[s7e8] Mr. Monk Gets Hypnotized Now

is the eighth episode of the seventh season of the mystery dramedy series Monk . It originally aired on September 12, 2008, and features a unique shift in Adrian Monk’s personality as he attempts a radical new treatment for his OCD. Plot Summary

Desperate for relief from his phobias and compulsions, Adrian Monk visits a hypnotherapist, . While the therapy successfully strips away his inhibitions, it has the unintended side effect of regressing him into a carefree, "manchild" state. [S7E8] Mr. Monk Gets Hypnotized

This "New Monk" is messy, playful, and completely unconcerned with the details that usually allow him to solve crimes. He begins making fart sounds, wrapping himself in tape, and annoying Captain Stottlemeyer and Lieutenant Disher with ridiculous theories. is the eighth episode of the seventh season

Monk’s rival, who also sees Dr. Climan and experiences similar regressive behavior. Notable Tropes While the therapy successfully strips away his inhibitions,

The motive for the crime is tied to a prenup, a classic trope where the killer must act before a legal separation occurs.

Undergoes a personality transformation that makes him "happy" but useless as a detective until the spell is broken.