While technically the third episode of Season 1, it is frequently grouped with the show's early premieres.
This is a famous episode titled "Dead Weight," though it occurs much later in the series. "Columbo" Dead Weight (TV Episode 1971) - Plot - IMDb [S1E1] Dead Weight
Reginald meets Maurice, a vampire who gives him the confidence to ask out his crush, Sarah. However, a vampire turf war breaks out, and Maurice must turn Reginald to save his life. While technically the third episode of Season 1,
Horror-comedy that subverts the "beautiful vampire" trope. Cast: Starring Jacob Batalon as Reginald. 🧥 Columbo (S1E3 – often listed as early S1) However, a vampire turf war breaks out, and
The title is used for the pilot episodes of two different series, as well as a mid-season episode of another. I've provided options for the most likely intended shows below. 🧛 Reginald the Vampire (S1E1)
The legendary "face-off at the jetty" between Columbo and Hollister. 🧟 The Walking Dead (S4E7)
A retired war hero, General Hollister, murders a business associate to cover up embezzlement. A woman witnesses the crime from a boat, and Columbo must outsmart the General, who tries to seduce the witness into silence.