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Magnum P.I.· Season 2 · Episode 2

Dead Man's Channel

S02E02·8.8·October 15, 1981·1h·CBS

After her archaeologist father's boat is found deserted at sea in the Nihoa Channel, a marine biology student hires Magnum to find out what happened to him. The local natives warn Magnum to stay away from the "cursed" channel, but he's determined to find out what happened to the missing man.

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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 15, 1981

Guest stars

Jeff MacKayJeff MacKayas Lt. MacReynolds
Wendy GirardWendy Girardas Marion Hammond
Ina BalinIna Balinas Professor Martinez
Curtis Maliaas Keone
Mamalunaas Tehani

Crew

Ray AustinRay AustinDirector
Diane FrolovDiane FrolovWriter

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