Quote from Captain Stottlemeyer in Mr. Monk and the Big Reward
Captain Stottlemeyer: I've got some good news. Sort of consolation prize. I talked to the commissioner. He's gonna put you under contract. Natalie: Really? Captain Stottlemeyer: Put you on retainer. He has guaranteed you 16 homicides a year for next two years. Adrian Monk: Sixteen a year? What- What about after that? Captain Stottlemeyer: Well, we'll have to take it one year at a time. We'll see.