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A subplot involves a police officer who fled the scene when shots were fired, leading the press to mockingly dub him "Fraidy Cop". [S1E6] Mr. Monk and the Billionaire Mugger
Monk realizes the mugging was a staged event meant to allow Modine to "heroically" kill Teal as part of a larger scheme. You can find more information about this episode
The case is immediately suspicious because the victim is a billionaire who seemingly had no reason to commit a mugging for forty dollars. Adrian Monk notes odd details, such as the billionaire wearing knee and elbow pads during the crime. Monk realizes the mugging was a staged event
Dealing with financial issues, Sharona Schorr threatens to quit (and briefly does) after her paycheck bounces, forcing Monk to try and solve the case without her. Key Details Director Stephen Surjik Guest Stars
Peter Onorati (Archie Modine), J.C. MacKenzie (Sidney Teal), Jessica Steen (Myra Teal)
Sharona discovers through Teal's biography that he and his "victim," Archie Modine, were in the same college fraternity.