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Episode Guide (Version 3.4) ## ## ## ## Based on Robert Dinges' episode-Listing (1994) ## ## and Magnum-Memorabilia's Master List (1990) ## ## ## ## Compiled by Michael Herz [miggel@st-wendel.de](Jun.1997) ## ## with lots of contributions by David Romas ## ## [fromas@cms.cc.wayne.edu] ## ## and many people from the InterNet ## ## ## ## http://magnum.st-wendel.de/magnum.html ## ## ## ###################################################################### - theme music by Mike Post and Pete Carpenter. - premiered December 11, 1980 at 8:00 pm on CBS - stopped May 1, 1988 at 11:00 pm after 162 episodes Starring - Tom Selleck [Thomas Sullivan Magnum] - John Hillerman [Jonathan Quayle Higgins] - Roger E. Mosley [Theodore Calvin, aka T.C.] - Larry Manetti ["Rick" Orville Wilbour Wright III] - Jeff MacKay [Mac Reynolds] - Gillian Dobb [Agatha Chumley] - Kwan Hi Lim [Lt. Tanaka] - Jean Bruce Scott [Lt. Maggie Poole] - Elisha Cook, Jr. [Ice Pick] ###################################################################### Episode Pattern: 0.0ab 000 mm/dd/yy title | || | | | || | | | || | | | || | \original air date (USA) | || | | || \overall episode number (double episodes count as one !) | || | |\double episodes | | | \episode-number during season (double episodes count as one !) | \season number Writer(s) Director(s) Guest Stars Short episode index Info more knowledge about the episode; most information supported by Dave Romas and his "Magnum Memorabilia" ###################################################################### First Season (1980-1981) 1.1ab 001 12/11/80 Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii written by Donald P.Bellisario, Glen A. Larson directed by Roger Young guest stars Pamela Shoop, Allen Williams, Eugenia Wright, Fritz Weaver, W.K.Stratton, Clyde Kusatsu, Robert Loggia, Jeff MacKay Magnum's best friend Dan Cook is accused of smuggling Cocaine after he died during a dubious transaction. info VMO2, an actual unit now stationed in S. California, is painted on the sides of the chopper seen in flashbacks. The famous VMO2 cap Thomas and T. C. wear more than any other (Thomas wears his VMO2 cap more than twice as often as his Detroit Tigers cap.) will not be seen until the episode "Tropical Madness". The blue jeans, TM is often seen wearing are Seafarer Bellbottom Dungarees....these were worn by U.S. Navy enlisted personnel as work pants, they were not issue, but were approved for use. Often tied to a length of rope and thrown overboard into the ocean for hours at a time to properly season them before wearing. Actor Jeff MacKay (_Tales From The Gold Monkey_) appears as "Ski". He will take up his role as Lt. Mac Reynolds, or "Mac" in "Missing In Action". W. K. Stratton, "Ensign Healy", will appear again as a crooked cop in "Wave Goodbye". Judge Rinehold (_Fast Times At Ridgemont High_) has a small role as "Seaman Wolfe". And Robert Loggia (_Wild Palms_) who plays Felipe/LaBule will direct the episodes "Never Again...Never Again" and "Missing In Action". The number-plate of the Ferrari shows '56E-478' and will be changed to 'Robin 1' in ep. "China Doll". After Magnum's "Car-Jacking" of the Ferrari, the roof of the car should lie on the floor behind the car. Normally, the roof is stored behind the front seats' back. 1.2 002 12/18/80 China Doll written by Donald P. Bellisario directed by Donald P. Bellisario guest stars Susie Elena, George Cheung, Marvin Wong Mai Ling asks Magnum to take care of a precious vase for her antiquary store. Suddenly, T.C is beaten and Mai Ling gets kidnapped... info This is the first episode in which Thomas wears his Tigers cap. Notice the Team Ring incorrectly worn on his left hand! This costuming error carries on through "J. 'Digger' Doyle". Actor Lee De Broux appears again in "The Arrow That Is Not Aimed" and "Old Acquaintance". George Cheung appears again in "Holmes Is Where The Heart Is". 1.3 003 12/25/80 Thank Heaven for Little Girls and Big Ones, Too written by Frank Lupo directed by Larry Doheny guest stars Katherine Cannon, Lauri Hendler, Shannon Brady, Jim Demarest This is our first Christmas with TM. The new painting in Masters' house is a Gauguin worth 2 million Marks. A group of five school girls from Vermont call Magnum to seek for their teacher they lost. Her name is Ms. Linda Booten, she is an Art teacher with a Masters Degree from Brown Univ., and is a Phi Beta Kappa. But the girls are only interested in the painting... info Kapiolani war memorial park/water stadium is used as a filming location again in "The Treasure of Kalaniopu'u", "Missing Melody", and "Death And Taxes". The hotel desk clerk is reading Robin Master's "Fruit of Passion". Editing error: water is present on the pool deck where Rick comes out of the pool, before he comes out of the pool. Rick is driving his red Datsun 280 SX. Jim Demarrest stars as the excessively sweaty art dealer/forger/ kidnapper/thief and ultimate dupe. Best line of the ep: "She shouldn't be punished for her passion." TM's Christmas present to Higgins: The real Gauguin in a mailing tube with red ribbon. TM & TC get into only one fight. 1.4 004 01/08/81 No Need to Know written by Frank Lupo directed by Larry Doheny guest stars Robin Dearden, Ed Grover, Gene Hamilton, Richard Johnson Higgins' old commander vacations at Robin's Nest. But he's also being hunted by the I.R.A. info Notice Thomas' taste for Brandy. Later in "From Moscow to Maui" we see that he keeps Scotch and Brandy in the guest house's decanters. In fact, Scotch runs second behind beer as his favorite "recreational" beverage ("Don't Say Goodbye" and "Resolutions" among others), followed closely by Brandy. Beer is his overwhelming favorite. Thomas drinks 119 bottles of beer over the course of the entire 8-year series! He also drinks a lot of milk. Richard Johnson reappears as Brigadier General Allistair Folkes in "Faith and Begorrah". 1.5 005 01/15/81 Skin Deep written by Donald P. Bellisario directed by Larry Doheny guest stars Cathie Shirriff, Ian McShane, Ron Masak A woman kills herself with a rifle the same way like in the book of her next film. She parted from her friend David Norman who thinks, she parted because of a new lover. He believes she was murdered, so he calls Magnum. info In this ep. Magnum makes his first reference to writing a book on how to be a world-class private investigator. When the woman tries to kill herself, the movie script on the table has the title of the episode and was written by Donald Bellisario. The episode is dedicated to camera technician Robert VanDerKar who died in a helicopter crash during filming. The F.A.A. investigation yielded no pilot or crew error to explain the crash. And Bellisario, a huge fan of helicopters, decided to continue to use them heavily both in front of the camera and behind it. Actor Ian McShane (_The Lovejoy Mysteries_) appears again in "Black On White". 1.6 006 01/22/81 Never Again, Never Again written by Babs Greyhosky directed by Robert Loggia guest stars Hanna Hertelendy, Robert Ellenstein, Earl Kingston Magnum tries to help two survivors of the holocaust when they become targets of unrepentant Nazis. info Glenn Cannon plays "Dr. Bernard Kessler". He will re-appear to take up his regular role as "Doctor Ibold" in the ep. "Try To Remember". 1.7 007 01/29/81 The Ugliest Dog in Hawaii written by Donald P. Bellisario, Frank Lupo, Chris Bunch, Allan Cole directed by Larry Doheny guest stars Paul Gale, Michael Gazzo, Kathleen Nolan, Shawn Hoskins Mrs. Marston's expensive dog Algie is in danger of getting kidnapped. Magnum has to work for his security during the 4 weeks of quarantaine. info Parts of this ep. are filmed on the Makai Research Pier on the windward coast of Oahu between the Eve Anderson Estate (used for Robin's Nest) and the Sea Life Park. The pier is not used as chopper pad and headquarters for Island Hoppers until much later in the series. It is used again in "From Moscow to Maui". This is the first ep. in which Mike Post (who went to high school with Selleck) and Pete Carpenter handle the music for the series. Ian Freebairn-Smith did the music for the series premiere and then that same music was used for every episode until this one. 1.8 008 02/05/81 Missing in Action written by Ken Pettus, Frank Lupo, Craig Buck directed by Robert Loggia guest stars Rebecca Holden, Francisco Lagueruela, Lance LeGault, Jeff MacKay Laura, a singer currently working for the K.K.C., sees in visions her lover who is Missing In Action. She searches for him in Hawaii. info Lance LeGault (_The A-Team_) plays Special Agent Newton and returns in "Memories Are Forever" to take up his regular role as Marine Colonel "Buck" Greene. 1.9 009 02/12/81 Lest We Forget written by Donald P. Bellisario directed by Larry Doheny guest stars A. Lockhart, June Lockhart, M. Ferrer, Scatman Crothers Judge Robert Caine hires Magnum to find a woman who Caine married in 1941, because she is blackmailing him. info Cast guests include Anne Lockhart (_Dark Tower_) who guests in "Flashback", Miguel Ferrer (_The Stand_), and Scatman Crothers (_The Shining_). June Lockhart and Mel Ferrer guest starred with her daughter and his son. Ms. Lockhart and Mr. Ferrer were major stars in the BW movie era. Their kids played the younger versions of the characters the parents played. 1.10 010 02/19/81 The Curse of the King Kamehameha Club written by Babs Greyhosky directed by Rick Kolbe guest stars Gretchen Corbett, Lew Ayres, Manu Tupou The King Kamehameha-Club has got money problems. At this moment, a Kahuna curses the Club and everything goes wrong - a man dies on the beach, the kitchen burns, Rick gets ill... info Notice the King Kamehameha Club patch. It appears again in "I Witness". Oahu's Queen Emma Summer Palace is used as a filming location in this ep. and in many others such as "Holmes Is Where The Heart Is", "Of Sound Mind", and "Forever In Time". Gretchen Corbett appears again in "The Look". She is part of the regular cast of _Rockford_. 1.11 011 02/26/81 Thicker Than Blood written by Donald P. Bellisario directed by Larry Doheny guest stars Vincent Carisi, Andre Philippe, Jeff MacKay, Alan Caillou T.C. is in trouble after misunderstood sense of duty. info This is the only ep. in which Thomas and T. C. come to blows. 1.12 012 03/12/81 All Roads Lead to Floyd written by Rogers Turrentine, Babs Greyhosky directed by Ron Satlof guest stars Noah Beery, Anne Bloom, Red West, Andy Romano Magnum searches for the father of Cindy Lewellyn. But Cindy isn't the only one who wants to find Floyd... info Prior to Magnum, P.I. Selleck appeared in two episodes of _The Rockford Files_. The late Noah Beery is the second of four former _Rockford_ cast members (including Gretchen Corbett, Stuart Margolin and Joe Santos) to guest on _Magnum, P.I._. 1.13 013 03/19/81 Adelaide written by Robert Hamilton directed by Larry Doheny guest stars Christine Belford, Cameron Mitchell Adelaide Malone's expensive horse Norman is in danger. info This is the first of many times Thomas says to us in voice-over, "I know what you're thinking, and you're right." Notice the red and white "Al's Collision and Muffler Shop Tigers" cap Thomas wears for the first time and in many ep's to follow. 1.14 014 03/26/81 Don't Say Goodbye written by Tim Maschler, Babs Greyhosky directed by Rick Kolbe guest stars Mercedes McCambridge, Andrea Marcovicci, Ted Danson An unknown tries to blackmail the blind woman called Agatha Kimball. Also, a murder takes place... info Cast guests include Andrea Marcovicci who re-appears in "The Sixth Position", Mercedes McCambridge (_The Sacketts_), and a very young looking Ted Danson (_Cheers_, _Three Men and A Baby_). 1.15 015 04/02/81 The Black Orchid written by Robert Hamilton directed by Ray Austin guest stars Judith Chapman, Kathryn Leigh Scott, John Ireland Christie deBould's sister Louise, wife of the rich and jealous W. Jackson, likes to play adventurous games and uses Magnum for them. When Magnum wants to stop her games, she does everything to go on. info After the series suspended production in the late '80s, Selleck, Manetti, and two other entrepeneurs opened a restaurant in Honolulu's prestigeous "restaurant row" called The Black Orchid. Judith Chapman re-appears in the ep. "The Woman on the Beach". This also is the first of many episodes directed by Ray Austin (_Highlander: The Series_). 1.16 016 04/09/81 J. "Digger" Doyle written by Donald P. Bellisario directed by Rick Kolbe guest stars Erin Gray, Stewart Moss, Bruce Atkinson Somebody wants to prevent the release of Robin Masters' new novel. Masters engages Joy "Digger" Doyle to save his work. Magnum is jealous... info This is one of two episodes that were intended to be pilots for spin-off shows. Erin Gray (_Buck Rogers_) was supposed to star as Joy Doyle in her own series produced by Bellisario. The same is true of William Lucking in the ep. "Two Birds of A Feather". Neither show was produced beyond its pilot episode within the _Magnum_ series. Also, note the first of two guest appearances by model/actress Jacquelyn Ray. She appears again in "Birdman of Budapest" and she is Selleck's former wife of ten years. 1.17 017 04/16/81 Beauty Knows No Pain written by Robert Hamilton directed by Rick Kolbe guest stars Marcia Wallace, Jim Weston, Curtis Credel Barbara Terranova's soon-husband is lost. She has no more money, so she makes a deal with Magnum: He searches for her husband and she coaches Magnum for the Iron Man contest. info The voice of the news announcer at the very end is that of Jeff MacKay. Second Season (1981-1982) 2.1 018 10/08/81 Billy Joe Bob written by Jeff Wilhelm directed by Ray Austin guest stars James Whitmore jr., Marla Pennington, Seth Sakai Billy Joe, a cowboy from Texas, searches for his sister Carol Ann. When he finds that she has been murdered, Billy Joe desperately wants to find her murderer. info The address for the K. K. C.: 3880 Old Pali Road (not the Pali Highway). James Whitmore Jr., who starred with Selleck and Manetti in one ep. of _Rockford_, re-appears in "Did You See the Sunrise?". 2.2 019 10/15/81 Dead Man's Channel written by Diane Frolov directed by Ray Austin guest stars Wendy Girard, Ina Balin, Jeff MacKay The young biologist Marion Hammond misses her father who didn't come back from a boat-trip to the Nihoa-Channel. Magnum investigates... info Actress Ina Balin (_Black Orchid_) returns in the ep. "L. A." 2.3 020 10/22/81 The Woman on the Beach written by Andrew Schneider directed by Donald P. Bellisario guest stars Judith Chapman, Jack Hogan, Kenneth Mars Rick's new girlfriend Sara - Just a Phantom? info We know from ep's such as "Forty Years from Sand Island" and "Resolutions" that Thomas Magnum loves cigars. Notice how he strolls out alone on the beach to light a cigar at the end of this ep. This is when he sees the ghost. Nearly the exact same thing happens to him at the end of "Mac's Back" when the ghost of Mac actually lights his cigar for him! 2.4 021 10/29/81 From Moscow to Maui written by Andrew Schneider directed by Michael Vejar guest stars Jeffrey Pomerantz, Susan Heldford, Allan Rich Magnum becomes involved with a defected Soviet pilot, a Soviet Olympic track star, and the K.G.B. info The khaki colored SEAL issue swim shorts worn by Thomas here and in many later ep's are the first of many small indicators in the series that Thomas is a graduate of that most difficult military school. By the 1990s it had become fashionable for popular media heroes who had Navy backgrounds to be former SEALs. It has almost become ubiquitous in movies and television. But in 1981 the Navy's special warfare group still was widely unheard of in the civilian world. Thomas Magnum is perhaps the first former SEAL ever portrayed in the popular media. 2.5ab 022 11/05/81 Memories are Forever written by Donald P. Bellisario directed by Ray Austin guest stars Marta DuBois, Clyde Kusatsu, Paul Burke, Brian Fong, Jeff MacKay One night, Magnum dreams of Michelle. The next morning he sees her on a yacht in the harbor... info Notable prop developments: the "Magnum" belt buckle with Navy Surface Fleet badge appears for the first time, Thomas lapses back to an old mistake by once again wearing his Team Ring on the left hand, and after he fires eight rounds from his .45 it's slide does not lock back to show the pistol is empty as it should. He puts the pistol to General Hue's chest as if to shoot, but he has already fired the maximum capacity of his unaltered .45 without reloading! We get a clear look at Thomas' driver's license. His social security number is 546-10-8740 and his address is listed as 11435 18th Ave., Honolulu, HI (46816). This is not (and cannot) be the address at the estate which is out of town on the Kalanianaole Highway. We can speculate, though, that since he's been at the estate for only a year his license still shows his old address at wherever he lived in town before he was "hired" by Robin (as shown in "Dream A Little Dream"). In reality, this address was just a few doors down from MCA's Magnum, P.I. production office at 520 18th Ave. His license is shown again in "Murder 101". This ep. contains the first reference to Higgins' memoirs. And it is the first of several times the Parke Memorial Chapel on Breretania street in Honolulu's Queen Emma Square is used as a filming location. Marta DuBois (_Tales From The Gold Monkey_) begins her role as Magnum's wife which continues in "Little Girl Who" and "Limbo". Soon Tech Oh begins his role as her husband, General Nguyen Hue. He also appears in "Two Birds of A Feather" and "Kiss of the Sabre". Clyde Kusatsu appears in many episodes, including "All For One" and "This Island Isn't Big Enough". Paul Burke plays Admiral Hawkes in "Did You See the Sunrise?" and "Blood and Honor". 2.6 023 11/12/81 Tropical Madness written by Robert Hamilton directed by Larry Doheny guest stars Devon Ericson, Roy Dotrice, Bruce Johnson Magnum only gets refusals from the beautiful Jennifer. She is fond of Higgins instead. Magnum thinks that there must be something wrong and he examines her background. Soon he steps into problems . . . info The VMO2 cap appears. The Valley of the Temples is used for the first time. It also appears in "Did You See the Sunrise?", "The Arrow that Is Not Aimed", "Torah, Torah, Torah", "Little Girl Who", and "Tigers Fan". This ep. contains the only time Thomas and Higgins come to blows (although they come pretty close in "Paper War"!). 2.7 024 11/19/81 Wave Goodbye written by Reuben Leder directed by Sidney Hayers guest stars Vic Morrow, W.K. Stratton, John Calvin When Magnum's friend Kacy is found murdered on the beach he determinedly tracks down her killer. info The bartender returns as Kika the petticab driver in many later episodes, including "The Treasure of Kalaniopu'u". 2.8 025 11/26/81 Mad Buck Gibson written by Robert Hamilton directed by Rick Kolbe guest stars Darren McGavin, Vera Miles, Wally Landford Buck Gibson, an old friend of Robin's and a legend for his early novels and macho lifestyle, arrives in Hawaii. It becomes Magnum's lot to protect the hell-raiser from himself. info See the surf ski for the first time. Gillian Dobb appears the first of three times ("The Elmo Ziller Story" and "Ki'i's Don't Lie") prior to her regular role as Agatha Chumley. 2.9 026 12/03/81 The Taking of Dick McWilliams written by Diane Frolov directed by Rick Kolbe guest stars Irene Yah-Ling Sun, Guy Stockwell Magnum's old friend Dick McWilliams is kidnapped. His Wife Mitsu wants to pay the $500.000 ransom without telling her greedy father. Magnum should deliver the money... info This ep. contains the first of many references to Magnum's "little voice", that instinct he talks about frequently in voice-over. 2.10 027 12/17/81 The Sixth Position written by Babs Greyhosky directed by Sidney Hayers guest stars Andrea Marcovicci, Signe Hasso, Corinne Michaels Magnum acts as a bodyguard for one of the best female ballet dancers. info Higgins takes security matters into his own hands but comes up short, so to speak. 2.11 028 12/24/81 Ghost Writer written by Caroline Elias directed by Ray Austin guest stars P. Mackenzie, Elisha Cook, Alan Fudge Virginia Fowler, a successful ghostwriter, writes a biography for the mad millionaire Harold Faber. Somebody tries to suppress that, so she takes Magnum as her guard. info This is Elisha Cook Jr.'s (_Salem's Lot_) first appearance. Later he takes over the role of Ice Pick. 2.12 029 01/07/82 The Jororo Kill written by Alan Sutterfield, Reuben Leder, Andrew Schneider, Donald P. Bellisario directed by Alan Levi guest stars Tyne Daly, Ed Fernandez An assassin dressed like a nun blows up a car in southern France. Kate Sullivan, a friend of Magnum's and a former war reporter, hunts the big story. info The character "Russler" will return in "Jororo Fairwell" played by a different actor. Actress Tyne Daly (_Cagney and Lacey_) guest stars. 2.13 030 01/14/82 Computer Date written by Babs Greyhosky directed by Robert Thompson guest stars Charles Aidman, Nancy DeCarl Lady Ashley wants to visit Higgins. He wants to lose weight to be in better shape. Magnum wants to coach him. Magnum searches for a spy in the marketing section of a big firm. He notices that somebody illegal has access to the firm's computer system. Also, the firm's manager wants Magnum to shade his wife, whom he thinks has a lover... info Thomas and Rick come to blows here and in "Distant Relative". 2.14 031 01/28/82 Try To Remember written by Andrew Schneider, Reuben Leder directed by Michael Vejar guest stars Nancy Grahn, Mark Withers While investigating a case, Magnum has a car accident and awakes lying in intensive care. He can't remember what happened - and police found his Detoit Tigers cap next to a murdered body... info 8/8/44 (Bellisario's birthday) is established as Thomas Magnum's birthday. In later episodes it is a point of error. This episode is Doc Ibold's first and Lieutenant Tanaka's first. 2.15 032 02/04/82 Italian Ice written by Donald P. Bellisario directed by Gilbert Shilton guest stars Ann Dusenberry, Mimi Rogers Magnum flies to Sicily at the request of Robin to rescue the daughter of a friend. She becomes enamored with Thomas and takes her desire to a deadly extreme. info Kalakaua Dr. is incorrectly given as the Robin's Nest address. Thomas is compared to Burt Reynolds here and again in "L. A." and "This Island isn't Big Enough". Mimi Rogers (_Divorce Wars_) guest stars. 2.16 033 02/11/82 One More Summer written by Reuben Leder, Del Reisman directed by Rod Daniel guest stars Louise Sorel, David Wilson, Dick Butkus Magnum wants to protect his old friend and football player Dorsey from murder, so he joins the team, which is in Hawaii for training. But the murderer doesn't give up... info Pat Morita (_The Karate Kid_) and Dick Butkus (_The Legend of Sleepy Hollow_) guest star. 2.17 034 02/18/82 Texas Lightning written by Robert Hamilton directed by Michael Vejar guest stars Julie Sommars, Jack Hogan Jeannie Lowry takes Magnum as a bodyguard to a high-stakes poker game at sea. info It supposedly is Magnum's birthday. 2.18 035 02/25/82 Double Jeopardy written by Babs Greyhosky, Reuben Leder directed by Robert Totten guest stars Dana Wynter, Larry Pennell, Kathleen Nolan A film team shoots a movie at Robin's estate. Magnum agrees to be a stuntman, after he learns that his co-actor is Olivia Ross. info Dana Wynter appears again in "Foiled Again". 2.19 036 03/04/82 The Last Page written by Andrew Schneider directed by Alan Levi guest stars Robert F. Lyons, Kam Fong Magnum is hired by a Vietnam War veteran presumably to locate his girlfriend. In truth, the veteran is after a different target. info Ice Pick is mentioned for the first time. Joanna Kerns (_Growing Pains_) guest stars. 2.20 037 03/25/82 The Elmo Ziller Story written by Robert Hamilton directed by Michael Vejar guest stars Robin Manetti, Barbara Rhoades, Med Flory A cowboy appears with the same face as Higgins'. His name is Elmo Ziller and he works in a Rodeo Show. Elmo is a half-brother of Higgins. According to his daughter Lexi, Elmo is pursued by killers... info John Hillerman plays his first of four dual roles. He plays Elmo Ziller here, Father Patty in "Faith and Begorrah", Don Luis Mangueo in "Who Is Don Luis, Higgins, and Why Is He Doing These Terrible Things To Me?", and his own father Albert Stanley Higgins in "Deja Vu". 2.21 038 04/01/82 Three Minus Two written by Robert Van Scoyk directed by Sydney Hayers guest stars Jill St.John, Beverly Garland Jan Kona organizes a fashion-exhibition. She fears to be the next victim after the death of her business-partner Alan. info Notice Higgins' use of a silent dog whistle. Magnum uses one in "Holmes Is Where The Heart Is". Third Season (1982-1983) 3.1ab 039 09/30/82 Did You See the Sunrise? written by Donald P. Bellisario directed by Ray Austin guest stars James Whitmore jr., Bo Svenson, Paul Burke Magnum and T. C. put their lives on the line to help an old Navy buddy who firmly believes the trio is marked for death by an enemy from the war. info This is popularly known as the "Ivan" episode. Mac is killed. T. C.'s house near Kolekole Pass between the Waianae mountains and Oahu's central plain is shown for the first time. Jean Bruce Scott (_Airwolf_) begins her role as Maggie Poole. 3.2 040 10/07/82 Ki'i's Don't Lie written by Philip DeGuere, Bob Shayne directed by Lawrence Doheny guest stars Jameson Parker, Gerald McRaney, Morgan Fairchild A benefit auction takes place at Robin's Nest. Magnum has to keep an eye on the expensive goods. info Gerald McRaney and Jameson Parker from _Simon & Simon_ guest star along with Morgan Fairchild (_The Concrete Cowboys/Ramblin' Man_). The story continues in the Simon & Simon episode "Emeralds Are Not A Girl's Best Friend". 3.3 041 10/14/82 The Eighth Part of The Village written by George Geiger directed by James Frawley guest stars Kim Miyori, Richard Hill Magnum has to carry a box of books for Higgins from harbour to Masters' estate. But when Magnum arrives, a Japanese woman comes out of the box. She is called Asani Osawa, daughter of Sato Osawa who is an old friend of Higgins'. Mr. Osawa banned her because she wanted to marry an American. info Thomas is used as a stalking horse by a posing client. This happened in "The Last Page" and happens again in "Birdman of Budapest", "Way of the Stalking Horse", and "Laura". 3.4 042 10/21/82 Past Tense written by Reuben Leder directed by Michael O'Herlihy guest stars James Wainwright, Pat Studstill, Jim Reynolds T. C. and Higgins are kidnapped in the Island Hopper. The kidnappers force T. C. to use the chopper to break their boss out of prison. Thomas and Rick investigate. info Higgins uses his theory that unconscious people can hear us on T. C. here and again in "Under World" and on Thomas in "Limbo". Ice Pick appears for the first time, but he is played by an actor other than Elisha Cook Jr. 3.5 043 10/28/82 Black on White written by Donald P. Bellisario directed by Ivan Dixon guest stars Ian McShane, Lynne Moody Someone is killing the members of Higgins' old regiment who were together in Kenya in the 50s. Magnum tries to protect him. info The Pac Man game appears again in "Birdman of Budapest". This is Agatha's first ep. Lynne Moody (_The Larry Sanders Show_) guest stars. 3.6 044 11/04/82 Flashback written by Robert Hamilton directed by Ivan Dixon guest stars Anne Lockhart, Rosemary Murphy, Lee Patterson Magnum "awakes" in another world - Hawaii 1936. He works for Brenda McCutchen who wants to free her father from murder accusations. Magnum's dream becomes kind of true... info This is the first of several episodes directed by Ivan Dixon (_Hogan's Heroes_). 3.7 045 11/11/82 Foiled Again written by Bob Gilmer, Tom Greene directed by Michael Vejar guest stars Dana Wynter, Paxton Whitehead, Patricia McCormack Higgins is accused of murder, but Magnum helps him to prove his innocence. info Carol Baldwin appears for the first time, but is played by an actress other than Kathleen Lloyd. 3.8 046 11/18/82 Mr. White Death written by Reuben Leder, Rob Gilmer directed by Jeff Hayden guest stars Ernest Borgnine, Linda Ryan Magnum assists a pro wrestler to find his estranged son. info Higgins' regimental patch is very similar to the real crest of the Prince of Wales' West Yorkshire Regiment. The real one does not have the banner. Ernest Borgnine (_Airwolf_) guest stars. Margie Impert plays Ms. Jones here, again in "Blind Justice", and a third time in "Ms. Jones". 3.9 047 12/02/82 Mixed Doubles written by Reuben Leder, Gob Gilmer directed by Burt Kennedy guest stars Kim Richards, Claudette Nevins, Philip English Magnum works as a bodyguard for a miseducated young tennis-player. info Background music during the tennis match is used again behind a basket ball scene in "Basket Case". Charles Floyd Johnson (_Quantum Leap_) produces his first episode of the series. 3.10 048 12/09/82 Almost Home written by Rob Gilmer, Alan Cassidy directed by Ivan Dixon guest stars Kathleen Lloyd, Stephen Elliot Bridget Archer wants to bury the ashes of her father over the Arizona Memorial. The Navy doesn't want this, because her father Miles Archer was not on the Arizona (although on duty), when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. info Kathleen Lloyd guest stars here before taking over the role of Carol Baldwin in "Distant Relative". 3.11 049 12/16/82 Heal Thyself written by Rob Gilmer directed by Leo Penn guest stars Marcia Strassman, Ed Winter Surgeon and former Army nurse Karen Harmen, a friend of Magnum's, is accused of murder. She served as a nurse with the 71st Evac Hospital. Her former fiance, Phillip Harriman is Chief Administrator for the hospital she works at, you know he's going to die, and he does. The plot implies three murders attributed to Harmen and she is accused by Dr. Jorgenson of killing his wife on the operating table. TM takes on the case and is soon hounded by an obnoxious reporter Eric Daniels of the Honolulu Dispatch. We all feel better when TM punches Daniels into a conveniently located swimming pool. Dr. Jorgenson is found out trying to cover the tracks of the murder of his own wife, Harmen is cleared and instantly regains her sanity. info The flashback is to a rare time when Thomas was out on mission without T. C. or Rick. The lighthouse at Makapu'u Point is prevelent in this ep. There are two fist fights, one lock picked, three impied deaths in the plot and one dead body discovered during the ep., one gunfight. Best line of the ep: "I'm not getting into a spiting contest with a snake." TM to reporter Daniels. Guest Cast includes Marcia Strassman of _Welcome Back Kotter_ as Karen Harmen, Edward Winter (_MASH_'S schizo CIA Colonel Flag) as Dr. Jorgenson, Peter Brown as Robert Brighton, Harmen's recent fiance, Karrie Sales as Brighton's heroin dependant sister, and Woody Enez as Eric Daniels. 3.12 050 01/06/83 Of Sound Mind written by Andrew Schneider directed by Michael Vejar guest stars Donnelly Rhodes, Elaine Joyce Wilson Arthur MacLeish, a mad multi-millionaire, appears to die in a plane crash. He recorded his testimony on video tape. Every worker for him gets money, but his family members only get "useless" stuff. Carlton is to receive $40,000.00, Hiroshitaka, the gardner receives $10,000.00, Ruth, the housekeeper receives $10,000.00, Cousin Marina Pepesco receives software from a computer dating service and ballroom dancing lessons. half brother Anthony "Tony" Silvano receives MacLeish's entire wardrobe and the 1959 Washington Senator baseball card collection. The remainder of the estate, valued at $50,000,000.00 goes to TM. Magnum inherits the entire fortune! The family is not pleased about that, and MacLeish tells Magnum on a second video, that this death had been a murder... Magnum has to find the murderer in the family. info Thomas plays his saxophone for the first time and again in "I Do?", "Rembrandt's Girl", and "Autumn Warrior". Cast includes Donnely Rhoades (_SOAP_, _Danger Bay_) as MacLeish, Michael Delano as Anthony "Tony" Silvano, Roscoe Lee Brown as the ever impecable gentleman's gentleman Carlton, and Elaine Joyce as Cousin Marina Pepesco. TM is seen reading Agatha Christie novel in bed. Higgins is Henry the 8th, at the costume party. Stats: Drinks thrown in faces: 2, doors kicked in: 1, exploding aircraft:1, broken legs: 1 (TM's right leg), shots fired: 7 including two shots from a squirtgun. Best line of this ep "If you're leaving Higgins, lend a hand, there's a good chap." Carlton to Higgins when TM moves fm the estate to the MacLeish house. 3.13 051 01/27/83 The Arrow That is Not Aimed written by Steven Hensley, J.Miyoko Hensley, Reuben Leder directed by Jim Frawley guest stars Lee De Broux, Tom Fujiwara Magnum is under pressure. A Samurai will be killed unless Magnum finds a precious plate. info Seth Sakai appears in other episodes, including "All For One". Mako (_The Streets of San Francisco_) guest stars. 3.14 052 02/03/83 Basket Case written by Julie Friedgen directed by Ivan Dixon guest stars Dana Hill, William Schallert, Joe Pruden The best player and only girl on Magnum's Basketball-team seems to have a secret... info Notice the Jeep Cherokee in use by the K. K. C. long before they were such highly sought after status symbols! 3.15 053 02/10/83 Birdman of Budapest written by Louis F. Vipperman directed by Michael Vejar guest stars Sylvia Sidney,Joseph Wiseman, Jacqueline Ray A woman calling herself Robin Masters' former teacher comes for a visit. Higgins isn't pleased about her, and Magnum looks behind her secret... info The dragon bar is used again as a filming location in "Pleasure Principle". 3.16 054 02/17/83 I Do? written by Rob Gilmer directed by Ivan Dixon guest stars Katherine Cannon, Dick O'Neill, Mary Jackson To camouflage, Magnum "marries" the daughter of a C.E.O., so he can go where he wants in that firm and investgate... info A rare slip-up: Thomas describes himself as a private _detective_ rather than an investigator, committing one of his own pet peeves. His false marriage takes place in St. Andrew's Cathedral, which the church the Parke Memorial Chapel is attached to. 3.17 055 02/24/83 Forty Years From Sand Island written by Rogers Turrentine, Rob Gilmer, Reuben Leder directed by Michael Vejar guest stars James Shigeta, Keye Luke, David Palmer Higgins lies in hospital after having an accident. Somebody manipulated the brakes of the Ferrari... Tom is shot into his right shoulder. info Thomas and T. C. wear M.I.A. bracelets for the first time. 3.18 056 03/10/83 Legacy From a Friend written by Robert Hamilton directed by Stuart Margolin guest stars Anne Potts, Rosemary Forsyth, Annette McCarthy Magnum investigates the death of his friend and volleyball partner Marcus after Marcus's battered body is discovered in the surf. info Annie Potts (_Designing Women_) begins her role as Tracy Spencer. She shows up again in "A. A. P. I." The ep. is directed by Stuart Margolin (_The Rockford Files_) who also stars in "...By Its Cover". 3.19 057 03/17/83 Two Birds of a Feather written by Donald P. Bellisario directed by Virgil Vogel guest stars William Lucking, Ann Doran, Soon-Teck Oh A customized plane crashes in Robin's tidal pool. The pilot, Sam Houston Hunter, befriends Magnum. info This is the second of two unsuccessful pilots for spin-off series. 3.20 058 03/31/83 ...By Its Cover written by Roger Turrentine, Rob Gilmer. Donald P. Bellisario directed by Michael Vejar guest stars Stuart Margolin, Ronald Hunter An old friend of Magnum's seems to be a drug dealer... info There is a reference to Selleck's early movie _Bunco_ with Robert Urich. 3.21 059 04/07/83 The Big Blow written by Reuben Leder directed by Allan Levi guest stars Kelly Ward, James Doohan, Lori Lethin Two prisoners on the run come into the house of Robin Masters where Higgins celebrates a Dinner Party... info James Doohan (_Star Trek_) guest stars. John McCook, the "Prince of Turbia", returns in "The Case of the Red Faced Thespian". 3.22 060 04/28/83 Faith and Begorrah written by Donald P. Bellisario directed by Virgil Vogel guest stars Richard Johnson, Rebecca Kimble, Teri Ann Linn Father Patty McGuinness, an impoverished Irish priest who is Higgins' illegitimate half-brother, turns up on Oahu. But it's not really by chance. info The lighthouse at Makapu'u point southeast of the estate is used for a filming location at the end of this ep. Also Bellisario himself makes a cameo appearance as the desk clerk at Patty's motel. Fourth Season (1983-1984) 4.1 061 09/29/83 Home From the Sea written by Donald P. Bellisario directed by Harvey Laidman guest stars Robert Pine, Susan Blanchard, R.J. Williams Magnum celebrates July 4th paddling alone on his surf-ski to an Island, when a fast boat throws him into the sea. He has to do water-treading for a long time, but his memories of his practices with his father makes him strong. Higgins, T.C. and Rick have strange feelings about Magnum and they start to search for him. Higgins navigates, T.C. uses his helicopter, and Rick stays on his boat. Magnum is only some yards away from the boat, but Rick can't see him. When Magnum remembers his longest attempt of water-treading, Higgins finds him and jumps from the helicopter to the rescue. The last water- treading attempt Magnum remembered was the one on July 4th when he waited for his father to come home from Corea, but only a Navy-officer came to tell that T.S.Magnum senior died. Since that moment, Magnum celebrates July 4th alone. info The Rolex GMT Master replaces Magnum's plain military watch. Robert Pine (_Chips_) guest stars as Thomas S. Magnum III, Magnum's father. 4.2 062 10/06/83 Luther Gillis: File #521 written by Reuben Leder directed by Reuben Leder guest stars Eugene Roche, Melora Hardin Magnum is searching for Nancy Perkins when he meets Private Investigator Luther Gillis who has his own methods of work... info There is mentioned that T.C. and Rick do not have any children. T.C. develops children in "Missing Melody". Luther fires more than six shots from his revolver without reloading. Tanaka's nephew Bif is mistakenly referred to as his grandson. Eugene Roche begins his role as Luther Gillis. He returns in many future ep's. 4.3 063 10/13/83 Smaller Than Life written by J. Rickley Dumm directed by Alan J. Levi guest stars Cork Hubbert, Lenore Kasdorf Rick has got problems with a friend from the past. info Higgins quotes the Smithsonian Institution which later displayed items from the Magnum, P.I. series in its Museum of American History in Washington. 4.4 064 10/20/83 Distant Relative written by Nick Thiel directed by Virgil Vogel guest stars Alice Cadogan, Carol Channing Magnum chaperones Rick's little sister one night around Honolulu. But the worst happens. info Thomas and Rick come to blows for the second time. Kathleen Lloyd takes over the role of Carol Baldwin. Carol Channing (_Thoroughly Modern Millie_) makes a cameo appearance. 4.5 065 11/03/83 Limited Engagement written by Richard Yalem, Jay Huguely directed by Harvey Laidman guest stars Martha Scott, Mildred Natwick Magnum investigates a series of robberies in a grocery store chain, posing as a store clerk. info This is popularly known as the "pickled egg" ep. 4.6 066 11/10/83 Letter to a Duchess written by Robert Hamilton directed by Bernard Kowalski guest stars Jane Merrow, Max Kleven Lady Wilkerson, widow of the late Duke of Whitt, comes to Hawaii. Higgins is taken with her. But she is attracted to Magnum. She is kidnapped and Thomas and Higgins set out to rescue her. info Somehow the surf ski is back, even though it was lost in "Home From The Sea". 4.7 067 11/17/83 Squeeze Play written by Reuben Leder directed by Harry Falk guest stars Dick Shawn, Peter Isacksen, Debbie Zipp Robin Masters loses his signed Picasso, expensive old wine and other things in a poker game to a card shark. Then he bets the estate, his Hawaiian house, on a victory by his softball team. Magnum searches for Jerome Kappelwitz, the ex-husband of one of his team mates. Jerome is a former professional baseball player. info This is the one and only time Thomas wears an "away" Tigers cap. When the Tigers play at home their caps have a white "D". When they play on the road their caps have an orange "D". Also at one point he wears a baseball cap from the University of Southern California, where Selleck played junior varsity baseball in college. 4.8 068 12/01/83 A Sense of Debt written by Jay Huguely directed by Ivan Dixon guest stars Shannen Doherty, Denny Miller Magnum flies to Detroit to look for someone who debts money to T.C., and of course to watch the Detroit Tigers. Meanwhile, Magnum lent the Ferrari to T.C. who collides with a man who is a boxer. T.C. has got to fight the last two fights for him because the man would lose all his money if his contract isn't completed. info This is the first episode in which the Makai Pier is used as T. C.'s helipad. Lou Whitaker and Alan Trammel, members of the Detroit Tigers, guest star as does Shannon Doherty (_Heathers_, _Beverly Hills 90210_). 4.9 069 12/08/83 The Look written by Louis F. Vipperman directed by Harry Falk guest stars Gretchen Corbett, Stephen Young Magnum hears Holly Hudson alias Holly Fox on local radio station KTDE. He remembers her voice from Radio Vietnam. She is terrified by a perverted caller. info This episode contains the first reference to the Tidewater area of Virginia as being the place where Thomas grew up. A prop error exists when the birthday sign for Higgins on T. C.'s chopper comes and goes from one scene to the next near the end. 4.10 070 12/15/83 Operation: Silent Night written by Chris Abbott-Fish, Reuben Leder directed by Michael Vejar guest stars Ed Lauter, Bruce French Magnum, Higgins, T.C. and Rick are stranded on an island because the helicopter broke. It seems that they have to celebrate Christmas there. A rough Navy officer wants to use that island as a shelling target that night... info This ep. contains the first reference to New Orleans as T. C.'s home town. 4.11 071 01/05/84 Jororo Farewell written by Reuben Leder directed by Reuben Leder guest stars Wesley Ogata, John Saxon The Prince of the Jororo Islands comes with his Baseball team to Hawaii. He lives in Robin Masters' house until the game between his team and the team coached by T.C.. But the prince often tries to run away, so his security chief is under pressure. info Tigers hero Al Kaline is Magnum's role model. He has an outfielder's glove signed by Kaline in this ep., a signed bat ("I Witness", "Paper War"), and a copy of Kaline's rookie baseball card ("Infinity and Jelly Doughnuts"). 4.12 072 01/19/84 The Case of the Red-Faced Thespian written by Robert Hamilton directed by Ivan Dixon guest stars Ronald Lacey, June Chadwick, John McCook On Masters' estate, a party takes place where the guests have to come dressed like famous people from the 1920's. It is a charity party for an institution for hard to educate boys. Higgins is "out of order" because he is injured while putting little bombs down mongoose holes in the yard (he puts two together, and they explode while he is standing right over the hole). info This ep. contains rare references to Higgins' beginning at Robin's Nest twelve years before. 4.13 073 01/26/84 No More Mr. Nice Guy written by Nick Thiel directed by Michael Vejar guest stars James Emery, Sal Viscuso Magnum has to cancel his trip for a reunion at the Naval Academy because Carol needs his help solving a case. info There is quite a bit of discussion of the fictional beer Old Dusseldorf in this ep. Riding to the airport in T. C.'s van, they use stock footage of the van traveling along the coast. The only problem is, in the footage they use the van is going in the opposite direction from Honolulu International! 4.14 074 02/02/84 Rembrandt's Girl written by Chris Abbott-Fish directed by James Frawley guest stars Carol Burnett, Deborah Pratt, John McMartin A woman from Masters' bank wants Magnum to observe her father Herbie "Rembrandt" Norton, who made her expensive gifts althogh he just came out of prison weeks ago. By accident, the woman locks herself and Magnum in the bank vault. info Actress/Comedian Carol Burnett (_Annie_) begins a role that she continues in "A Girl Named Sue". Jillie Mack (_Hooperman_) appears here and again in "Professor Jonathan Higgins". She and Selleck were married a few years later. 4.15 075 02/09/84 Paradise Blues written by Chris Abbott-Fish directed by Bernard L. Kowalski guest stars Leslie Uggams, Chuck Mangione, Wayne Van Horn Alexis Carter, a singer and old wartime friend of T.C.'s, comes to Hawaii to find a guy who debts $18,000 to her (David Mitchell). info In this season, a new Ferrari 308 Quattrovalvole has replaced the 1979 308 GTS that was purchased in New Jersey and driven across the US as a promotion then shipped to Oahu for the premiere of the series. Manetti reportedly bought the GTS for himself when it was replaced by the Quattrovalvole. Also in this season, the Jeep and the Audi have been replaced. The scene near the end of a sedan going off a cliff and crashing in flames is used again as stock footage in "Limbo". Trumpeter Chuck Mangione guest stars. 4.16 076 02/16/84 The Return of Luther Gillis written by Reuben Leder directed by John L. Moxey guest stars Eugene Roche, Jeff Harlan, Geoffrey Lewis, Sheree North P.I. Gillis and his secretary Blanche are visiting Hawaii to receive an award, but instead, he and Magnum have to search for kidnappers who kidnapped Higgins and Blanche. info Geoffrey Lewis (_The Shadow Riders_) appears again in "I Never Wanted To Go To France, Anyway". 4.17 077 02/23/84 Let the Punishment Fit the Crime written by Robert Hamilton directed by Bernard L. Kowalski guest stars Kay Lenz, Christopher Mitchum, Terence Knapp Higgins prepares the performing of selections from _The Mikado_, while Magnum searches for the brother of Sally DeForest. She fears that the sect her brother is a member of kills people who try to resign from it. info The title is a quote from one of the songs in The Mikado. 4.18 078 03/08/84 Holmes Is Where the Heart is written by Judy Burns, Chris Abbott-Fish, Jay Huguely directed by John Llewellyn Moxey guest stars Patrick Macnee, Michael Billington, George Kee Cheung A former British secret agent and old friend of Higgins' arrives on Oahu imagining himself as Sherlock Holmes. info Patrick MacNee (_The Avengers_) guest stars. Hillerman has a chance to practice playing Dr. Watson, the role he takes on in the 1990 TV movie _Hands Of A Murderer_. 4.19 079 03/15/84 On Face Value written by Nick Thiel directed by Harvey Laidman guest stars Talia Balsam, Tom Fujiwara, Connie Kissinger Magnum is involved in a car-chase where a young woman gets heavily injured. info Thomas says that the estate's tidal pool was originally built as a place to raise sea turtles. This is true in reality as well. The Eve Anderson estate which is used as Robin's Nest is called Pahonu which means turtle in Hawaiian. It was at one time a turtle farm. The Ferrari used in this episode and in the opening of the first episode has got an "aluminium brushed" pattern at the dashboard and steering wheel, but both the 308QV and the GTS do have a black dashboard and steering wheel. 4.20 080 03/29/84 Dream A Little Dream written by Reuben Leder directed by Roger E. Mosley guest stars Cindy Pickett, Alexandra Diamond, Rosetta Tarantino Magnum helps the woman who was his first client as a private investigator after he resigned from the Navy. Working for her in the present causes him to continuously remember the past and events seem to be following the same pattern. info A rare look at Thomas' life in Honolulu prior to Robin's Nest, this ep. is directed by Roger E. Mosley. Editing error: T. C. wears different headsets in different scenes while in the chopper. 4.21 081 05/03/84 I Witness written by Reuben Leder, Chris Abbott-Fish directed by John L. Moxey guest stars Joy Garrett, Denise Nicholas-Hill, Ernest Harada Magnum wants to watch a great Detroit Tigers game, when a news bullettin reports of an armed robbery at the K.K.C. Higgins, T.C. and Rick are eye witnesses. Magnum asks them about what's happened. Everyone tells his own story where he is the hero... info This episode is based on Akira Kurosawa's "Rashomon". This is Kioki's last episode. Fifth Season (1984-1985) 5.1ab 082 09/27/84 Echoes Of the Mind written by Donald P. Bellisario directed by Georg Stanford Brown guest stars Sharon Stone, Carolyn Seymour, Deborah Pratt Magnum loves Diane. When he meets her twin-sister, she says that Diane is psychically ill. When Magnum investigates in this, he gets part of a dramatic story. info Ian Freebairn-Smith, the series' original music composer who was replaced by Mike Post and Pete Carpenter, is refered to in this ep. Higgins mentions to Agatha about a soldier he once knew, Lt. Freebairn-Smith, who was eaten by a tiger. Deborah Pratt (_Last Rites_) begins her role as Gloria, T. C.'s girlfriend. She wrote the ep's "Little Games" and "Little Girl Who" and she is Donald Bellisario's wife. Sharon Stone (_Basic Instinct_) guest stars, as does Carolyn Seymour (_The Assignment_) who appears again in "The Love For Sale Boat". 5.2 083 10/11/84 Mac's Back written by Donald P. Bellisario directed by Alan J. Levi guest stars Darryl Ferrera, Glenn Cannon Magnum's friend Diane dies. In that mood, Magnum sees his friend Mac who he thought was dead as well. Higgins thinks that Magnum is completely mad now. But Magnum hunts the phantom... info Actor Jeff MacKay returns to the series as Jim "Mac" Bonnick after one year of acting for another Bellisario show called _Tales Of The Gold Monkey_. 5.3 084 10/18/84 The Legacy of Garwood Huddle written by Rick Yalem directed by Vincent McEveety guest stars Pat Hingle, John Ratzenberger, Wakefield Mist Higgins asks Magnum to help bank robber Garwood Huddle to get his kidnapped child back. info Pat Hingle (_Batman_) and John Ratzenberger (_Cheers_) guest star. 5.4 085 10/25/84 Under World written by Reuben Leder directed by Ivan Dixon guest stars Rchard Lawson, Sam Vlahos, Glenn Cannon TC has got to deliver a briefcase to Oahu. His helicopter gets shot down, but TC survives. info Thomas isn't the only one with a unique singing ability! 5.5 086 11/01/84 Fragments written by Donald P. Bellisario, Nick Thiel, David Chomsky directed by David Hemming guest stars Samantha Eggar, Kenneth Mars, Madeleine Press A woman with amazing psychic ability hires Magnum to investigate her own murder. info This ep. is directed by David Hemmings who appears in "Compulsion" and "Out of Sync". You can see the microphone at the top of the screen when Magnum tries to get some coffe from the automate in the hospital. TC has got wet trousers already, before he jumps into the water to save the boy. 5.6 087 11/08/84 Blind Justice written by Chris Abbott-Fish directed by Russ Mayberry guest stars Nathalie Gregory, Barbara Rush, Kathleen Lloyd The angry husband Greg kills his wife Debbie in a fight. Their child hides in a wardrobe and witnesses the murder... info Barbara Rush, who appears again in "The Aunt Who Came to Dinner", guest stars. 5.7 088 11/15/84 Murder 101 written by Rogers Turrentine directed by Ivan Dixon guest stars Marilyn Jones, Alan Fudge, Kim Miyori Magnum wants to give a course at university about private investigation. Soon there is the first case for the class. info "A person _is_ what they throw away." - T. S. Magnum 5.8 089 11/29/84 Tran Quoc Jones written by Chris Abbott-Fish directed by Russ Mayberry guest stars Roland Harrah III, Rick Lenz, Robert Tessier A vietnamese boy called Tran Quoc Jones wants Magnum to find his father who had been helicopter pilot in Vietnam. The problem is, that Tran Quoc Jones is an illegal immigrant and cannot go to official authorities... info Try to picture Higgins actually wearing the T-shirt given to him by Tran! 5.9 090 12/06/84 Luther Gillis: File #001 written by Reuben Leder directed by Ivan Dixon guest stars Egene Roche, Don Knight, Gary Grubbs Luther Gillis is again on Hawaii. Magnum gives him a case, as he promised. Gillis should investigate in a case for Higgins, while Magnum works on an embezzling case for Robin Masters. info Thomas uses an original VISA card to slip a lock. How times change! 5.10 091 12/13/84 Kiss of the Sabre written by Jay Huguely directed by John Patterson guest stars Cassie Yates, David Spielberg, Soon-Teck Oh A friend of Robin's who is an aspiring writer comes to stay in the guest house to concentrate on her new novel. The main actors in her story resemble Magnum & Co. info Cassie Yates appears again in "Photo Play". 5.11 092 01/03/85 Little Games written by Deborah M. Pratt directed by Arthur Seidelman guest stars Jenny Agutter, Cesar Romero Playing with the computer system of Robin's house, Magnum shuts down the safety system accidentally. Higgins isn't happy about this because in two days there's a jewellery-exhibition on location. info The late Cesar Romero (_Thin Man_) guest stars. 5.12 093 01/10/85 Professor Jonathan Higgins written by Jay Huguely directed by Peter Medak guest stars Jillie Mack, Lynn Wood, Ronald Knight The benefit found where Agatha is the cash-master is cheated by a dubious firm and has lost $100000. Magnum wins a ticket for Disneyland in Florida. He works for Agatha for a salary in form of a flight-ticket to Florida. Higgins' cousin Sally comes to Masters' house to live until her marriage celebration. Unlike Higgins' other relatives, she is rather unorthodox. info Jillie Mack, Selleck's current wife, appears for the second time. 5.13 094 01/24/85 Compulsion written by Chris Abbott-Fish directed by David Hemmings guest stars John Pleshette, David Hemmings, Richard McPherson Magnum helps his friend Carol Baldwin who is being terrorized. info Thomas and Higgins reverse roles in this ep. and do so again in "Pleasure Principle". 5.14ab 095 01/31/85 All For One &02/07/85 written by Reuben Leder directed by Mike Vejar guest stars Robert Forster, Clyde Kusatsu, Dustin Nguyen While in Cambodia on a rescue mission of an old buddy, Thomas, T. C., Rick, and Higgins realize that they have been lied to. info Dustin Nguyen (_21 Jump Street_) guest stars. 5.15 096 02/14/85 The Love-For-Sale Boat written by J. Miyoko Hensley, Steven Hensley directed by Ray Austin guest stars Marilyn Tokuda, Nathan Jung, Jeanne Kanai Rick is the target of yet another of Jim Bonnick's schemes. But this time "Mac" goes too far and endangers everyone's lives with his complicated con. info Zeus and Apollo steal the show! 5.16 097 02/21/85 Let Me Hear the Music written by Jay Huguely directed by David Hemmings guest stars Rusty Weaver, Dennis Weaver, Michael Cowell, Susan Oliver Lacy Fletcher searches lost songs of the Country-star George Lee Jessup. Magnum helps out and finds Laurie Crane, but she is silent... info Dennis Weaver (_McCloud_) guest stars with sons Rusty and Robby. His son Robby will appear again in "Rapture". And his son Rick produced several episodes of the series beginning with "Old Acquaintance". 5.17 098 03/07/85 Ms. Jones written by Phil Combest directed by Ray Austin guest stars Margie Impert, Sam Anderson, Marcia Wolf The civil servant Ms. Jones fears that her husband is in danger... info We meet Thomas' aunt Phoebe in "The Aunt Who Came to Dinner" but he apparently has a great aunt Phoebe too. 5.18 099 03/14/85 The Man from Marseilles written by Reuben Leder directed by John L. Moxey guest stars Paul Verdier, Elissa Dulce, Edward Randolph A friend of Robin's who is an international police inspector comes to Hawaii to seek Magnum's help on a big case. info Paul Verdier plays Jean Claude Fornier here and again in "A. A. P. I." 5.19 100 03/28/85 Torah, Torah, Torah written by Sybil Adelman, Martin Sage directed by Leo Penn guest stars Nehemiah Persoff, France Nuyen, Arlen Dean Snyder Magnum helps Rabbi Asher Solomon to find his torah somebody robbed from him just when he came to Hawaii. info What I wouldn't give for a taste of T.C.'s creole bayou blaster chile! 5.20 101 04/04/85 A Pretty Good Dancing Chicken written by Anthony Pellicano, Joe Gores, Jay Huguely directed by Bernie Kowalski guest stars Asher Brauner, Matt Clark, Shannon Wilcox Magnum goes undercover into a prison farm to find the former boyfriend of a missing girl. info Prisoner # 73762, Thomas Magnum. Sixth Season (1985-1986) 6.1ab 102 09/26/85 Deja Vu written by Donald P. Bellisario, Chris Abbott-Fish directed by Russ Mayberry guest stars Daniel Chapman, Kendall McLean, Peter Davison Magnum wants to visit his old friend Jeffrey in London, but meanwhile, this friend is murdered... info Some scenes are shown mirrored: in Penelope's appartment, the buttonhole in Magnum's jacket is changing the sides some times between scenes; at the funeral you can see such a phenomenon on Magnum's coat collar. Jeffrey St. Clair had a hand in the assasination of Anwar Sadat as did Ivan (see "Did You See the Sunrise?"). Wouldn't it be ironic if these two, one a friend of Thomas' and the other an enemy, worked together? 6.2 103 10/03/85 Old Acquaintance written by Jill Sherman Donner directed by Ivan Dixon guest stars Lee Purcell, Brock Peters, Keone Young Magnum welcomes a former high school friend who enlists his help to rescue a highly trained dolphin. info An actual high school photo of Selleck's is used. The Sea Life Park is used as a filming location. 6.3 104 10/10/85 The Kona Winds written by Chris Abbott-Fish directed by Jerry Jameson guest stars Cynthia Sikes, Frank Converse, Dick Jensen Magnum stands at the cliffs and watches the Kona Winds coming to the islands when he sees a woman jumping into the high sea. He rescues her. She says that her husband wants to kill her because she saw him commit a murder. info Dick Jensen appears again in "Kapu". 6.4 105 10/17/85 The Hotel Dick written by Reuben Leder directed by Doug Heyes guest stars Candy Clark, Phyllis Davis, Norman Compton Magnum works as a hotel detective because he wanted a 'serious' job. A person called 'The Cat' steals things in the hotel. Magnum has to get him before the jewelry-congress begins. He calls his friends to support him. info Phyllis Davis (_Terminal Island_) begins her role as Cleo. She returns in future episodes such as "Murder By Night" and "Resolutions". Candy Clark (_Cat's Eye_) returns in her role in "Straight and Narrow". 6.5 106 10/24/85 Round and Around written by Reuben Leder directed by Reuben Leder guest stars Sheila Frazier, Grant Hubley, Andy Nguyen A friend of T. C.'s and Thomas' is killed when he walks in on a grocery store robbery. T. M. and T. C. hunt the robbers. info This ep. contains a rare look at Robin's library. 6.6 107 10/31/85 Going Home written by Don Balluck directed by Harry Harris guest stars Gwen Verdon, Joe Regalbuto, David Huddleston Magnum's grandfather Everett died. Magnum visits his family and steps into problems with his stepfather, Frank Peterson. info Gwen Verdon (_Cocoon_) begins her role as Katherine Peterson, Thomas' mother. She returns in "Forty", "Infinity and Jelly Doughnuts", and "Resolutions". Joe Regalbuto (_Lassiter_, _Murphy Brown_) begins his role as Don Eddie Rice. He returns in "Resolutions". 6.7 108 11/07/85 Paniolo written by Jay Huguely directed by Russ Mayberry guest stars Henry Darrow, Michael Sharrett, Mary Kate McGeehan Magnum is on the big Hawaii island to work for Mr. Harbison who owns a ranch there. Magnum hunts cattle thieves. info Magnum's price, $250/day plus expenses is Rockford-esque. 6.8 109 11/14/85 The Treasure of Kalaniopu'u written by Reuben Leder directed by Ivan Dixon guest stars Nancy Stafford, Beverly Todd, Glenn Cannon Robin Masters' publisher invented a new advertisement: to increase the selling of his new book "The Treasure of Kalaniopu'u". A treasure hunt begins for one million dollars which are buried somewhere on the Island. Magnum has to be the bodyguard of the hunt manager. info Universal plugs its own cartoon _Woody Woodpecker_. Also, as a boy Selleck was on a little league baseball team called the Woodpeckers. 6.9 110 11/21/85 Blood and Honor written by Phil Combest directed by Mike Vejar guest stars Admiral Hawkes notices that there are spies in his secret department. He drafts Magnum as security officer. First, Magnum is glad to escape Higgins' benefit bed-race . . . . info Dennis Haysbert (_Mr. Baseball_) guest stars. 6.10 111 11/28/85 Rapture written by Bruce Cervi directed by Russ Mayberry guest stars Haunani Minn, John Bennett Perry, Robby Weaver While scuba diving Magnum thinks he sees the spirit of a boy who drowned in the area. info When Thomas is in the Koho Bar, watch the street through the blinds on the window behind him. T. C.'s van drives by! 6.11 112 01/02/86 I Never Wanted to Go to France, Anyway written by Reuben Leder directed by Arthur Seidelman guest stars Cliff Revill, Tommy Madden, Anne Schedeen, Geoffrey Lewis Bizarre accidents overshadow the glitz and glitter of a traveling carnival. Magnum and his friends camouflage... info How many of us have never played with helium?! 6.12 113 01/09/86 Summer School written by Bruce Cervi directed by Russ Mayberry guest stars Tate Donovan, Duff King, Michael MacRae Robin's nephew impersonates Magnum, with very dangerous consequences. info Tate Donovan (_Love Potion No. 9_) guest stars. 6.13 114 01/23/86 Mad Dogs and Englishmen written by Jay Huguely directed by Virgil Vogel guest stars Darleen Carr, Jeff Olson, Rex Ryon Magnum decides to investigate the mystery surrounding Higgins suddenly getting fired by Robin. info Thomas and Higgins communicate by I.R.C.! 6.14 115 01/30/86 All Thieves On Deck written by Reuben Leder directed by Jerry Jameson guest stars William Windom, Sarah Douglas, Shelley Smith Burglars visited Robin's house and shot Apollo. But they didn't find the precious Amakua statuette. Magnum and his friends have to secure the exhibition of that statue on a cruise ship. info Alan Hale (_Gilligan's Island_) guest stars. 6.15 116 02/13/86 This Island Isn't Big Enough written by Chris Abbott-Fish, Reuben Leder directed by Leo Penn guest stars Clyde Kusatsu, Jenny Sherman When Rick's boat returns from a cruise empty, Magnum, T. C., and Higgins go in search of Rick and his passengers who are presumed to be dead. info Near the beginning of this ep. Rick has his Team Ring on upside down! 6.16 117 02/20/86 Way of the Stalking Horse written by Bruce Cervi directed by John Llewellyn Moxey guest stars Morgan Stevens, Marta Kober, Mie Hunt Magnum comes close to death when he is set up by a hit man. info Thomas invents a new way to dismantle a manaquin! 6.17 118 03/13/86 Find Me a Rainbow written by Jill Sherman Donner directed by Rick Weaver guest stars Julie Montgomery, Stella Stevens, Wakefield Mist Lydia McCarthy comes to Hawaii. She engages Magnum to search for her former butler Donald Burns, who stole an expensive pearl chain, as she first said. But Donald is in fact a child-trader... info The detective's office at the beginning is used again in "A. A. P. I.", "Murder By Night", and is copied in Selleck's film _An Innocent Man_. 6.18 119 03/20/86 Who Is Don Luis, Higgins, ...And Why Is He Doing These Terrible Things To Me ? written by Jay Huguely directed by John Llewellyn Moxey guest stars Robert Hogan, Cesare Donova Higgins must cope with a visiting dignitary, an invitational chess tournament, and the appearance of another illegitemate half-brother. info Elmo, Father Patty, and now Don Luis Mangueo: Albert Higgins sure did get around! 6.19 120 04/03/86 A Little Bit of Luck ... A Little Bit of Grief written by Reuben Leder directed by Ray Austin guest stars Claudia Cron, Robert Hoy Rick wins one million dollars and becomes the target of a scam. T. C. and Magnum fight the destruction of a clubhouse for under- privileged and troubled kids. info Rick lives up to his nickname-sake. 6.20 121 04/10/86 Photo Play written by Chas. Floyd Johnson, Bruce Cervi directed by Burt Brinckerhoff guest stars Cassie Yates, Denny Miller A photographer sideswipes Magnum in the Ferrari instantly involving him in a case of an unresolved embezzlement, multiple murders and the kidnapping of Agatha. info Thomas videotapes a ficitonal 4/9/86 opening day baseball game between the Tigers and the Toronto Bluejays. On his tape is a scene of Lou Whitaker slugging a base hit and then crossing Tiger Stadium's home plate to score a run. It is interesting to note that on 4/9/81, a real-life opening day in Detroit against Toronto, Whitaker did exactly what is on Magnum's video. He got a base hit and then came in to score a run within the same inning. Seventh Season (1986-1987) 7.1ab 122 10/01/86 L.A. written by Chris Abbott-Fish directed by Alan Levi guest stars Dana Delany, Daniel Faraldo, Paul Grayber Magnum flies to Los Angeles and gets to know a female standup comic. She gets killed in a hotel. Magnum is the first one to find her dead body and of course he asks himself who the murderer might be. info This is the first episode to be co-produced by Selleck's company TWS Productions. Dana Delany (_China Beach_, _Wild Palms_) returns in her role in "Out of Sync". 7.2 123 10/08/86 One Picture is Worth... written by James Novack directed by Ray Austin guest stars Stephanie Dunnam, Tim Rossovich The deaf Linda Andrews witnesses a bank robbery with murders. She moves to Masters' house to be secure for a while. But the robber she recognized comes after her. info Keo joins the estate staff as housekeeper. Kengi has been the regular groundskeeper since "Jororo Fairwell". 7.3 124 10/15/86 Straight and Narrow written by Reuben Leder directed by Harry Harris guest stars Candy Clark, Cindy Fisher, Jonathan Goldsmith Magnum helps a former call-girl find her missing sister who is involved with powerful political figures. info "Appearances can be deceiving." - T. S. Magnum 7.4 125 10/22/86 A.A.P.I. written by Reuben Leder directed by Alan Levi guest stars Eugene Roche, Paul Verdier, Annie Potts Inspector Jean-Claude Fornier dies while he was speaking in front of an audience. Magnum is looking for the murderer and notices that the Inspector was hunting drug dealers... info Columbo, Kojak, and Detective Mike Stone attend the A. A. P. I. convention. See them in the audience. Stephen J. Cannell (_The Rockford Files_, _The A-Team_, _Renegade_) guest stars. 7.5 126 10/29/86 Death and Taxes written by Bruce Cervi directed by Alan Levi guest stars Ken Tiger, Gary Frank, Jean Bruce Scott Higgins flies to the annual summit of writers and poets. But Magnum isn't happy about that because he has to do his tax audit. A mad caller disturbs Magnum and says that a prostitute will be murdered soon. And it's true. She had been a client of Magnum's. And the horror goes on... info This is the first episode produced by Tom Selleck. And it is Joe Santos' first ep. as Lt. Page. 7.6 127 11/05/86 Little Girl Who written by Deborah M. Pratt directed by Ray Austin guest stars Marta Dubois, Kristen Carreira, Soon-Teck Oh Magnum must help Michelle and her daughter to freedom before they are murdered. info Kristin Carreira begins her role as Lily Catherine Hue. She returns in "Limbo" and "Resolutions". 7.7 128 11/12/86 Paper War written by Jay Huguely directed by Tony Wharmby guest stars James Shigeta, Richard Narita Accidentally, Magnum deletes a part of Higgins' written memoirs and a war breaks out between them. info Popularly known as the practical joke episode (Magnum blows up Higgins' model of the River Kwai bridge), this ep. also has the first time Thomas accuses Higgins of being the writer behind Robin's success. Richard Narita appears again in "Infinity and Jelly Doughnuts" and "Unfinished Business". 7.8 129 11/19/86 Novel Connection written by Jay Huguely directed by Harry Harris guest stars Angela Lansbury, Dorothy Loudon, Jessica Walter Pamela Bates, her friend Amy and her secretary are guests of Robin Masters. Somebody tries to kill them. They call their 'private' investigator from the U.S.. Meanwhile, Magnum is involved in a hotel project with Rick and T.C.. info This ep. is a cross-over between Magnum, P.I. and Murder She Wrote. The story continues in the Murder She Wrote episode "Magnum On Ice". Angela Lansbury (_The Pirates of Penzance_, _Murder She Wrote_) guests. 7.9 130 11/26/86 Kapu written by Deborah Dean Davis directed by Ivan Dixon guest stars Larry Pennell, Marlene Sai, Dick Jensen Magnum is wounded protecting a Hawaiian girl. He regains consciousness on a remote, secluded island. info Thomas comes awake on Kapu similar to how he bolts awake in "Infinity and Jelly Doughnuts". 7.10 131 12/03/86 Missing Melody written by Roger E. Mosley directed by Harvey Laidman guest stars Fay Hauser, Shavar Ross, Tom McFadden Melody and Bryant come to visit T.C.. Melody gets lost in the Hawaiian airport... info This is the first ep. with T. C.'s wife and kids. The ep. is written by Roger E. Mosley. 7.11 132 12/10/86 Death of the Flowers written by Maryanne Kasica, Michael Scheff directed by Jerry Jameson guest stars Michael Constantine, Pat Li, William Watson Carol's mentor judge has changed for the worse. He spends lots of money and behaves uncharacteristically. Carol wants Magnum to shade him. info This ep. contains a rare look back into Rick's childhood. 7.12 133 12/17/86 Autumn Warrior written by Jay Huguely directed by Tony Wharmby guest stars Warren Fabro, Reginald T. Dorsey, Pete Kowanko Higgins visits an island together with convicts to do survival training. Just when the convicts start to mutiny, Magnum and T. C. come to look for Higgins, because it seems that he forgot that Robin Masters wanted to come home that weekend. Actually, Magnum planned to throw a party in Masters' house what Higgins will notice, of course... info N6DBZ replaces WP6RNA ("The Big Blow") as Higgins' short wave i.d. 7.13 134 01/14/87 Murder By Night written by Robert Hamilton directed by Russ Mayberry guest stars Anne Twomey, Phyllis Davis, Jennifer Runyon A 1940s murder involves a cast of characters strangely resembling Magnum, T. C., Rick, and Higgins. info This ep. is popularly known as the black and white ep. or the "Sam Spade" ep. 7.14 135 01/21/87 On the Fly written by Jay Huguely directed by Bernie Kowalski guest stars Annette Cardona, Mike Moroff, Bryne Piven A case of mistaken identity leaves Magnum hunted by a Mexican organized crime boss. info This is Thomas' "crash" course in flying! His role models are the actresses who landed airplanes with no pilots aboard in old catastrophy movies. 7.15 136 02/04/87 Solo Flight written by Jay Huguely directed by John Flinn, III. guest stars Norman Fell, Robert Phalen While trapped beneath the wreck of a WWII fighter plane, Thomas takes stock of his own mortality, a case from which he was just fired, and his relationships. info This is an ep. in the tradition of "Home From The Sea" only this time Magnum rescues himself. Norman Fell (_Three's Company_) guests. 7.16 137 02/11/87 Forty written by Bruce Cervi directed by Russ Mayberry guest stars Patrice Martinez, James Luisi, Gwen Verdon Magnum celebrates his 40th birthday together with T.C. and Rick in China Town. He loses his two dollar bill that his grandpa gave him on his 12th birthday. He also helps a shop keeper who has problems with gangs. At show's end a two dollar bill is given to him by Higgins but TM does not let on that the new bill is not the same that he lost. info This is the first time they really messed up with Magnum's birthday. He should be turning 43 in 1987, not 40. Patrice Martinez returns as Linda Lee Ellison in "Resolutions". 7.17 138 02/25/87 Laura written by Chris Abbott-Fish directed by Alan Levi guest stars Frank Sinatra, Kevyn Major Howard, Joe Santos Magnum helps his New York colleague Retired New York Police Department Detective Sergeant Michael Doheny. Doheny's Granddaughter Laura O'Hara Doheny is killed by thugs on the night Doheny is honored at his retirement dinner. Sub-plot: Ep opens with TM making a video he calls a documentary. T.C. wants to be involved to help promote Island Hoppers. At ep end the video is complete and shows TM talking to Nephew Billy in Tidewater via video. The video is for Billy's classrooom assignment for show and tell: A day in the life of a private investigator. info Three fight scenes, three deaths, one lock picked. This ep has a strong _Miami Vice_-like music score, "Tonight" by Phil Collins very prevalent. Guest cast includes Frank Sinatra (_The Manchurian Candidate_) who took over a whole floor at the Colony Surf Hotel. His expenses came to more than $50,000., Kristen Brick as Laura O'Hara Doheny, Joe Santos as Lt. Page (_Rockford Files_), Kevin Howard, Steven Keats, Jack Kruscher.. 7.18 139 03/11/87 Out of Sync written by Jay Huguely directed by Joan Darling guest stars Danny Delany, Lisa Blount, David Hemmings Magnum's weekend with his supposed fiancee is interrupted by a pushy client. info The voice-overs are taken to a new level: Thomas delivers them directly to the camera. 7.19 140 03/18/87 The Aunt Who Came to Dinner written by Chris Abbott-Fish directed by Russ Mayberry guest stars Barbara Rush, Mark Stevens Magnum's P.I. licence is expired. He has problems to get a new one. And his aunt Phoebe comes to visit him. She has written a new play and fears that somebody wants to murder her. Aunt Phoebe Sullivan suffers from the first stages of Alzheimers Disease and refers to TM as her late husband, TM's uncle Sully. Agatha and temporary housekeeper Loni pretty much steal the estate scenes. info Thomas reads from Shakespear's _A Midsummer Night's Dream_. Mendelssohn's overature to that play is used as background music in "Pleasure Principle". Locks picked: 2, fights: 1, and one unseen mugging of Phoebe to further the plot. Guest Cast includes Barbara Stevens as Aunt Phoebe Sullivan, Mark Stevens. 7.20 141 04/01/87 The People vs. Orville Wright written by Bruce Cervi directed by Burt Brinckerhofff guest stars Lyman Ward, John Zarchen Rick is arrested for allegedly killing a hit man contracted to murder Ice Pick. info Thomas refers to having a cousin named Reni. The restaurant/club in Honolulu owned by Roger Mosley is called Reni's. 7.21 142 04/15/87 Limbo written by Tom Selleck, Jay Huguely, Bruce Cervi, Chris Abbott-Fish directed by Jackie Cooper guest stars Marta DuBois, Kristin Carreira, John Beck, Jeff MacKay Magnum is heavily injured after a shooting. In coma, Magnum roams the island and finds his former wife. He helps her when she is pursued by killers... info The song played in this episode is "Looking for space" by John Denver, 1975. Tom Selleck is co-writer of this most memorable of episodes. This ep. also includes the last time Thomas will be shot in the series. He was shot a total of nine times over the years: season 1 = shot twice, the premiere and "Skin Deep" season 2 = shot once, "Memories Are Forever" season 3 = shot once, "Forty Years From Sand Island" season 4 = shot once, "Luther Gillis: File #521" season 5 = shot once, "Fragments" season 6 = shot once, "Way of the Stalking Horse" season 7 = shot twice, both in "Limbo" season 8 = never was shot Eighth Season (1987-1988) 8.1 143 10/07/87 Infinity And Jelly Doughnuts written by Chris Abbott directed by John C. Flinn, III guest stars Gwen Verdon, Richard Narita, Barry Sattels, Jeff MacKay Magnum recovers from coma. Three of his enemies are dead already, but one is still free. info Selleck replaces Bellisario as executive producer of the series. His father Robert, mother Martha, and son Kevin make guest appearances in this ep. 8.2 144 10/14/87 Pleasure Principle written by Jay Huguely directed by Corey Allen guest stars Julia Migenes, Gregory Sierra, Jeff MacKay In a bizarre twist, Higgins lives fast and loose while Magnum assumes Higgins' stuffy personality. info Magnum reads an issue of Selleck's favorite magazine The National review. 8.3 145 10/28/87 Innocence ... A Broad written by Stephen Miller directed by Harry Harris guest stars Kenneth McMillan, Janis Ward, John Zee Magnum gains a perky assistant while working on a case for Higgins which exposes the inner workings of a dangerous mob figure. info This ep. is dedicated to the late Pete Carpenter. Kenneth McMillan (_Cat's Eye_) guest stars. 8.4 146 11/04/87 Tigers Fan written by Bruce Cervi directed by Harry Harris guest stars Nobu McCarthy, David Ige After Tanaka's death, some questions are still open... info There is a reference to Lance White, Selleck's character from _The Rockford Files_. 8.5 147 11/11/87 Forever In Time written by Kimmer Ringwald directed by Jackie Cooper guest stars Leimaa Richmond, Gregg Henry While helping Higgins with a pageant for the Anglo-Hawaiian Historical Society, Magnum becomes infatuated with an elusive woman, bringing danger to them both. info 10/4/56 Thomas went to his first saxophone lesson. I don't know how many he took, but they sure weren't enough! 8.6 148 11/18/87 The Love That Lies written by Jeri Taylor directed by Ray Danton guest stars Celesta Holm, Eileen Brennan, Gary Wood Magnum becomes embroiled in his friend Carol Baldwin's private life, uncovering a powerful secret about her parents. info Eileen Brennan (_Private Benjamin_) guest stars. 8.7 149 01/13/88 A Girl Named Sue written by Stephen A. Miller directed by Russ Mayberry guest stars Carol Burnett, Shelley Smith, John Calvin It's a battle of wills when Magnum and an upstart investigator compete on the same case of a wealthy man's death. info Notice how Magnum fires too many shots from the .45 when he and Susan are locked in the warehouse! 8.8 150 01/20/88 Unfinished Business written by Chris Abbott, Jeri Taylor directed by Russ Mayberry guest stars Richard Narita, Marta DuBois, Kristen Carreira The villain behind the attempted murder of Magnum will stop at nothing to destroy Thomas and his family. Magnum plans a golden opportunity for revenge. info Thomas is a killer, a trained man-hunter. He murdered Ivan in cold blood. Why couldn't he have been able to murder again?! 8.9 151 01/27/88 The Great Hawaiian Adventure Company written by Jeri Taylor directed by Ray Danton guest stars Shenna Reed, Phyllis Davis, Shavar Ross Magnum's enthusiasm for a proposed business is put on the back burner when T. C.'s son lands in jail. info Magnum's brief foray into entrepeneurship and the business world! 8.10 152 02/10/88 Legend of the Lost Art written by Jay Huguely directed by Burt Brinckerhofff guest stars Margaret Colin, Kabir Bedi, Anthony Newley Magnum's pursuit of an ancient scroll for Higgins is laced with abduction and danger. info This is known as the Raiders of the Lost Ark ep. Selleck plays Indiana Jones as he was unable to back in 1980 when Steven Spielberg offered the role to him before considering Harrison Ford. Selleck had just signed his contract for Magnum so was unable to take part in the Indy project. Margaret Colin (_Three Men And A Baby_) guests. 8.11 153 02/17/88 Transitions written by Chris Abbott directed by Harry Harris guest stars Eugene Roche, Shavar Ross, Randy Brooks The manuscript of Masters' new novel disappeared. Magnum has to investigate. Higgins escapes an attempted murder, and Magnum supposes Higgins to be Robin Masters, yet again. info This ep. caps a list of references to twelve of Robin Masters' novels over the years. In chronological order they are: _Babes_In_Babylon_ (also made into a film), mentioned as Robin's first work in "Squeeze Play", and "The Case of the Red Faced Thespian" _Fruit_of_Passion_, "Thank Heaven For Little Girls . . ." _The_Golden_Spike_, "J. 'Digger' Doyle" _Tahiti_Kill_ (also made into a film), "Double Jeopardy" _The_Seamy_Side_of_Dawn_, "Birdman of Budapest" _Golden_Tradewinds_, "Two Birds of A Feather" _Blood_of_the_August_Kitten_, "The Big Blow" _Die_and_Die_Again_, "The Man From Marseilles" _The_Treasure_of_Kalaniopu'u_, ep. of the same title _Serpent's_Whisper_, "Novel Connection" _Echoes_of_Ecstasy_, "Novel Connection" _Transitions_, ep. of the same title 8.12ab 154 05/01/88 Resolutions, part 1+2 written by Stephen A. Miller, Chris Abbott directed by Burt Brinckerhofff guest stars Howard Duff, Phyllis Davis, Fay Hauser Magnum is surprised by a birthday-party from his relatives. He meets his grandvather Thomas Sullivan Magnum II. Rick prepares his marriage, and Magnum can expect a happy end after having problems with the fate of his daughter Lily. info There strangely are no voice-overs in this ep. And Magnum's birthday gets messed with again. Ask yourself, if his birthday is 8/8, why is it winter when he's on the east coast in this ep.? The end. ###################################################################### Further information supplied by Larry Bourland, Gwynne Masae Osaki, Michelle L. Plante, Rod Megraw, Jesse Graydill, Jeff MacKay, Jochen Wagner, Marco Smetz, Juergen Grieb, Richard Mcgraw, Peter Schmidt, Jens Jebramcik, Gernot Speck, Stefanie Mueller, Juergen Heberle, Andreas Dhum, Sylvia Stoddard, Anke Sueltemeyer, Bill Peace, Heather, Holger Fecht, Kosta Ristic, ... ...and friendly net-people whose eMails / names I lost (sorry folks!) Compiled by Michael Herz until May, 1997.