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Magnum, P.I. S2E2 — Dead Man's Channel

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Magnum, P.I.•Season 2•Episode 2

Dead Man's Channel

7.7/10 · 541 votesOct 15, 198149 min

Ranked #4 of 22 in Season 2•+0.2 vs season avg

Ancient superstitions and modern marine archaeology blend to provide Magnum with one of his most dangerous assignments.

Directed byRay Austin

Written byDiane Frolov

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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

Crew5

Ray Austin

Ray Austin

Director

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Diane Frolov

Writer

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Bob Kagey

Editor

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Sherman Kunkel

Director of Photography

Charlie Picerni

Charlie Picerni

Stunt Coordinator

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Episode Summary

"Dead Man's Channel" is episode 2 of Magnum, P.I. season 2. It scored 7.7/10 from 541 votes, ranking #4 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Ray Austin and written by Diane Frolov, it aired on October 15, 1981.

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