5. Mr. Monk and the Very, Very Old Man

When the world's oldest man dies at a retirement center, Stottlemeyer's wife Karen insists that he investigate even though he--and everyone else--figure the man died of old age. Meanwhile, Karen kicks Stottlemeyer out of the house after a fight and Monk has him stay at his place.

Plot summary and ending

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Complete story — includes the ending

Captain Stottlemeyer's wife throws his life into disarray first by nagging him into investigating the death of the world's oldest man ( Patrick Crenshaw ), then by throwing him out so that he has no choice but to move in with Monk, and they must solve the murder as quickly as possible before they both lose their minds. First on-screen appearance of Karen Stottlemeyer ( Glenne Headly ). Also stars Kurt Fuller.

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