Episode
Magnum P.I.: Payback for Beginners
Overview
While Magnum waits for Higgins to decide if she’ll officially become his partner, he takes the case of a missing wife who witnessed her boss’ murder during a bank robbery. Also, Rick makes a big decision about his career.
Details
- Series
- Magnum P.I.
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2019-09-27
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
Payback for Beginners is Episode 1 in Season 2 of Magnum P.I.. It aired on 2019-09-27. The runtime is 43 min.
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Episode 3: Knight Lasts Forever
Kumu and Higgins are in danger when Robin's Nest is under siege by mercenaries storming the estate in order to find out the true identity of the White Knight, Robin's muse and literary hero. Also, Rick and T.C. helps one of Rick's employees when his car is stolen, and Higgins finally gives Magnum an answer about if she'll become his partner.
Episode 4: Dead Inside
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Episode 5: Make It 'Til Dawn
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Episode 6: Lie, Cheat, Steal, Kill
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Episode 7: The Man in the Secret Room
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Episode 8: He Came by Night
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Episode 9: A Bullet Named Fate
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Episode 10: Blood Brothers
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Episode 11: Day I Met the Devil
Magnum is called up from the reserves for a top secret mission, but his friends are stunned when they learn that the mission is a lie and Magnum has been set up.
Episode 12: Desperate Measures (II)
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