The team searches for a serial killer along the Appalachian Trail in rural Virginia.
Reverend Orison hopes to save Donnie Pfaster's soul by helping him break out of prison, but Pfaster only wants the woman who once escaped from him – Scully.
Seeking approval, Frasier joins Niles and Martin on an ice-fishing trip.
Greene tags along for support when grieving Ross drives to California; Greene and Ross visit Greene's parents (Bonnie Bartlett, John Cullum).
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.