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Magnum, P.I. S1E6 — Skin Deep

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Magnum, P.I.•Season 1•Episode 6

Skin Deep

7.4/10 · 681 votesJan 15, 198145 min

Ranked #12 of 18 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

When a beautiful model-actress is killed by a shotgun blast in a scenario closely resembling a scene from the script of an upcoming film, it is seemingly suicide. Magnum is hired by her former producer and lover to investigate any other men that she may

Directed byLawrence Doheny

Written byDonald P. Bellisario

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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

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Donald P. Bellisario

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Anthony Magro

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Episode Summary

"Skin Deep" is episode 6 of Magnum, P.I. season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 681 votes, ranking #12 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Lawrence Doheny and written by Donald P. Bellisario, it aired on January 15, 1981.

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