Jim Moret

Monk tries to figure out why a death row inmate was murdered 45 minutes before his execution. Guest stars include Tim Curry, Kathy Baker, John Cothran and Danny Trejo.

As she is now under house arrest, Letitia Darling is unable to attend Patrick's election party, Karen's relationship with Simon hits a rough patch, and Lisa and Nick find themselves in couple's therapy. Elsewhere, Nola and Jeremy get up close and steamy, Patrick is happily reunited with his beloved Carmelita with the senatorial election just days away, and Ellen's brother shows up demanding to know the truth.

Karen is convinced that her impending fifth marriage - to family nemesis Simon Elder - is the one that will allow her to live happily ever after. Tripp is still suspicious of Simon's motives and wants Nick to make one final effort to stop the wedding taking place, while Lisa tries to make Nick jealous by taking Jeremy to the ceremony. Meanwhile, Patrick acts against Nola's wishes by recruiting Jeremy to join his team.