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S4·E5 Playback

Episode
Season 4, Episode 5
Air Date
March 2, 1975
Runtime
74 minutes
Director
Bernard L. Kowalski
Writer
Booker Bradshaw
Score
7.5/10 (31 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired March 2, 1975 74 min ★ 7.5/10 · 31 TMDB votes
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Synopsis

An inventor video tapes his mother-in-law's death, and then replays it back to the security guard, to give himself an alibi.

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When did Season 4 Episode 5 of Columbo air?

Season 4, Episode 5 ('Playback') originally aired on March 2, 1975.

How long is Season 4 Episode 5 ('Playback')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 74 minutes.

What happens in Columbo Season 4 Episode 5?

An inventor video tapes his mother-in-law's death, and then replays it back to the security guard, to give himself an alibi....

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