Fair rating?Mr. Monk Takes a Punch
A boxer narrowly avoids a bomb, and Stottlemeyer believes it won't be the only attempt with a championship bout coming up. Meantime, Monk splits his time between the case and contemplating retirement when he finds he must pass a fitness exam.
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#2In Season 7of 16 rated episodes
#28All-timeof 124 rated episodes
+0.4vs season avgSeason 7 averages 8.4
2008First airedAugust 8, 2008
Guest stars
Robert Loggiaas Louie Flynn
James Lesureas Ray Regis
Hector Elizondoas Dr. Neven Bell
Patrick O'Connoras Daniel MacGraw
Jeris Lee Poindexteras Eddie
Tim Monsionas Sound Engineer
Jon Sklaroffas The Iceman
John Capodiceas Frankie Marino
Emily Happeas Cocktail Waitress
Christopher Goodmanas CSI Tech
Rick Deatsas Boxing OfficialAmaryllis Borregoas Mrs. Macgraw
Dave Sebastian Williamsas Announcer
Vinnie Varonas Referee
Crew
Barnet KellmanDirectorSal SavoWriter
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