John Roarke

Will's plan to get Ashley Banks into the Christmas spirit by garishly decorating the exterior of the Banks residence only succeeds in upsetting the neighbors.

While investigating the death of a popular actor, Columbo must outwit a cunning dentist, who has set up his wife for a murder in order to keep up his image and expensive lifestyle.

Al is having a big talent show. The one who wins will get a hand-crafted sculpture of Marvin the Sea Bass. The problem is, it melted. Meanwhile, Corky thinks she is not talented.

After a hummingbird's beak nearly misses entering his ear and puncturing his brain, Buddy sees his life passing before him. Deciding this is a "sign" from a higher power, Buddy starts thinking about life and where he fits into the master plan. A worried Charles convinces Buddy to talk with Father Michaels for some professional advice, and father Michaels advises Buddy to find the answer through meditation. Buddy spends the next day at a monastery and discovers his calling is to become a priest.

T.D. has a temporary stint as the Bulls' offensive coordinator, Kristy explores the possibility of building a relationship with the new quarterback and Dr. Dog learns how to manipulate the impressionable rookies into doing pranks for him.