The playboy Dexter Larson is the publisher of the men's magazine Sapphire and is planning a party in the Sapphire's mansion. The Chief Financial Officer of the magazine, Elliot D'Souza, has a private meeting with him and tells that he is going to pull the plug of the magazine since it is operating in loss due to the expenses of Larson. However, Larson asks him to hold the information for the next Monday to have the party in the weekend. Elliot is a methodical man and on the next day, he is working out in his private gym and Dexter calls him to convince him to not sell the mansion. Elliot does not agree and when Dexter ends the call, his weight he is lifting presses his neck and kills him. Elliot's secretary Diane Luden hires Monk and Sharona to investigate the mysterious death of her boss since she suspects that Dexter killed Elliot. Monk realizes that the room was closed from inside and every electronic device such as computer and HD were erased. Stottlemeyer and Randy believe it was an accident and are closing the case. Monk interviews Dexter and immediately suspects of him, but he has a strong alibi since he says that had spent the night and the morning with his girlfriend Amber Post and she confirms. Monk proceeds his investigation and Dexter raises the past of Sharona in Atlantic City and threatens Monk of publishing nude photos of her if he proceeds the investigation. What will Monk and Sharona do?
"Mr. Monk Meets the Playboy" is a great episode of "Monk", with the surprising attitude of Sharona towards her son first and towards the case. The use of a strong magnet is predictable, but it is great to see how Monk joins the pieces to conclude his investigation. Gary Cole is excellent in the role of an arrogant playboy. My vote is eight.
Title (Brazil): "Monk e o Playboy" ("Monk and the Playboy")