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  • Sep 27, 1984
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  • Sep 27, 1984

Summary Former Naval Intelligence officer Thomas Magnum resigns his commission to become a private investigator on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii. He lands a home in the guest house on the estate of millionaire author Robin Masters in exchange for testing the estate's security, but is forced to work under the strict and ever watchful eye of Jon...

Created By: Donald P. Bellisario, Glen A. Larson

  • CBS
  • Sep 27, 1984
  • CBS
  • Sep 27, 1984
Magnum, P.I.
Season 5
8 Seasons
Season Premiere: Sep 27, 1984
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Summary Former Naval Intelligence officer Thomas Magnum resigns his commission to become a private investigator on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii. He lands a home in the guest house on the estate of millionaire author Robin Masters in exchange for testing the estate's security, but is forced to work under the strict and ever watchful eye of Jon...

Created By: Donald P. Bellisario, Glen A. Larson

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Episode 1 • Sep 27, 1984 • 47 m
Echoes of the Mind: Part 1
Higgins is getting married and Magnum is hired by Diane Dupres who believes people are attempting to harm her.
Episode 2 • Oct 4, 1984 • 48 m
Echoes of the Mind: Part 2
Deirdre Dupres, Diane's twin sister, arrives and tells Magnum the truth about Diane.
Episode 3 • Oct 11, 1984 • 48 m
Mac's Back
Magnum is despondent over his loss of his wife Michelle, his father, Mac McReynolds and now Diane Dupres. While driving in Honolulu the next day, he sees a man who could be an identical twin for Mac McReynolds.
Episode 4 • Oct 18, 1984 • 48 m
The Legacy of Garwood Huddle
Garwood Huddle, an infamous 1940s bank robber, escapes from a Hawaiian prison and asks Magnum to help locate his grandson who has been kidnapped.
Episode 5 • Oct 25, 1984 • 48 m
Under World
TC is returning from Molokai when he encounters engine problems and crashes into the water just before landing.
Episode 6 • Nov 1, 1984 • 48 m
Fragments
A psychic hires Magnum to investigate her murder.
Episode 7 • Nov 8, 1984 • 48 m
Blind Justice
Carol Baldwin, the assistant district attorney, hires Magnum to investigate a man who allegedly murdered his wife.
Episode 8 • Nov 15, 1984 • 48 m
Murder 101
Magnum is teaching a class in private investigation at a local college and the class decides to find the missing fiancé of one of the students.
Episode 9 • Nov 29, 1984 • 48 m
Tran Quoc Jones
A 10-year-old Amerasian boy, who is in the country illegally, asks Magnum to help him find his father.
Episode 10 • Dec 6, 1984 • 48 m
Luther Gillis: File #001
Robin Masters asks Magnum to track down an embezzler working in a local bank. Meanwhile, Higgins is being blackmailed and since Magnum is busy, he recruits Luther Gillis to help him find the blackmailer.
Episode 11 • Dec 13, 1984 • 48 m
Kiss of the Sabre
Magnum has been evicted from the guest house so that Betty Wyndom can write a mystery novel based on the character Sebastian Sabre.
Episode 12 • Jan 3, 1985 • 48 m
Little Games
A Robin Masters' sponsored jewelry design competition is being held at the estate with over $170 million worth of jewelry on display and the insurance company sends Krista Villeroch to check on the estate's security.
Episode 13 • Jan 10, 1985 • 48 m
Professor Jonathan Higgins
Higgins' cousin Sally arrives in Hawaii to get married and Higgins has a big surprise. Meanwhile, Magnum is helping Agatha recover $10,000 from a bankrupt investment.
Episode 14 • Jan 24, 1985 • 48 m
Compulsion
Someone is harassing Assistant District Attorney Carol Baldwin and Magnum agrees to help her. Higgins is facing a reunion with his old Sandhurst classmates.
Episode 15 • Jan 31, 1985 • 48 m
All for One: Part 1
Magnum, TC, Rick and Higgins volunteer to go to Cambodia to rescue two Americans.
Episode 16 • Feb 7, 1985 • 48 m
All for One: Part 2
Magnum and Higgins are captured along with Tyler. Rick and TC rescue Magnum and the others, and a gun fight ensues. Freedom wins and everyone returns home.
Episode 17 • Feb 14, 1985 • 48 m
The Love-for-Sale Boat
Mac sells Rick an expensive boat crewed by three beautiful Japanese women.
Episode 18 • Feb 21, 1985 • 48 m
Let Me Hear the Music
Magnum is hired by a country and western singer who is looking for five songs written by his friend 30-years-ago.
Episode 19 • Mar 7, 1985 • 48 m
Ms. Jones
Ms. Jones, the records clerk that Magnum always encounters, asks TM to find her missing husband.
Episode 20 • Mar 14, 1985 • 48 m
The Man from Marseilles
World famous French detective Jean Claude Fornier arrives in Hawaii and asks Magnum to help him find a missing heir.
Episode 21 • Mar 28, 1985 • 48 m
Torah, Torah, Torah
A Torah is stolen from a rabbi who is Higgins' friend and Magnum volunteers to help recover it.
Episode 22 • Apr 4, 1985 • 48 m
A Pretty Good Dancing Chicken
Assistant District Attorney Carol Baldwin's 17-year-old cousin is missing and Carol asks Magnum to help find her.
8 Seasons

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Tom Selleck

Thomas Magnum, Magnum, Dashiell Hammett

John Hillerman

Jonathan Quayle Higgins, Higgins, Father Paddy McGuinness

Roger E. Mosley

Theodore 'TC' Calvin, Brutus Jones, Paul Robeson

Larry Manetti

Orville 'Rick' Wright, Charlie Chaplin, Reverend Myron Bentley

Gillian Dobb

Agatha Chumley, Mabel, Nona Barnes

Kwan Hi Lim

Lieutenant Yoshi Tanaka

Jeff MacKay

Lieutenant McReynolds, Jim 'Mac' Bonnick, Ski

Kathleen Lloyd

Carol Baldwin, Bridget Archer

Glenn Cannon

Dr. Ibold, Dr. Bernard Kessler

Patrick Bishop

Keoki, Attendant, Pat, King Kamehameha Club Attendant

Elisha Cook Jr.

Francis 'Ice Pick' Hofstetler, Harold W. Farber, Wilmer

Lance LeGault

Colonel Buck Greene, Agent John W. Newton

Jean Bruce Scott

Lt. Cmdr. Maggie Poole, USN, Lieutenant Maggie Poole, USN

Elissa Dulce Hoopai

Rosine, Tiffany, Vicki (Waitress)

Esmond Chung

Police Sergeant Kenny Chung, George - Security Guard, Honolulu Police Officer, Peter (Tour Guide)

James Grant Benton

Kika, Cop, Dave, Harry Meacham, Police Officer, Outside Restaurant, Ralph the Bartender

Clyde Kusatsu

Colonel Ki, Dr. Long Tang, Naval Medical Examiner, Police Detective Lt. Gordon Katsumoto

Phyllis Davis

Cleo Mitchell, Magnum's 1940's Secretary, Mrs. John Smith, Tiffy, Magnum's Secretary

Tina Machado

1st Nurse, Bartender, Big Ed's Date, Lady in Corvette, Lady in Jeep, Lady in red at the Party, Lady on Beach, Nurse #1

Robert L. Silva

Police Jailer, Officer, Officer Gilbert, Police Officer, Police Officer #1, Policeman #2, in Hotel Room

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