Movies and TvShows featuring "bumbling-detective-mystery" theme.

Monk is a brilliant detective with an extreme case of OCD. He uses his meticulous attention to detail to solve crimes in San Francisco, while also dealing with his own personal struggles and trying to find his wife's killer.

Psych follows Shawn Spencer who has developed a keen eye for detail after being instructed by his police officer father to note even the most minute details of his surroundings. After being accused of committing a crime that he actually solved, Shawn convinces the police that he is a psychic. With the reluctant assistance of his best friend Gus, Shawn starts solving cases for an ever-skeptical but grudgingly impressed police force.

Columbo is a police procedural crime drama that follows the investigations of Lieutenant Columbo, a smart and persistent detective known for his rumpled raincoat and love for cigars. With his unconventional approach, Columbo outwits murderers and uncovers the truth behind their crimes, leaving no stone unturned.

HPI (2021) follows the story of a working single mother who possesses a brilliant mind and super intelligence. She applies her deductive skills to solve complex mysteries and whodunits as a police detective. With her exceptional police work and criminal investigation techniques, she unravels the truth behind bumbling detective mysteries and homicide investigations.

Only Murders in the Building follows three neighbors who become obsessed with true crime. When a murder occurs in their building, they team up to solve the case and record a podcast about it. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover secrets and uncover a network of deception and betrayal.

A ragtag crew of podcasters sets out to investigate mysterious disappearances from decades earlier in a charming Irish town with dark, dreadful secrets.

With only 24 hours left to live, a private investigator follows a trail of confounding clues to uncover the disappearance of his childhood friend.

Father Brown is a Catholic priest who also happens to be an amateur detective. With his keen sense of observation and deep understanding of human nature, he is able to solve the most perplexing crimes in the peaceful village of Kembleford. Set in the 1950s, this period drama follows Father Brown as he navigates through the mysteries and secrets that lie beneath the surface of the seemingly idyllic English countryside.

In The Pink Panther (2006), a bumbling detective named Jacques Clouseau is assigned to investigate the mysterious theft of the Pink Panther diamond. Clouseau's clumsiness and lack of experience make the case even more challenging as he navigates through various comedic mishaps. Along the way, he encounters a colorful cast of characters and must use his unconventional methods to solve the crime.

Inspector Gadget is a bumbling detective with high-tech gadgets who solves mysteries and foils the plans of the evil Dr. Claw.

When a high school reunion's afterparty ends in a death, everyone is a suspect. A detective grills the former classmates one by one, uncovering potential motives as each tells their version of the story - culminating in the shocking truth.

Charlie has an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying. She hits the road with her Plymouth Barracuda and with every stop encounters a new cast of characters and strange crimes she can't help but investigate and solve.

A big-city detective investigates a series of gruesome murders along the Indonesia-Malaysia border — forcing her to confront ghosts from her past.

McDonald & Dodds is a comedy crime drama TV show that revolves around the partnership between a bumbling detective and a seasoned detective chief inspector. Set in Bath, England, they team up to solve murder mysteries and navigate their differences as an odd couple. With a unique blend of humor and intrigue, the show keeps viewers engaged with its whodunnit plotlines and cozy mystery atmosphere.

Inspector Clouseau must stop a former Chief Inspector from kidnapping scientists and holding the world ransom.

Inspector Clouseau, an incompetent but enthusiastic detective, is assigned to solve a high-profile crime. With his clumsy and unorthodox methods, he hilariously stumbles through a series of misadventures, causing chaos and confusion wherever he goes.

When her fiance gets implicated in a murder, Charlie arrives at his family home in pursuit of the truth. But as secrets tumble out that the murderer would rather have hidden, the next person to lose their life might be Charlie herself.

In Revenge of the Pink Panther, Inspector Jacques Clouseau is believed to be dead, but in reality, he is on a secret mission to catch the notorious mobster, Philippe Douvier. Clouseau uses various disguises and bumbling antics in his pursuit of revenge, leading to numerous hilarious misunderstandings and chaotic situations. Along the way, he encounters a colorful cast of characters, including a Chinese servant, a mustached man, a blonde woman, and a businesswoman. With his trademark nervous twitch and impeccable bad French accent, Clouseau stumbles his way through the investigation, wowing audiences with his absurd and comical antics.

In 1960s Melbourne, a bumbling detective inherits an investigation agency from her aunt and becomes an amateur sleuth, solving murder cases with her adventurous and charismatic personality.

Inspector Gadget, a bumbling detective, is transformed into a cyborg with a variety of high-tech gadgets. He must stop the evil plans of his nemesis, Dr. Claw, and save the day.