Watch Monk S05e08 1 Apr 2026

Monk only agreed to go because he thought a "rock show" was a geology exhibit—he even brought his own magnifying glass for what he assumed would be a day of looking at minerals.

Monk eventually discovers that Stork was an aspiring songwriter who had written a hit song called "". The band's lead singer, Kris Kedder (played by Brad Hunt), stole the credit for the song. When Stork confronted him, Kedder killed him and staged the scene to look like an overdose to protect his career. Fun Facts & Highlights Watch Monk S05E08 1

The episode leans heavily into Monk's germaphobia, especially regarding the use of portable toilets—one of which is actually the crime scene. Monk only agreed to go because he thought

The episode follows two main threads that collide at the "San Francisco Band Jam": When Stork confronted him, Kedder killed him and