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Magnum, P.I. S5E14 — Compulsion

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Magnum, P.I.•Season 5•Episode 14

Compulsion

7.6/10 · 325 votesJan 24, 198545 min

Ranked #14 of 22 in Season 5•−0.1 vs season avg

Magnum investigates a case which involves his friend Carol who works for the D.A. and who is about to testify against a man sent to prison by her father while Higgins struggles with the truth during a visit of former Sandhurst friends.

Directed byDavid Hemmings

Written byChris Abbott

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Seasons8

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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

Crew5

David Hemmings

David Hemmings

Director

C

Chris Abbott

Writer

D

Douglas Ibold

Editor

Bob Minor

Bob Minor

Stunt Coordinator

J

Jim Luske

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Compulsion" is episode 14 of Magnum, P.I. season 5. It scored 7.6/10 from 325 votes, ranking #14 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by David Hemmings and written by Chris Abbott, it aired on January 24, 1985.

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