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He's a Hellraiser in Paradise.
A private investigator who works when he wants, lives in a beachfront estate in Hawaii, drives a posh Ferrari, runs up an unlimited tab at a swank bar, and charms attractive women in peril - that's the lifestyle of Thomas Magnum, aka Magnum, P.I.
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A private investigator who works when he wants, lives in a beachfront estate in Hawaii, drives a posh Ferrari, runs up an unlimited tab at a swank bar, and charms attractive women in peril - that's the lifestyle of Thomas Magnum, aka Magnum, P.I.
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Episode 1
Can Magnum's family and friends help him out of limbo? Can he get himself out? Magnum is caught between life and death on the season premiere.
Directed by John C. Flinn IIIWritten by Chris AbbottGuest stars Gwen Verdon, Jean Bruce Scott, John D'Aquino, Glenn Cannon, Kathleen Lloyd, Jeff MacKay, Kwan Hi Lim, Richard Narita
Episode 2
If clothes make the man, Higgins is in for a swinging time while Magnum takes on a more dignified hue, complicating more than their respective daily routines on the estate.
Directed by Corey AllenWritten by Jay HuguelyGuest stars Gillian Dobb, Julia Migenes, Amy Yasbeck, Gregory Sierra, Kathleen Lloyd, Jeff MacKay, Kwan Hi Lim, Dennis Robertson
Episode 3
Magnum gains a lovely assistant while working on a case for Higgins which exposes the inner workings of a dangerous mob figure.
Directed by Harry HarrisWritten by Stephen A. MillerGuest stars Joe E. Tata, Yvonne Perry, Kenneth McMillan, Harry Chang, Janis Ward, John A. Zee, Krash Kealoha
Episode 4
Magnum investigates the death of a close friend, a lieutenant who may have been involved in illicit activities.
Directed by Harry HarrisWritten by Bruce CerviGuest stars Amy Yasbeck, James Karen, Joe Santos, Carlos Romero, Dann Seki, Kwan Hi Lim, Nobu McCarthy, James Staley
Episode 5
While helping Higgins with a pageant for the Hawaiian Historical Society, Magnum becomes infatuated with an ethereal and elusive local beauty, bringing danger to them both.
Directed by Jackie CooperWritten by Kimmer RingwaldGuest stars Gillian Dobb, Gregg Henry, Elisha Cook Jr., Lei Maa Richmond, Douglas Mossman, Branscombe Richmond, Gladys Man, Puluelo Park
Episode 6
Magnum becomes embroiled in Carol Baldwin's professional and private life which puts his investigative skills on a sensitive course.
Directed by Ray DantonWritten by Jeri TaylorGuest stars Ray Bumatai, Eileen Brennan, Kathleen Lloyd, Celeste Holm, Gary Wood, Gerry Gibson, Tom Nibley, Jeannie Austin
Episode 7
Bank teller Susan Johnson returns to Magnum's life with a bang: having recently become a detective, she opens fire on him during an investigation.
Directed by Russ MayberryWritten by Stephen A. MillerGuest stars Carol Burnett, Shelley Smith, John Calvin, Rosalee Mayeux, George Coe, Hank Lindsley, Greg Tabasa
Episode 8
When the indictment against Quang Ki in his attempt to murder Magnum is dismissed, it becomes evident that the villain will stop at nothing to place Magnum's former wife and daughter in deadly jeopardy.
Directed by Russ MayberryWritten by Jeri Taylor, Chris AbbottGuest stars Marta DuBois, Jean Bruce Scott, Lance LeGault, Kristen Carreira, Vincent Baggetta, Leslie Wing, Richard Narita, Robert Harker
Episode 9
Magnum's enthusiasm for a lucrative business deal is put on the back burner when TC's son lands in jail.
Directed by Ray DantonWritten by Jeri TaylorGuest stars Danny Nucci, Shanna Reed, Shavar Ross, Elissa Dulce Hoopai, Turner Pe'a, Phyllis Davis, Dennis Chun, Kathy Paulo
Episode 10
A priceless ancient scroll is the object of a search Magnum conducts at Higgins' request, and that could lead him to certain death.
Directed by Burt BrinckerhoffWritten by Jay HuguelyGuest stars Anthony Newley, Kabir Bedi, Margaret Colin, Esmond Chung, Carmella Barut, Harland Reed
Episode 11
Higgins is stalked by a mysterious killer whose game plan is to obtain Robin Masters' newest manuscript, and Luther Gillis, the St. Louis private eye, helps to muddy mysterious waters with his unwanted assistance.
Directed by Harry HarrisWritten by Chris AbbottGuest stars Ray Buktenica, Randi Brooks, Eugene Roche, Shavar Ross, Robert L. Silva, Phyllis Davis
Episode 12
While visiting his family in Virginia, Magnum receives an alarming phone call which sends him back to Hawaii to find romance, suspense and danger in a special two-hour finale.
Directed by Burt BrinckerhoffWritten by Chris Abbott, Stephen A. MillerGuest stars Gillian Dobb, Amy Yasbeck, Gwen Verdon, Jean Bruce Scott, Brandon Call, Joe Santos, Fay Hauser, Patrice Martinez
Episode 13
As Rick's wedding looms ever closer, Magnum continues his surveillance on Linda to try and catch the psychopathic killer who is stalking her. T.C. faces a reconciliation with his estranged wife. And Magnum gets some surprising news about his theory that Higgins is really Robin Masters, as well as the true fate of Lily.
Directed by Burt BrinckerhoffWritten by Chris AbbottGuest stars Tim Rossovich, Amy Yasbeck, Elisha Cook Jr., Jean Bruce Scott, Joe Santos, Fay Hauser, Patrice Martinez, Shavar Ross
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Tom SelleckThomas Magnum
John HillermanJonathan Higgins
Roger E. MosleyTerry 'TC' Calvin
Larry ManettiRick Wright
Jean Bruce ScottLt. Cmdr. Maggie Poole, USN
Paul BurkeAdmiral Kitchner
Kathleen LloydCarol Baldwin
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