Landry finally comes clean about his role in the murder of the man who assulted Tyra. Herc decides that it's a good idea to find Street a date on an online dating service. There is termoil between Julie and Tami as they prepare for baby Gracie's christening.

Monk becomes a social pariah when he shoots a man dressed as Santa Claus. Then he must clear his name and foil a larger criminal plot, all in time for Christmas.

When a mysterious probe crashes into the city the team is convinced the Replicators have found them.

All of the Monticello staff are making their holiday plans except for Mike, who is battling self doubt. Meanwhile, A Scrooge-like Sam deals with a charitable client; Delinda and Piper attend a hot Santa competition; and Danny is pushed by Cooper to fill an empty retail-space.

Marin becomes concerned when she hasn't heard from Jack and begins her vigil waiting for him by knitting a sweater. In his absence, she is wooed by two suitors, one with whom she has a history and another who is a complete surprise. Meanwhile, Sam and Jane attend a snowplow convention and decide on an unusual living arrangement, and Eric decides to return to the church and start his own congregation.

Christmas with the Gusters is ruined when Gus' parents' neighbor is killed, a clue leads Lassiter to look at Mr. Guster more closely. Evidence leads the police into arresting Gus' mother too, and Shawn and Gus vow to get them out of jail.

When a drag queen is brutally murdered, the members of the Women's Murder Club decide to investigate. Later, Lindsay copes with having her ex marry someone else, while Jill's fiancé comes across something that he never expected.

This week Joel talks about Britney's 26th birthday, the new daytime Judge, The Golden Compass, gardening, and Snoop Dogg's new reality show.

The group meet Sinnoh league Champion Cynthia who is challenged to a battle by Paul.

The remaining couples left in the competition return to perform live once again in the hope of impressing both the judges and the viewing public. Tess and Bruce are on hand to offer support to each couple after they have performed. At the end of the show the phone lines are opened for this week's viewer vote.

The Sheriff disappears into Sherwood while sleepwalking as a messenger of Prince John arrives and sends word of his absence. The Prince plans to burn down Nottingham and Gisborne turns to Robin to help track down the missing Sheriff, and save the people of Nottingham.

The last four acts left in the competition return to battle it it for a place in next week's final. The judges give their verdicts on what they have heard before the phone lines open for this week's important viewer vote.

Dermot returns with the results of tonight's viewer vote. Michael Buble performs on stage whilst the votes are counted verified. Niki then learns that she has been eliminated tonight.

Toby starts his last shift at the hospital and is allowed to carry out a difficult procedure on his own. Ruth isn't happy about it though but will Toby have a chance of mind about leaving.