[s2e9] Mr. Monk And The 12th Man -

is the ninth episode of the second season of Monk , originally aired on August 22, 2003. Directed by Michael Zinberg, this episode finds Adrian Monk tackling a high-stakes serial killer case where the victims seem to have absolutely nothing in common. Plot Overview

: The episode was originally intended to reintroduce Deputy Mayor Sheldon Burger but was rewritten to feature the new character Kenny Shale. Additionally, the real-world location for "Mrs. Ling's Cleaners" is Griffith Park Cleaners in Los Angeles.

as Ian Agnew, the "man with the pipe stuck in his head," who was the plaintiff in the original jury trial. Lauren Tom as Mrs. Ling, Monk's exasperated dry cleaner. Notable Moments & Reception [S2E9] Mr. Monk and the 12th Man

and Deborah Zoe as Stewart and Lisa Babcock, the primary antagonists.

: The episode is praised for balancing its dark subject matter with classic Monk comedy, such as Monk's interactions with his dry cleaner and the absurdly long-lasting "pipe in the head" scene with Ian Agnew. is the ninth episode of the second season

The investigation reveals that the defendant in that trial, Stewart Babcock, and his wife Lisa, were being blackmailed by one of the jurors who knew they had murdered Stewart's first wife. Unable to identify the specific blackmailer, the Babcocks decided to eliminate the entire jury. Tony Shalhoub as Adrian Monk.

: Fans and critics consider it a strong entry for its "what's the link?" mystery, though some find the motive—killing an entire jury to stop one blackmailer—to be slightly over-the-top. Additionally, the real-world location for "Mrs

as Sharona Fleming, whose subplot involves dating the deputy mayor, Kenny Shale. Ted Levine as Captain Leland Stottlemeyer. Jason Gray-Stanford as Lieutenant Randy Disher.