TV series

Magnum, P.I.

Name: Magnum, P.I.
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Cast: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley, Larry Manetti, Gillian Dobb

1980–1988, English, on CBS. Created by Donald P. Bellisario & Glen A. Larson.

He's a Hellraiser in Paradise.

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.

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Seasons: 8
Episodes: 162
Episode length: 45 min
Status: Ended in 1988

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Latest episode

S8 E13: Resolutions (2)

Aired 1 May 1988

Seasons 8

Season 1

1980 · 18 episodes · 6.8/10

Season 2

1981 · 22 episodes · 6.5/10

Season 3

1982 · 23 episodes · 6.6/10

Season 4

1983 · 21 episodes · 6.8/10

Season 5

1984 · 22 episodes · 6.8/10

Season 6

1985 · 21 episodes · 6.7/10

Season 7

1986 · 22 episodes · 7.3/10

Season 8

1987 · 13 episodes · 7.8/10

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First aired: 11 December 1980
Last aired: 1 May 1988
Network: CBS
Language: English
Country: United States
Type: Scripted
Rated: U

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Magnum, P.I.: quick answers

Is Magnum, P.I. worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 470 TMDB viewer ratings.

How many seasons of Magnum, P.I. are there?

Magnum, P.I. has 8 seasons and 162 episodes, about 45 minutes each.

Is Magnum, P.I. finished?

Yes. Magnum, P.I. ended in 1988, so you can watch the whole story.

Which OTT platform is Magnum, P.I. on?

Magnum, P.I. isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)

Magnum, P.I. parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Magnum, P.I. is rated U. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

What shows are like Magnum, P.I.?

If you liked Magnum, P.I., try 77 Sunset Strip, Barnaby Jones, The Rockford Files.

Who created Magnum, P.I.?

Magnum, P.I. was created by Donald P. Bellisario and Glen A. Larson and stars Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley.