Magnum, P.I.

Magnum, P.I. was a television show in the 1980s. It starred Tom Selleck as a mustachioed private detective who lived in Hawaii and drove a small sportscar that he was too tall for. His friend Higgins managed the estate on which he lived in the guest house, and his other friend was a helicopter pilot.

In one episode his kayak capsized in the open ocean and he had to survive treading water for several days. He was attacked by sharks.

In another he died and came back to life.

In most episodes he met beautiful women and they helped him solve crimes. Guest stars included Sharon Stone and Dana Delaney, among others.