Monk: Season 2, Episode 12

Mr. Monk and the T.V. Star (30 Jan. 2004)

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A T.V. star charms Monk's entire team with the VIP treatment. But Monk is convinced he murdered his wife.

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Dustin Sheres - Bartender (as Jeff Parise)
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The ex-wife of a famous TV star, Brad Terry (Billy Burke), is murdered while Terry is talking to paparazzi outside the ex-wife's house. Meanwhile this same star manages to butter up all of Monk's friends and associates by giving them the VIP treatment on his TV show. However, Monk is not convinced that a crazed fan Marcy (Sarah Silverman) who confessed to the crime is guilty and must not only find out the truth, but also combat the influence and manipulation that this famous person has skillfully placed on his friends and colleagues. Written by anonymous

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When Monk, Sharona and Laurie are driving in the golf car at the set a man walks past them and says "Hey", Sharona asks Laurie if he's anybody, Laurie then answers "No, he's just a writer". The man that walks past them is in fact 'David Breckham', one of the writers of "Monk". See more »

Goofs

In the scene where we first meet the crazed fan Marcy outside the scene of the crime, the strap on Sharona's bag alternates between being on and off her shoulder. See more »

Quotes

Sharona Fleming: I think You enjoy stabbing and shooting me.
Adrian Monk: No I don't enjoy it... But it's my job.
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References Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1968) See more »

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