Brilliant chess grandmaster Patrick Kloster's wife Linda Kloster goes to Monk saying that her husband is planning to murder her, and she wants him caught posthumously.
A boxer narrowly avoids a bomb, and Stottlemeyer believes it won't be the only attempt with a championship bout coming up. Meantime, Monk splits his time between the case and contemplating retirement.
A red hot novel, written by a former Fletcher student, seems to expose the small town's secrets and inspires murder. Julie Adams, Gloria DeHaven, Kathryn Grayson and Ruth Roman appear again as the local gossips.
Jennifer puts the winning bid on a vintage Welte-Mignon player piano at the estate auction of a philanthropist, but soon realizes that the late owner may have led a less than charitable life.
Jennifer Shannon agrees to help fellow antiques dealer Miles Wexford by bidding on items at a police auction on his behalf. When he turns up dead, she investigates a counterfeiter with mob ties. Stars Lori Loughlin, Steve Bacic.
Photographer Allie Adams is shocked when the groom at a wedding she is covering is shot dead. What's even worse, is she must convince Detective Sam Acosta that her brother isn't the killer. Stars Alexa PenaVega, Carlos PenaVega.
Photographer Allie and Detective Sam's investigation into a priceless stolen necklace leads to danger and an unexpected death. Stars Alexa & Carlos PenaVega, Erik Estrada.
Allie and Sam navigate the world of amateur theatrics as they pursue the killer of an actress. Their largest obstacle is trying to assess whether the cast members are lying or telling the truth. Starring Alexa & Carlos PenaVega.