Magnum Wave Goodbye (1980–1988) Online

"Wave Goodbye" is a top notch episode from Season 2, filled with memorable performances from a talented cast.

The late, great Vic Morrow makes an appearance as Police Sergeant Jordan. Morrow brings gravitas to every role, no matter how small. He's splendid here as the cop with a drinking problem,.

The beautiful Diane Crowley makes her second appearance in the series, this time as the unfortunate Kacy.

Wings Hauser is excellent as the wide eyed and troubled Vietnam vet, Nick.

W.K. Stratton is also solid as the young Police Officer Kelly.

9 out of 10. An almost Higgins-free episode after the previous Higgins-centric tale.

This episode has Magnum investigating the death of some flirty surfer girl named Kacy, who he's supposedly friends with, but something about her death irks him. Interestingly enough, this is Diane Crowley's(Kacy)final acting credit, and 8 months after this episode was aired, Vic Morrow(Sgt. Jordan)would be tragically killed on the set of a movie. Curse you John Landis! While I'm discussing the other characters, I felt the most memorable performance was by Wings Hauser, who played Nick, a veteran of the Vietnam War, and suspect of Kacy's death. The scenes between he and Magnum were both sad and touching, as Magnum tries his best to get him proper care in a hospital, as he's homeless and plagued by past demons from the war. There was only 1 scene with Higgins unfortunately, and I thought the ending could've been a bit more dramatic, but overall, I was pleased with most of this episode.