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Mrs. Columbo

1979 – 1980Show2 seasons13 episodesNR

CrimeMystery
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7

Summary

Mrs. Kate Columbo, wife of the famous lieutenant, solves crimes as a reporter, while raising her little daughter.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

Shows with

Mrs. Columbo episodes

2 seasons · 13 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Word Games, 6.1
  2. S1 E2 Murder Is a Parlor Game, 6.5
  3. S1 E3 A Riddle for Puppets, 5.4
  4. S1 E4 Caviar with Everything, 5.6
  5. S1 E5 A Puzzle for Prophets, 6.8
  1. S2 E1 Ladies of the Afternoon, 6.8
  2. S2 E2 It Goes with the Territory, 6.8
  3. S2 E3 Off the Record, 6.8
  4. S2 E4 The Valley Strangler, 7.2
  5. S2 E5 A Chilling Surprise, 7.4
  6. S2 E6 Falling Star, 7.4
  7. S2 E7 Feelings Can Be Murder, 7.0
  8. S2 E8 Love, on Instant Replay, 6.9

Cast

24 of 52 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Don Medford, Sam Wanamaker, Leo Penn
Written by
Lawrence Hertzog, Howard Berk, Richard Alan Simmons

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 26, 1979 · March 19, 1980 · Ended

First aired
February 26, 1979
Last aired
March 19, 1980
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 13 episodes
Age rating
NR
Genres
Crime, Mystery, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Action Mom, After Show, Asshole Victim +6

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Mrs. Columbo?"

Questions about Mrs. Columbo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mrs. Columbo?

The Roku

In the United States, Mrs. Columbo is free with ads on The Roku.

Is Mrs. Columbo worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 5.7).

Is Mrs. Columbo okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Mrs. Columbo?

13 h

About 13 hours: 13 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1979 to 1980.

Will Mrs. Columbo make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Mrs. Columbo?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.