Columbo

A compulsive gambler, drowning in a mountain of debts, decides to plant a bomb beneath his wealthy uncle’s car in a desperate bid to solve his financial woes. His reckless scheme sets the stage for a tense confrontation as the explosive device threatens to turn a routine drive into a deadly trap. Detective Columbo soon steps in, determined to unravel the plot and bring the culprit to justice. This detective drama features Peter Falk as the iconic sleuth, with Tyne Daly appearing alongside him. The story pits Columbo’s keen investigative instincts against the gambler’s desperate machinations, delivering a classic cat‑and‑mouse chase.

A terrorist who has slain an arms dealer after being swindled thinks he has slipped away with murder. Yet the seasoned detective Columbo arrives to investigate, shattering the killer’s confidence and setting the stage for a cat‑and‑mouse pursuit. The killer is convinced his crime will remain hidden, but Columbo’s methodical questioning and keen intuition begin to expose inconsistencies. As the investigation progresses, the terrorist finds his carefully laid plans unraveling under the relentless scrutiny of the veteran inspector. The episode unfolds as a crime drama, with Peter Falk portraying the iconic inspector and Clive Revill appearing in a supporting role, adding depth to the procedural narrative.

In this crime drama, a rumpled detective takes on a case involving an actress and her paramour, who are both under suspicion of having killed her husband. The storyline follows the investigator as he delves into their tangled relationship, piecing together clues that might prove their guilt. The programme features performances by Peter Falk, Honor Blackman and Richard Basehart, each bringing the tense atmosphere of the murder inquiry to life. His unkempt coat and weary eyes underline the pressure of the case. As the dishevelled sleuth navigates the murky motives and hidden agendas, the tension builds, keeping viewers glued to the unfolding investigation.

In this crime drama, a senior police officer decides to aid a wealthy acquaintance in hiding a murder. Confident that his influence will keep the crime concealed, he soon discovers that his scheme unravels once the relentless detective Columbo steps in. The story follows the clash between the officer’s attempts to manipulate the investigation and Columbo’s methodical pursuit of the truth. Peter Falk stars as the iconic detective, bringing his trademark investigative style to the episode. His confidence proves misplaced as Columbo’s meticulous methods expose the cover‑up, and the episode showcases the classic cat‑and‑mouse dynamic that defines the series.