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Columbo S1E7 — Blueprint for Murder
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Columbo•Season 1•Episode 7

Blueprint for Murder

7.6/10 · 3,785 votesFeb 9, 197275 min

Ranked #4 of 7 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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An architect kills his business partner and deliberately lets Columbo suspect him, leading Columbo to think that he's hidden the body in the foundation of a building under construction. He plans to let Columbo dig up the site and find nothing, knowing that its the

Directed byPeter Falk

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Peter Falk

Peter Falk

Lt. Columbo

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Peter Falk

Peter Falk

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Steven Bochco

Steven Bochco

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William Kelley

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Episode Summary

"Blueprint for Murder" is episode 7 of Columbo season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 3,785 votes, ranking #4 of 7 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Peter Falk, it aired on February 9, 1972.