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

Short Fuse

7.1/10 · 3,834 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

Season 1 Episodes7

Cast1

Peter Falk

Peter Falk

Lt. Columbo

Crew5

E

Edward M. Abroms

Director

L

Lester Pine

Story

J

Jackson Gillis

Story

T

Tina Pine

Story

J

Jackson Gillis

Teleplay

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Episode Summary

"Short Fuse" is episode 6 of Columbo season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 3,834 votes, ranking #6 of 7 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Edward M. Abroms, it aired on January 19, 1972.