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There are only a few episodes left of Magnum P.I., and after Zachary Knighton stepped behind the camera for last week’s, it’s Perdita Weeks‘ turn as director with the December 13 “Extracurricular Activities.” “Honestly, I would’ve taken any episode,” Weeks tells TV Insider. “I just got really lucky. It was written also by my favorite writer that we had on the team, Katie Varney, and we got on really well. I knew that we would — [we’re a] similar age — and I really, really enjoyed working with her. It was Eric Guggenheim’s idea, I imagine, to pair us up. It was just really, really fun. It was actually quite collaborative because there was a large sequence in it, which we kind of devised together because we weren’t sure what was going to be available on the day that wasn’t on the page at the beginning. I’m...

The final Magnum P.I. episode of 2023 also marks leading lady Perdita Weeks’ directorial debut.

In “Extracurricular Activities,” airing Wednesday at 9/8c on NBC, Juliet and Thomas (played by Weeks and Jay Hernandez) are hired by a college dean to investigate a professor who has been accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a grad student. Elsewhere, Tc and Katsumoto (Stephen Hill and Tim Kang) take Cade and Dennis on a father-son camping trip… that Rick (Zachary Knighton) just might horn his way into.

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This Wednesday night, December 13, 2023, at 9:00 Pm on NBC, “Magnum P.I.” is back with Season 5 Episode 18, titled “Extracurricular Activities.” Get ready for a double dose of intrigue as Magnum and Higgins take on a discreet investigation for the University of Oahu, delving into allegations against a professor involved in an inappropriate relationship with a grad student.

The episode promises a blend of mystery and suspense as Magnum and Higgins navigate the delicate nuances of university politics. Meanwhile, in a refreshing subplot, Tc and Katsumoto embark on a father-son camping trip with Cade and Dennis, adding a touch of camaraderie and outdoor adventure to the mix.

As the clock ticks towards 9:00 Pm, NBC invites viewers to dive into the latest installment of “Magnum P.I.” Expect a balance of investigative drama and lighthearted moments in “Extracurricular Activities,” offering fans an engaging and entertaining Wednesday night television experience.

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Exclusive: Ellie Bamber (Nocturnal Animals), Cailee Spaeny (The Craft: Legacy) and Erin Kellyman (Solo) are in negotiations for the three female leads in Willow, Disney+ and Lucasfilm’s upcoming TV series follow-up to the 1988 fantasy movie, with the film’s star Warwick Davis reprising his title role, I have learned. The new incarnation of Willow comes from Jonathan Kasdan, who wrote the pilot and serves as co-showrunner alongside Wendy Mericle; Jon M. Chu, who will direct the pilot episode; the original film’s director Ron Howard and writer Bob Dolman; as well as Lucasfilm, which produced the movie. A rep for Disney+ declined comment.

The Willow movie, written by Dolman from a story by George Lucas, starred Davis as a reluctant farmer who leads a ragtag crew on a quest to protect a special baby from a tyrannical queen who vows to destroy her.

The series, which marks Lucasfilm’s...