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MacGyver

1985 – 1992Show7 seasons139 episodesTV-PG

77
GreatGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, thrilling drama series about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for tears, big ideas or scares.

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Episodes

7 seasons · 139 episodes · best: S3E8 "The Widowmaker" 8.4

Episodes

7.4
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.4
7.1
7.0

Story

His mind is the ultimate weapon.

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 brakes... 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.

Feels like

  • Classic 80s Action Adventure
  • Problem-Solving Ingenuity
  • Buddy Cop Dynamics
  • DIY MacGyver Gimmicks
  • Cold War Espionage
  • Wholesome Heroism
  • Procedural Structure
  • Nostalgic Television
  • High-Octane Stunts
  • Optimistic Tone

Cast

Crew

Everyone

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Facts

September 29, 1985 · May 21, 1992 · Ended

First aired
September 29, 1985
Last aired
May 21, 1992
Status
Ended
Length
7 seasons · 139 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
32 countries

Tropes

Soft Glass, Bedsheet Ladder, Wounded Hero, Weaker Helper +9

  • Soft Glass
  • Bedsheet Ladder
  • Wounded Hero, Weaker Helper
  • The Remnant
  • Bitter Almonds
  • Extended Disarming
  • Pushy Gun-Toting Villain
  • Locking MacGyver in the Store Cupboard
  • Oktoberfest
  • Blind Driving
  • Ghost Ship
  • Pendulum of Death

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Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream MacGyver?"

Questions about MacGyver

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream MacGyver?

In the United States, MacGyver streams on Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 28 other countries.

Is MacGyver worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.6).

Which season of MacGyver is best?

Seasons 2, 3, and 4, with an IMDb average of 7.5. Season 7 is the weakest at 7.0. The highest-rated episode is The Widowmaker (season 3, episode 8) at 8.4, and the lowest is Hind-Sight (season 6, episode 21) at 6.1.

Is MacGyver okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch MacGyver?

104 h

About 104 hours: 139 episodes in 7 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 1985 to 1992.

Can I half-watch MacGyver?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching MacGyver?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.