match. Ray "The Machine" Regis, a boxer preparing for a crucial fight, becomes a central figure when a bomb targeted at him ties back to his shady past. The protagonist, facing a new fitness test requirement for their consultant role, struggles with the challenge but finds unexpected support from Ray. As Ray confronts his past actions, including a fixed fight for his daughter's sake, the protagonist navigates through a web of crime and deceit, culminating in a dramatic fight night where Ray emerges victorious. Amidst this, the protagonist overcomes their own physical test, proving resilience and determination.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Eddie at the protagonist's home?
Eddie had fallen asleep there, presumably overnight.
What is the new mandate affecting the protagonist?
A statewide directive requires civilian crime scene field consultants to pass a mandatory fitness test.
What does the fitness test include?
Running a half-mile in four minutes, climbing ten flights of stairs, doing 20 pull-ups, and scaling a six-foot high wall.
Who is Ray "The Machine" Regis?
Ray Regis is a champion boxer preparing for an upcoming fight.
What incident interrupts the protagonist's fitness test?
The fitness test is interrupted by an emergency call about a downtown bombing.
Who is suspected to be behind the bombing?
The bombing is suspected to be a targeted attack on Ray Regis, possibly involving a hitman named Charles Bach.
What is the protagonist's role in the bombing investigation?
The protagonist analyzes evidence at the bombing scene and investigates possible motives and suspects.
How does the protagonist uncover the truth about Ray's past fight?
The protagonist discovers evidence of match-fixing and confronts Ray, who admits to throwing a fight for his daughter's medical expenses.
What decision does the protagonist make about Ray's past actions?
The protagonist decides not to expose Ray's past