MacGyver

MacGyver

Drama • TV-PG • 1985–92 • 7 Seasons

6.4

7.6

He's everyone's favorite action hero... but he's a hero with a difference. Angus MacGyver is a secret agent whose wits are his deadliest weapon. Armed with only a knapsack filled with everyday items he picks up along the way, he improvises his way out of every peril the bad guys throw at him. Making a bomb out of chewing gum? Fixing a speeding car's breaks... while he's riding in it? Using soda pop to cook up tear gas? That's all in a day's adventures for MacGyver. He's part Boy Scout, part genius. And all hero.

Starring

Richard Dean Anderson, Dana Elcar, Bruce McGill, Elyssa Davalos, Robin Mossley

Created By

Lee David Zlotoff

Attributes

Genre

Drama Crime Family Western Action Adventure Thriller

Release Date

September 29, 1985

User Reviews

Saw a couple episodes on streaming, it's fun and interesting, but because I didn't grow up with it, I didn't catch the vibe.

80s awesomeness. This guy could do anything.

The height of every episode is when MacGyver uses his random household tools (rubber band, etc) to engineer a contraption that saves the day

A guy that improvises with any tool he can get his hands on just as the situation calls for it. Absolute genius.

My dad has me watch this as a kid. Loved it till an episode with scavenger ants gave me nightmares (it’s not too bad but I was too young)!

Love this show! Its a bit dull at times but there are definitely memorable episodes!

Not a fan. The ingenuity made me cynical rather than feeling impressed or that it was cool.

Best TV show ever, Richard Dean Anderson is a Legend!❤️

I never watch this series because I wasn't around back then

It was fun as a kid. Not a great show overall. Definitely didn’t understand: “I don’t do guns, but I will blow you up or melt your face.”

Stats

Ratings

6.4 – Based on 968 ratings

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