‘Monk’ and ‘Psych’ Spread Some Holiday Cheer
November 28, 2008 by Chandra
Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, there’s only one better way than Black Friday to kick off the holiday season properly: with the now traditional year-end return of USA Network’s Monk and Psych for their respective crowd-pleasing midseason holiday specials.
First up is Team Tony Shalhoub at 9pm EST, who bring us “Mr. Monk and the Miracle.” Neither Adrian Monk nor Captain Stottlemeyer believes in miracles, until a little intervention from fate.
In the case of the OCD detective, he decides to take on an inspiring mystery involving the murder of several homeless men’s friend, courtesy of Natalie’s intervention. And Stottlemeyer experiences renewed faith when a fountain at a monastery appears to get rid of his chronic pain.
Following at 10pm EST is Psych and “Christmas Joy.” Shawn and Gus’ title happiness over supposedly saving Christmas is almost ruined when the mall Santa they help a young girl get out of jail turns out to be a common con artist, as is the child.
Thankfully, Gus’ sister Joy (Faune Chambers; note the second title connection) convinces the guys to foil the crooks’ planned holiday heist, which just might happen if Joy and Shawn can prevent Gus from learning about their past hookup. Good luck with that!
Also of note: the lovely Phylicia Rashad returns to play Gus’ mother during the episode directed by John Landis, while father duties are taken over from last year’s Ernie Hudson by this year’s equally capable Keith David.
Preview both episodes in the trailers below. They’re definitely looking good.
