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Columbo

1971–1990 Crime • Drama • Mystery

Columbo is a friendly, verbose, disheveled-looking police detective who is consistently underestimated by his suspects. Despite his unprepossessing appearance and apparent absentmindedness, he shrewdly solves all of his cases and secures all evidence needed for indictment. His formidable eye for detail and meticulously dedicated approach often become clear to the killer only late in the storyline.

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Overview

Columbo is a friendly, verbose, disheveled-looking police detective who is consistently underestimated by his suspects. Despite his unprepossessing appearance and apparent absentmindedness, he shrewdly solves all of his cases and secures all evidence needed for indictment. His formidable eye for detail and meticulously dedicated approach often become clear to the killer only late in the storyline.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
10
Total Episodes
67
First Air Date
Feb 20, 1968
Most Recent Air Date
Jan 30, 2003
Network / Platform
Amazon Prime Video
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • High-tension tone with suspense-forward storytelling.
  • Serialized structure rewards long-form viewing over stand-alone episodes.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Creators & Cast

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Rating
68.6
Seasons
10
Episodes
67

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Seasons

Season 1

1971 • 7 episodes

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Season 2

1972 • 8 episodes

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Season 3

1973 • 8 episodes

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Season 4

1974 • 6 episodes

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Season 5

1975 • 6 episodes

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Season 7

1977 • 5 episodes

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Season 8

1989 • 4 episodes

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Season 9

1989 • 6 episodes

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Season 10

1990 • 14 episodes

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