I watched this episode tonight and got on line just to look up information about it as I thought it was so weird. I watch Columbo a lot and this is my least favorite episode. Everyone seems stoned on the show. It's the only episode I do not like. So ironic this thread was started today as I was looking information on it.

Yes, stoned, that's the word! I haven't seen all the Columbo episodes in depth. I watched them when I was younger, esp. the earlier season, but was too preoccupied with other things during the later incarnation of the show. But I don't remember any of them being as lethargic as this one. I don't know who was to blame for it, but I didn't like it. And that's really saying something for me, because I am such a great fan of Falk's and Columbo.

It looks as though Bryce and I are nearly the only ones who are fond of it.

Hated this episode,it's the only one i've never watched again,that business with the watch makes me cringe,and i agree the acting was so boring to watch.Lucky for us every barrel has only one bad apple.

I am fond of the episode too... the way Columbo almost hugs everyone just disarms me XD