Famous daytime drama star, Xavier Reed, has a guilty secret only known by his paralyzed sister-in-law, Amy. Luckily she can't speak so his secret is safe...that is until Dr Hoffman says he can restore her voice. Now Xavier needs to silence Amy forever. Columbo soon discovers that anyone can fight back...if they really have to!

When Gerald McKray is caught out by his business partner he can think of only one way to keep his secret...murder. He thinks he has planned the perfect murder, but, as everyone knows, perfect murders are Columbo's specialty!