All episodes Season 1973 S1973E03 1973-03-04 90 min 1970s

Columbo

The Most Dangerous Match

Season 1973, Episode 3 · Aired 1973-03-04

Columbo — The Most Dangerous Match (S1973E03)

Synopsis

A chess player murders his opponent before a big match. Lt. Columbo must out-maneuver this crafty, but craven, killer.

In the series

This episode is part of Columbo (1971–2003) on NBC.

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Key cast

Also in season 1973

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