It is a strange episode. I didn't watch it but it was on in the room and I kept looking up when people started getting loud. That silly scene with the drunk wife limping through the restaurant was absolutely goofy. BUT for my money, it has the best ending of all Columbos. An ending like that shows a deep understanding of Falk's character. For all his charm and genius the fact is that his job is hard. On this particular job he had the opportunity to learn a little bit about boats and when he had finished his work and could go home he did what I like to think he was wanting to do the whole time, maybe his whole life. Be alone in the pure sea, away from murder. Still with his cigar and coat, for that is who he is. Just for a moment to be in a silent new world on his way to the one he loves the most. It really is hard not to cry for a sec watching it. Worth the wait.
