7.6

Columbo•Season 1•Episode 7

Blueprint for Murder

7.6/10 · 3,799 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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Blueprint for Murder

Cast1

Peter Falk

Lt. Columbo

Crew10

Peter Falk

Director

Steven Bochco

Teleplay

William Kelley

Story

Robert F. O'Neill

Associate Producer

Richard Levinson

Producer

William Link

Producer

Gil Mellé

Original Music Composer

Lloyd Ahern Sr.

Director of Photography

Chris Kaeselau

Editor

Robert L. Kimble

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Blueprint for Murder" is episode 7 of Columbo season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 3,799 votes, ranking #4 of 7 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Peter Falk, it aired on February 9, 1972.

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