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Magnum, P.I. S2E12 — Ghost Writer

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Magnum, P.I.•Season 2•Episode 12

Ghost Writer

7.7/10 · 461 votesDec 24, 198145 min

Ranked #5 of 22 in Season 2•+0.2 vs season avg

An eccentric, reclusive inventor, a beautiful author and a distraught senator's wife form the strange triangle surrounding Magnum as he tries to unravel a situation that could lead to sudden death.

Directed byRay Austin

Written byCaroline Elias

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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

Crew5

Ray Austin

Ray Austin

Director

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Ed Guidotti

Editor

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Sherman Kunkel

Director of Photography

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John Sistrunk

Stunt Coordinator

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Caroline Elias

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Ghost Writer" is episode 12 of Magnum, P.I. season 2. It scored 7.7/10 from 461 votes, ranking #5 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Ray Austin and written by Caroline Elias, it aired on December 24, 1981.

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