Monk tries to prove a sports agent is guilty of murder while helping Natalie’s teenage daughter with her love life.

When the safety deposit box holding one of Monk's treasured possessions is robbed, Monk will do whatever it takes to solve the case.

Monk goes up against a Bobby Fisher-type chess genius who always appears to be two steps ahead of Monk.

After Monk seeks a new form of therapy (hypnosis), he finds himself reverting to his 9-year old personality.