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Season 8 – Columbo

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"Columbo" isn't the typical detective whodunit TV show. On most detective shows, viewers don't know who committed the crime until the detective pieces the clues together and figures it out. On this show, however, viewers see the crime unfold at the beginning of most episodes, including who the perpetrator is. The mystery and fun for viewers is trying to spot the clues that will lead Lt. Columbo (Peter Falk) to discover the culprit and watching the tricks he uses to get a confession. Episodes of "Columbo" were movie-length and ran sporadically on multiple networks during its run.
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Tom Shales Washington Post "Columbo" is really just the thing for those who think "Murder, She Wrote" is too fast-paced and raucous. Apr 22, 2020 Full Review Greg Dawson Orlando Sentinel How great is it to have Columbo back? Oct 19, 2018 Full Review Walter Goodman New York Times Some wonderful detective. Oct 19, 2018 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Many have stated that this run can’t compare to the 70s sprint -- maybe not, but there are nevertheless plenty of superb episodes, a couple even as good as some from the original series. Rated: 4/4 Jul 22, 2024 Full Review Alan Pergament Buffalo News It is nice to see Columbo back on the beat. But next time, let's give him a case worthy of his talents. Apr 22, 2020 Full Review Stuart Galbraith DVDTalk.com Though somewhat repetitive, with scripts at times reworking characters and situations done before, and despite a dearth of big-name guest stars, [Peter] Falk's endearing characterization holds it all together. Rated: 3.5/5 Apr 21, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews
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William Link

Creator

Richard Levinson

Creator

Peter Falk

Lt. Columbo

Anthony Andrews

Elliott Blake

Molly Hagan

Ruth 'Ruthie' Jernigan

Andy Romano

Sergeant Major Lester Keegan

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 6, 1989 Columbo Goes to the Guillotine An egocentric psychic murders his old mentor, a magician charged to expose him as fraud, by beheading him while he's rehearsing his guillotine trick. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 27, 1989 Murder, Smoke and Shadows A Hollywood director tries to fool Columbo when a studio becomes a murder scene. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 3, 1989 Sex and the Married Detective The disheveled detective gets some free advice from a world famous sex therapist. Details Episode 4 Aired May 1, 1989 Grand Deceptions The detective is called in to investigate the death of a sergeant major at a training camp. Details

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Season Info

Director
Sam Wanamaker, James Frawley
Creator
William Link, Richard Levinson
Executive Producer
Richard Alan Simmons
Screenwriter
Richard Alan Simmons, Sy Salkowitz
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 6, 1989
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