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Magnum P.I.· Season 2 · Episode 8

Wave Goodbye

S02E08·7.5·November 19, 1981·1h·CBS

An ex-surfing champion and friend of Magnum's turns up dead on the beach and Magnum investigates. The prime suspects are a local drug pusher and a Vietnam vet, but Magnum believes someone else may be involved.

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#22In Season 2of 22 rated episodes
#160All-timeof 162 rated episodes
−1.1vs season avgSeason 2 averages 8.6
1981First airedNovember 19, 1981

Guest stars

Patrick BishopPatrick Bishopas Keoki
Robert L. Silvaas Police Jailer
Wings HauserWings Hauseras Nick Frangakis
W.K. StrattonW.K. Strattonas Officer KellyVic MorrowVic Morrowas Sgt Jordan
John CalvinJohn Calvinas Gary
James Grant Bentonas Ralph
Diane Crowleyas Kacy

Crew

Sidney HayersSidney HayersDirector
Reuben LederWriter

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