Hassan Salah and Lt. Columbo in “Unfinished Business”

Hassan Salah

You were saying you were apprehensive about your employment, is that it?

Lt. Columbo

I beg you not to send a letter to the State Department. I apologize but more than anything else I want to shake your hand. You're the best.

Hassan Salah

To what do I owe this tribute?

Lt. Columbo

You beat me. That's it. I got beat, plain and simple.

Hassan Salah

True.

Lt. Columbo

I know you did it. But, well, you can't win 'em all, sir.

Hassan Salah

You're very gracious, Lieutenant.

Lt. Columbo

Thank you.