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Magnum, P.I. S2E1 — Billy Joe Bob

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Magnum, P.I.•Season 2•Episode 1

Billy Joe Bob

7.3/10 · 549 votesOct 8, 198149 min

Ranked #14 of 22 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

The code of the West is resurrected when a hot-headed young Texan hires Magnum to find his former cheerleader sister.

Directed byRay Austin

Written byJeff Wilhelm

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Cast5

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

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Gillian Dobb

Agatha Chumley

Crew6

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Jeff Wilhelm

Writer

Ray Austin

Ray Austin

Director

D

Douglas Ibold

Editor

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Sherman Kunkel

Director of Photography

Debbie Evans

Debbie Evans

Stunts

J

John Sistrunk

Stunt Coordinator

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Episode Summary

"Billy Joe Bob" is episode 1 of Magnum, P.I. season 2. It scored 7.3/10 from 549 votes, ranking #14 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Ray Austin and written by Jeff Wilhelm, it aired on October 8, 1981.

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