Monk - Season 1

A former San Francisco police detective suffering from an extreme case of obsessive-compulsive disorder is called in to investigate an apparent assassination attempt of a mayoral candidate in which one of his bodyguards is killed. (imdb)

With an introduction to Monk's talent, his phobias, and his need for an assistant, Monk investigates the murder of the candidate bodyguard and a political worker. He determines the candidate was not the intended target. (imdb)

When a woman drives off the road to her death, her body is mysteriously found three mornings later by a psychic known for fudging the truth. Monk must discover if she's telling the truth this time, or else let a murderer go free. (imdb)

A judge is murdered while placing a 911 call, but before she dies she names her attacker - notorious criminal Dale Biederbeck. The problem is, "Dale the Whale" is over 800 pounds and hasn't left his bed in years. (imdb)

A police officer and friend of Stottlemeyer is framed for a crime he didn't commit involving a ferris wheel. Meanwhile Monk tries to convince Stottlemeyer to get him reinstated. (imdb)

Monk is committed to an asylum, where he becomes convinced the chief psychiatrist committed a murder several years prior. (imdb)

A billionaire in disguise is gunned down while mugging a man and Sharona helps Monk solve the case. (imdb)

A woman is murdered during the San Francisco marathon and Monk suspects her married lover. But he was also running in the race and his tracking chip says he never left. (imdb)