A well-known detective story writer is accused of killing his co-author after a disagreement. When Columbo comes in to investigate, he discovers that this "perfect crime" had been already imagined... by the victim. Stars Peter Falk.
Rather than let his son be exposed for a fraud, a scientist carefully plans a murder to look like a burglary gone wrong. Lt. Columbo comes up with his own brand of the scientific method to catch the killer and solve the mystery. Stars Peter Falk.
A famous psychiatrist uses an appointment with his doctor as his alibi while he calls his house, where his dead wife's lover is. The call serves as the first step in a conditioning reflex on the psychiatrist´s dogs.
Kay Freestone, assistant to television network executive Mark McAndrews, shares both a professional and an intensely personal relationship with her boss. When Mark is promoted, she expects to move up the corporate ladder with him. But Mark, with a cold professional eye, refuses, believing that she isn't yet ready for the responsibility. Kay retaliates by murdering Mark, whom she feels has used her, and sets up a seemingly airtight alibi. But Columbo unravels her plan with all the practiced ease of an expert screenwriter. Stars Peter Falk.
Christmas shop owner Emily Lane uses secret skills to investigate a murder when a poisoned cookie links her to the crime. Detective Sam Wilner navigates the holidays with daughter Violet. Stars Sarah Drew and Peter Mooney.
Find out more about the Hallmark Channel original Christmas movie, "Holiday Ever After: A Disney Wish Come True" coming to Countdown to Christmas in 2026!
An unexpected newcomer to Hope Valley puts the future of Abigail's new family in jeopardy; Bill and Jack close in on discovering the sawmill's saboteur.
