
Mr. Monk Joins a Cult - S6-E11
Continuity mistake: Ralph has his hand on Monk's shoulder during the applause, but after a cut, his hands are both suddenly stretched into the air. (00:21:50)
Mr. Monk Joins a Cult - S6-E11
Continuity mistake: Just after Stottlemeyer and Natalie pull up to the curb to snatch Monk off the sidewalk, the boy and girl cult members instantly switch positions between takes. (00:27:00)
Mr. Monk Joins a Cult - S6-E11
Continuity mistake: After Dr. Kroger tosses Trudy's picture to the floor, Monk drops the book he's been holding onto the mattress and kneels to retrieve the photo. In the next shot, the book has jumped to a spot on the floor beside him. (00:34:00)
Mr. Monk Joins a Cult - S6-E11
Continuity mistake: At the end, the grocery bags Natalie carries change shape and orientation several times during Monk's confrontation with "Father." (00:41:00)
Answer: The two men are trying to work out a secret deal between them without involving the union, which means the workers' interests aren't being represented and defeats the whole purpose of a union. The mayor would lose labor's support and Cusack's union troubles would just be starting.
Captain Defenestrator