Death Lends a Hand (S01E02)

A private eye finds himself in deep trouble when he eliminates his client's wife, fearing she will reveal his extortion plot. Unbeknownst to him, the client enlists the detective's help in solving the murder, partnering with Columbo to unravel the mystery of the woman's death. As they probe deeper, the investigator must navigate the dangerous waters of deception and betrayal, all while concealing his own dark secret.