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Magnum, P.I. S3E5 — Past Tense
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Magnum, P.I.•Season 3•Episode 5

Past Tense

8.0/10 · 469 votesOct 21, 198245 min

Ranked #5 of 23 in Season 3•+0.4 vs season avg

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When TC's chopper, in which Higgins is a passenger, is hi-jacked for use in a spectacular prison break, it begins a dangerous chain of events for Magnum.

Directed byMichael O'Herlihy
Written byReuben Leder
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Cast4

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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Michael O'Herlihy

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Reuben Leder

Writer

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William Gereghty

Director of Photography

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Mario Di Gregorio

Editor

Bob Minor

Bob Minor

Stunt Coordinator

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Episode Summary

"Past Tense" is episode 5 of Magnum, P.I. season 3. It scored 8.0/10 from 469 votes, ranking #5 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Michael O'Herlihy and written by Reuben Leder, it aired on October 21, 1982.

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