Columbo S1E6 — Short Fuse
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Columbo•Season 1•Episode 6

Short Fuse

7.1/10 · 3,845 votesJan 19, 197275 min

Ranked #6 of 7 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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A chemist rigs a bomb in his uncle's car to gain control of his uncle's company, then plants clues to make Columbo suspicious of the company's Vice-President.

Directed byEdward M. Abroms
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Peter Falk

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Lt. Columbo

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Edward M. Abroms

Director

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Everett Chambers

Producer

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Lester Pine

Story

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Jackson Gillis

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Tina Pine

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Jackson Gillis

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Robert F. O'Neill

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Richard Levinson

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William Link

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John Kaufman

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Gil Mellé

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Harry L. Wolf

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Episode Summary

"Short Fuse" is episode 6 of Columbo season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 3,845 votes, ranking #6 of 7 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Edward M. Abroms, it aired on January 19, 1972.

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