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Magnum, P.I. S4E4 — Distant Relative
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Magnum, P.I.•Season 4•Episode 4

Distant Relative

7.8/10 · 407 votesOct 20, 198345 min

Ranked #8 of 21 in Season 4•+0.1 vs season avg

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Magnum does not count on murder when he chaperones Rick's convent-school sister on a night on the town.

Directed byVirgil W. Vogel
Written byNick Thiel
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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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Virgil W. Vogel

Virgil W. Vogel

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Bob Kagey

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William Gereghty

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Bob Minor

Bob Minor

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Nick Thiel

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Episode Summary

"Distant Relative" is episode 4 of Magnum, P.I. season 4. It scored 7.8/10 from 407 votes, ranking #8 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Virgil W. Vogel and written by Nick Thiel, it aired on October 20, 1983.

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