Show Me the Monkey

Season 3, Episode 10, Aired
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Veronica and Mac help campus researchers locate a missing monkey who was allegedly stolen by animal rights activists.''''Meanwhile, Keith is approached by Mindy O'Dell, who claims her husband's death was murder, not suicide. And in the aftermath of his breakup with Veronica, Logan turns to Dick for advice.moreless
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  • Veronica and Mac help campus researchers locate a missing monkey who was allegedly stolen by animal rights activists. Keith is approached by Mindy O'Dell, who claims her husband's death was murder, not suicide.moreless

    7.5
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    By andrada_charmed, Feb 22, 2007 Report Abuse
    Veronica and Mac help campus researchers locate a missing monkey who was allegedly stolen by animal rights activists.

    Meanwhile, Keith is approached by Mindy O'Dell, who claims her husband's death was murder, not suicide. And in the aftermath of his breakup with Veronica, Logan turns to Dick for advice. hmm an interesting episode

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  • Finally, the third season is put on the right track.

    9.8
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    By HayLinAir, Jan 29, 2007 Report Abuse
    [Mild spoilers are contained in this review.]

    So far, the third season has had average mysteries, hilarious quotes, and good storylines. It's been good, not GREAT.

    This episode switched things around.

    First of all, the mystery was about animal rights, and I'm a HUGE animal lover. If I went to Hearst, I'd join PHAT in a second.

    The person who stole the monkey in the end really just came out of left field, and I love the unexpected.

    Then, the whole LoVe, Piz, thing. Brilliant! Piz is actually a great character, and perfect to fit in with the LoVe storyline. I love how they had him part of it again, but what he said totally backfired on him because he pushed Veronica to get back with Logan, and he didn't even know it. It was just... perfect, really. LoVe's back together, but yet they managed to fit Piz in. It's hard to explain, but I just love the whole plot. (I'm a huge LoVe fan, but I still like Piz... This kinda puts everything together.)

    Mac's new boyfriend seems okay, although I was kind of hoping they would go around the cliche of her leaving and coming back to kiss him. It would have been much better if she just left. Another thing is that I wish they mentioned Cassidy; or at least it was implied that that was the reason why she didn't want to go out with anyone else. But, I got the feeling they tried to imply that she just doesn't like hanging around people much instead. Maybe I'm wrong, though, I dunno.

    Keith's story was also great. They threw some Weevil in there, which was good because I love his character, and I want him in more episodes. I loved the twist with Veronica's "How to Plan the Perfect Murder" paper, although I actually saw it coming. (Sort of; but still, nice touch. Even if it was a little expected, it was brilliant.)

    For Logan's storyline... well, when they first went to the scene when they were in the car, I thought they were just kissing, but then he'd push her away or something. But, then I realized what happened and was like, "...Oh." I didn't like that at all, because I enjoyed that Logan was so out of it and just kind of depressed.. I mean, I do love Logan. He's my favourite character. But it was nice to see that Veronica meant so much to him. (Also, loved Dick's part. After the end of the first episode of season three, I just started to enjoy his character a lot more.)

    Wish Wallace was in this episode, but they have so many characters, it's sometimes hard to fit them all in. He'll probably be back next week.

    Also, totally hilarious quotes. "Garden State was never a book." "It wasn't? So much for that paper."

    The charm is back on Veronica Mars. Watch this episode!moreless

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  • We're talking monkey, as in touch my. Veronica solves the case of the missing monkey, with the other two Angels. How Mac got her groove back.

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    By allaboutmoxie, Jan 27, 2007 Report Abuse
    Yes, Veronica solves the aforementioned case of the missing monkey. With a little help from the other Angels, the girls which we like to call Parker and Mac. Because Mac is back, and she got her groove back. I know I missed her in the beginning of the season, and I'm glad she's back in full glory. The monkey mystery was entertaining. The PHAT people were nice new characters to introduce (think about the photoshoot), and there is lots and lots of humanity in Veronica. Interesting to see she didn't tell who "kidnapped" (or shall I say monkey-napped) dear Oscar. Also, some nice appearances from loved characters. Mac, of course, and a very happy Parker. Even Weevil made a short appearance (not long enough though). Dick's pictures proved to be very "entertaining", and Logan was mopey.
    Yeah, I loved this episode. Only one thing: Where's Wallace??? We haven't seen a lot of Veronica's BFF, and I really don't like that. Anyone with me on the Free Wallace Front (I need a more catchy abbreviation)??

    Therefore, 9.5/10moreless

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  • Veronica's back!

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    By super_clerk25, Jan 26, 2007 Report Abuse
    Now that the little break is over we have Veronica back and taking names. In this episode she gets a case involving the break in and theft of a few lab animals including a monkey. While investigating the monkey-napping she and Mac end up hanging out with an on campus animal rights group and Mac ends up getting a boyfriend. It's about time for that. I really like the character and thought she was underused the last bit of the season.
    The main mystery for the show now is the death of Dean O'Dell. Veronica's father has taken the case of the apparent suicide and has already uncovered clues as to who may have done it. The connection to the "perfect murder" paper that Veronica wrote is a nice touch but one I saw coming a mile away.
    I'm excited for the rest of the season and now I just have to hope there is a rest of the season and maybe even a new season after that.moreless

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  • Monkey gets stolen, Veronica and Mac become P.H.A.T and Mac gets a boyfriend.

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    By buffy_gal101, Jan 26, 2007 Report Abuse
    This is a very good episode, and we are starting the new story arc. The question on everyones mind is who killed the O'Dell. Keith found evidence that makes him believe that he was murdered. Veronica showed up how caring she can be by not telling the other scientists who sole the monkey which was cool. Veronica, also hung with her gal pals, and had some fun. I liked that Mac is with a guy finally after the whole Beaver fiasco, but the writters need to develop the Veronica Piz relationship, because it is obvious Piz likes her, and for a character that is as observant as Veronica, she can't be so oblivious to his feelings. Overall it is a very good episode, and if you didn't catch it, watch it on youtube NOW! (btw, no more using Canada for jokes because someday us Canadians will get VERY angry, and theres only so many times Americans can use that before it gets completely boring) (to set the record straight only a few people on the east coast say aboot, instead of about)moreless

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    • The song that Veronica plays to show that the room is Canadian is "One Week" by the Barenaked Ladies, who are a Canadian rock group. Edit
    • The character who was ultimately found responsible for the disappearance of the monkey was named Gil Thomas Pardy. This becomes Gil T. Pardy, or Guilty Party. Edit
    • When Veronica and Mac help PHAT with the letter campaign, a person asks if they'll "lick (stamps) or stuff (envelopes)". However, the stamps they use are the sticker type that you peel off a sheet. Edit

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    • Michael Muhney (Sheriff Lamb) doesn't appear in this episode despite being in the opening credits. Edit
    • Music: "Funiculi Funicula" by Luigi Denza "Dos Almas Con Un Corazon" by Matt Hirt & Francisco Rodriguez "One Week" by The Barenaked Ladies "Lara's Theme" by Maurice Jarre "Fair" by The Annuals "Long, Long Time" by Linda Ronstadt "Greenland" by Kingsbury Manx Edit

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    • Parker: (To Mac) Single. (To Veronica) Single and in the rebound. Just so you know, we are approaching critical pathetic mass if the girl who most wants to host gentlemen callers is the most recent victim of a sexual assault! We should be out there! Or at the very least not barring them from coming to us! Edit
    • Parker: It's a new day. No more games, no more waiting around. I'm ready to be wooed! Veronica: Amen, sister! (she pauses) That was supporting, not joining. I do not want to be wooed. Edit
    • Bronson: So, um... some of us are going to grab a bite, if you want to come along. Mac: I'm good. I had some mints. Edit

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    • Veronica: We're talking 'monkey' as in... Mac: 'Touch my.' This is a reference to Sprockets from Saturday Night Live where Dieter, played by Mike Myers, would offer to let guests on the show touch Klaus, his pet monkey. Edit
    • Veronica: Just a regular, vegan J.F.K. looking for his Mackie O. This is a reference to President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jackie O, only here Veronica uses the nickname that was given to her after her second marriage to Greek millionaire Aristoteles Onassis. Edit
    • Dick: You need help, I'm offering. Nothing too major, just baby steps. Just, please, let me help you. "Help me help you" is a popular line by Tom Cruise's character in the movie Jerry Maguire (1996). Edit

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