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China Beach S3E11 — Magic
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China Beach•Season 3•Episode 11

Magic

7.9/10 · 51 votesJan 3, 1990

Ranked #16 of 22 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

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McMurphy finds herself caught up in a triangle affair with Dr. Bernard and Vinnie; Holly tells Boonie how she feels about him; and Lila copes with the disappointment of losing command of China Beach to Otis.

Directed byMimi Leder
Written byJohn Wells
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Dana Delany

Dana Delany

Colleen McMurphy

Marg Helgenberger

Marg Helgenberger

KC Koloski

Michael Boatman

Michael Boatman

Samuel Beckett

Troy Evans

Troy Evans

Bob Pepper

Nancy Giles

Nancy Giles

Frankie Bunsen

Jeff Kober

Jeff Kober

Dodger Winslow

Robert Picardo

Robert Picardo

Dick Richard

Concetta Tomei

Concetta Tomei

Lila Garreau

Ned Vaughn

Ned Vaughn

Jeff Hyers

Brian Wimmer

Brian Wimmer

Boonie Lanier

Ricki Lake

Ricki Lake

Holly Pelegrino

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John Wells

John Wells

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Mimi Leder

Mimi Leder

Director

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Episode Summary

"Magic" is episode 11 of China Beach season 3. It scored 7.9/10 from 51 votes, ranking #16 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Mimi Leder and written by John Wells, it aired on January 3, 1990.

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