Columbo
Prescription: Murder
Season 1968, Episode 1 · Aired 1968-02-20
Synopsis
Columbo's first mystery pits him against a cheating doctor out to get rid of his wife in favor of his young, pretty actress girlfriend.
Pilot desk note
From the desk: Columbo opens its catalog run with “Prescription: Murder” (1968-02-20). Mystery structure that stars loved; TV acting showcase format. Peter Falk's negotiation legend and the guest-star ego Olympics.
In the series
This episode is part of Columbo (1971–2003) on NBC.
The rumpled trap — howdunit inverted, guest killers as prestige toys.
Key cast
- Peter Falk as Lt. Columbo