Magnum, P.I. (1980)
S01E16 The Black Orchid
Episode Overview
Magnum is enlisted by a woman to indulge her wealthy, discontented sister's whims, inspired by the dramatic tales of Dashiell Hammett from the 1930s. As Magnum immerses himself in this whimsical escapade, he struggles to keep pace with the sister's quirky antics. When he discovers that her spouse is an affluent, notoriously possessive, and irritable tycoon, Magnum realizes it's time to bow out of this chaotic situation and terminate the engagement.