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MacGyver (1985 – 1992)

1985 • 7 seasons • Drama, Crime • TV-PG
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MacGyverSeason 1

22 episodes · Sep 28, 1985

1. Pilot
Sep 29, 1985 · 49m · 7.7

A science laboratory dedicated to ozone layer research suffered a sudden, inexplicable explosion, trapping its occupants deep beneath the surface. MacGyver is dispatched to the scene, tasked with rescuing the scientists. The cause of the bl

2. The Golden Triangle
Oct 6, 1985 · 48m · 7.7

In Burma, while attempting to recover a canister containing a lethal chemical, MacGyver inadvertently enters the Golden Triangle. There, the military exploits farmers as forced laborers on opium plantations. Mistaken for a narcotics agent,

3. Thief of Budapest
Oct 13, 1985 · 48m · 8.0

MacGyver journeyed to Budapest with a mission: to meet a Russian double agent possessing a timepiece containing sensitive data on fellow operatives. But fate intervened cruelly; before MacGyver could secure the watch, the agent was murdered

4. The Gauntlet
Oct 21, 1985 · 49m · 7.3

MacGyver worked to extract a reporter from a Central American nation, the journalist in possession of evidence connecting a general to an illicit arms dealer. As they neared the border, it became apparent that passage into Mexico would pres

5. The Heist
Nov 3, 1985 · 45m · 8.5

A shipment of diamonds, valued at sixty million dollars and intended for a humanitarian cause, has fallen into the possession of casino owner Jack Catlin. To retrieve the stones, MacGyver journeys to the Virgin Islands. There, with the assi

6. Trumbo's World
Nov 10, 1985 · 45m · 8.0

MacGyver joined his friend, entomologist Dr. Alden, on an expedition to Brazil. There, they encountered Trumbo, a reclusive landowner who regarded them with suspicion. But their initial hostility dissolved when they witnessed a vast column

7. Last Stand
Nov 17, 1985 · 48m · 6.0

MacGyver, en route to a much-needed vacation, took a wrong turn and found himself at a remote airstrip. The inhabitants there seemed to exist in a state of peculiar agitation. It was only too late that he realized the airfield had been seiz

8. Hellfire
Nov 27, 1985 · 45m · 7.0

A visit to friends turns perilous when an accident ignites a fire in an oil well they own. MacGyver and his companion immediately seek dynamite from an abandoned mine, risking everything to find a solution. They determine it's the only way

9. The Prodigal
Dec 8, 1985 · 45m · 8.0

He agreed to take the stand against his brother, a man deeply entrenched in organized crime. MacGyver’s task was simple: ensure his protection. Yet, the weight of family pulled at the witness. His mother was fading, and he yearned for one l

10. Target MacGyver
Dec 22, 1985 · 45m · 8.0

Following the destruction of a nuclear facility controlled by a belligerent global leader, MacGyver sought respite in his own home. His tranquility, however, was short-lived; his superior awaited him. He informed MacGyver that a contract ha

11. Nightmares
Jan 15, 1986 · 45m · 8.5

MacGyver arrived home bearing crucial documents, only to be ambushed by agents of the enemy. They informed him, with chilling certainty, that his life would end within six hours should he fail to return the papers to them. Yet, employing a

12. Deathlock
Jan 22, 1986 · 45m · 7.5

Confined within the opulent walls of a mansion are MacGyver, the resourceful problem-solver, along with Pete, a specialist in codes, and a government agent whose allegiance remains uncertain. Their escape is thwarted by a cunning adversary

13. Flame's End
Jan 29, 1986 · 45m · 7.0

A former flame of MacGyver’s reaches out, seeking his assistance. She has unearthed troubling evidence – indications of uranium theft from the nuclear processing plant where she is employed.

14. Countdown
Feb 5, 1986 · 47m · 8.5

A figure calling himself "Viking" has claimed responsibility for an explosion aboard the cruise ship Victoria, currently navigating the North Pacific. He demands six million dollars, threatening to detonate another bomb if his terms are not

15. The Enemy Within
Feb 12, 1986 · 45m · 7.0

Following a perilous escape from East Germany, a rescue secured by his own ingenuity and a swift mechanical repair that aided a fellow operative, MacGyver felt he’d earned a respite. However, Pete had other plans, persuading him into the un

16. Every Time She Smiles
Feb 19, 1986 · 45m · 7.0

As MacGyver prepared to depart Bulgaria with a concealed microfilm, he encountered Penny Parker, an engaging American woman fleeing a passionate but troubled relationship with a man named Stephan Frolov. In a desperate act, she secreted jew

17. To Be a Man
Mar 5, 1986 · 45m · 7.0

In Afghanistan, pursued by the Soviet forces and bearing wounds, MacGyver finds sanctuary with an Afghan woman and her son. Yet, their haven is precarious; they are beholden to a ruthless Afghan strongman who vows to kill MacGyver should he

18. Ugly Duckling
Mar 12, 1986 · 45m · 7.0

Fifteen-year-old Anya Sharma possessed a mind that defied her years – a genius capable of feats most adults could only dream of. In a moment of youthful curiosity, she inadvertently breached the security of a flawed missile guidance system,

19. Slow Death
Apr 2, 1986 · 45m · 7.0

The episode opens with MacGyver forced into an improbable act of desperation: leaping onto a speeding train he’d previously missed, his mission to deliver highly sensitive files to the U.S. Government. Almost immediately, the train is halt

20. The Escape
Apr 16, 1986 · 45m · 7.0

A mother superior at a remote religious mission in North Africa requested MacGyver's assistance with a delicate matter, and he readily agreed. The task, however, took a decidedly unexpected turn when he learned the young woman’s request: to

21. A Prisoner of Conscience
Apr 30, 1986 · 45m · 7.0

Pete Thornton seeks to uncover the truth behind the presumed death of a longtime friend, a well-known Russian dissident. His investigation quickly reveals a more urgent matter: he must secure the safe passage of the friend's daughter, Maria

22. The Assassin
May 7, 1986 · 45m · 7.0

Disguised as a watchmaker crafting intricate bomb timers, MacGyver intercepts the notorious assassin Piedra just as he prepares to strike at a prominent figure. Yet, Piedra's ambition is not so easily thwarted.

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