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Magnum, P.I. S6E3 — Old Acquaintance
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Magnum, P.I.•Season 6•Episode 3

Old Acquaintance

7.7/10 · 340 votesOct 3, 198545 min

Ranked #7 of 21 in Season 6•+0.1 vs season avg

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Magnum welcomes a former high school friend who enlists his help to rescue a highly trained dolphin.

Directed byIvan Dixon
Written byJill Donner
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Tom Selleck

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Thomas Magnum

John Hillerman

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Jonathan Higgins

Roger E. Mosley

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Terry 'TC' Calvin

Larry Manetti

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Rick Wright

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Ivan Dixon

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Jill Donner

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Bob Minor

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John C. Flinn III

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Peter Ishkanian

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Episode Summary

"Old Acquaintance" is episode 3 of Magnum, P.I. season 6. It scored 7.7/10 from 340 votes, ranking #7 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Ivan Dixon and written by Jill Donner, it aired on October 3, 1985.

Next: E4 · The Kona WindsBest of Season 6