Plot summary
When Monk's investigation into identifying a severed torso leads to him accidentally deleting some important case files, the new police commissioner (Saverio Guerra) revokes his private detective license and fires him from his consultant's position with the SFPD. Monk is devastated, but still cannot resist trying to find the connection between the torso, a case of arson at a wig shop, and two attempts to steal the commissioner's hat. Also guest stars Glenne Headly and Scott Adsit.
Credits
Adapted from Wikipedia contributors, Monk season 3. HTML formatting and reference markers removed.