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Magnum, P.I. S1E16 — The Black Orchid

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Magnum, P.I.•Season 1•Episode 16

The Black Orchid

7.2/10 · 573 votesApr 2, 198145 min

Ranked #15 of 18 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

Magnum has been hired by a woman to act out some of her rich, bored sister's fantasy dramas, concocted from 1930s Dashiell Hammett films. Although growing to enjoy the world of fantasy, Magnum has a hard time keeping up with the eccentric woman, and when

Directed byRay Austin

Written byRobert Hamilton

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Cast4

Tom Selleck

Tom Selleck

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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Ray Austin

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Anthony Magro

Sound Effects Editor

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Frank Raymond

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Ed Guidotti

Editor

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Robert Hamilton

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Episode Summary

"The Black Orchid" is episode 16 of Magnum, P.I. season 1. It scored 7.2/10 from 573 votes, ranking #15 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Ray Austin and written by Robert Hamilton, it aired on April 2, 1981.

Next: E17 · J. "Digger" Doyle Best of Season 1