: Columbo is tasked with recovering $4 million in stolen money. To do so, he must track down several individuals who each hold a piece of a photograph that reveals the location of the hidden loot.

: It features a grittier, "hard-edged" atmosphere compared to the usual upper-class settings of the show. Why It's Different Typical Columbo "Undercover" (1994) Murder Format "Inverted" (murderer shown first) Traditional Whodunit Source Material Original teleplays Ed McBain's 87th Precinct novel Columbo's Tactics "Just one more thing" questioning Physical disguises and infiltration Body Count Usually one victim Becomes a quadruple homicide Episode review: Columbo Undercover

: Unlike most episodes where the audience sees the murder happen at the start, "Undercover" is a traditional "whodunit" where the killer’s identity isn't revealed until the end.

: (Peter Falk’s real-life wife) appears as Geraldine Ferguson . Critical Reception

: Breaking his usual "bumbling detective" facade, Columbo dons various disguises—including an art thief and a mobster—to infiltrate a criminal conspiracy. Key Cast and Characters

: Some reviewers at the Columbophile Blog consider it one of the series' "dreaded" adaptations, arguing it feels more like a generic police drama than a true Columbo episode.

: Returns to the series (after a role in Season 7) as Irving Krutch , a manipulative insurance investigator trying to find the stolen money.

: Appears as Mo Weinberg , one of the individuals holding a piece of the photograph.