Magnum, P.I.: Season 1

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Magnum, P.I.: Season 1

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CBS | Season Premiere Date: December 11, 1980

Starring: Tom Selleck, Larry Manetti, Roger E. Mosley

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 ofFormer 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 Jonathan Higgins, a former British Army soldier who serves as the estate manager, and constantly patrols the grounds with his two "lads" Zeus and Apollo, who are loyally trained Doberman Pinschers always ready to pounce on Magnum.

Magnum makes good use of the perks that come with working on the estate, including driving Masters' sporty red 308 GTS Ferrari, Audi, and all-terrain Jimmy, as well as equipment such as high-end cameras and telescopes. Of course, all of these expensive toys are under the keen scrutiny of Higgins, and Thomas often finds himself at the end of Higgins's hard bargaining to secure their loan. Although Magnum's carefree ways often clash with Higgins's stricter manner, their mutual respect forms a strong basis for their working relationship. Two of Magnum's former Vietnam comrades and friends live and work nearby. T.C. Calvin owns "Island Hoppers", a helicopter tour company, and Rick Wright manages the King Kamehameha Club, an exclusive beach front club. T.C.'s piloting skills and Rick's shady underworld contacts often get them roped into Magnum's cases. Others in Magnum's circle include Naval officers Mac MacReynolds, Maggie Pool, and Buck Greene; Hawaii P.D. officers Nolan Page and Yoshi Tanaka; Dr. Ibold; Higgins's fellow Brit Agatha Chumley; Rick's underworld contact "Ice Pick"; and Deputy D.A. Carol Baldwin. Robin Masters was never fully seen, ultimately leading Magnum to the conclusion that Higgins was actually Masters, though this theory was never fully proven.

The show was a huge hit, with the first five seasons ranking in the top 20 shows in the U.S. ratings each year, thanks to its wide range of stories appealing to a broad cross section of fans, The series ranged from broad slapstick comedy and farce, to deep, thoughtful drama, to edge-of-the-seat action. The series was widely applauded for being the first to recognize the difficulty Vietnam era soldiers faced in making the readjustment to civilian life. Many episodes touched upon the impact that serving in Vietnam had on Magnum and his friends, as well as echoes to the events of World War II.

The series won many awards, including Emmys and Golden Globes for Selleck and Hillerman.

Broadcast History:
December 1980 - April 1981: Thursday on CBS, 9:00 PM
October 1981 - April 1987: Thursday on CBS, 8:00 PM
October 1987 - May 1988: Wednesday on CBS, 9:00 PM… Expand

Creator: Donald P. Bellisario and Glen A. Larson

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Suspense

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E18. Beauty Knows No Pain
Air Date: April 16, 1981
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S1:E17. J. "Digger" Doyle
Air Date: April 9, 1981
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S1:E16. The Black Orchid
Air Date: April 2, 1981

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Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: December 11, 1980
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  S1:E18. Beauty Knows No Pain
  Air Date: April 16, 1981
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  S1:E17. J. "Digger" Doyle
  Air Date: April 9, 1981
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  S1:E16. The Black Orchid
  Air Date: April 2, 1981
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  S1:E15. Don't Say Goodbye
  Air Date: March 26, 1981
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  S1:E14. Adelaide
  Air Date: March 19, 1981
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  S1:E13. All Roads Lead to Floyd
  Air Date: March 12, 1981
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  S1:E12. Thicker than Blood
  Air Date: February 26, 1981
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  S1:E11. The Curse of the King Kamehameha Club
  Air Date: February 19, 1981
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  S1:E10. Lest We Forget
  Air Date: February 12, 1981
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  S1:E9. Missing in Action
  Air Date: February 5, 1981
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  S1:E8. The Ugliest Dog in Hawaii
  Air Date: January 29, 1981
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  S1:E7. Never Again... Never Again
  Air Date: January 22, 1981
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  S1:E6. Skin Deep
  Air Date: January 15, 1981
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  S1:E5. No Need to Know
  Air Date: January 8, 1981
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  S1:E4. Thank Heaven for Little Girls and Big Ones, Too
  Air Date: December 25, 1980
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  S1:E3. China Doll
  Air Date: December 18, 1980
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  S1:E2. Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii, Part 2
  Air Date: October 1, 1980
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  S1:E1. Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii, Part 1
  Air Date: December 11, 1980