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Magnum, P.I. S1E12 — Thicker than Blood

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Magnum, P.I.•Season 1•Episode 12

Thicker than Blood

7.7/10 · 576 votesFeb 26, 198145 min

Ranked #5 of 18 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

T.C. makes a late-night flight to land on a tanker, but on the journey back he is cornered and arrested by the Coast Guard for transporting drugs. Magnum and Rick are certain of their friend's innocence, but are shocked when he intends to accept the

Directed byLawrence Doheny

Written byDonald P. Bellisario

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Tom Selleck

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Thomas Magnum

John Hillerman

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Jonathan Higgins

Roger E. Mosley

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Terry 'TC' Calvin

Larry Manetti

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Rick Wright

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Lawrence Doheny

Director

Donald P. Bellisario

Donald P. Bellisario

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Anthony Magro

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Frank Raymond

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Ed Guidotti

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Episode Summary

"Thicker than Blood" is episode 12 of Magnum, P.I. season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 576 votes, ranking #5 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Lawrence Doheny and written by Donald P. Bellisario, it aired on February 26, 1981.

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