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Magnum, P.I. S5E17 — The Love-For-Sale Boat
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Magnum, P.I.•Season 5•Episode 17

The Love-For-Sale Boat

7.4/10 · 333 votesFeb 14, 198545 min

Ranked #17 of 22 in Season 5•−0.3 vs season avg

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Rick is the target of yet another of Mac's schemes but this time Mac goes too far, endangering everyone's life with his fantastic plan.

Directed byRay Austin
Written byJ. Miyoko Hensley, Steven Hensley
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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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Ray Austin

Ray Austin

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J. Miyoko Hensley

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Steven Hensley

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Bob Kagey

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Bob Minor

Bob Minor

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John C. Flinn III

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Episode Summary

"The Love-For-Sale Boat" is episode 17 of Magnum, P.I. season 5. It scored 7.4/10 from 333 votes, ranking #17 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Ray Austin and written by J. Miyoko Hensley, Steven Hensley, it aired on February 14, 1985.

Next: E18 · Let Me Hear the MusicBest of Season 5