Magnum, P.I. 1980
“He's a Hellraiser in Paradise.”
What is Magnum, P.I.?
Magnum, P.I. is an American crime drama television series that aired on the CBS network from December 11, 1980, to May 1, 1988.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1980
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 162
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Dec 11, 1980
- Last aired
- May 1, 1988
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
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Overview
Magnum, P.I. is an American crime drama television series that aired on the CBS network from December 11, 1980, to May 1, 1988. Created by Donald P. Bellisario, the show stars Tom Selleck in the title role of Thomas Magnum, a private investigator residing on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. The narrative follows Magnum as he navigates a lifestyle that includes living on a beachfront estate, operating a Ferrari, and maintaining an unlimited tab at a local bar while assisting various clients. Throughout its eight-season run, the series produced 162 syndicated episodes, which included 148 one-hour episodes, seven two-hour episodes, and two crossover episodes featuring Simon and Simon and Murder, She Wrote. There were also four unfilmed teleplays associated with the production. The series is recognized for its portrayal of Magnum as a charming and charismatic investigator who frequently encounters women in peril during his professional assignments. The show remains a notable entry in the crime drama genre for its long-running first-run broadcast on American television.
Should you watch it?
“A private investigator enjoys an enviable lifestyle while solving cases in sunny Hawaii.”
- charming lead performance
- scenic hawaiian setting
- engaging detective stories
- dated production values
Watch it if you enjoy classic crime dramas featuring a charismatic private investigator in a tropical setting.
The series features crime drama themes and depictions of peril.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 18 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii (1) Dec 11, 1980
- E2 Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii (2) Dec 11, 1980
- E3 China Doll Dec 18, 1980
- E4 Thank Heaven for Little Girls and Big Ones Too Dec 25, 1980
- E5 No Need to Know Jan 8, 1981
- E6 Skin Deep Jan 15, 1981
- E7 Never Again... Never Again Jan 22, 1981
- E8 The Ugliest Dog in Hawaii Jan 29, 1981
- E9 Missing in Action Feb 5, 1981
- E10 Lest We Forget Feb 12, 1981
- E11 The Curse of the King Kamehameha Club Feb 19, 1981
- E12 Thicker than Blood Feb 26, 1981
- E13 All Roads Lead to Floyd Mar 12, 1981
- E14 Adelaide Mar 19, 1981
- E15 Don't Say Goodbye Mar 26, 1981
- E16 The Black Orchid Apr 2, 1981
- E17 J. "Digger" Doyle Apr 9, 1981
- E18 Beauty Knows No Pain Apr 16, 1981
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Billy Joe Bob Oct 8, 1981
- E2 Dead Man's Channel Oct 15, 1981
- E3 Woman on the Beach Oct 22, 1981
- E4 From Moscow to Maui Oct 29, 1981
- E5 Memories Are Forever (1) Nov 5, 1981
- E6 Memories Are Forever (2) Nov 5, 1981
- E7 Tropical Madness Nov 12, 1981
- E8 Wave Goodbye Nov 19, 1981
- E9 Mad Buck Gibson Nov 26, 1981
- E10 The Taking of Dick McWilliams Dec 3, 1981
- E11 The Sixth Position Dec 17, 1981
- E12 Ghost Writer Dec 24, 1981
- E13 The Jororo Kill Jan 7, 1982
- E14 Computer Date Jan 14, 1982
- E15 Try to Remember Jan 28, 1982
- E16 Italian Ice Feb 4, 1982
- E17 One More Summer Feb 11, 1982
- E18 Texas Lightning Feb 18, 1982
- E19 Double Jeopardy Feb 25, 1982
- E20 The Last Page Mar 4, 1982
- E21 The Elmo Ziller Story Mar 18, 1982
- E22 Three Minus Two Apr 1, 1982
Season 3 · 23 episodes
- E1 Did You See the Sunrise? (1) Sep 30, 1982
- E2 Did You See the Sunrise? (2) Sep 30, 1982
- E3 Ki'i's Don't Lie (I) Oct 7, 1982
- E4 The Eighth Part of the Village Oct 14, 1982
- E5 Past Tense Oct 21, 1982
- E6 Black on White Oct 28, 1982
- E7 Flashback Nov 4, 1982
- E8 Foiled Again Nov 11, 1982
- E9 Mr. White Death Nov 18, 1982
- E10 Mixed Doubles Dec 2, 1982
- E11 Almost Home Dec 9, 1982
- E12 Heal Thyself Dec 16, 1982
- E13 Of Sound Mind Jan 6, 1983
- E14 The Arrow That Is Not Aimed Jan 27, 1983
- E15 Basket Case Feb 3, 1983
- E16 Birdman of Budapest Feb 10, 1983
- E17 I Do? Feb 17, 1983
- E18 Forty Years from Sand Island Feb 24, 1983
- E19 Legacy from a Friend Mar 10, 1983
- E20 Two Birds of a Feather Mar 17, 1983
- E21 ...By Its Cover Mar 31, 1983
- E22 The Big Blow Apr 7, 1983
- E23 Faith and Begorrah Apr 28, 1983
Season 4 · 21 episodes
- E1 Home from the Sea Sep 29, 1983
- E2 Luther Gillis: File #521 Oct 6, 1983
- E3 Smaller Than Life Oct 13, 1983
- E4 Distant Relative Oct 20, 1983
- E5 Limited Engagement Nov 3, 1983
- E6 Letter to a Duchess Nov 10, 1983
- E7 Squeeze Play Nov 17, 1983
- E8 A Sense of Debt Dec 1, 1983
- E9 The Look Dec 8, 1983
- E10 Operation: Silent Night Dec 15, 1983
- E11 Jororo Farewell Jan 5, 1984
- E12 The Case of the Red Faced Thespian Jan 19, 1984
- E13 No More Mr. Nice Guy Jan 26, 1984
- E14 Rembrandt's Girl Feb 2, 1984
- E15 Paradise Blues Feb 9, 1984
- E16 The Return of Luther Gillis Feb 16, 1984
- E17 Let the Punishment Fit the Crime Feb 23, 1984
- E18 Holmes Is Where the Heart Is Mar 8, 1984
- E19 On Face Value Mar 15, 1984
- E20 Dream a Little Dream Mar 29, 1984
- E21 I Witness May 3, 1984
Season 5 · 22 episodes
- E1 Echoes of the Mind (1) Sep 27, 1984
- E2 Echoes of the Mind (2) Oct 4, 1984
- E3 Mac's Back Oct 11, 1984
- E4 The Legacy of Garwood Huddle Oct 18, 1984
- E5 Under World Oct 25, 1984
- E6 Fragments Nov 1, 1984
- E7 Blind Justice Nov 8, 1984
- E8 Murder 101 Nov 15, 1984
- E9 Tran Quoc Jones Nov 29, 1984
- E10 Luther Gillis: File #001 Dec 6, 1984
- E11 Kiss of the Sabre Dec 13, 1984
- E12 Little Games Jan 3, 1985
- E13 Professor Jonathan Higgins Jan 10, 1985
- E14 Compulsion Jan 24, 1985
- E15 All for One (1) Jan 31, 1985
- E16 All for One (2) Feb 7, 1985
- E17 The Love-For-Sale Boat Feb 14, 1985
- E18 Let Me Hear the Music Feb 21, 1985
- E19 Ms. Jones Mar 7, 1985
- E20 The Man from Marseilles Mar 14, 1985
- E21 Torah, Torah, Torah Mar 28, 1985
- E22 A Pretty Good Dancing Chicken Apr 4, 1985
Frequently asked questions
Who stars in Magnum, P.I.?
Tom Selleck stars as the title character, Thomas Magnum.
Where is the series set?
The show is set in Oahu, Hawaii.
Who created the series?
The series was created by Donald P. Bellisario and Glen A. Larson.
When did the series air?
The show ran from December 11, 1980, to May 1, 1988.
What is the premise of the show?
The series follows a private investigator who lives in a beachfront estate and solves cases.