Mr. Monk Gets Stuck in Traffic
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| “Mr. Monk Gets Stuck in Traffic” | |
|---|---|
| Monk episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 13 |
| Guest stars | koRn (Music Group) |
| Written by | Andy Breckman |
| Directed by | Jerry Levine |
| Production no. | T-3014 |
| Original airdate | February 11, 2005 |
| Episode chronology | |
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| "Mr. Monk Gets Cabin Fever" | "Mr. Monk Goes to Vegas" |
| List of Monk episodes | |
"Mr. Monk Gets Stuck in Traffic" is an episode of the USA Network series Monk and the thirteenth episode in the 3rd season.
[edit] Plot synopsis
An environmentalist is trying to stop a developer from building a large structure. He is killed by the developer and his body is put in his Volkswagen Beetle. The developer loads the car into the back of a dump truck, and while he is driving down a stretch of empty highway, he raises up the bed and drops the car out. The car rolls over, causing other cars and 18-wheelers nearly hit it when they try to avoid it. His plan seemed to be perfect: The environmentalist died in a car accident. The only problem is that the developer unknowingly left his cell phone with the body.
Adrian Monk, Natalie Teeger, and Julie are in their Jeep and are stuck in the traffic jam. Monk tries to find out what is happening and realizes that the car was not really in an accident. It was murder. Monk's thoughts are regarded as incorrect and he is told to leave.
The developer comes to get his phone back. Unfortunately, he is unable to recover it and is forced to leave as the car is cleared off the road and traffic begins to move again. Meanwhile, Natalie begins investigating his truck and finds the environmentalist's flag inside, proving that the accident was the result of a murder. However, before she can escape, the developer boards the truck and leaves, trapping Natalie in the truck bed. Monk, seeing Natalie in danger, gives chase. With the help of a state trooper, Monk is able to stop and apprehend the developer.
[edit] Trivia
- The band Korn guest stars in this episode.
- Capt. Leland Stottlemeyer and Lt. Randy Disher do not appear in this episode.
- According to Monk's phone call to a trucking company to complain about someone's driving, the events took place on "The 101".
