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Magnum, P.I. S7E21 — The People vs. Orville Wright
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Magnum, P.I.•Season 7•Episode 21

The People vs. Orville Wright

8.8/10 · 464 votesApr 1, 198745 min

Ranked #4 of 22 in Season 7•+0.8 vs season avg

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Rick is arrested for allegedly killing a hit man contracted to murder Icepick.

Directed byBurt Brinckerhoff
Written byBruce Cervi
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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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Burt Brinckerhoff

Burt Brinckerhoff

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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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Bruce Cervi

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Episode Summary

"The People vs. Orville Wright" is episode 21 of Magnum, P.I. season 7. It scored 8.8/10 from 464 votes, ranking #4 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Burt Brinckerhoff and written by Bruce Cervi, it aired on April 1, 1987.

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