James A. Watson Jr.

One month after Director Vance was kidnapped, Gibbs is assigned the role of acting director in his absence while the team searches worldwide for his whereabouts, on the 16th season premiere.

Janet and Lamont are shaken when her ex-husband shows up to make amends.

Willona suspects that Thelma's elusive new boyfriend is married.

While investigating the death of a popular actor, Columbo must outwit a cunning dentist, who has set up his wife for a murder in order to keep up his image and expensive lifestyle.

Tia and Tamera scheme to have Sarah's ex-boyfriend visit their slumber party.

Ben must defend an infuriated investor who is accused of murdering the slick owner of a bogus company.