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Magnum P.I. S1E2 — From the Head Down
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Magnum P.I.•Season 1•Episode 2

From the Head Down

7.0/10 · 905 votesOct 1, 201843 min

Ranked #19 of 20 in Season 1•−0.6 vs season avg

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Magnum helps Dan, a struggling fisherman and fellow veteran, when his 300-pound tuna worth $350,000 is stolen, and he discovers that the thief needs Magnum's help as well.

Directed byKaren Gaviola
Written byEric Guggenheim, Peter M. Lenkov
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Jay Hernandez

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Thomas Magnum

Perdita Weeks

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Juliet Higgins

Zachary Knighton

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Orville 'Rick' Wright

Stephen Hill

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Theodore 'T.C.' Calvin

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Episode Summary

"From the Head Down" is episode 2 of Magnum P.I. season 1. It scored 7.0/10 from 905 votes, ranking #19 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Karen Gaviola and written by Eric Guggenheim, Peter M. Lenkov, it aired on October 1, 2018.

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