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Magnum, P.I. S1E3 — China Doll
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Magnum, P.I.•Season 1•Episode 3

China Doll

7.4/10 · 782 votesDec 18, 198047 min

Ranked #11 of 18 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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Magnum is hired by a beautiful Chinese antiques dealer that he's making a play for to protect a precious ancient vase—The Soul of Sung—until its buyer arrives in Hawaii to collect it. But unbeknownst to him, the priceless ornament is wanted by a Tong gang

Seasons8

Season 1 Episodes18

Cast4

Tom Selleck

Tom Selleck

Thomas Magnum

John Hillerman

John Hillerman

Jonathan Higgins

Roger E. Mosley

Roger E. Mosley

Terry 'TC' Calvin

Larry Manetti

Larry Manetti

Rick Wright

Crew6

Donald P. Bellisario

Donald P. Bellisario

Director

Donald P. Bellisario

Donald P. Bellisario

Writer

A

Anthony Magro

Sound Effects Editor

F

Frank Raymond

Director of Photography

M

Michael Berman

Editor

D

Douglas Ibold

Editor

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Episode Summary

"China Doll" is episode 3 of Magnum, P.I. season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 782 votes, ranking #11 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Donald P. Bellisario and written by Donald P. Bellisario, it aired on December 18, 1980.