The District Attorney tells Clifford she is ready to indict him for murder. Columbo visits Clifford one more time, and the mystery of the cigar is finally cleared up.

Columbo and Patrick arrange a meeting with Cathleen at Barney’s Bar. What Columbo sees there is a real eye-opener.

Columbo tells Patrick they need to check out the wife, because evidence is pointing away from Clifford. Patrick and his lover meet to talk, and things get a little stormy between them.

Columbo tells Patrick he went to check the minimart where Clifford claims he bought cough drops. What he discovered there leaves him completely stumped.