MacGyver 1985
“His mind is the ultimate weapon.”
What is MacGyver?
MacGyver is an American action-adventure television series that originally aired on ABC. The series was created by Lee David Zlotoff and stars Richard Dean Anderson as the title character.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 139
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 29, 1985
- Last aired
- May 21, 1992
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Crime
- Updated
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MacGyver is an American action-adventure television series that originally aired on ABC. The series was created by Lee David Zlotoff and stars Richard Dean Anderson as the title character. Angus MacGyver is a secret agent whose wits are his deadliest weapon, and he improvises his way out of every peril using everyday items. He is part Boy Scout and part genius, and all hero. The series follows the adventures of MacGyver, a secret agent for a national security agency, who solves complicated missions with his resourcefulness and knowledge of applied sciences. The show was executive produced by Henry Winkler and John Rich and ran for seven seasons. The series catalogs 139 episodes and features a cast including Dana Elcar, Bruce McGill, and Elyssa Davalos. MacGyver is an American adventure television series produced in Canada, about a laid-back, extremely resourceful secret agent.
Should you watch it?
“A resourceful secret agent uses everyday items and scientific knowledge to escape dangerous situations.”
- inventive problem solving
- engaging lead performance
- episodic structure
- dated production values
Watch it if you enjoy watching a hero use intelligence and scientific knowledge to overcome peril.
The series features action-oriented scenarios and peril suitable for a general audience.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Sep 29, 1985
- E2 The Golden Triangle Core Oct 6, 1985
- E3 Thief of Budapest Core Oct 13, 1985
- E4 The Gauntlet Core Oct 21, 1985
- E5 The Heist Core Nov 3, 1985
- E6 Trumbo's World Core Nov 10, 1985
- E7 Last Stand Core Nov 17, 1985
- E8 Hellfire Core Nov 27, 1985
- E9 The Prodigal Core Dec 8, 1985
- E10 Target MacGyver Core Dec 22, 1985
- E11 Nightmares Core Jan 15, 1986
- E12 Deathlock Core Jan 22, 1986
- E13 Flame's End Core Jan 29, 1986
- E14 Countdown Core Feb 5, 1986
- E15 The Enemy Within Core Feb 12, 1986
- E16 Every Time She Smiles Core Feb 19, 1986
- E17 To Be a Man Core Mar 5, 1986
- E18 Ugly Duckling Core Mar 12, 1986
- E19 Slow Death Core Apr 2, 1986
- E20 The Escape Core Apr 16, 1986
- E21 A Prisoner of Conscience Mytharc Apr 30, 1986
- E22 The Assassin Mytharc May 7, 1986
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 The Human Factor Mytharc Sep 22, 1986
- E2 The Eraser Core Sep 29, 1986
- E3 Twice Stung Core Oct 6, 1986
- E4 The Wish Child Core Oct 20, 1986
- E5 Final Approach Core Oct 27, 1986
- E6 Jack of Lies Core Nov 3, 1986
- E7 The Road Not Taken Core Nov 10, 1986
- E8 Eagles Core Nov 17, 1986
- E9 Silent World Core Nov 24, 1986
- E10 Three for the Road Core Dec 15, 1986
- E11 Phoenix Under Siege Core Jan 5, 1987
- E12 Family Matter Core Jan 12, 1987
- E13 Soft Touch Core Jan 19, 1987
- E14 Birth Day Core Feb 2, 1987
- E15 Pirates Core Feb 9, 1987
- E16 Out in the Cold Core Feb 16, 1987
- E17 Dalton, Jack of Spies Core Feb 23, 1987
- E18 Partners Core Mar 2, 1987
- E19 Bushmaster Core Mar 23, 1987
- E20 Friends Core Apr 6, 1987
- E21 D.O.A.: MacGyver Mytharc Apr 27, 1987
- E22 For Love or Money Mytharc May 4, 1987
Season 3 · 20 episodes
- E1 Lost Love (1) Mytharc Sep 21, 1987
- E2 Lost Love (2) Core Sep 28, 1987
- E3 Back From the Dead Core Oct 5, 1987
- E4 Ghost Ship Core Oct 19, 1987
- E5 Fire and Ice Core Oct 26, 1987
- E6 GX-1 Core Nov 2, 1987
- E7 Jack in the Box Core Nov 9, 1987
- E8 The Widowmaker Core Nov 16, 1987
- E9 Hell Week Core Nov 23, 1987
- E10 Blow Out Core Dec 21, 1987
- E11 Kill Zone Core Jan 4, 1988
- E12 Early Retirement Core Jan 18, 1988
- E13 Thin Ice Core Feb 1, 1988
- E14 The Odd Triple Core Feb 29, 1988
- E15 The Negotiator Core Mar 7, 1988
- E16 The Spoilers Core Mar 14, 1988
- E17 Mask of the Wolf Core Mar 28, 1988
- E18 Rock the Cradle Core Apr 18, 1988
- E19 The Endangered Mytharc May 2, 1988
- E20 Murderers' Sky Mytharc May 9, 1988
Season 4 · 19 episodes
- E1 The Secret of Parker House Mytharc Oct 31, 1988
- E2 Blood Brothers Core Nov 21, 1988
- E3 The Outsiders Core Nov 28, 1988
- E4 On a Wing and a Prayer Core Dec 5, 1988
- E5 Collision Course Core Dec 12, 1988
- E6 The Survivors Core Jan 9, 1989
- E7 Deadly Dreams Core Jan 16, 1989
- E8 Ma Dalton Core Jan 23, 1989
- E9 Cleo Rocks Core Feb 6, 1989
- E10 Fraternity of Thieves Core Feb 13, 1989
- E11 The Battle of Tommy Giordano Core Feb 20, 1989
- E12 The Challenge Core Feb 27, 1989
- E13 Runners Core Mar 13, 1989
- E14 Gold Rush Core Mar 27, 1989
- E15 The Invisible Killer Core Apr 10, 1989
- E16 Brainwashed Core Apr 24, 1989
- E17 Easy Target Core May 1, 1989
- E18 Renegade Mytharc May 8, 1989
- E19 Unfinished Business Mytharc May 15, 1989
Season 5 · 21 episodes
- E1 Legend of the Holy Rose (1) Mytharc Sep 18, 1989
- E2 Legend of the Holy Rose (2) Core Sep 25, 1989
- E3 The Black Corsage Core Oct 2, 1989
- E4 Cease Fire Core Oct 9, 1989
- E5 Second Chance Core Oct 16, 1989
- E6 Halloween Knights Core Oct 30, 1989
- E7 Children of Light Core Nov 6, 1989
- E8 Black Rhino Core Nov 13, 1989
- E9 The Ten Percent Solution Core Nov 20, 1989
- E10 Two Times Trouble Core Dec 11, 1989
- E11 The Madonna Core Dec 18, 1989
- E12 Serenity Core Jan 8, 1990
- E13 Live and Learn Core Jan 15, 1990
- E14 Log Jam Core Feb 5, 1990
- E15 The Treasure of Manco Core Feb 12, 1990
- E16 Jenny's Chance Core Feb 19, 1990
- E17 Deep Cover Core Feb 26, 1990
- E18 The Lost Amadeus Core Mar 19, 1990
- E19 Hearts of Steel Core Apr 9, 1990
- E20 Rush to Judgement Mytharc Apr 16, 1990
- E21 Passages Mytharc Apr 30, 1990
Frequently asked questions
Who plays the lead character?
Richard Dean Anderson portrays Angus MacGyver in the 1985 series.
What is MacGyver's profession?
He is a secret agent for a national security agency.
How does he solve problems?
He uses his knowledge of applied sciences and common items to improvise solutions.
What is the premise of the show?
The series follows the adventures of a hero who uses his wits rather than weapons to escape danger.
When did the original series air?
The original series ran from 1985 to 1992.