Are these the funniest Columbo scenes of all?
61Although Columbo is a show about the darkest of human acts, part of its appeal lies in the sense of fun embodied in many episodes. Here I consider the series’ best laugh-out-loud moments…
Exercise in Fatality
Cracking the case of the Tricon mystery woman
59Author David Koenig has solved a puzzle that many Columbo fans didn’t know needed solving: uncovering the true identity of the officious Tricon lady from ‘An Exercise in Fatality’. Who is she? Read on to find out…
‘Just one more ring…’ examining the use of phone records in Columbo
51If you’ve ever been bamboozled by an apparent lack of consistency in use of phone records to nail villains in Columbo, this is the article you’ve been on hold for your whole life!
Columbo top 10 episodes as voted for by the fans: 2020 edition
179As a brutal year limps to its conclusion in the hope of better things to come, the annual countdown of Columbo fans’ favourite episodes could be just the tonic to bolster flagging spirits. Can Any Old Port finally be toppled from its perch? Let’s find out…
The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 9: 20-11
39It’s been a looooooong journey so far, but this is where things start to get really serious as we enter the top 20 of the 100 best Columbo scenes of the 70s. Which episodes are repping today? Let’s see…
The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 6: 50-41
23Things are really heating up now as we creep towards the business end of the countdown of the 100 finest Columbo scenes from his classic era. Check out the first 10 scenes from the top 50 here…
The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 4: 70-61
25Welcome back to 10 more of the most enjoyable moments ever committed to celluloid as the countdown of the 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s continues at pace. Today we’re looking at #70-61 on the list…
The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 1: 100-91
50GET EXCITED! The first ever attempt at publishing a definitive list of Columbo’s 100 greatest moments is upon us! So, let’s get this party started and take a look at #100-91 on the list…
Five best moments from An Exercise in Fatality
56Featuring a heavyweight clash between Columbo and Milo Janus, Season 4 opener An Exercise in Fatality is a muscular beast of an episode that packs quite a punch. What are its very best bits? Let’s take a look…
Awards time: recognising the very best of 70s’ Columbo
85Now we’ve worked our way through 45 classic Columbo episode reviews it’s time to celebrate all that’s good about the 70s’ series at a lavish awards ceremony! Fancy…
Farewell to Milo Janus, RIP Robert Conrad
35Remembering the Columbo contribution of Robert Conrad (AKA Milo Janus), who sadly passed away on 8th February at the age of 84.
Does Mrs Columbo really exist?
75Every once in a while I’m stunned to encounter a Columbo fan who doubts the existence of the Lieutenant’s wife. Here I lay out the evidence for Mrs Columbo and pinpoint the moments that prove she’s the real deal.
13 times Columbo was seen out of ‘uniform’
21Chronicling the occasions when Lieutenant Columbo was seen wearing outfits other than his regular shabby suit and raincoat. How many do you remember?
Six times Columbo loses his cool – and what it tells us
47Ask a Columbo fan about their very favourite scenes and it’s odds-on that a flash of Columbo rage will rank pretty highly in their estimations. Here I consider six examples of Columbo losing his cool and analyse what these displays of emotion really mean.
Season 4: have we reached ‘peak Columbo’?
93Considering whether Season 4 truly marks the high water mark for Columbo as a show, and assessing the best season overall based on the consistent quality of its episodes. Dive in!
Columbo top 10 episodes as voted by the fans: 2018 edition
120In what has become a charming annual tradition, in the middle of each year I fling open the proverbial doors to fellow Columbo fans and invite them to cast their votes for their single favourite episode. So for your viewing pleasure, here are fans’ top 10 Columbo episodes, as of August 2018. Is your fave here?
Episode review: Columbo An Exercise in Fatality
318Four months after Season 3 ended in thrilling style, Columbo burst back on to screens in the trim, taut and terrific form of An Exercise in Fatality. But how does it compare to all that’s come before it? Let’s turn back the clocks to September 15, 1974 and find out…
Make Me a Perfect Columbo: the 5 key steps to crafting a Columbo mystery
19If you’ve ever had ambitions of penning a Columbo mystery yourself, here are the crucial ingredients you need to get right to make it a success. Excellent, informed commentary from guest blogger – and former US Prosecutor – Richard Weill.
10 great booze-fuelled Columbo moments
26When it comes to casual boozing, Columbo was in a world of its own. In the 70s especially, pretty much every character seemed to have a glass in hand. And with that in mind I give you 10 terrific booze-fuelled Columbo moments to raise a glass to.
Columbo’s most handsome devils
30If you like a bit of eye candy when you’re watching Columbo, get ready to phwoooar away to your heart’s content as we consider the show’s most devilishly handsome hombres.
Who’s the fairest of them all? Chronicling Columbo’s loveliest ladies
99Columbo was awash with devilishly handsome men and bewitchingly beautiful women. The latter take centre stage here as we consider Columbo’s loveliest leading ladies.
Episode review: Columbo Death Lends a Hand
118Let’s get ambidextrous and furious as we race back in time to 6 October 1971 to hang with three-time guest killer Robert Culp as he stars in Death Lends a Hand.
The Columbo killers we love to hate
73We encounter plenty of dirt bag murderers over the course of 69 episodes, but who are the absolute lowest of the low lives when it comes to Columbo killers? Let’s take a look…
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