Season 1993, Episode 1: It's All in the Game - Socialite Lauren Staton and her accomplice, Lisa Martin, murder Nick Franco, who was two-timing both women. Columbo investigates, and Lauren attempts to seduce him. A critical reveal exposes Lisa as Lauren's daughter, whom Franco had abused. In a rare move, Columbo secures Lauren's confession in exchange for allowing Lisa to escape justice by fleeing the country.