Seeking approval, Frasier joins Niles and Martin on an ice-fishing trip.
The team searches for a serial killer along the Appalachian Trail in rural Virginia.
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.
Greene tags along for support when grieving Ross drives to California; Greene and Ross visit Greene's parents (Bonnie Bartlett, John Cullum).
Tim ignores his separated shoulder to break a Bob Vila record on Tool Time with a steamroller.