Columbo – Series 5: Synopsis
Season 5 of Columbo (originally aired 1975–1976) continues the show’s signature “inverted mystery” format, where the audience sees the killer commit the crime before Lt. Columbo unravels it piece by piece.

Across this season’s episodes, Columbo faces an array of cunning murderers—magicians, chefs, political operatives, and high‑society schemers—each convinced they can outsmart the deceptively disheveled detective.

What defines Season 5 is its blend of clever plotting, charismatic guest stars, and Columbo’s trademark slow‑burn interrogations. Every episode showcases his subtle psychological pressure, polite persistence, and uncanny ability to notice the one detail everyone else overlooks.

It’s a classic run of tightly written mysteries, perfect for fans of vintage detective television.

Columbo – Series 5 (DVD)
Columbo – Series 5 (Complete Box Set)
2007 DVD release (Season originally 1975–1976)•
N/A (TV series)•
Approx. 6 episodes
Lieutenant Columbo returns in a set of ingenious inverted mysteries, each beginning with the killer’s plan and ending with the detective’s quiet dismantling of their alibi. Season 5 features memorable guest villains, sharp writing, and Columbo’s trademark unassuming brilliance.