: Monk investigates the death of English teacher Beth Landow at Trudy's former high school. While the police suspect suicide, the principal, Trudy’s best friend, believes it was murder.
: To gather evidence against his lead suspect, science teacher Derek Philby (played by guest star Andrew McCarthy ), Monk takes a job as a substitute teacher. Key Themes & Analysis Mr. Monk Goes Back to School - IMDb [S2E1] Mr. Monk Goes Back to School
"Mr. Monk Goes Back to School" (Season 2, Episode 1) is a seminal episode of the series that blends classic mystery tropes with deep emotional stakes and the debut of the show's iconic theme song. Episode Overview : June 20, 2003. : Monk investigates the death of English teacher