After Stottlemeyer, Disher and Monk are shredded on the stand in a murder case, causing the accused to go free, Monk loses his confidence. Meanwhile, Disher tries to help a boy he used to mentor who is accused of another murder.
The newly crowned boxing champion is found murdered shortly after the bout. Jack and Amanda investigate the deceased's former trainer, his opponent, and his opponent's manager to find a way through a web of lies and deceit.
When an unpopular actor on a hot new medical drama (being filmed at Community General) suddenly dies, Mark suspects everyone from the writer to other cast members.
Matlock comes to the defense of an unconventional lawyer accused of murdering an associate who'd accused him of botching a lawsuit involving toxic waster poluters.
Jenn finds the body of a local college history professor hidden in the 15th century suit of armor she purchased for a wealthy client. As she narrows down the number of murder suspects, she finds herself caught in the killer's web.
Jenn buys an old reel-to-reel recorder at a garage sale only to find that it includes the sound of a man pleading for his life. Jenn's investigation leads to other patients.
