MacGyver 2016
“No man has done more with less.”
What is MacGyver?
MacGyver is an American action-adventure television series developed by Peter M. Lenkov.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 94
- First aired
- Sep 23, 2016
- Last aired
- Apr 30, 2021
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 94 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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MacGyver is an American action-adventure television series developed by Peter M. Lenkov. The program is a reimagining of the classic series of the same name created by Lee David Zlotoff, which originally aired from 1985 to 1992. This reboot premiered on CBS on September 23, 2016, and concluded its run on April 30, 2021. The series stars Lucas Till as the title character, Angus MacGyver. In this version of the story, the protagonist is a 20-something individual who creates a clandestine organization. MacGyver utilizes his scientific knowledge and a knack for solving problems in unconventional ways to address complex situations. Throughout the series, he applies his skills to ordinary items to help prevent disasters from occurring and to create means of escape from impending threats. The show functions as an action-adventure drama that follows the missions undertaken by the central character. The series is available for viewing on various streaming platforms, including Paramount Plus, Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney Plus.
Should you watch it?
“A young man uses unconventional problem-solving skills to prevent disasters within a clandestine organization.”
- clever problem-solving
- fast-paced missions
- episodic structure
Watch it if you enjoy watching protagonists use scientific knowledge and common items to escape dangerous situations.
The series features action-oriented scenarios involving secret agents and crisis resolution.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 21 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Rising Sep 23, 2016
- E2 Metal Saw Sep 30, 2016
- E3 Awl Oct 7, 2016
- E4 Wire Cutter Oct 14, 2016
- E5 Toothpick Oct 21, 2016
- E6 Wrench Oct 28, 2016
- E7 Can Opener Nov 4, 2016
- E8 Corkscrew Nov 11, 2016
- E9 Chisel Nov 18, 2016
- E10 Pliers Dec 9, 2016
- E11 Scissors Dec 16, 2016
- E12 Screwdriver Jan 6, 2017
- E13 Large Blade Jan 13, 2017
- E14 Fish Scaler Feb 3, 2017
- E15 Magnifying Glass Feb 10, 2017
- E16 Hook Feb 17, 2017
- E17 Ruler Feb 24, 2017
- E18 Flashlight Mar 10, 2017
- E19 Compass Mar 31, 2017
- E20 Hole Puncher Apr 7, 2017
- E21 Cigar Cutter Apr 14, 2017
Season 2 · 23 episodes
- E1 DIY or DIE Sep 29, 2017
- E2 Muscle Car + Paper Clips Oct 6, 2017
- E3 Roulette Wheel + Wire Oct 13, 2017
- E4 X-Ray + Penny Oct 20, 2017
- E5 Skull + Electromagnet Oct 27, 2017
- E6 Jet Engine + Pickup Truck Nov 3, 2017
- E7 Duct Tape + Jack Nov 10, 2017
- E8 Packing Peanuts + Fire Nov 17, 2017
- E9 CD-ROM + Hoagie Foil Dec 1, 2017
- E10 War Room + Ship Dec 8, 2017
- E11 Bullet + Pen Dec 15, 2017
- E12 Mac + Jack Jan 5, 2018
- E13 CO2 Sensor + Tree Branch Jan 12, 2018
- E14 Mardi Gras Beads + Chair Jan 19, 2018
- E15 Murdoc + Handcuffs Feb 2, 2018
- E16 Hammock + Balcony Mar 2, 2018
- E17 Bear Trap + Mob Boss Mar 9, 2018
- E18 Riley + Airplane Mar 30, 2018
- E19 Benjamin Franklin + Grey Duffle Apr 6, 2018
- E20 Skyscraper - Power Apr 13, 2018
- E21 Wind + Water Apr 20, 2018
- E22 UFO + Area 51 Apr 27, 2018
- E23 MacGyver + MacGyver May 4, 2018
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 Improvise Sep 28, 2018
- E2 Bravo Lead + Loyalty + Friendship Oct 5, 2018
- E3 Bozer + Booze + Back to School Oct 12, 2018
- E4 Guts + Fuel + Hope Oct 19, 2018
- E5 Dia de Muertos + Sicarios + Family Oct 26, 2018
- E6 Murdoc + MacGyver + Murdoc Nov 2, 2018
- E7 Scavengers + Hard Drive + Dragonfly Nov 9, 2018
- E8 Revenge + Catacombs + Le Fantome Nov 16, 2018
- E9 Specimen 234 + PAPR + Outbreak Nov 30, 2018
- E10 Matty + Ethan + Fidelity Dec 7, 2018
- E11 Mac + Fallout + Jack Jan 4, 2019
- E12 Fence + Suitcase + Americium-241 Jan 11, 2019
- E13 Wilderness + Training + Survival Jan 18, 2019
- E14 Father + Bride + Betrayal Feb 1, 2019
- E15 K9 + Smugglers + New Recruit Feb 15, 2019
- E16 Lidar + Rogues + Duty Feb 22, 2019
- E17 Seeds + Permafrost + Feather Mar 15, 2019
- E18 Murdoc + Helman + Hit Apr 5, 2019
- E19 Friends + Enemies + Border Apr 12, 2019
- E20 No-Go + High-Voltage + Rescue Apr 26, 2019
- E21 Treason + Heartbreak + Gum May 3, 2019
- E22 Mason + Cable + Choices May 10, 2019
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 Fire + Ashes + Legacy = Phoenix Feb 7, 2020
- E2 Red Cell + Quantum + Cold + Committed Feb 14, 2020
- E3 Kid + Plane + Cable + Truck Feb 21, 2020
- E4 Windmill + Acetone + Celluloid + Firing Pin Feb 28, 2020
- E5 Soccer + Desi + Merchant + Titan Mar 6, 2020
- E6 Right + Wrong + Both + Neither Mar 13, 2020
- E7 Mac + Desi + Riley + Aubrey Mar 27, 2020
- E8 Father + Son + Father + Matriarch Apr 3, 2020
- E9 Code + Artemis + Nuclear + N3mesis Apr 10, 2020
- E10 Tesla + Bell + Edison + Mac Apr 17, 2020
- E11 Psy-Op + Cell + Merchant + Birds Apr 24, 2020
- E12 Loyalty + Family + Rogue + Hellfire May 1, 2020
- E13 Save + The + Dam + World May 8, 2020
Season 5 · 15 episodes
- E1 Resort + Desi + Riley + Window Cleaner + Witness Dec 4, 2020
- E2 Thief + Painting + Auction + Viro-486 + Justice Dec 11, 2020
- E3 Eclipse + USMC-1856707 + Step Potential + Chain Lock + Ma Dec 18, 2020
- E4 Banh Bao + Sterno + Drill + Burner + Mason Jan 8, 2021
- E5 Jack + Kinematics + Safe Cracker + MgKNO3 + GTO Jan 15, 2021
- E6 Quarantine + N95 + Landline + Telescope + Social Distance Jan 22, 2021
- E7 Golden Lancehead + Venom + Pole Vault + Blood + Baggage Feb 5, 2021
- E8 SOS + Hazmat + Ultrasound + Frequency + Malihini Feb 12, 2021
- E9 Rails + Pitons + Pulley + Pipe + Salt Feb 19, 2021
- E10 Diamond + Quake + Carbon + Comms + Tower Mar 5, 2021
- E11 C8H7ClO + Nano-Trackers + Resistance + Maldives + Mind Games Mar 26, 2021
- E12 Royalty + Marriage + Vivaah Sanskar + Zinc + Henna Apr 2, 2021
- E13 Barn Find + Engine Oil + La Punzonatura + Lab Rats + Tachometer Apr 9, 2021
- E14 H2O + Orthophosphates + Mission City + Corrosion + Origins Apr 16, 2021
- E15 Abduction + Memory + Time + Fireworks + Dispersal Apr 30, 2021
Frequently asked questions
Who plays the lead character?
Lucas Till portrays the younger version of Angus MacGyver in this series.
What is the premise of the show?
The series follows a 20-something Angus MacGyver who uses his knack for unconventional problem-solving to prevent disasters.
Is this a continuation of the 1985 series?
The 2016 series features a younger version of the character originally played by Richard Dean Anderson.
What kind of organization does MacGyver work for?
He creates a clandestine organization to help prevent disasters from happening.
Does the show feature high-stakes situations?
Yes, the protagonist works to prevent disasters and resolve crises.