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Magnum, P.I.

  • TV Series
  • 1980–19881980–1988
  • PGPG
  • 48min
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
24K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
628
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  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
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Tom Selleck in Magnum, P.I. (1980)
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The adventures of a Hawaii based private investigator.The adventures of a Hawaii based private investigator.The adventures of a Hawaii based private investigator.

IMDb RATING
7.5/10
24K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
628
22
  • Creators
    • Donald P. Bellisario
    • Glen A. Larson
  • Stars
    • Tom Selleck
    • John Hillerman
    • Roger E. Mosley
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  • Creators
    • Donald P. Bellisario
    • Glen A. Larson
  • Stars
    • Tom Selleck
    • John Hillerman
    • Roger E. Mosley
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 71User reviews
    • 47Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 10 wins & 32 nominations total

    Episodes158

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    Magnum, P.I.: Season 2
    Magnum, P.I.: Season 3
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    Magnum, P.I. Season 4
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    Top cast

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    Tom Selleck
    Tom Selleck
    • Magnumas Magnum…
    158 episodes158 eps • 1980–1988
    John Hillerman
    John Hillerman
    • Higginsas Higgins…
    158 episodes158 eps • 1980–1988
    Roger E. Mosley
    Roger E. Mosley
    • Theodore 'TC' Calvinas Theodore 'TC' Calvin…
    158 episodes158 eps • 1980–1988
    Larry Manetti
    Larry Manetti
    • Orville 'Rick' Wrightas Orville 'Rick' Wright…
    158 episodes158 eps • 1980–1988
    Gillian Dobb
    • Agatha Chumleyas Agatha Chumley…
    32 episodes32 eps • 1981–1988
    Kwan Hi Lim
    Kwan Hi Lim
    • Lieutenant Yoshi Tanakaas Lieutenant Yoshi Tanaka
    26 episodes26 eps • 1982–1987
    Jeff MacKay
    Jeff MacKay
    • Lieutenant McReynoldsas Lieutenant McReynolds…
    22 episodes22 eps • 1980–1988
    Kathleen Lloyd
    Kathleen Lloyd
    • Carol Baldwinas Carol Baldwin…
    21 episodes21 eps • 1982–1988
    Glenn Cannon
    Glenn Cannon
    • Dr. Iboldas Dr. Ibold…
    14 episodes14 eps • 1981–1988
    Patrick Bishop
    • Keokias Keoki…
    14 episodes14 eps • 1981–1984
    Elisha Cook Jr.
    Elisha Cook Jr.
    • Francis 'Ice Pick' Hofstetleras Francis 'Ice Pick' Hofstetler…
    13 episodes13 eps • 1981–1988
    Jean Bruce Scott
    Jean Bruce Scott
    • Lieutenant Commander Maggie Poole, USNas Lieutenant Commander Maggie Poole, USN…
    10 episodes10 eps • 1982–1988
    Lance LeGault
    Lance LeGault
    • Colonel Buck Greeneas Colonel Buck Greene…
    10 episodes10 eps • 1981–1988
    Elissa Dulce Hoopai
    Elissa Dulce Hoopai
    • Rosineas Rosine…
    9 episodes9 eps • 1981–1988
    Esmond Chung
    • Police Sergeant Kenny Chungas Police Sergeant Kenny Chung…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1981–1988
    James Grant Benton
    • Kikaas Kika…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1981–1988
    Clyde Kusatsu
    Clyde Kusatsu
    • Colonel Kias Colonel Ki…
    9 episodes9 eps • 1980–1987
    Phyllis Davis
    Phyllis Davis
    • Cleo Mitchellas Cleo Mitchell…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1985–1988
    • Creators
      • Donald P. Bellisario
      • Glen A. Larson
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Thomas Sullivan Magnum IV (Tom Selleck) is an ex-Navy "NIA" (ONI) Lieutenant, and Vietnam Special Ops veteran who resigned his commission at age thirty-three because he never got to be twenty-three. On the beautiful Hawaiian islands, Magnum is a P.I. who enjoys life, his buddies, and who works just hard enough to keep it real. —LA-Lawyer
    voice over narrationvietnam war veteranmustached manaction herocult favorite25 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • He's a Wisecracking, Fun-Loving, Freeloading, Freelance Private-Eye
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Thomas Sullivan Magnum IV (Tom Selleck) was a Vietnam War veteran. At the time, Vietnam and its aftermath were still controversial. Magnum, Theodore "T.C." Calvin (Roger E. Mosley), and Orville "Rick" Wright (Larry Manetti) have been cited as some of the first positive portrayals of Vietnam veterans on a network television series.
    • Goofs
      Hawaii has some of the most stringent firearm laws in the United States. It is nearly impossible to obtain an open or concealed carry handgun permit, and as of 2017, less than 200 people on all of the islands of the state, not including law enforcement officers, have an open or concealed carry handgun permit. Yet the entire series shows all of the major characters both armed with handguns and freely carrying and using them. This would not be possible.
    • Quotes

      Mac: Time has little to do with infinity and jelly donuts

    • Crazy credits
      Often the still photos in the closing credits are from outtakes...for example, characters can be seen laughing, or they are from a different angle than what was seen in the episode.
    • Alternate versions
      All episodes from the 1980-1981 season were altered for syndication. The original opening sequence and opening and closing themes were replaced by the more familar 1981-1988 opening sequence and opening and closing themes by Mike Post and Pete Carpenter.
    • Connections
      Edited into Hollywood Burn (2006)

    User reviews71

    Review
    Top review
    more than a t.v. show
    Why do I like this t.v. show? First of all Tom selleck is not an actor, he is Magnum P.I. (unforgettable the episode where is lost in the ocean and risked to be eaten by jaws) Second point: Higgins is a perfect characterization of british irony. Third: Hawaii. Fourth: Ferrari. Is that enough?
    helpful•51
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    • viscorob
    • Oct 27, 1999

    FAQ6

    • In the first episode, Magnum was a Navy Lieutenant but in the final episode, he went back to the Navy as a Commander? Why?
    • Is Higgins really Robin Masters?
    • Does the supernatural exist in the Magnum universe?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 11, 1980 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Also known as
      • Magnum
    • Filming locations
      • Anderson Estate, 41-505 Kalanianaole Highway, Waimanalo, O'ahu, Hawaii, USA
    • Production companies
      • Belisarius Productions
      • Glen A. Larson Productions
      • Universal Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 48min
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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