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Magnum P.I. S1E5 — Sudden Death
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Magnum P.I.•Season 1•Episode 5

Sudden Death

7.2/10 · 753 votesOct 22, 201843 min

Ranked #18 of 20 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

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TC asks Magnum to take on a case to help acquit the father of one of his young football players, who is accused of murder.

Directed byDavid Grossman
Written byDavid Fury
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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

"Sudden Death" is episode 5 of Magnum P.I. season 1. It scored 7.2/10 from 753 votes, ranking #18 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by David Grossman and written by David Fury, it aired on October 22, 2018.

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