[s2e1] Г‰tude In Black May 2026

Benedict stages Jenifer’s death as a suicide by gas asphyxiation. To create an alibi, he "naps" in his dressing room at the Hollywood Bowl before a concert, but actually slips out to commit the crime.

This episode marks the first appearance of Columbo’s lethargic Basset Hound , whom he eventually names "Dog". [S2E1] Г‰tude in Black

While at the crime scene, a carnation falls from Benedict's lapel. He later picks it up in front of Columbo, but the Lieutenant notices it was missing during the earlier televised concert. Benedict stages Jenifer’s death as a suicide by

Blythe Danner was visibly pregnant during filming; her daughter, Gwyneth Paltrow, was born just 10 days after the episode aired. While at the crime scene, a carnation falls

It was directed by Nicholas Colasanto , better known to later audiences as "Coach" from Cheers .