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Columbo top 10 episodes as voted for by the fans: 2020 edition
Community / Opinion / Poll

Columbo top 10 episodes as voted for by the fans: 2020 edition

Posted on December 20, 2020 by columbophile • 158 Comments

As 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… Continue reading →

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The 10 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s – FINAL PART of the top 100
Opinion / Top 100

The 10 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s – FINAL PART of the top 100

Posted on July 19, 2020 by columbophile • 83 Comments

The countdown of the top 100 Columbo scenes of the 70s officially ends here. Can you resist the urge to scroll all the way down to find out the number one before reading the rest? Continue reading →

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The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 5: 60-51
Opinion / Top 100

The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 5: 60-51

Posted on June 28, 2020 by columbophile • 18 Comments

Even if you’ve seen every episode a million times, I can guarantee you’ll still take delight in the latest entries in the countdown of the 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s. Continue reading →

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The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 3: 80-71
Opinion / Top 100

The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 3: 80-71

Posted on June 21, 2020 by columbophile • 40 Comments

You know the drill by now: here are 10 more magical moments from Columbo’s classic era, selected by a panel of experts for your viewing pleasure. Dive in to see what treasures await… Continue reading →

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The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 1: 100-91
Opinion / Top 100

The 100 greatest Columbo scenes of the 70s, Part 1: 100-91

Posted on June 14, 2020 by columbophile • 47 Comments

GET 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… Continue reading →

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Five best moments from Columbo A Friend in Deed
Episode highlights / Opinion / Season 3

Five best moments from Columbo A Friend in Deed

Posted on May 3, 2020 by columbophile • 53 Comments

Columbo episodes don’t come much better than A Friend in Deed, which features a mouth-watering confrontation between the Lieutenant and Deputy Police Commissioner, Mark Halperin. What are its best moments? Here’s my take… Continue reading →

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The Columbo Razzies: recalling the lowest lows of the 70s’ era
Just for fun / Opinion

The Columbo Razzies: recalling the lowest lows of the 70s’ era

Posted on March 15, 2020 by columbophile • 102 Comments

Following on from the ‘Best Of’ Awards article of last week, today we consider the lesser Columbo episodes and killers of the classic era, the moments that make us cringe and the characters that we’d gladly never see again. Continue reading →

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7 Columbo spin-off ideas better than ‘Mrs Columbo’
Just for fun / Opinion

7 Columbo spin-off ideas better than ‘Mrs Columbo’

Posted on October 20, 2019 by columbophile • 77 Comments

As TV shows go, the ill-conceived and ill-fated Mrs Columbo really takes the cake when it comes to alienating audiences. But Columbo featured enough terrific characters to have pulled off some wonderful spin-off series. Here I consider what might have been… Continue reading →

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My top 10 favourite Columbo killers
Killers / Opinion / Top 10

My top 10 favourite Columbo killers

Posted on December 16, 2018 by columbophile • 106 Comments

The line-up of Columbo killers makes for the very best sort of rogues’ gallery, with everyone from college kids to lovable grandmas represented. But have you ever stopped to think who your absolute favourite Columbo killers are? That’s the journey of discovery I’ve been on here. Continue reading →

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Season 4: have we reached ‘peak Columbo’?
Opinion / Pilot / Season 1 / Season 2 / Season 3 / Season 4

Season 4: have we reached ‘peak Columbo’?

Posted on December 9, 2018 by columbophile • 92 Comments

Considering 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! Continue reading →

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