This was a fun episode - starting with a mini case for Magnum (the kidnapping) before moving into the main story. Including body doubles, AI and buck Greene. This synopsis could have been for a prestige HBO show in 2025. Magnum always did a good job of having characters reappear and in general allow...

This episode is interesting, I caught it back in 2021 (Magnum was on a local channel at lunchtime during the peak of COVID work from home). I thought this episode was one of the worst. Rewatched it tonight and really liked it. We got to see Magnum do some investigating and Higgins not being the punc...

Trying to do a 40 year rewatch (I joined the fun in 2022 but fell behind and missed a bunch of episodes). This episode definitely shows it's age (the female characters are just cringe worthy in this day and age, even if Rick and Higgins seem to have the best intentions - well at least Higgins). The ...

Just re watched this for the first time in at least 30 years. Seeing Robert Forrester really chew the scenery (about 10-15 years before an amazing performance in Jackie Brown) really surprised me. I thought the director might have been playing the episode a little over the top. However Magnum talkin...

Hmmm - I feel like the Virginia section is fairly complete (when I have caught it on syndication). Do any of the experts here know if it was cut significantly for syndication? I may have the original episode on vhs in a box somewhere - I am a bit curious now.

I always liked this episode and felt it tied in well with the finale (which many did not seem to like very much either). I almost wish they would do a George Lucas/star wars retcon and have him list his brother joey when he and Higgins are arguing on the beach in the mac's back episode. Just edit it...

"Death and Taxes" is very much a 4th of July episode because the events happen during that time and Magnum mentions that he likes to spend the 4th alone surfskiing. Hence why everyone is leaving him (Higgy, Rick, T.C.) so that he can be alone and finish his taxes. TM is alone at the end surskiing as...

Interesting I never think of Death and Taxes as a 4th of July episode, but if Die Hard is a Christmas movie, then Death and Taxes can be a 4th of July episode. The only other shows I can think of are the wonder years series finale and the original Bob newhart show had an episode centered around the ...

Hope you enjoyed. I try to watch it every 4th, but it usually ends up being every other. Coming up on the 40th anniversary of this episode in the fall.

Home from the sea with Limbo a close second - I guess I like the more serious episodes

I enjoyed this episode. It is funny to imagine people gathering around the tv on Thanksgiving night 1981 "Is that kolchak the night stalker?" - "I thought he was a pi - what is the mystery?" From a rating standpoint I would put it middle of the pack for this season, no "Dead Man's Channel" but solid...

A little behind this week, finally watched this episode. Really liked it (might be the first time Ivan and I were aligned this season). I have a soft spot for episodes that I have not seen a million times, and this episode fit the bill. I was genuinely surprised when it was the younger cop that kill...

I thought this episode was ok for a Magnum (still better than most shows). Magnum's complete disbelief that the woman might like Higgins was a bit out of character, but I also thought Higgins not having any doubt was also a bit much. The overall scheme/payoff was a bit of a letdown. In total (if you...

Thanks Pahonu - maybe we are distant relatives. I think I have heard you have an affinity for the 1970s Pirates. Small world - the 79 team at 3 rivers were some of my first baseball games.

but slightly below the Russian pilot and dead Man's Channel. Say whaaaat??? :shock: This episode (basically a feature film, with the emotional gut punch to match) is peaks and mountains above the 4 episodes that preceded it and everything else that follows this season. It's simply the best episode ...