Kidnappers replace Mac with an exact double (Rock Hudson in a dual role) as part of a plan to murder a witness against a mob boss (Andrew Duggan).

Enright becomes Policeman of the Year, then faces charges of shooting his ex-wife while they were locked in a room; guests Kenneth Mars, Michael Ansara.

Sally's things are found at the place of an admiring musician (Keir Dullea) after a murder attempt; guests Edie Adams, Don Mitchell.

A business tycoon (Dick Haymes) reportedly commits suicide, but his body lands three hours after his death-leap; guests Barbara Feldon, Tom Bosley.

Mac and Sally attend a the seance of a friend (Sharon Acker), whose murdered husband (Philip Carey) appears; guests Cameron Mitchell, Eileen Brennan, Paul Richards.

Despite contrary evidence, Mac does not believe an old flame (Barbara McNair) murdered her husband; guests Michael Ansara, Bobby Troup.

A killer terrorizing San Francisco traps Mac and Sally at home and pumps the sealed house full of lethal gas; guest Lawrence Pressman.

A master jewel thief returns from a 10-year retirement and kidnaps Sally to expose the only person who knows him; guests Claude Akins, Jon Cypher, Marj Dusay.

When an autographed football reveals a murder, a professional quarterback (Don Stroud) appears to be guilty; guests John Anderson, Andrew Duggan, Peter Bonerz, Jackie Coogan.

At a masquerade ball, a friend of the McMillans is murdered, and several become suspects; guests Cesare Danova, Ed Flanders, Tyne Daly.

Kidnappers' demand of $100,000 for a woman's (June Havoc) husband and dog interrupt Mac and Sally's holiday; guest Wally Cox.

Mac investigates after Sally, searching for her china on moving day, opens a barrel and finds a body which then disappears; guests Kenneth Mars, David Huddleston, Carmen Zapata.

Sally worries when Enright resigns to marry a wealthy woman (Meredith Baxter Birney) and work for a data firm; guests Don Porter, Ron Silver.

After an earthquake, Mac and Sally discover an old skeleton in their fireplace.

Trying for Mac, a mob boss (Alan Manson) kills the bride of Mac's friend (Henry Darrow); guests Lew Ayres, Geraldine Brooks, Susan Sullivan, Lawrence Pressman.

A birthday celebration for a friend (William Demarest) of Mac's mother (Mildred Natwick) ends in a murder attempt; guests Pat Harrington, Jack Gilford.

Mac investigates his future brother-in-law's suspicious background.

All the police, including Mac, on a train bound for a Los Angeles convention are suspects in the murder of an anti-police author; guests James McEachin, Linda Evans, Paul Burke, Murray Matheson.

While Mildred is on jury duty, a fellow juror is murdered and the prime suspect is the defendant.

An old spy friend declared dead 10 years before is shot during a meeting with Mac; guests Jose Feliciano, Donna Mills, Barry Sullivan, Larry Pennell.

The son (George Maharis) of a slain tycoon (Andrew Duggan) uses his newspaper to pressure police to find the suspect (Robert Wolders).

A New Mexico deputy marshal is assigned to Manhattan's 27th Precinct.

"Columbo" isn't the typical detective whodunit TV show. On most detective shows, viewers don't know who committed the crime until the detective pieces the clues together and figures it out. On this show, however, viewers see the crime unfold at the beginning of most episodes, including who the perpetrator is. The mystery and fun for viewers is trying to spot the clues that will lead Lt. Columbo (Peter Falk) to discover the culprit and watching the tricks he uses to get a confession. Episodes of "Columbo" were movie-length and ran sporadically on multiple networks during its run.

A paralyzed police veteran becomes a special consultant to the force.

A county medical examiner investigates clues for what appear to be normal deaths.

A private detective collects rewards from insurance companies.

Who loves ya, baby? That would be Theo Kojak, the bald, lollipop-sucking New York detective who isn't afraid to bend the rules to bust the bad guys. Cynical but upbeat, Kojak not only has a talent for detecting, he also is blessed with perfect parking karma - he is always able to find a parking space right at the crime scene, even in Manhattan. Now that's power.

Jim Rockford is an ex-con and private detective. He was falsely convicted of a crime he didn't commit, but that doesn't stop him from using his ex-con buddies to help him solve crimes. Nothing comes easy for Rockford, but he works hard and usually gets shot at or beat up at least once per episode.