Columbo
Murder by the Book
Season 1971, Episode 2 · Aired 1971-09-15
Synopsis
When one member of a mystery writing team wants to break from his less talented partner, she becomes the victim in a real-life murder mystery.
In the series
This episode is part of Columbo (1971–2003) on NBC.
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Key cast
- Peter Falk as Lt. Columbo