This is it, after eight seasons, one of my all-time favorite series comes to its conclusion. Chris Abbott and Stephen A. Miller wrote both parts of the two hour conclusion that aired on 1 May, 1988. Part one sees Magnum (Tom Selleck) is visiting home in Tidewater, Virginia, recalling his life, his time with…
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Magnum, p.i. (1987) – The Aunt Who Came to Dinner and The People vs. Orville Wright
Thomas’ (Tom Selleck) favorite aunt, Phoebe Sullivan (Barbara Rush) arrives in Hawaii this week in The Aunt Who Came to Dinner. Written by Russ Mayberry, this episode aired on 18 March, 1987. Magnum is delighted with Phoebe’s arrival, she is a successful and famous playwright, but it seems she hasn’t come for a holiday,…
Magnum, p.i. (1986) – Death of the Flowers and Autumn Warrior
It’s that time of week again! First up this week is Death of the Flowers which originally aired 10 December, 1986, and was written by Mary Ann Kasica and Micheal Scheff. While Rick (Larry Manetti) plans a birthday for Ice Pick (Elisha Cook Jr.), Thomas (Tom Selleck) helps Carol (Kathleen Lloyd) investigate her mentor,…
Magnum, p.i. (1986) – Kapu and Missing Melody
Thomas (Tom Selleck) finds himself on the forbidden island of Kapu in the first episode ip this week. It was written by Deborah Dean Davis, and had an original airdate of 26 November, 1986. While attempting to serve some papers, Thomas comes to the aid of a young Hawaiian woman, Alealea (Deborah Calbero), saving…
Magnum, p.i. (1986) – Way of the Stalking Horse and Find Me a Rainbow
Way of the Stalking Horse, which aired 20 February, 1986, and was written by Bruce Cervi, sees Thomas (Tom Selleck), taking on a case from a man, Dan Wolf (Morgan Steven) from the mainland, to find his father, whom he has not seen in twenty years. But when he digs into the case, and…
Magnum, p.i. (1985) – The Love-For-Sale Boat and Let Me Hear the Music
Rick (Larry Manetti) finds himself in all sorts of trouble in the first episode, The Love-For-Sale Boat. It was written by J. Miyoko Hensley and Steven Hensley, with an original airdate of 14 February, 1985. Mac or Jim (Jeff MacKay) is back and it seems he may be in a bit of trouble with the Yakuza, after…
Magnum, p.i. (1984) – Mac’s Back and The Legacy of Garwood Huddle
Thomas (Tom Selleck) is having a rough time of it as Mac’s Back opens. Written by Bellisario, with an airdate of 11 October, 1984, this is an episode that is almost a direct continuation of the events from the previous episode, something that didn’t happen a lot in episodic television during the 80s, but…
Magnum, p.i. (1982) – Past Tense and Black on White
Things are rough in Hawaii this week for Thomas (Tom Selleck) and the guys! First up is Past Tense, which originally aired 21 October, 1982 and was written by Reuben Leder. It features an appearance by Ice Pick (Walter Chotzen) but the role was later recast. When conflicting schedules cause T.C. (Roger E. Mosley)…
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