Ep 6. Suitable for Framing

Art critic Dale Kingston is a wealthy and distinguished man known for his impeccable taste and attention to detail. His life is turned upside down when his uncle Tony is found dead in Kingston's art studio, his famous art collection missing and Kingston the prime suspect. Enter Lieutenant Columbo, the famously quirky and brilliant detective, who is assigned to the case.

Columbo quickly realizes that Kingston is not your typical suspect. He is charming, affable and sophisticated, and seems genuinely incapable of committing such a heinous crime. However, Columbo's intuition tells him that Kingston is hiding something, and he sets out to prove that Kingston is indeed the murderer.

As Columbo delves deeper into the case, he begins to unravel a web of deceit and intrigue that threatens to bring down the entire art world. He discovers that Tony's death may have been the result of a scheme concocted by Kingston and his partner in crime, an ambitious art forger named Paul Gerard.

The more Columbo investigates, the more evidence he uncovers against Kingston. He discovers that Kingston is deeply in debt, and that he may have been planning to sell the stolen art collection to pay off his creditors. He also learns that Kingston had been feuding with his uncle over the ownership of the art collection, and that he may have had a motive to kill him.

Despite Kingston's best efforts to deflect suspicion, Columbo remains one step ahead at every turn. He uses his keen powers of observation to dig up damning evidence against Kingston, and he uncovers a crucial clue that solves the case and brings the killer to justice.

As always, Columbo's unorthodox methods and offbeat style keep the audience guessing until the very end. Suitable for Framing is a classic episode of Columbo that showcases the series' signature blend of mystery, humor and suspense. It is a must-watch for anyone who loves a good whodunit, and a testament to the enduring popularity of one of television's greatest detectives.