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Magnum, P.I. S1E9 — Missing in Action

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Magnum, P.I.•Season 1•Episode 9

Missing in Action

7.2/10 · 617 votesFeb 5, 198145 min

Ranked #14 of 18 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

Although Eric Tobin was reported missing in action over eight years ago, his fiancee, Laura Fraser, endowed with ESP, doesn't believe it. Magnum befriends her and, in finding out the truth about Tobin, discovers that he was a highly trained and effective government agent working

Directed byRobert Loggia

Written byCraig Buck

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Tom Selleck

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Thomas Magnum

John Hillerman

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Roger E. Mosley

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Larry Manetti

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Rick Wright

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Anthony Magro

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Frank Raymond

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Douglas Ibold

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Episode Summary

"Missing in Action" is episode 9 of Magnum, P.I. season 1. It scored 7.2/10 from 617 votes, ranking #14 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Robert Loggia and written by Craig Buck, it aired on February 5, 1981.

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