Monk, of course, resurfaces and is in cahoots with Stottlemeyer to try to find out who "Mr. Big" is. The hard driven sheriff continues to pursue Monk, even after it is presumed he is dead. We are made aware that there is a third party pulling the strings and we get to see him again again. What helps with this episode is an exciting conclusion where everything is on the line. Very easy to predict, but intense nevertheless.