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Magnum, P.I. S7E14 — Murder by Night
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Magnum, P.I.•Season 7•Episode 14

Murder by Night

7.8/10 · 285 votesJan 14, 198745 min

Ranked #14 of 22 in Season 7•−0.2 vs season avg

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A murder in the 1940's revolves around a cast of characters which resemble Magnum, TC, Rick and Higgins in the manner of the old fashioned detective novels.

Directed byRuss Mayberry
Written byRobert Hamilton
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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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Episode Summary

"Murder by Night" is episode 14 of Magnum, P.I. season 7. It scored 7.8/10 from 285 votes, ranking #14 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Russ Mayberry and written by Robert Hamilton, it aired on January 14, 1987.

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