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Magnum P.I.· Season 2 · Episode 1

Billy Joe Bob

S02E01·8.8·October 8, 1981·1h·CBS

Billy Joe Bob, a hotheaded Texan, engages Magnum's services when his sister, Carol Ann, goes missing. Magnum has his hands full trying to keep Billy Joe from beating up every local who gets in their way and trying to find Carol Ann, who has gotten in over her head with the wrong crowd.

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#1In Season 2of 22 rated episodes
#4All-timeof 162 rated episodes
+0.2vs season avgSeason 2 averages 8.6
1981First airedOctober 8, 1981

Guest stars

Patrick BishopPatrick Bishopas Keoki
James Whitmore, Jr.James Whitmore, Jr.as Billy Joe Bob Little
Danny KamekonaDanny Kamekonaas Police Sgt. Akama
Marla PenningtonMarla Penningtonas Carol Ann Little
Seth SakaiSeth Sakaias Ito
Jimmy BorgesJimmy Borgesas Police Sgt Leong

Crew

Ray AustinRay AustinDirector
Jeff WilhelmWriter

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