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Magnum P.I. S1E6 — Death is Only Temporary
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Magnum P.I.•Season 1•Episode 6

Death is Only Temporary

7.5/10 · 721 votesOct 29, 201843 min

Ranked #13 of 20 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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An aging tycoon asks Magnum to find his lost love who he says just recently contacted him; the only problem is she died 30 years ago. Also, Rick and TC meet a fellow vet who is having a hard time adjusting to civilian life.

Directed byDuane Clark
Written byGene Hong, Scarlett Lacey
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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

"Death is Only Temporary" is episode 6 of Magnum P.I. season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 721 votes, ranking #13 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Duane Clark and written by Gene Hong, Scarlett Lacey, it aired on October 29, 2018.

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