Magnum, P.I.
Seen it?1980 | 8 seasons | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It won 2 Emmys and people are still talking about it. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Agatha Christie's Poirot or CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- 8 seasons and 162 episodes: a long-haul commitment, episodes of about 45 minutes, about 122 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- A big time investment at 8 seasons.
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 a swank bar, and charms attractive women in peril - that's the lifestyle of Thomas Magnum, aka Magnum, P.I.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 2 Emmys: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Outstanding Film Sound Mixing for a Series, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Outstanding Film Sound Mixing for a Series. Won 2 Golden Globes: Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film: John Hillerman, Best Actor – Television Series Drama:. Also nominated for 8 more Emmys and 2 more Golden Globes. Plus 4 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 8 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 435K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 8 is the high point.
Season 11980 · 18 episodes · 6.8 out of 10Weeknight- Season 21981 · 22 episodes · 6.5 out of 10Weeknight
- Season 31982 · 23 episodes · 6.6 out of 10Weeknight
- Season 41983 · 21 episodes · 6.8 out of 10Weeknight
- Season 51984 · 22 episodes · 6.8 out of 10Weeknight
- Season 61985 · 21 episodes · 6.7 out of 10Weeknight
Season 71986 · 22 episodes · 7.3 out of 10Sunday- Season 81987 · 13 episodes · 7.8 out of 10Saturday
Trailer
More like this
Agatha Christie's Poirot Saturday SpecialAnother detective crime drama, and a Saturday Special.
Sherlock Holmes Sunday Safe BetAnother detective crime drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Saturday SpecialAnother detective crime drama, and a Saturday Special.
Veronica Mars Saturday SpecialAnother detective mystery.
NCIS Sunday Safe BetAlso from creator Donald P. Bellisario: a crime drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Created by Donald P. Bellisario, Glen A. Larson
- Tom SelleckThomas Magnum
- John HillermanJonathan Higgins
- Roger E. MosleyTerry 'TC' Calvin
- Larry ManettiRick Wright