Magnum is called in to help when an illegal poker game set up by a woman of Rick's acquaintance is robbed, leaving her responsible for the lost money... some of which belongs to a crime boss.
Tropes:
- Blatant Lies:Katsumoto: I'm about to head out to a crime scene in Mililani. Two bodies at a house. You know anything about that?
Magnum: No, I-I can't say I do.
Katsumoto: Magnum, you know they record those anonymous tip lines, don't you? And you know I know your voice, right? - Casanova Wannabe:
- Game of Chicken: Employed by Magnum to make a truck stop. Most distressing for T.C. as it's his vehicle being used.T.C.: Come on, man, do something! Quit playing, man!
Magnum: [Driver brakes] See? I told you he was gonna stop.
T.C.: I hate you. - Illegal Gambling Den: Rick's friend Tony was running one to pay her sick brother's medical bills. It was working well until it got robbed, leaving her responsible for recouping a crime lord's money.
- Loophole Abuse: Used by Magnum when Katsumoto is uneasy about taking him and T.C. along.Katsumoto: I don't care if you were military. You guys are civilians now.
Magnum: We're gonna be over international waters. Anything goes wrong, you will not be held responsible. Trust me. - O.O.C. Is Serious Business: Rick calling Magnum in the middle of the night is clearly an emergency.
- Shout-Out: Magnum uses the name Sam Marlowe.
- Undercover as Lovers: Magnum and Higgins go undercover as newlyweds.Higgins: Must we really walk arm-in-arm?
Magnum: Yes. Well, you want them to buy it, don't you?
