[s1e9] Mr. Monk Takes — A Vacation

: Sharona drags a reluctant, phobia-ridden Monk on a "relaxing" trip, but their peace is shattered when her son, Benjy, witnesses a murder through a sightseeing telescope. The Case: The Cleanest Crime Scene

: A wealthy businessman and the initial primary suspect. Notable Highlights & Trivia [S1E9] Mr. Monk Takes a Vacation

The primary mystery revolves around a "missing" crime. After Benjy reports seeing a woman being stabbed to death in a hotel room, Monk and the hotel's security chief investigate, only to find the room—occupied by financier John Fenimore—completely spotless. : Sharona drags a reluctant, phobia-ridden Monk on

: This episode highlights the comedy of Monk's OCD in an unfamiliar environment, from his inability to enjoy the beach to his struggle with hotel staff. After Benjy reports seeing a woman being stabbed

: The hotel's gung-ho house detective who has learned everything she knows about crime from movies.