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1 of the best rated shows on the 1980s decade, Magnum, PI thrilled audiences with its exotic setting and quickly-paced action. Winner of numerous Emmys and Golden Globes, the show was a mainstay in the Major 20 Nielsen Ratings. Its Vietnam flashbacks (exploring the combat experiences of the primary characters) were broadly lauded, and Magnum, PI is regarded as the initial tv series to give recognition to the obstacles faced by Vietnam Veterans reentering American society. The range of topics, combined with a clever wit and heightened suspense, make Magnum, PI one particular of the a lot more broadly attractive Tv series of its era Magnum, PI covers the life of Thomas Magnum (Tom Selleck), a former Naval Intelligence officer who resigns his position in order to set up his personal private investigation enterprise in Oahu, Hawaii. By way of either luck or acquaintance, he lands a job as head of security for bestselling author Robin Masters' luxurious beachfront estate. This allows Magnum to drive around in Masters' sporty flame-red Ferrari, make use of a variety of high-tech toys, and live a life of relative ease in the estate's guest residence. But Magnum consistently butts heads with estate manager Jonathan Higgins (John Hillerman), a former British military man in his own appropriate, and 1 with a strict penchant for order and discipline. Despite their conflicts, Magnum and Higgins maintain a healthful friendship, while Magnum's pals Rick Wright (Larry Manetti) and T.C. Calvin (Roger E. Mosley) are forever becoming drawn into Magnum's unsafe investigations The Magnum, PI DVD attributes a number of thrilling episodes like the season premiere "Do not Consume the Snow in Hawaii" in which Magnum learns of the death of his childhood friend and Navy buddy Dan Cook. Skeptical of the officially cited trigger of death, Magnum launches an investigation of his own with the help of Dan's sister Alice. Sooner or later, the trail leads to an old military buddy from Vietnam who may well possibly be involved in a smuggling operation. Meanwhile, Magnum and Alice place their personal lives on the line as they learn that an individual is determined to put an end to their investigation Other notable episodes from Season 1 include "No Want to Know" in which Magnum is hired to shield a single of Higgins' close friends from IRA assassins, and "Lest We Neglect" in which a veteran of Pearl Harbor turned (Supreme Court Nominee) hires Magnum to investigate when he receives blackmail threats relating to his previous Below is a list of episodes included on the Magnum, PI (Season 1) DVD: Episode 1 (Don't Consume the Snow in Hawaii: Portion 1) Air Date: 12-11-1980 Episode two (Don't Consume the Snow in Hawaii: Portion 2) Air Date: 12-11-1980 Episode three (China Doll) Air Date: 12-18-1980 Episode 4 (Thank Heaven for Small Girls, and Large Ones As well) Air Date: 12-25-1980 Episode five (No Need to have to Know) Air Date: 01-08-1981 Episode 6 (Skin Deep) Air Date: 01-15-1981 Episode 7 (Never Again, In no way Once more) Air Date: 01-22-1981 Episode 8 (The Ugliest Dog in Hawaii) Air Date: 01-29-1981 Episode 9 (Missing in Action) Air Date: 02-05-1981 Episode ten (Lest We Neglect) Air Date: 02-12-1981 Episode 11 (The Curse of the King Kamehameha Club) Air Date: 02-19-1981 Episode 12 (Thicker Than Blood) Air Date: 02-26-1981 research tail lights Episode 13 (All Roads Lead to Floyd) Air Date: 03-12-1981 Episode 14 (Adelaide) Air Date: 03-19-1981 cold air intake Episode 15 (Do not Say Goodbye) Air Date: 03-26-1981 Episode 16 (The Black Orchid) Air Date: 04-02-1981 Episode 17 (J. "Digger" Doyle) Air Date: 04-09-1981 Episode 18 (Beauty Knows No Discomfort) Air Date: 04-16-1981