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Magnum P.I. S1E17 — Black is the Widow
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Magnum P.I.•Season 1•Episode 17

Black is the Widow

8.0/10 · 591 votesMar 4, 201943 min

Ranked #3 of 20 in Season 1•+0.4 vs season avg

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After a man is murdered, Magnum poses as a doctor on the same dating app the victim was using in order to find the killer who may be praying on wealthy men.

Directed byKristin Windell
Written byNeil Tolkin
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Episode Summary

"Black is the Widow" is episode 17 of Magnum P.I. season 1. It scored 8.0/10 from 591 votes, ranking #3 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Kristin Windell and written by Neil Tolkin, it aired on March 4, 2019.

Next: E18 · A Kiss Before DyingBest of Season 1