Universal Crime TV Guide and Listings
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After killing his mother-in-law, an electronics magnate's alibi is a video security system.
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A psychiatrist (George Hamilton) romances a wealthy patient (Lesley Ann Warren) then uses her in his alibi after killing her husband (Stephen Elliott).
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A retired actress/dancer stages her wealthy husband's suicide after he refuses to finance her Broadway comeback.
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A foreign dignitary murders his rival then disguises the crime as part of a robbery blamed on college protesters.
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A cunning advertising consultant leading a double life as a spy tries to cover up the details of a homicide.
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A retired bullfighter credited with saving a young man from a bull arranges the death of the boy's father to protect his own reputation.
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A magician claims an airtight alibi -- being sealed in a tank of water -- in the murder of a blackmailing associate.
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Lt. Columbo's prime suspect in the case of a drowned yacht magnate also turns up dead.
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An egotistic TV detective matches wits with Columbo after murdering his producer, a former lover and current blackmailer.
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The curator (Joyce Van Patten) of a strapped family-owned museum stages a robbery, for insurance, then murders to hide her crime; guests Celeste Holm, Tim O'Connor.
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An accountant, embezzling to support his wife's lifestyle, murders his partner after the man discovers his crimes.
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A mystery writer uses her plot as a guide to murder her nephew, whom she blames for her niece's death.
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Columbo investigates the murder of a gourmet restaurant owner who had been the victim of an extortionist.
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A TV-network executive murders her boss and lover when he fails to promote her.
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Columbo suspects a psychologist (Nicol Williamson), a noted expert in mind control, is guilty of murder.
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An Irish poet, who fronts a peace organization while secretly running guns, kills an arms dealer who tries to swindle him.
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An egocentric psychic murders his old mentor, a magician charged to expose him as fraud, by beheading him while he's rehearsing his guillotine trick.
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A Hollywood director tries to fool Columbo when a studio becomes a murder scene.
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The disheveled detective gets some free advice from a world-famous sex therapist.
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The detective is called in to investigate the death of a sergeant major at a training camp.
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Homicide detective Lieutenant Columbo investigates the murder of a famous painter's ex-wife.
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Columbo investigates the disappearance of the director of a men's magazine.
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The disheveled detective investigates the apparent suicide of a notorious racketeer who was facing an indictment.
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When a crooked estate agent dies in prison, his widow vows to exact her revenge on the two men that put him there. After killing her husband's informing boss, she sets her sights on Lieutenant Columbo.
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A dentist frames his wife for a murder in order to keep up his image and expensive lifestyle.
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A famous romance novelist is shot dead in the course of what looks like a robbery.
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The rumpled lieutenant is invited to give a college lecture on criminology but ends up investigating the murder of one of the institution's professors.
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Columbo investigates the murder of a crime show host's rival with incriminating evidence.
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Columbo is put to the test against an equally brilliant, criminal defense lawyer who murders his rock star girlfriend.
Universal Crime is a specialized television channel focused on crime drama, mystery series, and police procedural programming. This tv guide provides a comprehensive overview of the channel's broadcast schedule, helping viewers find show times for today, tonight, and upcoming dates. Whether you are looking for classic crime series or contemporary drama broadcasts, reviewing the schedule helps ensure you do not miss your favorite programs.
About Universal Crime
Universal Crime delivers dedicated true crime and scripted crime drama programming designed for fans of investigative stories, mystery series, and legal thrillers. The channel's schedule features a mix of episodic series, multi-part investigative programs, and crime-focused movies. Channel availability, channel numbers, and broadcast carriage depend on your television provider and geographic region.
Universal Crime TV Guide and Schedule Overview
Using a daily tv guide allows viewers to track what is airing across morning, afternoon, and evening broadcast blocks. Programming on Universal Crime is typically structured into distinct daytime lineups and primetime blocks. Because broadcast schedules can be updated or adjusted due to special events or programming changes, checking the guide regularly ensures you have access to the latest start times, episode titles, and broadcast dates.
Universal Crime TV Guide Listings for Tonight
Primetime is often the most popular viewing window for television audiences. Checking the tv guide listings for tonight helps you plan your evening entertainment by displaying the exact lineup scheduled for peak viewing hours. Evening schedules generally feature flagship drama series, back-to-back episode marathons, or feature-length mystery movies. To account for regional variations, ensure your local time zone is selected when viewing evening listings.
Programming Categories on Universal Crime
The Universal Crime schedule features several distinct genres within the broader crime and mystery category:
- Police Procedurals: Scripted television series following law enforcement officers, detectives, and forensic investigators solving complex criminal cases.
- Mystery & Detective Dramas: Narrative series centered on private investigators, amateur sleuths, and legal professionals untangling intricate whodunits.
- True Crime & Documentaries: Non-fiction investigative series detailing real-life criminal cases, archival footage, and expert analysis.
- Crime Thrillers & Movies: Made-for-TV films and feature movies highlighting high-stakes criminal investigations and suspenseful mysteries.
Featured Shows and Series
While specific broadcast rights vary by network distribution, programming on Universal Crime frequently includes acclaimed procedural franchises, syndicated drama series, and documentary investigations. Viewers can consult the detailed daily schedule to view specific episode titles, original air dates, season numbers, and episode descriptions for currently scheduled series.
How to Use the Universal Crime Schedule
Navigating the program schedule is simple and helps you organize your daily viewing. Follow these steps to find accurate show times:
- Select your target broadcast date from the schedule calendar.
- Choose your local time zone to display local broadcast times accurately.
- Scroll through the morning, afternoon, or primetime listings to locate specific shows.
- Click or tap on individual program titles to view episode details, ratings, and plot summaries.
- Check upcoming schedule dates to identify future broadcasts or series marathons.
Viewing Information and Provider Details
Universal Crime is available through various television distribution platforms depending on your location. Viewers can access the channel via cable networks, satellite providers, or digital streaming platforms that carry the network. Broadcast channel numbers differ by provider and local market, so viewers should consult their local TV provider's channel lineup to confirm access.
Regional Differences and Time Zone Adjustments
Television broadcast schedules are structured around primary time zones. Depending on your location and television service provider, program start times may reflect Eastern, Central, Mountain, or Pacific time zone adjustments. Additionally, regional programming variations or daylight saving shifts may impact exact air times. Programming times can vary by date, region, and provider. Check the latest listings for the most current schedule.
Schedule Accuracy and Programming Updates
While the overall channel lineup remains consistent, broadcast schedules are subject to occasional changes due to network adjustments, special programming events, or breaking news coverage. Evergreen channel details explain the network's overall focus, whereas specific daily broadcast times represent time-sensitive listings that should be verified on the day of broadcast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Universal Crime TV Guide?
The Universal Crime TV guide is a resource that lists broadcast schedules, program times, episode details, and show lineups for the Universal Crime channel.
What is on Universal Crime tonight?
Tonight's lineup varies by date and provider. You can view the primetime schedule section in the TV guide to see tonight's specific programs, episode titles, and start times.
Where can I find the Universal Crime TV schedule?
You can view the full Universal Crime schedule directly on this page by browsing the daily and weekly listings for your local time zone.
What types of programs air on Universal Crime?
Universal Crime airs crime dramas, police procedurals, mystery series, true crime documentaries, and investigative movies.
Why do broadcast times vary for Universal Crime?
Program start times vary based on your geographic region, local time zone, and television provider settings.
How can I check upcoming Universal Crime shows?
Use the date selector in the schedule guide to browse upcoming broadcast dates and view future listings for Universal Crime programs.