Ep 6. Mr. Monk and the Class Reunion
- TV-PG
- August 11, 2006
- 43 min
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7.9 (1,186)
Mr. Monk and the Class Reunion is the sixth episode of the fifth season of the popular TV series "Monk". The episode revolves around Mr. Monk, a brilliant detective who suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder, trying to solve a murder case at his high school reunion.
As the episode begins, Mr. Monk receives an invitation to his high school 25th reunion, which is to be held at the Fernwood Hotel. Mr. Monk is initially reluctant to attend the reunion, as he was not a popular student in high school and is still haunted by the memory of being bullied by his classmates. However, he eventually decides to go, hoping to catch up with his former classmates and maybe even rekindle his romance with his high school crush, Trudy.
Upon arriving at the hotel, Mr. Monk is greeted by his former classmates, many of whom he does not remember. As he struggles to cope with the unfamiliar social situation, he becomes increasingly agitated and uncomfortable. However, his attention is soon drawn to a murder that takes place at the reunion. One of his former classmates, Stephanie Preston, is found dead in her hotel room.
Mr. Monk is called in to investigate the murder, and he begins to interview his former classmates, hoping to uncover the killer. Along the way, he uncovers a number of secrets and grudges from the past, including a bitter rivalry between Stephanie and one of her former classmates, a buried romance between two other classmates, and a secret society that was formed in high school.
As Mr. Monk investigates the murder, he becomes increasingly obsessed with solving the case. His OCD tendencies become more pronounced, causing him to cause a scene at the reunion and alienating him from his former classmates. However, with the help of his assistant, Natalie, and his former high school crush, Trudy, he is eventually able to piece together the clues and solve the case.
Overall, Mr. Monk and the Class Reunion is a classic episode of "Monk". It showcases the show's unique blend of humor and mystery, and features excellent performances from the show's cast. Fans of the show will definitely not want to miss this one.