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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Magnum, P.I. Season 8 Episode 8 - Unfinished Business
    8.8/10(369 votes)

    S8:E8

    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
    Writers:Jeri Taylor, Chris Abbott

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  2. Magnum, P.I. Season 8 Episode 4 - Tigers Fan
    8.6/10(328 votes)

    S8:E4

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

    Director:Harry Harris
    Writer:Bruce Cervi

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  3. Magnum, P.I. Season 8 Episode 1 - Infinity and Jelly Doughnuts
    8.5/10(380 votes)

    S8:E1

    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:John C. Flinn III
    Writer:Chris Abbott

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  4. Magnum, P.I. Season 8 Episode 13 - Resolutions (2)
    8.5/10(389 votes)

    S8:E13

    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

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  5. Magnum, P.I. Season 8 Episode 12 - Resolutions (1)
    8.4/10(383 votes)

    S8:E12

    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
    Writers:Chris Abbott, Stephen A. Miller

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  6. Magnum, P.I. Season 8 Episode 11 - Transitions
    8.0/10(287 votes)

    S8:E11

    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

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  7. Magnum, P.I. Season 8 Episode 10 - Legend of the Lost Art
    7.9/10(373 votes)

    S8:E10

    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

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  8. Magnum, P.I. Season 8 Episode 3 - Innocence... A Broad
    7.8/10(289 votes)

    S8:E3

    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:Stephen A. Miller

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  9. Magnum, P.I. Season 8 Episode 7 - A Girl Named Sue
    7.8/10(308 votes)

    S8:E7

    Bank teller Susan Johnson returns to Magnum's life with a bang: having recently become a detective, she opens fire on him during an investigation.

    Director:Russ Mayberry
    Writer:Stephen A. Miller

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  10. Magnum, P.I. Season 8 Episode 2 - Pleasure Principle
    7.7/10(315 votes)

    S8:E2

    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

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  11. Magnum, P.I. Season 8 Episode 5 - Forever in Time
    7.6/10(296 votes)

    S8:E5

    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:Kimmer Ringwald

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  12. Magnum, P.I. Season 8 Episode 6 - The Love That Lies
    7.4/10(293 votes)

    S8:E6

    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

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  13. Magnum, P.I. Season 8 Episode 9 - The Great Hawaiian Adventure Company
    7.3/10(277 votes)

    S8:E9

    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

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Unfinished Business" is the best rated episode of Magnum, P.I. season 8. It scored 8.8/10 from 369 votes. Directed by Russ Mayberry and written by Jeri Taylor, Chris Abbott, it aired on January 20, 1988. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Tigers Fan".