Columbo investigates a corporation executive's murder with an exploding cigar box. William Windom, Ida Lupino, Roddy McDowall, Anne Francis and James Gregory guest star.
Working as the new handyman at a retirement home, Jonathan brings a little pep into the dreary lives of its residents. A nurse's brother, Mark Gordon, doesn't trust the newcomer.
A baby gorilla is kidnapped while a murder victim is left to be mauled in a lion's cage.
With the retirement home on the verge of being demolished, Jonathan reveals his true identity to Mark. It will take some heavenly high jinks to save the day.
Jonathan Garvey is convinced that he has a great crop coming up, but as he is celebrating with his family at the dinner table, a fateful fire burns their entire barn down. With all their plans destroyed, Alice has a plan to help them get back on their feet, but Jonathan's pride threatens their marriage.
