Ep 16. This Island Isn't Big Enough
- February 13, 1986
- 47 min
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7.9 (245)
Magnum P.I. season 6 episode 16, entitled "This Island Isn't Big Enough," follows private investigator Thomas Magnum and his team as they are hired to protect a wealthy businessman, Alan Elkin, and his family during their stay on a private island. However, things quickly become complicated when a group of armed men invade the island, leaving Magnum and his team to defend their clients from danger.
The episode begins with Magnum and his friends, Rick and TC, at their local hangout discussing their current financial troubles. Just as Magnum is about to leave, a wealthy businessman, Elkin, approaches him and offers him a job to protect him and his family during their vacation on a private island.
Magnum initially declines the job but changes his mind when he learns that Elkin has been receiving threatening letters from an unknown source. Magnum and his team arrive on the island to find that the Elkin family is not alone in their vacation home. They are sharing the island with another family, the Wilcoxes, and their young son, who is constantly shadowing Magnum and his team.
As the Elkins and Wilcoxes enjoy their day on the beach, their peace is interrupted by the arrival of a group of armed men in military gear. Magnum and his team quickly realize that they are dealing with professionals and set out to protect their clients at all costs.
As the men begin to search the island, Magnum and his team split up to cover as much ground as possible. Rick and TC stay with the clients, while Magnum heads out to investigate the source of the invasion. He soon comes face to face with the leader of the group, who is determined to find something hidden on the island.
Magnum and the leader engage in a tense standoff, but Magnum is eventually able to outsmart him and escape. Meanwhile, TC and Rick are able to fend off the other members of the group, using their expertise in explosives and weapons.
The episode ends with Magnum and his team regrouping with their clients and the Wilcoxes, who are grateful for their protection. As they prepare to leave the island, Magnum realizes that the threat is not yet over and vows to continue protecting the Elkins and their family.
Overall, "This Island Isn't Big Enough" is a thrilling episode that showcases Magnum and his team's skills in protecting their clients during a dangerous situation. The episode also explores the dynamics between the different characters and their relationships with each other. Fans of the show will not be disappointed with this action-packed episode.