Magnum P.I.: Season 1
2018 · 20 episodes · ★ 7.1
What Season 1 of Magnum P.I.
Thomas Magnum, a decorated former SEAL, returns to Hawaii after his missions in Afghanistan and makes a living as a private investigator. He lives in the guest house at Robin's Nest, the estate of author Robin Masters, in exchange for becoming the hero of her novels about a knight-errant inspired by his military past. Juliet Higgins, a former MI6 agent, runs the mansion and keeps a close eye on the detective's every move. When a case gets complicated, Magnum turns to his former Marine buddies, TC Calvin and Rick Wright, who bring their experience and contacts on the island. Between confusing leads and unreliable clients, the team takes on jobs others turn down, while Detective Katsumoto starts to suspect their methods.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 I Saw the Sun Rise
A decorated former Navy SEAL who, upon returning home from Afghanistan, repurposes his military skills to become a private investigator in Hawaii.
Directed by: Justin Lin · Written by: Peter M. Lenkov, Eric Guggenheim · Starring: Sung Kang, Nadine Nicole, Antal Kalik, Nico Woulard
1x02 From the Head Down
Magnum helps Dan, a struggling fisherman and fellow veteran, when his 300-pound tuna worth $350,000 is stolen, and he discovers that the thief needs Magnum's help as well.
Directed by: Karen Gaviola · Written by: Eric Guggenheim, Peter M. Lenkov · Starring: Carl Weathers, Roy Yamaguchi, Peter Shinkoda, Michael Benyaer
1x03 The Woman Who Never Died
Magnum takes a case from fellow private investigator Luther Gillis to find the true identity of a man’s comatose fiancée when he learns that she’s had extensive facial surgery.
Directing: Sylvain White · Writing: Joe Gazzam · Starring: Tim Kang, Amy Hill, Ken Jeong, Augie Tulba
1x04 Six Paintings, One Frame
A close friend of Higgins, an art connoisseur who recently hired Magnum to test his security, is murdered, and Thomas is arrested as the main suspect.
Directing: Antonio Negret · Writing: Ashley Gable · Starring: Tim Kang, Amy Hill, Kassia Conway, Erica Luttrell
1x05 Sudden Death
TC asks Magnum to take on a case to help acquit the father of one of his young football players, who is accused of murder.
Directed by: David Grossman · Written by: David Fury · Starring: Tim Kang, Amy Hill, Cyndi Lauper, Elisabeth Röhm
1x06 Death is Only Temporary
An aging tycoon asks Magnum to find his lost love who he says just recently contacted him; the only problem is she died 30 years ago. Also, Rick and TC meet a fellow vet who is having a hard time adjusting to civilian life.
Directing: Duane Clark · Writing: Gene Hong, Scarlett Lacey · Starring: Amy Hill, Faith Fay, Makana Say, Randy Oglesby
1x07 The Cat Who Cried Wolf
Magnum takes the case of a little girl’s missing cat and, in the process, stumbles upon another cat’s murdered owner who happens to be an FBI agent.
Directed by: Eagle Egilsson · Written by: Neil Tolkin · Starring: Tim Kang, Amy Hill, Navi Rawat, Carlos Sanz
1x08 Die He Said
A man dying of lymphoma hires Magnum to find his estranged, bone-marrow-compatible brother who turns out to need Magnum’s help as well. Also, Magnum’s case brings back haunted memories for the guys of a past SEAL team mission that went sideways.
Directing: Peter Weller · Writing: Joe Gazzam · Starring: Amy Hill, C.S. Lee, Karl Yune, Trevor Long
1x09 The Ties That Bind
After a 16-year-old kidnap victim, Amanda, escapes her captors, her parents hire Magnum, who experienced similar trauma as a POW, to find who took her.
Directed by: Ron Underwood · Written by: Ashley Gable · Starring: Tim Kang, Amy Hill, Lyrica Okano, Louis Ozawa
1x10 Bad Day to be a Hero
Magnum must help Rick’s crush, Toni, after her illegal poker game, organized to pay back a mob debt, is robbed by masked gunmen.
Directed by: Lin Oeding · Written by: Ashley Charbonnet · Starring: Tim Kang, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, James Chan, Rich Ceraulo Ko
1x11 Nowhere to Hide
As Magnum helps a woman find her missing cousin, Sergei, a Russian fugitive, Higgins' and Kumu's lives are put in danger when they get too close to the case.
Directing: Bryan Spicer · Writing: Eric Guggenheim, Gene Hong · Starring: Tim Kang, Amy Hill, Vera Cherny, Ilia Volok
1x12 Winner Takes All
Magnum has an emotional connection to a case when he and every other private investigator and bounty hunter on Oahu are tasked to track down a man accused of murder.
Directing: Amanda Marsalis · Writing: Gene Hong · Starring: Tim Kang, Amy Hill, Ken Jeong, Eddie George
1x13 Day of the Viper
Magnum and Higgins are shocked when one of her former MI6 teammates shows up with a fresh gunshot wound and news that "the Viper," the assassin who killed Higgins' true love, has surfaced on Oahu. Also, while Magnum's busy helping Higgins track down the Viper, he asks Rick to take over a case, a task that Rick relishes until it goes sideways.
Directing: Bryan Spicer · Writing: Eric Guggenheim, Gene Hong · Starring: Amy Hill, Nigel Lindsay, Yaani King Mondschein, Joshua Chang
1x14 I, The Deceased
A man hires Magnum to investigate his own murder before he is killed. Kumu reconnects with an old friend.
Directing: Krishna Rao · Writing: Scarlett Lacey · Starring: Tim Kang, Amy Hill, Emmanuelle Vaugier, Alex Morris
1x15 Day the Past Came Back
Magnum discovers that his ex, who landed him and his friends in a POW camp, is on the island and planing to steal a fortune in gold.
Directed by: Bryan Spicer · Written by: Eric Guggenheim, Peter M. Lenkov · Starring: Tim Kang, Amy Hill, Ammie Masterson, Scott Michael Campbell
1x16 Murder is Never Quiet
Magnum is hired by a woman to prove that her son didn't kill his girlfriend and has only 24 hours to do so before the accused accepts a plea deal. Also, Rick and TC try to recover stolen appliances that were donated to a wounded veteran.
Directing: David Straiton · Writing: Barbie Kligman · Starring: Tim Kang, Wavyy Jonez, Paula Newsome, Sumalee Montano
1x17 Black is the Widow
After a man is murdered, Magnum poses as a doctor on the same dating app the victim was using in order to find the killer who may be praying on wealthy men.
Directed by: Kristin Windell · Written by: Neil Tolkin · Starring: Tim Kang, Amy Hill, Christian Yelich, Gia Mantegna
1x18 A Kiss Before Dying
When the Dobermans dig up what appears to be a human bone, Magnum and Higgins help Katsumoto investigate the murder of his former mentor.
Directing: Bryan Spicer · Writing: Ashley Charbonnet, Barbie Kligman · Starring: Tim Kang, Cindy Ramirez, Heather Mazur, Patrick Gallagher
1x19 Blood in the Water
When Magnum and Higgins get “yacht-jacked,” Higgins is shot and she and Magnum are stranded at sea, struggling to reach land before she bleeds out and the culprits return to finish them off.
Directing: Karen Gaviola · Writing: Gene Hong · Starring: Tim Kang, Amy Hill, Paul Yen, Tobias Jelinek
1x20 The Day It All Came Together Season Finale
Hannah, Magnum's ex and the fugitive responsible for him and his SEAL team brothers being POWs for years, shows up at his home with a gunshot wound, and wanting his help to find her missing CIA father whose life is in danger. Also, Magnum makes an earnest proposition to Higgins for her to become his private investigations partner.
Directing: Bryan Spicer · Writing: Eric Guggenheim, Peter M. Lenkov · Starring: Tim Kang, Amy Hill, Jordana Brewster, Brian Austin Green
Season 1 Cast
Stephen HillTheodore 'T.C.' Calvin20 episodes
Tim KangGordon Katsumoto15 episodes
Kimee BalmileroDr. Noelani Cunha7 episodes
Christopher ThorntonKenny 'Shammy' Shamberg4 episodes
Ken JeongLuther H. Gillis2 episodes
Kala AlexanderKawika2 episodes
David Hekili Kenui BellManu Saluni2 episodes
Taylor WilyKamekona2 episodes
Roy YamaguchiChef Roy YamaguchiEpisode 1
Peter ShinkodaTuaEpisode 1
Michael BenyaerSamal TalibEpisode 1
Johnny MichaelsSerial CheaterEpisode 1All Seasons
Season 22019 · 20 ep. · ★ 7.0
Season 32020 · 16 ep. · ★ 6.9
Season 42021 · 20 ep. · ★ 7.5
Season 52023 · 20 ep. · ★ 8.0Where to Watch Season 1 of Magnum P.I.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Episodes Are in Season 1 of Magnum P.I.?
Season 1 of Magnum P.I. has 20 episodes.
When Did Season 1 of Magnum P.I. Premiere?
Premiered on September 24, 2018.
Where to Watch Season 1 of Magnum P.I.?
Available by subscription on Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, Tivify, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads (availability may vary by country).