James Curreri

When Dr. Cox scoffs at reading lines for a patient preparing for a play, J.D. urges Cox and his fellow doctors to do special, unconventional things for their patients.

Lightman is brought in to investigate a building collapse.

Christine's controlling nature causes her to go too far and jeopardize one of Richard's construction jobs. When she learns that Richard has been hired to remodel Lindsay's bathroom, Christine can't help intervening to make sure he doesn't screw up the job and risk their reputation at Ritchie's school. She and Richard are also at odds over which of them should have a talk with Ritchie about sex.

While investigating a murder at a museum of oddities, Monk befriends a warm older woman, but he has trouble believing the friendship comes without a catch. Gena Rowlands guest stars.

Nick and Pete come to the aid of a troubled ex-football player charged with battery. Meanwhile, Pete becomes exasperated when his father (James Brolin) shows up in town.