Columbo: Season 5
Columbo Season 5 continues the overarching saga across 6 episodes. The American crime drama television series stars Peter Falk as Lieutenant Columbo, a friendly, verbose, and disheveled-looking homicide detective with the Los Angeles Police Department. Created by Richard Levinson and William Link, the series follows the investigative work of Lieutenant Columbo as he handles various cases. Originally airing on NBC as
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Lieutenant Columbo is a homicide detective with the Los Angeles Police Department.
- The series was created by Richard Levinson and William Link.
- Peter Falk stars in the lead role as Lieutenant Columbo.
- The show originally aired on NBC following two pilot episodes in 1968 and 1971.
Season overview
Columbo Season 5 continues the overarching saga across 6 episodes. The American crime drama television series stars Peter Falk as Lieutenant Columbo, a friendly, verbose, and disheveled-looking homicide detective with the Los Angeles Police Department. Created by Richard Levinson and William Link, the series follows the investigative work of Lieutenant Columbo as he handles various cases. Originally airing on NBC as part of the broader run that spanned from 1971 through 1998, following two pilot episodes in 1968 and 1971, the season maintains the established tone of the crime, drama, and mystery production. Throughout the episodes, the character utilizes his distinctive demeanor to solve crimes within the Los Angeles setting.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Forgotten Lady
Sep 14, 1975
A fading actress kills her husband when he refuses to back her comeback show.
A Case of Immunity
Oct 12, 1975
An ambassador from Suari and his code clerk kill the chief of security in an attempt to make it look like the chief was a traitor, who blew up the legation safe and stole £600.000
Identity Crisis
Nov 2, 1975
A spy is killed on a lonely beach by his contact, but the killer has been photographed beforehand walking with the victim.
A Matter of Honor
Feb 1, 1976
The owner of a bull ranch in Mexico gives his workers the day off, and then talks his number one man into fighting the bull who nearly killed his son. But instead he shoots him wit
Now You See Him
Feb 29, 1976
Master magician the great Santini is amazing audiences at the Cabaret of Magic. What they don’t know is that Santini hopes to pull of the grandest illusion of his career - making
Last Salute to the Commodore
May 2, 1976
The family and friends of brilliant naval architect Commodore Otis Swanson have gathered for the company’s annual party. The commodore, however, has become increasingly discontente