Ep 3. China Doll
- TV-PG
- December 18, 1980
- 49 min
Magnum P.I. season 1 episode 3, titled "China Doll," follows private investigator Thomas Magnum as he investigates the murder of a wealthy art connoisseur. After the connoisseur is found dead in his mansion with a valuable Chinese statue missing, Magnum is hired by the victim's widow to find the missing statue and catch the killer.
As Magnum delves deeper into the case, he discovers that the connoisseur's business partner and ex-wife have motives for wanting him dead. Meanwhile, Magnum's friend and former Navy SEAL buddy, TC, surprises him with tickets to a charity event hosted by the widow, where Magnum must protect her from a potential danger.
Throughout the episode, Magnum navigates his personal relationships with his landlord, Rick, and his love interest, Higgins, while trying to piece together the clues in the case. The investigation leads him to a Chinese art dealer, a shady pawn shop owner, and a group of burglars who may have stolen the statue.
As the case comes to a thrilling conclusion, Magnum must put his skills and instincts to the test to catch the killer and recover the stolen statue before it's too late. With plenty of action and suspense, "China Doll" is a must-watch episode for fans of Magnum P.I.