Ep 18. Beauty Knows No Pain

In season 1 episode 18 of Magnum P.I. titled "Beauty Knows No Pain," Magnum takes on a case that involves investigating the death of a cosmetic surgeon. The surgeon was alleged to have committed suicide, but his daughter believes that he was murdered and asks Magnum to look into the matter.

As Magnum begins to investigate, he uncovers a network of secrets, lies, and betrayal, all of which point in the direction of the doctor's business partner. The partner seems to have had a financial motive for the death and also had the opportunity to commit the murder.

In addition to the business partner, Magnum also looks into the doctor's patients who may have had a motive to harm him. One patient in particular stands out as a potential suspect due to his aggressive behavior. Magnum tracks down the patient and confronts him, which leads to a dangerous game of cat and mouse.

Meanwhile, Higgins struggles with her decision to have a cosmetic procedure done by the deceased surgeon before his death. She questions her own self-worth and worries about what others will think of her after the procedure. Magnum tries to help Higgins find her confidence and self-acceptance, but it proves to be a difficult task.

As the investigation heats up, Magnum finds himself in the middle of a dangerous situation. He must use all of his skills and resources to solve the case and bring justice to the doctor's daughter, all while navigating his own personal connections to the deceased.

"Beauty Knows No Pain" is a thrilling episode that tackles themes of beauty, appearance, and self-worth. As always, Magnum's charm, wit, and investigative skills make for an entertaining and suspenseful hour of television.