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The pilot establishes the "defective detective" archetype and the crucial supporting cast:

While the SFPD believes the candidate was the target, Monk’s "Zen-like" observation skills lead him to believe the bodyguard’s death and a separate murder of a young woman, Nicole Vasquez, are connected. Watch Monk S01E 01-02 1

Monk is called in as a consultant by Mayoral Candidate after a sniper kills his bodyguard during a rally. Watch Monk S01E 01-02 1