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Magnum, P.I. S5E8 — Murder 101

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Magnum, P.I.•Season 5•Episode 8

Murder 101

8.1/10 · 366 votesNov 15, 198445 min

Ranked #5 of 22 in Season 5•+0.4 vs season avg

Magnum is very enthusiastic about his new project, teaching a class at the University about private investigation. The class is small but interest is great about everyone helps a student investigate the strange behavior of her fiancé.

Directed byIvan Dixon

Written byRogers Turrentine

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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

Ivan Dixon

Ivan Dixon

Director

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Rogers Turrentine

Writer

B

Bob Kagey

Editor

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William Gereghty

Director of Photography

Bob Minor

Bob Minor

Stunt Coordinator

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Episode Summary

"Murder 101" is episode 8 of Magnum, P.I. season 5. It scored 8.1/10 from 366 votes, ranking #5 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Ivan Dixon and written by Rogers Turrentine, it aired on November 15, 1984.

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