: Monk investigates the death of English teacher Beth Landow at Trudy's former high school. While the police suspect suicide, the principal, Trudy’s best friend, believes it was murder.
"Mr. Monk Goes Back to School" (Season 2, Episode 1) is a seminal episode of the series that blends classic mystery tropes with deep emotional stakes and the debut of the show's iconic theme song. Episode Overview : June 20, 2003. [S2E1] Mr. Monk Goes Back to School
: To gather evidence against his lead suspect, science teacher Derek Philby (played by guest star Andrew McCarthy ), Monk takes a job as a substitute teacher. Key Themes & Analysis Mr. Monk Goes Back to School - IMDb : Monk investigates the death of English teacher