Columbo: Season 1
- 1971
- 7 episodes
Season 1 of Columbo premiered on September 15, 1971 and has 7 episodes, from "Murder by the Book" to "Blueprint for Murder". The last episode aired on February 9, 1972.
Where to watch Columbo
In the United States, you can stream Columbo on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock and Philo. It is also free on Fandango at Home and Tubi TV. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 65 countries.
Episodes
Episode 1Murder by the BookAired September 15, 1971
One member of a mystery-writing-team decides to kill his more talented partner when the better writer decides to go solo.
Guest stars
- Jack Cassidy Ken Franklin
- Barbara Colby Lilly La Sanka
- Bernie Kuby Mike Tucker
- Haven Earle Haley Second Reporter
- Martin Milner Jim Ferris
- Hoke Howell Sergeant
- Rosemary Forsyth Joanna Ferris
- Lynnette Mettey Gloria Jr.
Episode 2Death Lends a HandAired October 6, 1971
A private investigator kills his client's wife after she threatens to expose his blackmail scheme. The client then hires the detective to assist Columbo in the search for the killer.
Guest stars
- Robert Culp Investigator Brimmer
- Ray Milland Arthur Kennicutt
- Eric James R.J. Denning
- Len Wayland Captain of Detectives
- Lieux Dressler Ceil Gentry
- Barbara Baldavin Brimmer's Secretary
- Brett Halsey Ken Archer
- Don Keefer Medical Examiner
Episode 3Dead WeightAired October 27, 1971
A famous general kills a business associate, then woos a neurotic female witness to thwart Columbo's investigation.
Guest stars
- Ron Castro Officer Sanchez
- John Kerr Roger Dutton
- Val Avery Harry Barnes
- Clete Roberts TV Newsman
- Suzanne Pleshette Helen Stewart
- Kate Reid Mrs. Walters
- Eddie Albert Martin Hollister
- Glen Vernon First Officer
Episode 4Suitable for FramingAired November 17, 1971
An art critic, Dale Kingston, kills his uncle for his valuable collection of paintings. All the clues lead to the dead man's first wife. Can Columbo correct the Lieutenant's error before it is too late?
Guest stars
- Sandra Gould Matron
- Ross Martin Dale Kingston
- Rosanna Huffman Tracy O'Connor
- Joan Shawlee Mitilda
- Barney Phillips Captain Wyler
- Curt Conway Evans
- Vic Tayback Sam Franklin
- Kim Hunter Edna Matthews
Episode 5Lady in WaitingAired December 15, 1971
A woman shoots her overbearing brother, claiming she thought he was a burglar. Columbo doesn't buy the self-defense claim - he know's it's murder.
Guest stars
- Richard Bull Second Detective
- Jon Lormer Hearing Officer
- Frank Baxter Fred
- Richard Anderson Bryce Chadwick
- Susan Clark Beth Chadwick
- Jessie Royce Landis Mrs. Chadwick
- Leslie Nielsen Peter Hamilton
- Joel Fluellen Charles
Episode 6Short FuseAired January 19, 1972
A chemist rigs a bomb in his uncle's car to gain control of his uncle's company, then plants clues to make Columbo suspicious of the company's Vice-President.
Guest stars
- Roddy McDowall Roger Stanford
- Anne Francis Valerie Bishop
- Steve Gravers Sergeant
- Rosalind Miles Nancy
- Stuart Nisbet Pinstripe
- Ida Lupino Doris Buckner
- William Windom Everett Logan
- Lew Brown Farrell
Episode 7Blueprint for MurderAired February 9, 1972
An architect kills his business partner and deliberately lets Columbo suspect him, leading Columbo to think that he's hidden the body in the foundation of a building under construction. He plans to let Columbo dig up the site and find nothing, knowing that its the perfect place to hide the body since Columbo would never look in the same place twice.
Guest stars
- Janis Paige Goldie Williamson
- Forrest Tucker Bo Williamson
- Patrick O'Neal Elliot Markham
- Pamela Austin Jennifer Williamson
- John Fiedler Doctor
- Bettye Ackerman Miss Sherman
- John Finnegan Carl
- Nick Dennis Guard
