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Magnum, P.I. S2E18 — Texas Lightning
7.5
Magnum, P.I.•Season 2•Episode 18

Texas Lightning

7.5/10 · 435 votesFeb 18, 198245 min

Ranked #11 of 22 in Season 2•matches the season avg

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A high stakes poker game, international espionage, murder and dueling copter form the background of a complicated assignment for Magnum.

Directed byMichael Vejar
Written byRobert Hamilton
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Tom Selleck

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Thomas Magnum

John Hillerman

John Hillerman

Jonathan Higgins

Roger E. Mosley

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Terry 'TC' Calvin

Larry Manetti

Larry Manetti

Rick Wright

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Gillian Dobb

Agatha Chumley

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Michael Vejar

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Bob Kagey

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Robert Hamilton

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Charlie Picerni

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William Gereghty

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Episode Summary

"Texas Lightning" is episode 18 of Magnum, P.I. season 2. It scored 7.5/10 from 435 votes, ranking #11 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Michael Vejar and written by Robert Hamilton, it aired on February 18, 1982.

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