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[[Image:Macgyver.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''MacGyver'' (1985-1992)]]
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{{Infobox TV|{{PAGENAME}}
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|name=MacGyver
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|picture = MacGyverComplete.jpg
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|country = [[File:USA.jpg|25px]] USA
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|channel =  ABC
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|genre = Action-Adventure
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|dates = 1985-1992
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|seasons = 7
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|episodes = 139 + 2 TV Films
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|character1 =MacGyver
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|actor1=[[Richard Dean Anderson]]
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|character2=Pete Thorton
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|actor2=[[Dana Elcar]]
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|character3=Jack Dalton
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|actor3=[[Bruce McGill]]
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|character4=Murdoc
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|actor4=[[Michael Des Barres]]
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|character5=Nikki Carpenter
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|actor5=Elyssa Davalos
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|character6=Harry Jackson
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|actor6=John Anderson
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}}
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'''''MacGyver''''' was an television adventure series that starred [[Richard Dean Anderson]] as the title character, a government troubleshooter who uses his wits as well as everyday items to get himself out of precarious situations. The show was also notable for the main character's aversion to shooting guns (attributed to a tragic childhood incident). While the character never was seen operating weapons (save for the pilot episode), that didn't preclude him from using them in a non-lethal manner. The series aired in the US on ABC for 7 seasons from 1985 to 1992 and co-starred [[Dana Elcar]], [[Bruce McGill]], and [[Teri Hatcher]].  When the series ended, the story would continue in several made for television films and was subsequently "rebooted" in 2016 with a [[MacGyver (2016 TV Series)|new CBS television adaptation]]
  
'''''MacGyver''''' was an television adventure series that aired on ABC from 1985 to 1992 and starred [[Richard Dean Anderson]] as the title character, a government troubleshooter who uses his wits as well as everyday items to get himself out of precarious situations. The show was also notable for the main character's aversion to shooting guns (attributed to a tragic childhood incident). While the character never was operating weapons (save for the pilot episode), that didn't preclude him from using them in a non-lethal manner. The series would continue in several made for television films and was subsequently "rebooted" in 2016 with a [[MacGyver (2016 TV Series)|new CBS television adaptation]]. 
 
  
{{TV Title|MacGyver}}
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'''The following lists the seasons of the series ''MacGyver'':'''
__TOC__<br clear=all>
 
  
=Pistols=
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<gallery>
==M1911A1==
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File:Macgyver.jpg|<div align="center">[[MacGyver_(1985)_-_Season_1|Season 1]]<br>(1985)</div>
The [[M1911A1]] is used by several characters in the series.
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File:MacGyverS2.jpg|<div align="center">[[MacGyver_(1985)_-_Season_2|Season 2]]<br>(1986)</div>
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|350px|none|M1911A1 .45 ACP]]
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File:MacGyverS3.jpg|<div align="center">[[MacGyver_(1985)_-_Season_3|Season 3]]<br>(1987)</div>
[[Image:MacS1 18.jpg|thumb|none|450px|An enemy officer uses the M1911A1 in "The Gauntlet" (S1E04).]]
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File:MacGyverS4.jpg|<div align="center">[[MacGyver_(1985)_-_Season_4|Season 4]]<br>(1988)</div>
[[Image:MacS1E07 02.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Terry Andrews ([[Michael McGuire]]) uses the M1911A1 in "Last Stand" (S1E07).]]
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File:MacGyverS5.jpg|<div align="center">[[MacGyver_(1985)_-_Season_5|Season 5]]<br>(1989)</div>
[[Image:t02e06i1.jpg|thumb|none|450px| Colonel Antunnez ([[Gregory Sierra]]) uses the pistol in "Jack of Lies" (S2E06).]]
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File:MacGyverS6.jpg|<div align="center">[[MacGyver_(1985)_-_Season_6|Season 6]]<br>(1990)</div>
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File:MacGyverS7.jpg|<div align="center">[[MacGyver_(1985)_-_Season_7|Season 7]]<br>(1991)</div>
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</gallery>
  
==Taurus PT92AFS==
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[[Category:Disambiguation pages]]
A (sometimes suppressed) [[Taurus PT92AFS]] was used by Nicolas Von Leer ([[Kai Wulff]]) in "Eye of Osiris" (S6E14). The Taurus was a pistol more readily available to Canadian armorers, so when the production moved to Vancouver in later seasons, it became the gun of choice for most villains and their underlings during seasons 4-7, taking over H&K P9S's duty from season 1-3.
 
[[Image:TaurusPT92AFSwBlack.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Taurus PT92AFS (Stainless) with Slimline Black Factory Grips - 9x19mm]]
 
[[File:Kai Wulff In MacGyver.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Nicolas Von Leer ([[Kai Wulff]]) with the suppressed Taurus PT92AFS in "Eye of Osiris" (S6E14).]]
 
[[File:MacS6E14 02.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A suppressed Taurus PT92AFS was used by Nicolas Von Leer ([[Kai Wulff]]) in "Eye of Osiris" (S6E14).]]
 
[[File:MacS6E14 03.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A Taurus PT92AFS was held by Nicolas Von Leer ([[Kai Wulff]]) in "Eye of Osiris" (S6E14).]]
 
 
 
==Heckler & Koch P9S==
 
The [[Heckler & Koch P9S]] is used by several characters in the series, notably in Season 1's "Last Stand" and "To Be A Man".  It frequently appears as the gun of choice of most villians and their underlings during seasons 1-3. It is substituted by the Taurus PT92 and/or Beretta 92F during seasons 4-7.
 
[[Image:Hk-p9s-1.jpg‎|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch P9S]]
 
[[Image:MacS1E07_03.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In "Last Stand" (S1E07), Elias (Anthony Pena) holds the P9S.]]
 
[[Image:MacS1 27.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In "To Be A Man" (S1E17), the P9S is wielded by a fighter.]]
 
 
 
==Heckler & Koch VP70==
 
A [[Heckler & Koch VP70]] is handled by a little boy that sparks a flashback in "Blood Brothers" (S4E02).
 
[[Image:VP70.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch VP70Z with spare magazine - 9x19mm]]
 
[[File:MacS4E02 01.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A little boy handles the [[Heckler & Koch VP70]] in a hunting store in "Blood Brothers" (S4E02). ]]
 
 
 
== Beretta 92F ==
 
The [[Beretta 92 pistol series#Beretta 92F/FS|Beretta 92F]] is used throughout the series, notably by MacGyver in Season 2's "D.O.A.: MacGyver" (S2E21), when his amnesia prevents him from remembering that he detests handling guns.
 
[[Image:Beretta92F LeftSide.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta 92F - 9x19mm]]
 
[[Image:MacGyverS02E22type1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Suffering from amnesia, MacGyver uses the Beretta 92F to hold Pete at gunpoint in Season 2's "D.O.A.: MacGyver" (S2E21).]]
 
[[Image:MacS2E21 02.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MacGyver ([[Richard Dean Anderson]]) holds the Beretta in Season 2's "D.O.A.: MacGyver" (S2E21).]]
 
[[Image:MacGyverS02E21.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MacGyver decocks the Beretta in Season 2's "D.O.A.: MacGyver" (S2E21).]]
 
 
 
==Beretta 84==
 
Eunice (Claire Vardiel) uses a [[Beretta 80 Series Pistols - "Cheetah"|Beretta 84]] in "Legend of the Holy Rose, Part 2" (S5E02). Erich Von Leer ([[Christopher Neame]]) appears to use a stainless model in the same episode.
 
[[Image:Ber84left.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta 84 (earlier version with round trigger guard) .380 ACP]]
 
[[File:MacS5E04 02.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Eunice (Claire Vardiel) uses a [[Beretta 84]] in "Legend of the Holy Rose, Part 2" (S5E02). ]]
 
[[File:MacS5E04 01.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Erich Von Leer ([[Christopher Neame]]) appears to use a stainless model in "Legend of the Holy Rose, Part 2" (S5E02). ]]
 
 
 
==Walther PPK==
 
Murdoc ([[Michael Des Barres]]), disguised as nurse, pulls out a supressed Walther PPK in an attempt shoot hospitalized Jack Dalton in episode "Partners" (S2E18)
 
[[Image:WaltherPPkSilenced.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Walther PPK  with a sound suppressor - .380 ACP (Brown factory grips)]]
 
[[File:MacGyverS2E18MurdocPPK.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Disguised Murdoc with supressed Walther PPK (S2E18). ]]
 
 
 
=Revolvers=
 
== Smith & Wesson Model 10==
 
In "Blood Brothers" (S4E02), a flashback to 1961 shows what appears to be a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] revolver used by MacGyver's friend in the incident that explains Mac's aversion to guns.
 
[[File:SW10-5 6in.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 10 with 6" barrel - 38 special.]]
 
[[Image:T04E02.jpg|thumb|none|451px|In "Blood Brothers" (S4E02), a flashback shows MacGyver's friend about to use the revolver.]]
 
 
 
==Smith & Wesson Model 28==
 
In "Flame's End" (S1E13), MacGyver ([[Richard Dean Anderson]]) takes the frame of a [[Smith & Wesson Model 27|Smith & Wesson Model 28]] to remove a bolt from a leaking pipe.
 
[[Image:S&WModel28.jpg|thumb|none|300px|S&W Model 28 Highway Patrolman with 4" bl. ]]
 
[[Image:MacS1 23.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In Season 1's "Flame's End" (S1E13), MacGyver ([[Richard Dean Anderson]]) takes the frame of a [[Smith & Wesson Model 27|Smith & Wesson Model 28]] to remove a bolt from a leaking pipe.]]
 
 
 
== Smith & Wesson Model 36 ==
 
A [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] is used in several episodes. In "Three for the Road" (S2E10), a [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] is used by Michael Talbot ([[Richard Hatch]]).
 
[[Image:M36.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special.]]
 
[[File:MacS2E10 02.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In "Three for the Road" (S2E10), a [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] is used by Michael Talbot ([[Richard Hatch]]).]]
 
 
 
== Smith & Wesson Model 19 ==
 
Through-out the flashback sequence of the episode "Partners" (S2E18), Peter Thornton ([[Dana Elcar]]) carries a snubnose [[Smith & Wesson Model 19]] as his sidearm.
 
[[Image:Smith&Wesson-2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose (right side).]]
 
[[File:MacGyverS2E18PeteRevolver.jpg|thumb|none|450px|'''S2E18''' During flashback sequence, Peter Thornton orders MacGyver to go after Murdoc with a S&W Model 19 on his hand]]
 
[[File:MacGyverS2E18PeteRevolver2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|'''S2E18''' flashback sequence. Predicting disaster, Peter Thornton keeps his S&W Model 19 snubnose ready]]
 
 
 
=Shotguns=
 
== Smith & Wesson Model 3000 ==
 
In "Three for the Road" (S2E10), a [[Smith & Wesson 3000 Shotgun]] with the stock removed is used by Michael Talbot ([[Richard Hatch]]) and his henchmen.
 
[[Image:S&WModel3000wfoldingStock.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson 3000 shotgun with black synthetic furniture and folding stock - 12 Gauge.]]
 
[[File:MacS2E10 04.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In "Three for the Road" (S2E10), a [[Smith & Wesson 3000 Shotgun]] is used by Michael Talbot ([[Richard Hatch]]).]]
 
[[File:MacS2E10 03.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In "Three for the Road" (S2E10), a [[Smith & Wesson 3000 Shotgun]] is held by one of Talbot's henchmen.]]
 
 
 
=Rifles/Carbines=
 
==M16A1==
 
The [[M16#M16A1_Rifle|M16A1]] rifle is used by several characters throughout the series.
 
[[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm.]]
 
[[File:MacS1E07 01.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Buddy ([[Lewis Van Bergen]]) appears to use the M16A1 in "Last Stand" (S1E07). ]]
 
 
 
==M16/SP1==
 
Another rifle used in the series is an [[M16/SP1]].
 
[[Image:M16SP1Birdcage.jpg‎|thumb|none|500px|M16 aka SP1 (flat "slab side receiver") with an A1 "birdcage" Flash hider - 5.56x45mm]]
 
[[File:MacS4E02 04.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A customer tries out the M16/SP1 in a hunting store in "Blood Brothers" (S4E02). ]]
 
 
 
==M1 Carbine==
 
In "Thief of Budapest" (S1E03), tribal members are seen using the [[M1 Carbine]] (sans magazine) when MacGyver attempts to recover a valuable horse.
 
[[Image:M1CarbineWBayonet.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Korean War Era M1 Carbine, with M4 bayonet and twin magazine pouch - .30 Carbine]]
 
[[Image:MacS1 16.jpg|thumb|none|450px|At the beginning of "Thief of Budapest" (S1E03), a tribal fighter holds the [[M1 Carbine]] when MacGyver attempts to recover a valuable horse. Note the carbine is missing its magazine.]]
 
 
 
==Norinco Type 56==
 
[[Norinco Type 56]]s are used by several of MacGyver's adversaries throughout the series. 
 
[[Image:Type56Standard.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56 (Imported into the U.S. as the Norinco AKS-47 or AKS-47 Sporter) - 7.62x39mm. Rather than having the underfolder pig sticker Bayonet assembly, this has the standard Bayonet lug underneath the gas block as the AKM and later variants.]]
 
[[Image:MacS1 19.jpg|thumb|none|450px|An enemy soldier wields the rifle in "The Gauntlet" (S1E04).]]
 
 
 
==Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I==
 
A [[Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I]] is notably held by an Afghan tribal member in Season 1's "To Be A Man" (S1E17).
 
[[File:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British]]
 
[[Image:MacS1 28.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I is notably held by an Afghan tribal member in Season 1's "To Be A Man" (S1E17).]]
 
 
 
==Valmet M71S==
 
In "Pilot" (S1E01), Chinese soldiers as well as MacGyver  are seen using the [[Valmet_Assault_Rifle_Series|Valmet M71S]] rifles in place of the AK rifle.
 
[[Image:ValmetM71S.jpg‎ |thumb|none|500px|A Valmet M71S chambered in 5.56x45mm (.223).  The Valmet was also offered in 7.62x39mm]]
 
[[Image:MacS1 02.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In "Pilot" (S1E01), MacGyver holds the rifle while in China. This was the very first episode before any of the character's backstory was known.]]
 
 
 
==AKM==
 
In "Pilot" (S1E01), the rifle used by MacGyver as well as the downed pilot appears to change from a Valmet to an [[AKM]].
 
[[Image:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|500px|none|AKM - 7.62x39mm]]
 
[[Image:MacS1 07.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In "Pilot" (S1E01), the downed US pilot uses the AKM rifle as MacGyver devises their escape.]]
 
 
 
=Submachine Guns=
 
==Heckler & Koch HK94A3 (chopped and converted)==
 
In "Deathlock" (S1E12), Quayle uses remotely operated [[Heckler & Koch HK94A3]] submachine guns set up in his garden to trap MacGyver. These HK94A3's have the barrel chopped and converted to look like an [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3|MP5A3]].
 
[[Image:H&K94Conversion.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Heckler & Koch HK94 chopped and converted to resemble an MP5A3. Note the lack of a paddle magazine release, a lugged barrel, and a push pin set - 9x19mm]]
 
[[File:MacS1E12 05.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Chopped and converted [[HK94A3]]'s are remotely operative by Quayle ([[Christopher Neame]]) in "Deathlock" (S1E12). Note the lack of barrel lugs.]]
 
[[File:MacS1E12 03.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Chopped and converted [[HK94A3]] is used in "Deathlock" (S1E12).]]
 
 
 
==Heckler & Koch HK94==
 
An unmodified [[Heckler & Koch HK94]] also is used remotely in "Deathlock" (S1E12).
 
[[Image:HK94.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Heckler & Koch HK94A3 - 9x19mm]]
 
[[File:MacS1E12 06.jpg|thumb|none|450px|An unmodified [[Heckler & Koch HK94]] also is used remotely in "Deathlock" (S1E12).]]
 
 
 
==IMI Uzi ==
 
The [[Uzi#Uzi|Uzi]] was a frequently used gun in the series.
 
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|350px|IMI Uzi - 9mm]]
 
[[Image:t03e13e1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The French Police Nationale are armed with the Uzi in "Thin Ice" (S3E13).]]
 
 
 
 
 
==Ingram MAC-10==
 
A [[MAC-10]] is used by Quayle ([[Christopher Neame]]) in "Deathlock" (S1E12).
 
[[Image:IngramMAC10.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Ingram MAC-10 open bolt submachine gun - .45 ACP]]
 
[[File:MacS1E12 01.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A [[MAC-10]] is used by Quayle ([[Christopher Neame]]) in "Deathlock" (S1E12).]]
 
 
 
==MP40==
 
The [[MP40]] is seen in the hands of one of the boat crew members as they attempt to steal oil from a pipeline in "Ghost Ship" (S3E04).
 
[[Image:MP40.jpg‎|thumb|450px|none|MP40 - 9x19mm]]
 
[[File:MacS3E04.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The [[MP40]] is seen in the hands of one of the boat crew members in "Ghost Ship" (S3E04).]]
 
 
 
=Machine Guns=
 
==M60==
 
An [[M60]] is seen in the Chinese encampment in the opening sequence of the pilot episode.
 
[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|400px|none|]]
 
[[Image:MacS1 01.jpg|thumb|450px|none|An [[M60]] is seen in the Chinese encampment in the opening sequence of "Pilot (S1E01). This machine gun is a US-made weapon and is not used by the PLA.]]
 
 
 
=="Fake" DShK Machine Gun (mocked up M60D)==
 
An [[M60D]] mocked up to resemble the DShk machine gun is fired by Russian soldiers in Season 1's "To Be A Man" (S1E17). This mockup was common in productions made in 1980s.
 
[[Image:DSHK.jpg|thumb|none|300px|DShK 12.7x109mm on tripod.]]
 
[[Image:MacS1 31.jpg|thumb|450px|none|An M60D mocked up to resemble the DShk machine gun is fired by Russian soldiers in Season 1's "To Be A Man".]]
 
 
 
=Other=
 
 
 
 
 
== RPG-7 ==
 
The [[RPG-7]] is seen being loaded and fired by Russian soldiers in Season 1's "To Be A Man".
 
[[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg‎ |thumb|none|350px|RPG-7 40mm]]
 
[[Image:MacS1 32.jpg|thumb|none|450px|The [[RPG-7]] is seen being loaded and fired by Russian soldiers in Season 1's "To Be A Man".]]
 
 
 
==M8 Flare Pistol (Modified)==
 
In "Pilot" (S1E01), MacGyver finds what appears to be an [[M8 Flare Pistol]] with a modified barrel from a downed jet in the pilot episode and uses to make a rocket thruster.
 
[[Image:M8FlarePistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M8 flare pistol - 37mm]]
 
[[Image:MacS1 08.jpg|thumb|none|450px|In "Pilot" (S1E01), MacGyver uses a modified [[M8 Flare Pistol]] as a rocket thruster.]]
 
 
 
==M72 LAW==
 
Makes an appearance in the flashback sequence of the episode "Partners" (S2E18). As Murdoc leads MacGyver and Pete Thornton to a ambush, two goons under Murdoc's command with [[M72 LAW]] launchers force Mac and Pete to stop for Murdoc's elaborate photo-op.
 
[[Image:M72lawopen.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M72A2 LAW - 66mm. The "Empty" marking makes it clear this is a spent tube.]]
 
[[Image:MacGyverS2E18M72goons.jpg|thumb|none|450px|S2E18 - two goons with M72 LAW launchers]]
 
 
 
 
 
[[Category:Television]]
 
[[Category:Espionage]]
 

Latest revision as of 21:46, 15 February 2020



MacGyver
MacGyverComplete.jpg
Country Flag of the United States.jpg USA
Channel ABC
Genre Action-Adventure
Broadcast 1985-1992
No. of Seasons 7
No. of Episodes 139 + 2 TV Films
Main Cast
Character Actor
MacGyver Richard Dean Anderson
Pete Thorton Dana Elcar
Jack Dalton Bruce McGill
Murdoc Michael Des Barres
Nikki Carpenter Elyssa Davalos
Harry Jackson John Anderson


MacGyver was an television adventure series that starred Richard Dean Anderson as the title character, a government troubleshooter who uses his wits as well as everyday items to get himself out of precarious situations. The show was also notable for the main character's aversion to shooting guns (attributed to a tragic childhood incident). While the character never was seen operating weapons (save for the pilot episode), that didn't preclude him from using them in a non-lethal manner. The series aired in the US on ABC for 7 seasons from 1985 to 1992 and co-starred Dana Elcar, Bruce McGill, and Teri Hatcher. When the series ended, the story would continue in several made for television films and was subsequently "rebooted" in 2016 with a new CBS television adaptation.


The following lists the seasons of the series MacGyver:


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