Nicky Phillips: What do we do now?
Lieutenant Disher: Well, let's just review the situation. Okay, we've been running for... a long time.
Nicky Phillips: Mostly in circles.
Lieutenant Disher: That's true.
Will Dellman: Wait, so you mean we're lost? With no compass? No cell phone?
Nicky Phillips: We need to stay hydrated. That's the most important thing. We need water.
Lieutenant Disher: Well, we passed the lake at least twice.
Nicky Phillips: I say we go back to the lake.
Adrian Monk: Good idea. Let's die by the lake.

Luke Johnston: Nice trout. That's a real beauty. You want to sell it?
Brian Willis: No.
Luke Johnston: I'll give you 50 bucks right now, cash money.
[Monk notices Del Johnston twisting apart a peanut shell]
Brian Willis: Okay, 500.
Luke Johnston: 500?
Brian Willis: I figure anyone willing to pay 50 will pay 500, right?
Adrian Monk: Uh, wait a minute. You would actually pay him $50 for the fish?
Luke Johnston: What do you say, kid? I'll give you 75 bucks.
Brian Willis: Seventy no. It's not for sale.

Adrian Monk: Randy, you know anything about fish? And what is that?
Nicky Phillips: Oh, that's the sinker. I made it from with one shell casings we found.
Norman Walters: You said we could take 'em.
Adrian Monk: Right. Randy, remember the armored car Friday morning? I think these are the guys. Did you notice the peanut shell? It was twisted open. Just like at the crime scene.
Lieutenant Disher: Yeah, I noticed.
Will Dellman: You should've taken the 75.
Brian Willis: He'll be back. Don't worry.
Adrian Monk: I think Brian's right. They will be back.

Adrian Monk: All right. You have your gun, right?
Lieutenant Disher: No, it's back at the campsite.
Adrian Monk: Oh, no.
Lieutenant Disher: All right. All right, guys. Listen up. We're gonna make it to that highway, we're gonna double-time it all the way.
Adrian Monk: Brian, give us the fish.
Brian Willis: No way.
Adrian Monk: OK, buddy. This isn't a game. Those men are dangerous. We need to get the hook and the sinker out of the fish's mouth.
Brian Willis: Forget it. I caught it. It's my fish.
Adrian Monk: Brian, listen.
Brian Willis: You said so yourself. [runs off with the fish]
Adrian Monk: I'll get him. Just take the others.

Natalie: Mr. Monk, what happened to your hand?
Adrian Monk: It was in a fish. Natalie, in a fish.
Brian Willis: Mojo wire.
Adrian Monk: Excuse me?
Brian Willis: Remember? You asked me my favorite band. That's their name.
Adrian Monk: You're welcome.
Natalie: I didn't hear him say thank you.
Adrian Monk: I did.
Brian Willis: [to his father] Dad, I caught a fish. I caught this fish...
Natalie: You think it'll help?
Adrian Monk: We'll find out.

Captain Frank Willis: Well, let's get started. I'll go first. Last weekend, this man, Adrian Monk, saved my son's life. Actually, he did more than that. He challenged my son and stood up to him in a way that I was never able to do. I've had a change of heart. I'm going to approve this recommendation and support his reinstatement.
Adrian Monk: So- So that's a yes? Thank you. Thank you, sir. [shakes his hand] I won't let you down. I'm in! I can't believe it!
1st Panel Member: Excuse me, Detective Monk. As you know, this vote has to be unanimous. I've been reviewing your record, and I'm afraid that I still have some serious reservations. I can't recommend your reinstatement at this time.
Adrian Monk: Thank you. Thank you, sir. I won't let you down.
1st Panel Member: Did you hear what I said?
2nd Panel Member: Detective Monk, I'm sorry, but I won't be recommending you either. I have to say no.
Adrian Monk: Thank you. Thank you so much. You won't be sorry.

Captain Stottlemeyer: So how's it going?
Lieutenant Disher: [listening at the door] Thumbs down, two to one.
Natalie: Poor thing. How's he taking it?
Lieutenant Disher: Surprisingly well.

Captain Stottlemeyer: Hey, man. We were listening.
Adrian Monk: So you know. Isn't it great? I'm back. Leland, I'm back.
Natalie: Wait, Mr. Monk. Do you understand what just happened in there?
Adrian Monk: What are you talking about? Of course I do. Come on. Let's go celebrate. [runs off]
Lieutenant Disher: Happiness is a choice.
Natalie: Well, we have to tell him.
Captain Stottlemeyer: Yeah, after lunch.
Adrian Monk: [o.s.] I'm back, baby!