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Magnum P.I. S3E9 — The Big Payback

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Magnum P.I.•Season 3•Episode 9

The Big Payback

7.9/10 · 477 votesFeb 19, 202143 min

Ranked #3 of 16 in Season 3•+0.2 vs season avg

When Higgins is abducted, Magnum discovers its retaliation related to one of his first cases on the Island, and he, Rick and TC must break out an ex-client from prison in order to save her.

Directed byYangzom Brauen

Written byDavid Wolkove

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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

Tim Kang

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Gordon Katsumoto

Amy Hill

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Teuila 'Kumu' Tuileta

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Yangzom Brauen

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Episode Summary

"The Big Payback" is episode 9 of Magnum P.I. season 3. It scored 7.9/10 from 477 votes, ranking #3 of 16 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Yangzom Brauen and written by David Wolkove, it aired on February 19, 2021.

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