Mr. Monk and the Billionaire Mugger (16 Aug. 2002)

When billionaire software magnate Sidney Teal is shot dead by ex-cop Archie Modine after allegedly turning mugger and another policeman mysteriously flees the scene, Stottlemeyer calls in ... See full summary »

Director:

Stephen Cragg

Writers:

Andy Breckman (creator), Timothy J. Lea

Stars:

Tony Shalhoub, Bitty Schram, Jason Gray-Stanford

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Tony Shalhoub	...	Adrian Monk
Bitty Schram	...	Sharona Fleming
Jason Gray-Stanford	...	Lt. Randall Disher
Ted Levine	...	Captain Leland Stottlemeyer
Stanley Kamel	...	Dr. Charles Kroger
Jessica Steen	...	Myra Teal
J.C. MacKenzie	...	Sidney Teal
Richard Chevolleau	...	Willis
Shannon Hile	...	Angie Deluca
Aron Tager	...	Leo Otterman
Peter Onorati	...	Archie Modine
Jonathan Rannells	...	Moratta
Domenic Cina	...	Young Modine
Kaya McGregor	...	Christine
Kay Hawtrey	...	Mrs. Danvers

Storyline

When billionaire software magnate Sidney Teal is shot dead by ex-cop Archie Modine after allegedly turning mugger and another policeman mysteriously flees the scene, Stottlemeyer calls in Monk to investigate. Not only is the idea of a billionaire turning mugger hard to swallow, the circumstances of the mugging are suspicious. Why, for example, would a mugger wear knee and elbow pads? Meanwhile, Sharona threatens to quit (this time for sure) when her paycheck bounces, and Stottlemeyer is hounded by reporters demanding information on "Fraidy Cop." Unable to continue the investigation without Sharona's help, Monk returns to the seemingly unsolvable mystery of his wife's murder only to find that his "new" clue isn't new; he's already talked to writer Kelly Street three times. Sharona finds that selling lamps isn't nearly as much fun as working for Monk (with or without money) and comes to the rescue with a new clue involving Teal and Modine.

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Plot Keywords:

mugging | phobia | millionaire | robbery

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Mystery | Crime

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 August 2002 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Parkwood Estate, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mandeville Films, Touchstone Television, Universal TV

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

When the shooter from the yellow Mustang squeals away after shooting at Monk and hitting the glass panel, you can see the right hand windows all fully up. So how did he shoot at him, unless the window was down?

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Quotes

Sharona Fleming: I can't believe you folded like a cheap suit!
Adrian Monk: Tent. For the record, I folded like a cheap tent.

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Connections

References The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)

User Reviews

Is this Murder She Wrote?

An adequate episode about a dating couple who are mugged outside a theatre but who fight back killing the mugger. Turns out the mugger is a famous billionaire. Monk is brought in to find out what on earth one of the richest men on the planet was doing trying to mug someone. Of course there is a twist, but it all plays too much like Murder She Wrote (not a bad show in itself but formulaic nonetheless). Work-about fare with a bit of silliness about a hired actor thrown in (I'm sure the cast loved making comments like 'he's quite an actor!', and 'look at him go, he's magnificent' or something close to that). It is actually Sharona who comes up with the pivotal clue, so at least the dynamic duo part of plot line is working well here. Otherwise, there are better episodes.