Mr. Monk Gets Hypnotized - S7-E8
Continuity mistake: As his hypnosis session begins, Monk's arms change back and forth between takes, from resting on the arms of the chair to folded across his stomach. (00:12:30)
Mr. Monk Gets Hypnotized - S7-E8
Continuity mistake: The five dollar bill Monk is holding up instantly reverses itself between takes. It also disappears from his hand as he's backing toward the door, then reappears in the shot after that. (00:30:40)
Mr. Monk Gets Hypnotized - S7-E8
Revealing mistake: There is an obvious stunt double when Monk is fighting with Sally Larkin for the piece of chewing gum: he is younger, more tanned, and possibly wearing a wig in order to emulate Tony Shalhoub's hair. (00:35:55 - 00:39:05)
Mr. Monk Gets Hypnotized - S7-E8
Continuity mistake: At the end, a round dish sitting on the island counter in Monk's kitchen disappears and reappears every time the camera angle reverses. (00:41:00)
Mr. Monk Gets Hypnotized - S7-E8
Factual error: At the start of the episode, there is a double rainbow in the sky - both in normal order, while in fact the top rainbow should be mirrored.
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