Magnum, P.I.

He's a Hellraiser in Paradise.

7.3/10198045mEnded8 Seasons · 162 Episodes

Action & AdventureCrimeDramaMystery

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.

Released: Dec 11, 1980

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Seasons

Season 1

18 episodes

Season 2

22 episodes

Top Cast

Tom Selleck

Thomas Magnum

John Hillerman

Jonathan Higgins

Roger E. Mosley

Terry 'TC' Calvin

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