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The Best Episodes of Magnum, P.I. Season 8

Every episode of Magnum, P.I. Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Magnum, P.I. Season 8!

A private investigator who works when he wants, lives in a beachfront estate in Hawaii, drives a posh Ferrari, runs up an unlimited tab at...
Genres:Action & AdventureCrimeDramaMystery
Network:CBS
Episodes
13
Avg. Rating
8.0
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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Infinity and Jelly Doughnuts" is the best rated episode of "Magnum, P.I." season 8. It scored 8.5/10 based on 338 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Chris Abbott, it aired on 10/7/1987. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Pleasure Principle".

  • Infinity and Jelly Doughnuts
    8.5/10(338)

    #1 - Infinity and Jelly Doughnuts

    Season 8 Episode 1

    Aired 10/7/1987

    Can Magnum's family and friends help him out of limbo? Can he get himself out? Magnum is caught between life and death on the season premiere.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Chris Abbott

  • Pleasure Principle
    7.8/10(273)

    #2 - Pleasure Principle

    Season 8 Episode 2

    Aired 10/14/1987

    If clothes make the man, Higgins is in for a swinging time while Magnum takes on a more dignified hue, complicating more than their respective daily routines on the estate.

    Director: Corey Allen

    Writer: Jay Huguely

  • Innocence... A Broad
    7.8/10(254)

    #3 - Innocence... A Broad

    Season 8 Episode 3

    Aired 10/28/1987

    Magnum gains a lovely assistant while working on a case for Higgins which exposes the inner workings of a dangerous mob figure.

    Director: Harry Harris

    Writer: N/A

  • Tigers Fan
    8.6/10(287)

    #4 - Tigers Fan

    Season 8 Episode 4

    Aired 11/4/1987

    Magnum investigates the death of a close friend, a lieutenant who may have been involved in illicit activities.

    Director: Harry Harris

    Writer: N/A

  • Forever in Time
    7.7/10(260)

    #5 - Forever in Time

    Season 8 Episode 5

    Aired 11/11/1987

    While helping Higgins with a pageant for the Hawaiian Historical Society, Magnum becomes infatuated with an ethereal and elusive local beauty, bringing danger to them both.

    Director: Jackie Cooper

    Writer: N/A

  • The Love That Lies
    7.4/10(255)

    #6 - The Love That Lies

    Season 8 Episode 6

    Aired 11/18/1987

    Magnum becomes embroiled in Carol Baldwin's professional and private life which puts his investigative skills on a sensitive course.

    Director: Ray Danton

    Writer: Jeri Taylor

  • A Girl Named Sue
    7.8/10(273)

    #7 - A Girl Named Sue

    Season 8 Episode 7

    Aired 1/13/1988

    Multi-Emmy Award winner Carol Burnett reprises her role of bank teller Susan Johnson, recently turned private investigator, whose path collided with Magnum once before.

    Director: Russ Mayberry

    Writer: N/A

  • Unfinished Business
    8.8/10(328)

    #8 - Unfinished Business

    Season 8 Episode 8

    Aired 1/20/1988

    When the indictment against Quang Ki in his attempt to murder Magnum is dismissed, it becomes evident that the villain will stop at nothing to place Magnum's former wife and daughter in deadly jeopardy.

    Director: Russ Mayberry

    Writer: Chris Abbott, Jeri Taylor

  • The Great Hawaiian Adventure Company
    7.3/10(242)

    #9 - The Great Hawaiian Adventure Company

    Season 8 Episode 9

    Aired 1/27/1988

    Magnum's enthusiasm for a lucrative business deal is put on the back burner when TC's son lands in jail.

    Director: Ray Danton

    Writer: Jeri Taylor

  • Legend of the Lost Art
    7.9/10(331)

    #10 - Legend of the Lost Art

    Season 8 Episode 10

    Aired 2/10/1988

    A priceless ancient scroll is the object of a search Magnum conducts at Higgins' request, and that could lead him to certain death.

    Director: Burt Brinckerhoff

    Writer: Jay Huguely

  • Transitions
    8.1/10(253)

    #11 - Transitions

    Season 8 Episode 11

    Aired 2/17/1988

    Higgins is stalked by a mysterious killer whose game plan is to obtain Robin Masters' newest manuscript, and Luther Gillis, the St. Louis private eye, helps to muddy mysterious waters with his unwanted assistance.

    Director: Harry Harris

    Writer: Chris Abbott

  • Resolutions (1)
    8.3/10(356)

    #12 - Resolutions (1)

    Season 8 Episode 12

    Aired 5/1/1988

    While visiting his family in Virginia, Magnum receives an alarming phone call which sends him back to Hawaii to find romance, suspense and danger in a special two-hour finale.

    Director: Burt Brinckerhoff

    Writer: Chris Abbott

  • Resolutions (2)
    8.4/10(351)

    #13 - Resolutions (2)

    Season 8 Episode 13

    Aired 5/1/1988

    As Rick's wedding looms ever closer, Magnum continues his surveillance on Linda to try and catch the psychopathic killer who is stalking her. T.C. faces a reconciliation with his estranged wife. And Magnum gets some surprising news about his theory that Higgins is really Robin Masters, as well as the true fate of Lily.

    Director: Burt Brinckerhoff

    Writer: Chris Abbott