What I particularly like of this episode is Columbo's calmness and self-confidence while unveiling his own boss' faults. "Commissioner ... I think you killed your wife" - Magnificent! And how he takes advantage of the Commissioner's "advice" to drop his theory and to check out burglars, in order to go on investigating - he's apparently obeying but he's secretly preparing his trap instead. Even if the Commissioner knows Columbo very well, he seems to underestimate him, or better, to overestimate himself! After all, there must be a reason why he's the Commissioner and Columbo is just a lieutenant! The Commissioner is sure he can commit the perfect crime. He's sort of challenging Columbo. I wonder why the lieutenant didn't become Commissioner at his place after solving this case. 10/10
Review of A Friend in Deed
