Episodes
1. Columbo Goes to the Guillotine
6.8
February 6, 1989
93 min
Lt. Columbo delves into the world of magic, ESP and slight of hand as he investigates the death of a magician, and there appears to be a tie to a prodigal psychic supported by a government founded institute on parapsychology.
Guest Stars:
Anthony Andrews, Karen Austin, Anthony Zerbe, James Greene, Robert Costanzo
2. Murder, Smoke and Shadows
7.1
February 27, 1989
96 min
An egocentric film director resorts to his mastery of special effects to murder a vengeful friend who discovers the director's role in the movie stunt death of the friend's sister years before.
Guest Stars:
Molly Hagan, Steven Hill, Fisher Stevens, Jeff Perry, Nan Martin
3. Sex and the Married Detective
6.6
April 3, 1989
98 min
A sex therapist catches her boyfriend with another woman when he thinks she is out of town. She then disguises herself and manages to kill him while in disguise, not realizing that a potential suitor saw her enter the bathroom as a dark-haired woman and exit as a blonde.
Guest Stars:
4. Grand Deceptions
5.9
May 1, 1989
95 min
Frank Brailie runs a private military foundation for wanabe soldiers owned by the wheelchair bound General Padget. The General has become suspicious of Frank as a great deal of money seems to be going to a Special Projects Fund. The General tells a close colleague to investigate Frank and the Special Projects Fund. Instead of reporting his fraudulent findings back to the General, he decides to blackmail Frank for some of the money, Frank agrees and starts to plan his murder.
