A relaxing getaway in wine country turns into a crime-filled weekend as Monk and Natalie try to uncover a murder involving a man that doesn’t exist. watch
New York mob accountant Rudy Schick is in trouble. His partner Ben Gruber has skipped town with over $3 million in mafia money, and now hitman Al Nicoletto is looking to re-collect the cash. All Schick knows is that Gruber is hiding somewhere in California. Unfortunately, that information isn't good enough for Nicoletto, who kills Schick and then sets out on a frantic search for Ben Gruber and the money. Meanwhile, Monk and Natalie are traveling to wine country to celebrate Monk and Trudy's anniversary. Every year, Monk goes to the same bed and breakfast where he and Trudy spent their honeymoon. After Monk and Natalie check in, Monk sits down to eat dinner alone, with an open seat reserved for Trudy. It's a touching moment - until Monk is interrupted by Larry Zwibell, a loquacious guest who rudely seats himself in Trudy's chair. After noticing that Monk is woozy after having just taken a sip of wine, Zwibell tells Monk to find him later for a great hangover cure and then leaves. The next day, Monk is indeed hung over and seeks out Zwibell for that cure. Much to his surprise, Zwibell is gone, and nobody has any recollection whatsoever of a Larry Zwibell. watch
New York mob accountant Rudy Schick is in trouble. His partner Ben Gruber has skipped town with over $3 million in mafia money, and now hitman Al Nicoletto is looking to re-collect the cash. All Schick knows is that Gruber is hiding somewhere in California. Unfortunately, that information isn't good enough for Nicoletto, who kills Schick and then sets out on a frantic search for Ben Gruber and the money. Meanwhile, Monk and Natalie are traveling to wine country to celebrate Monk and Trudy's anniversary. Every year, Monk goes to the same bed and breakfast where he and Trudy spent their honeymoon. After Monk and Natalie check in, Monk sits down to eat dinner alone, with an open seat reserved for Trudy. It's a touching moment - until Monk is interrupted by Larry Zwibell, a loquacious guest who rudely seats himself in Trudy's chair. After noticing that Monk is woozy after having just taken a sip of wine, Zwibell tells Monk to find him later for a great hangover cure and then leaves. The next day, Monk is indeed hung over and seeks out Zwibell for that cure. Much to his surprise, Zwibell is gone, and nobody has any recollection whatsoever of a Larry Zwibell. watch