Mr. Monk and the Marathon Man

Monk Episode Review

In which Monk has a hero.

What Happened

A furniture salesman uses a marathon as his alibi when he murders his mistress.

The Good--- */

• Monk has a hero. Aw.
• Sometimes they don't even try to pretend we don't know who did it.
• Monk and the wipe, making a squeaking noise behind the one-way mirror.
• "You're a genius." The cop comes up with a suggestion. It's not always super-Monk.
• "Spirits are very fragile. Easy to break, not impossible to repair." Tony Shaloub does such a good job at awe. Everything just shines out of his eyes.
• Brought down by chamomile tea. The horror.

The Bad

• Oh. That is so a mannequin thrown out a window.

The Cliche

• Run, Adrian! Run! In your special shoes that were a gift from your hero. Aw.
• "I haven't worn it since the big race." The gift from Monk's hero. Oh, I saw that coming.

Best Line

Killer: "Do you know who I am?"
Cop: "Yes. You sold me a dinette set last year."

What Did I Think?

They're three for three, here.