Magnum Last Episode Closing Credits

Ripped from VHS tape of original air of this episode.

[@thebrowithnoname1703]

I remember watching this with my parents the night it aired. I was 7 years old at the time. When he looked at the camera and said “Good night,” my mom & dad just looked at each other and smiled. Thanks for the memories, Tom Selleck.

[@thomasconnors7511]

43 years later i still watch it most nights.

[@jeffgalus8454]

The original Magnum series honors the Vietnam veterans better than any others series

[@dionmorgan5299]

Awe mAn

[@drezdogge]

The episode about ptsd was especially good

[@crazyralph6386]

@@drezdoggethat was Cole Hausers dad Wings who played the vet. Such a great episode

[@CraigMcfly1985]

​@@crazyralph6386he was on Airwolf as well.

[@ostihpem]

I wonder why so few shows close with dignity - looking back and give the audience a farewell, just like Magnum did.

[@dougyelmen]

+ostihpem it is rare. too rare.

[@Agislife1960]

The series had so many subplots, layering and depth. Probably the best TV show of it's genre ever done. Im sorry to say, they're trying to do a reboot, but they'll never catch lightening in a bottle again. RIP John Hillerman.

[@coppertopv365]

Nope dont even like the new one. The reboot shouldve had a Thomas Magnum child as new Magnum, with cameos of Tom Selleck stopping by to see his kid or offer advice. You could've had a different person play a Higgins type role that maybe the new Magnum saved and offered to house him or her.. and have different freinds that were Veteran military an police. Maybe a former police helicopter pilot that does a similar job to TC and shows people around and does charters. A Rick like Character who maybe gambled too much and had helped save the life of an ice pick type Character that he had a gambling debt to, and had his debt forgiven and that ice pick character and rick become "Friends" that continue to help each other an pass around Some information.

[@salimdeaibes]

Yeah it's not even close. The reboot honestly just lacks any charm, chemistry or backstory.

[@billy1673]

And sadly we just lost “TC” Roger E. Mosley.

[@kellyeslinger6178]

Excellent finish to a great series; one of the best final episodes ever in television history. Finishing with Magnum simply saying "good night" and using the remote to hit black.

[@msjanegrey]

Kelly Eslinger must have been the first remote in those days.

[@sedawk]

msjanegrey Nah - there where TV remotes in the 70’s and by the mid-to-late 80’s everyone had one.

[@kendallrivers1119]

Also happens to be one of the most watched final episodes ever along with MASH and Cheers and ranked among the top 5 most watched tv episodes in history. That still hasn't been broken to this day.

[@marka1422]

@@sedawk --Here's a brief history on TV remote controls: www.thoughtco.com/history-of-the-television-remote-control-1992384

[@marka1422]

@@msjanegrey --Please see my post in response to 'sedawk' about the history of TV remotes.

[@christopherfischer6998]

My lord I was so emotionally invested in this show. I finished it last night and wanted to cry

[@kendallrivers1119]

Crazy to think that this series finale right here is the fifth most watched tv episode of all time. Still hasn't been beaten yet. Shows you how historical and iconic this series had been for eight years that 50 percent of households in the world were watching Magnum and co say goodbye. One of those events everyone remembers where they were when.

[@duncandmcgrath6290]

Can’t believe it’s been 30 years since this finale . I refuse to buy into this reboot garbage and I watch my season 1-8 DVD’s on the reg

[@a.p.5548]

Same here Ducan,same here

[@xara31]

You have no idea. I used to skip school to watch with a Danish International in the afternoons. And all of them were in German. I know what you are thinking, and you are probably right....

[@cool4rocknroll]

R.I.P. to John Hillerman who played Jonathan Higgins a.k.a. Robin Masters. He and Tom Selleck had a great chemistry portraying their characters on this classic memorable 80's show. The same time frame as other shows like Cheers, Family Ties, St. Elsewhere, The Cosby Show, Night Court, Who's The Boss, MacGuyver, 227, The Hogan Family, Perfect Strangers, Full House, Married... With Children, and others as well.

[@3DPeter]

In the episode "The Case of the Red-Faced Thespian", you can hear robin masters working on his typewriter, while in the room next to it, higgins is talking with magnum and a woman, so that is the proof that higgins was not robin masters, so myth busted.

[@whalers59]

BUT, do we know for absolute certainty that it was Robin in the other room?

[@chubbycatfish4573]

I was very surprised when I found out John Hillerman was from Texas and not British at all.

[@mr.hannes2057]

3DPeter if I'm not mistaken, in that episode, the woman that was posing as Robin Master's secretary was a reporter, and the typewriter sound was a recording she set up to play like Robin was there, but he was not, as Thomas discovered later on.

[@marcpereira6297]

@@3DPeter The sound of the typewriter came from a recording. Keep watching that episode and you'll see Magnum open the door to that room and reveal the recorder...

[@ptong226]

just rewatched the entire 8 seasons. it was the first time i saw Magnum again in 29 years and it brought back great memories. it will remain as one of my favorite tv shows ever. thank you, the entire Magnum PI production team, especially the great cast of Magnum, Higgins, TC and Rick!

[@landonsewell81]

Best ending for a series ever, maybe M.A.S.H being the other. Really respect how the writers gave respect and honor to Vietnam veterans and all other servicemen and how it affected their lives. The friendship of the four men how they sacrificed for one another, something you don't see in today's society. Every year in the Month of May this television show and the Indianapolis 500 are sentimental to me, because it honors those that gave and those that never made it home.

[@michaela.mccracken4461]

At the end of the "MAGNUM P. I." series finale, Magnum broke the 'fourthwall' by saying... "Good night!" and aims the remote, and clicks it, quickly pitch to black, and just like that, that's a wrap, Magnum!

[@walterschivo9123]

Just like when Avengers ended, Magnum broke the 4th wall to talk to us! that was awesome, watching his own show in a repeat probably!

[@1060michaelg]

I gotta tell you all...that Tom Selleck turning off the set and just a simple, wistful "goodnight"...really got to me. My wife and I NEVER missed MAGNUM.

[@ryanblue5627]

This TV series is near and dear to my heart. As I watched it into my teens, it was saddening to watch this last episode.

[@crazyralph6386]

I cried watching this last episode in the 80’s. It was the end of an era.

[@Darwinion]

I generally dislike most US TV shows... but Magnum has a place in my heart as it is simply brilliant. The relationship between him and Higgins is pure gold. It is by far the best Cop/Police/Detective show they have ever produced. It never took itself too seriously and actually had humour.

[@jmjfanss]

Best Finale ever.

[@rogerd777]

That and Newhart.

[@kendallrivers1119]

@@rogerd777 also Everybody Loves Raymond and Barney Miller.

[@CraigMcfly1985]

Full House and Family Ties were also had best finales.

[@williamhaddad46]

This last episode, brings me a deep sadness ... I never loved a series as much as MAGNUM, P.I. and his adorable characters ... it was 8 years ... that I was able to follow every week the adventures of DETECTIVE NUMBER ONE OF HAWAAI ... Whenever I watch the last episode of the series ... my heart grows sad .... TOM SELLECK. MAGNUM. J. HILLERMAN. HIGGINS (in memorian) baby higgy T.C. R. E. MOSLEY L. MANETI. RICK. and everyone else ... you ... will be kept in my heart forever and ever ....take my love and affection here from BRAZIL ...

[@smart-patches.comatyourser1204]

Truly one of the best shows of my childhood. Brings back tons of memories. I think this is where I got my love of cars/Ferraris.

[@Epic410]

Best show ever. I am only 30, but I grew up with this and its just the best.

[@CraigMcfly1985]

Same here man.

[@3starperfectdeer233]

Your 35 now. Is it still a good show?

[@wickedstar6066]

3 Star Perfect Deer I’m 12 and it’s still good

[@pfcodensos84]

@@3starperfectdeer233 Its the best show. Magnum was carefree and loved life. But he was there for everybody. He's the good guy. I'm almost 36 now. Talk to ya when I'm 41. I'm in Magnum's age group now!! I was Epic410.

[@knowledgelibrary1141]

@@3starperfectdeer233 I'm 30 now, still an excellent show.

[@David.Horne72]

Iloved the re runs of the rockford files, then this show came along. we would gather around the tv once a week for our weekly magnum. it was a great highlight of my youth. Does anyone remember the Simon and Simon cameo episodes I think it was 2 in total.

[@Jamesmax22]

Thursday night line up I believe. Magnum then Simon and Simon. Good times...

[@CraigMcfly1985]

@@Jamesmax22 CBS delivers great prime time shows in da 80's.

[@whatuautado]

This was such a good show. I wish they would've done some TV movies afterwards.

[@kendallrivers1119]

There were plans but Selleck nixed them when he saw the script and it wasn't good enough. He really cares a lot about the quality of Magnum. It's quite refreshing for a star of a hit tv series to care so genuinely about the show and not ashamed to be associated with it.

[@williamhaddad46]

MAGNUM, FOREVER .P.I.

[@Cagliostro81]

William Haddad- Quite.

[@williamhaddad46]

big hug from Brazil for you broo

[@FabioBittar]

Oh man... this made me cry. What a great show.

[@metalonroad]

I´m still sad til today, because Magnum ends !!! :-(

[@MrOwwl]

Andy The Guitarfaker Iron Yes but they did it right on a high note, that feels good to this day.

[@rogerd777]

Yea, but if they had kept it going and allowed the quality to decline, you wouldn't remember it so fondly

[@odiemodie1]

They could’ve tried to squeeze in one more season... so the question of if Higgins was really Robin Masters or not... and perhaps where Thomas and his daughter, Lily, be at, since Thomas re-enlisted back into the Navy, thus, ending his Pi career.

[@tlp4398]

Tom Selleck is the best. Magnum is my all time favorite. Quigley Down Under was one of his best movies in my opinion. Now we have him in Blue Bloods! Time has been good to him . Maybe with a little Botox and color . He hasn't changed much. Would love to see a reunion with Magnum cast on an episode of Blue Bloods . That would be awesome

[@odiemodie1]

Or at least a guest appearance on Hawaii 5-0... Already they have Larry Manetti as a reoccurring character, who is, what else? A tuxedo wearing bar and club owner in Waikiki.

[@kendallrivers1119]

@@odiemodie1 why taint it by appearing on some cheap reboot? Blue Bloods would be perfect.

[@dougyelmen]

I remember Magnum shooting the Russian too. I remember thinking that that was the first (or one of the first time) that justice was carryed out despite it not being PC. i cheered Magnum.

[@C64Television]

Ivan, did you see the sunrise this morning?

[@Whtxombi]

That was a seriously powerful scene.

[@originaluddite]

I preferred the scene in the final season in which Magnum chose not to assassinate the killer of Michelle, because if he did he'd have risked the success of a prisoner exchange, and the potential for more down the track. His decision to accept political reality and the greater good, despite the feelings so ably portrayed by Selleck, suggested a greater maturity in both the character and the show.

[@FindecanorNotGmail]

2:02 That short glimpse is from that scene.

[@kendallrivers1119]

@@originaluddite Great scene but never has vengeance on a true monster been sweeter or more iconic than did you see the sunrise. Also still to this day the boldest and most innovative moment in all network t.v. history. Can't be topped.

[@DucNguyen0131]

One of the composers of the theme Mike Post is one of my favorite composers of all time.

[@paolocavaliere6738]

Good evening, I was a boy when I saw the TV series for the first time, I dreamed of becoming like Thomas and living in Hawaii. Now, seeing the program again, I understand how certain values ​​that were taken for granted at the time are now rarities in modern films.

[@zedcreations7889]

at 2.29 hes dressed like indian jones, he was the original choice for that role which eventually went to Harrison Ford

[@trevorpanno5371]

“Magnum P.I.” was one of the shows I always watched on the encore channel along with “Murphy Brown” and “Night Court.”

[@dragonmaster7841]

Like saying bye to a good friend.

[@nlgbbbblth]

Thank you for sharing this. I remember it from the original broadcast in 1988. Pity the DVD includes the syndicated version.

[@JMFabiano]

Reminds me of the disappearance of a certain other series finale credits sequence, though I still wonder if that was a case of censorship at least partially.

[@Graymanone]

One of the best shows of the 80's. No, it was the best!

[@eva-lotta7212]

I'm from Russia. One of our TV channels bought this show in 2000-2001. I remember watching it during my last year at school and the first year in the university. I remember only few episodes which impressed me most, but the general atmosphere of this great film is still with me. The intonation of Higgins saying "Oh my God", the smile of TC, Rick in a white suit... And Magnum, oh, I was really in love with him. I haven't seen the final episode, so thank you for sharing this video. The great final of the great movie. There are only few random episodes in Russian internet, translated into russian. So I'd like to get the full original version of the show and see everything from the beginning up to the end. PS. Is Higgins Robin Masters?

[@chadmcclain5540]

Yes it is higgins.

[@TruthBeTold121212]

Brings back great memories of best years and friends.

[@verano1008]

Watching this nearly brought tears to my eyes.

[@davehyde6207]

I think half the western world watched good ole magnums last outting...the world seemed a better place back in the day...no Internet or mobile connects what peace we had 😅

[@lonschwartz1999]

I watched those closing credits 1000 times in 1988.. Almost wore out my VHS tape.

[@jmjfanss]

RIP Glen Larson.

[@gary6754]

loved this show seinfeld cheers magnum my favorite 3 shows ever

[@whalers59]

Thanks so much for posting this. I can understand why they had to cut it down for syndication, but it was a major blunder to not restore it for the DVD release. This is great. Thanks!

[@ericscottstevens]

Have to remember James Garner taught a young upstart Tom Selleck the ropes for television. WIthout the Rockford FIles there is no Magnum PI.

[@kendallrivers1119]

You Defintely see the Rockford influence in Magnum for sure. Two great crime series with perfect leading men and a perfect set of supporting casts.

[@therobinmasterstheory1636]

I miss these guys and was sad to hear when John Hillerman passed away. I have a some of these on dvd, need to collect a few more to have entire collection.

[@jameshanscombe2530]

Saturday night 7:30pm Channel 10 Sydney. I'm sitting on the lounge room floor cleaning my R/C car and watching Magnum. Good times.

[@AarHan3]

2:27 - Famous last words. 😢

[@shaneharrisnj3484]

And 2:20, Famous theme for a real TV Force in the 80s, considering the amount of shows they made in that decade!

[@xhillydilly]

this isn't in my dvd collection.. .thanks for posting it!

[@MTobin1000]

I became a private investigator in 1984 while I was in college. I had a great ride for the four years I did it. Tom Selleck wasn't the worst celebrity to have be a PI in America's consciousness at that time. I'd say It all worked out just fine. "I know what you're thinking...."

[@blackswan9825]

Good night Tom, thanks a lot

[@bashfulbrother]

This has always been and will always be the best television series that has aired. NCIS, both by Donald Belisario, is a close second.

[@3DPeter]

i'm so happy that i grew up in the 70's and 80's, because those were the best decades this planet has ever seen. And why oh why don't they make such great series again? Because they pulled hundreds of milions of viewers all over the world, so they can't say that it's too expensive to make. And then leave out the modern crap like cgi and please no over the top action, but just like they did in the 70's and 80's.

[@mikebright1208]

TOM DID IT RIGHT AND CAST WAS ALWAYS ENTERTAINING I LOVED THAT SHOW NEVER A DULL MOMENT

[@IAmLeerooyyyyJenkins]

A great end credits to a finale to a great show!!! Where did you find this gem? Absolutely wonderful!

[@MissGreenAgain]

For those wondering, this full sequence is only included in the German season eight DVD. Even the new UK Complete Series Blu-ray cuts it down.

[@willywonka4340]

Don B. sure knows how to spin a great yarn. IMO This is his best work, Quantum Leap a close 2nd. Love his extensive use of breaking the 4th wall to great effect, for comedic purpose or otherwise. :-) Perfect ending to a perfect show!

[@ishmael802]

No way QL far and above

[@laylasimic4709]

I miss this show! The new one is FLAT! There is ONLY one Thomas Sullivan Magnum..... the handsome Tom Selleck!!

[@rickk3624]

Many thanks Virginia. I purchased the complete 8th season, which I think is the last season. I watched them all and this episode wasn't on it. It's amusing to watch Selleck's strange styled shorts. And way too bushy mustache!

[@allengreene9954]

Tom Selleck for President 2024👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@aaronking7326]

Rest easy TC , Higgy Baby, Agatha, Lt.Tanaka, & Mac

[@barrylonyai1530]

Were still watching magnum P.I. in 2020 and in to the far far future we do not care for the new magnum P.I. we watch blue bloods and all of his other movies and his hallmark series on the hall mark channel they all are great great actors and actresses and special guest appearances . and great great location shoots .

[@johnhill8046]

Tom selleck as the police Commissioner has taken on the wisdom, cool and collective reasoning and good advice john hillerman had as Higgins.

[@thomasconnors7511]

My favorite show all time. I tried watching the new Magnum P.I. It wasn't my Magnum.

[@JerseyShoreCollector]

My favorite show of all time

[@lacrosse6261]

Re: Comments made by esoxlee12. How did we ever live our lives without KZbin? I also taped the series final of Magnum PI on VHS. I made sure I covered the tabs with electrical tape to insure that the closing two minutes and thirty seconds would not get erased. l played the extended closing music so many times that I actually wore it out. It was was bittersweet It.. was the perfect ending to a perfect show

[@blprom]

-EXACTLY how I remembered it !! Thank You for posting this !!

[@billnseattle]

I wish they would do a show on his retirement from the Navy and add a story about helping an old friend.

[@sandrasanders706]

billnseattle Bill that would have been fantastic but I don't think they would do this show without John hillerman or Rodger Mosley

[@odiemodie1]

@@sandrasanders706 How could you have known that? Are you speaking of both being dead already? Your post here is dated 4 years ago to this date... Roger E. Mosley passed away this year, 2022 in August! Is this an error, or you’re a time traveler? 😯

[@bwill613]

1:28 I see that Magnum is channeling his own version of Indiana Jones, the role that originally went to Tom Selleck in Raiders of the Lost Ark before Harrison Ford took over after Selleck decided to continue with Magnum P.I.

[@larrylarue3997]

I’ve been watching this show for years and still watch the re-runs today always enjoy it

[@200mphBrian]

Best show ever on TV

[@bigbubba29]

Perfect way to end this show. Rick gets married, TC and Higgins move onto other things, and Tom rejoins the Navy to give his kid a better life.

[@kevinjohnson1469]

The end of the 8th and final season of Magnum, PI.

[@xraystudios3693]

Some shows nowadays don't even wish you a good night when they end. I'm telling ya, chivalry is dead.

[@hurricane2307]

Must have been a sad Moment back then after all these Years...

[@reidjoe8893]

After the passing of Orson Welles ( the original voice of Robin Masters) the writers built Higgins as the master of the estate.. a clue his memoirs.. the writer

[@redonejs53]

Another great ending to the finale episode of a series! That was very cool when we saw Tom Selleck watching the TV and then the Universal ident comes on and then he turns to us with the remote in his hand and says the exact words that are perfect for the ending, "Goodnight."! I only wish the music from the Universal ident was from in the video of "The History of Revue/Universal/MCA/MTE Television Logos update, from 5:59 to 6:11 in the Universal ident that Magnum was watching.

[@SeanMaccaUK]

Now we have to go back and watch the pilot!

[@oliverdale1027]

RIP Higgins.

[@williamlacey58]

Could never do a remake of this show now or any 80's show for that matter it was just brilliant back then. End up making a fuck of it now like everything else.

[@williamhaddad46]

MISSING. MAGNUM,P.I MISSING...

[@davidkidd2644]

T.V that's actually good. What a concept. What the hell happened these past twenty years?

[@jsmarty1]

Some of the few good memories I had with my dad (he’s not dead, he’s just an arsehole) were watching this before going to bed each night. We used to watch it on his old tv, and an old DVD player. Some of the best memories of my childhood were watching Magnum. Looking back, it’s cheesy, and it’s of its time. But it has this charm that most TV shows don’t have. It’s why I can’t watch this new reboot. It looks like cheaply made porn. Whereas this: I mean it basically was. It’s the pulp fiction you see referenced in the very title of Pulp Fiction. It’s goofy, it’s not particularly amazing plot wise, but it’s a lot of fun. Much like many of the old Bond films. So, I tip my hat to the creators and everyone involved. What a show. Thanks for the memories.

[@rdrunr316]

I always thought it was the priest who married Rick. When Higgins tells magnum he lied the camera then pans to the priest

[@azurerainbow4637]

The series finale of the original Magnum, P.I. didn't get to be repeated once on CBS when the show ended it's 8 season run in 1988. Though it has been divided into a 2-oart series finale, the closing credits aren't shown exactly like in this video.

[@rdrunr316]

Yes I've seen that as well. This was taken from original VHS tape (which I still have) of the original airing of the final episode. I haven't seen it on any DVD release.

[@esdee499]

RIP Higgins

[@maryshaffer8474]

Can t wait for the next one. I love the original so young people will find this one a part of their youth too.

[@rdrunr316]

But after Higgins says "I lied" at the wedding, they immediately pan to the priest. I always thought that was Robin masters.

[@mattr8251]

But that quote could have been taken two ways, either he lied that he was robin, or lied that he was pretending to be.

[@odiemodie1]

Interesting deduction, but nah, the priest wasn’t Robin Masters... not at all.

[@rdrunr316]

@@odiemodie1 yeah i know. but it was always the first thing that came to mind after seeing that episode. The fact that everyone thought it was Higgins was way obvious. But then again who knows.

[@Emdee5632]

Roger E. Mosley who played TC (the helicopter pilot) died on August 7th 2022 at the age of 83...

[@allovett6246]

The scene with Thomas and Lily walking on the beach reminds me of Col. Kirby and Ham Chung walking on the beach at the end of The Green Berets.

[@PIXPromosMore]

1:28 - About as Close as Tom Selleck will EVER get to playing Indy.

[@odiemodie1]

Quite true... Tom was offered the role before Harrison Ford, but he had to turn it down because his commitment with Magnum Pi... Too bad, but good too, as we wouldn't have seen the development and full spectrum of his most beloved and iconic character, Thomas Sullivan Magnum.

[@abundantYOUniverse]

You damn right!!!!

[@bbqking7410]

When Tom had the dilemma of making a choice, between Magnum P.I. and Indiana Jones, he spoke to Stephen J. Cannell, the man who cast him as Lance White in 2 episodes of The Rockford Files!!!

[@yospilner]

The finale was great. I only wish they had brought Dana Delany back for it. It’s a shame they never had a reunion movie however a lot of the cast is no longer with us…Higgins, Mac, Ice Pick, Agatha, Buck Greene, Lt.Tanaka, Michelle, Doc Ibold, Lt. Page.

[@kerriehonsa9696]

He was so gorgeous and still is ❤

[@charlessmith4343]

Great show. But did Rick, T.C. or Higgins ever go on to do other shows or movies. They were all good.

[@sandrasanders706]

Charles Smith no the back in the mid-2000s Selleck manetti and Mosley were all together in one episode of an NBC show called Vegas because Selleck was on the show at the time I think that was the only time the original Three ever were together

[@bbqking7410]

Actually, Roger Mosley had a recurring role as the head basketball coach on Hangin' With Mr. Cooper. Larry Manetti guest starred on Walker: Texas Ranger and Tom Selleck appeared on Friends as well as the Jesse Stone movies- Tom could've appeared in one of The Rockford Files TV movies in the 90's, returning as Lance White, opposite James Garner. Further footnote, John Hillerman appeared in A Very Brady Sequel as Gilligan's father, per se!!!

[@lsk-nf7um]

Watch this show from 10 to 18 years of age. Good times!

[@homebuiltindoorplane]

Greatest show ever made, thank you.

[@bradleykeith7728]

Best show ever!!!

[@billy1673]

Greatest Show Ever.

[@reesepacker7983]

Loved how long running series in the 80s generally made it point to make the final episode special in the credits (now there are no REAL ending credits or intros) and there was that sense of finality and good bye that also seems to be gone now ...Miami Vice which would have its final season the next year in 89 would also do great final episode final credits set to the awesome sone "Tell Me" by the late Terry Kath ...very powerful stuff especially as it was basically good bye not just to show but a whole era tv ....re watching now in 2024 ..you really feel it

[@Littlewing1977]

I think Belisarius Productions must have used the same composer for Quantum Leap Theme as used in this closing credits theme. They are very similar.

[@dushunalston3806]

This show was phenomenal and authentic. In this final episode, John Ritter's widow, Amy Yasbeck, appeared.