Monk becomes a social pariah when he shoots a man dressed as Santa Claus. Can he clear his name and foil a larger criminal plot in time for Christmas?

Monk must find a murderer who, to Natalie's horror, appears to be killing women with the same name as her daughter.

When three homeless men seek out Monk's services at the holidays, Natalie convinces him to investigate the death of their friend.

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

Monk must confront his prejudice against nudists when he's called to investigate a murder on a nude beach.

Voodoo appears to be the only explanation when unmarked dolls sent to San Francisco residents accurately predict a series of inexplicable deaths -- including, perhaps, Natalie's.

Monk must get to the truth when it appears that his late wife Trudy is still alive.

When a man Monk sent to prison years earlier is cleared by new DNA evidence, Monk helps him rebuild his life.

When Monk's delinquent half-brother, Jack Jr., escapes from prison and breaks into Monk's apartment, he manipulates Monk into helping him find the person he claims framed him for murder.

When a detective dies at the police department Christmas party after drinking from a poisoned bottle of port intended for Captain Stottlemeyer, can Monk find the killer?

When his neighbor's child plays the piano too loud, Monk decides it's time to move.

Monk becomes involved in the disappearance of a city official that could have ramifications concerning Trudy's murder.

Monk must prevent a killer from spoiling the party at Natalie's brother's wedding.

Monk finds himself in a dangerous situation when he helps his psychiatrist's son follow a treasure map.

While everyone mourns Monk's "death," Monk searches for the truth that will clear his name.

When fellow detective Marty Eels shows up at a crime scene knowing all the answers, has Monk finally met his match, or is Eels cheating?

Monk's estranged father, Jack, returns at Christmas time, but all is not merry with the Monks.

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

When Monk's insurance company refuses to pay for more individual therapy sessions, Monk joins Dr. Bell's therapy group, where somebody appears to be murdering his fellow patients.

Monk enters the world of high fashion when he believes a young man accused of a model's murder is innocent.

Monk takes up a new hobby -- painting -- and meets with unexpected success.

Monk goes head-to-head with a magician he suspects of murder.

Why would a thief want to steal an ordinary pet fish? Monk finds out, and meets a new assistant in the process.

When Natalie runs for school board, Monk must figure out who's behind an attempt on her life.

Monk solves a Halloween murder mystery while he and his brother Ambrose wait for their long-lost father to return home.