MacGyver / Episode List

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This episode list contains all episodes of the American television series MacGyver in the order in which they were first broadcast. Between 1985 and 1992, a total of 139 episodes were made in seven seasons, followed by two television films in 1994. The first broadcast in the USA took place on ABC , the German-language first broadcast was on Sat.1 .

Overview

US premiere on ABC German-language first broadcast on Sat.1 and RTL Nitro
Season Episodes Period Rank in the
Nielsen ratings
Period
1 22nd 29 Sep 1985 - May 7, 19860 47 Aug 29, 1987 - Nov 1, 1994 0
2 22nd 22 Sep 1986 - May 4, 19870 41 Dec 19, 1987 - Nov 28, 1994
3 20th 21 Sep 1987 - May 9, 19880 53 0Feb. 4, 1989 - Dec. 30, 1994
4th 19th Oct 31, 1988 - May 15, 1989 46 0Dec 9, 1989 - May 5, 1990 0
5 21st Sep 18 1989 - Apr 30, 1990 ? 0Jan. 1, 1991 - Dec. 21, 1992 (except Ep. 9) , Sep. 9. 2014 (Ep. 9)
0
6th 21st 17 Sep 1990 - May 6, 19910 52 Aug. 27, 1991 - Dec. 22, 1992 (except Ep. 7)
7th 14th 16 Sep 1991 - Dec. 30, 1991 (up to Ep. 12) ,
Apr. 25, 1992 (Ep. 13) ,
May 21, 1992 (Ep. 14)
74 Nov 19, 1992 - Dec 17, 1992
2 television films May 14, 1994 - Nov. 24, 1994 - Jan 15, 1995 - Jan 22, 1995


season 1

No.
( total )
No.
( St. )
German title Original title First broadcast in the USA German language first broadcast (D) Director script
1 1 Underground explosion pilot 29 Sep 1985 Aug 29, 1987 Alan Smithee Thackary Pallor
2 2 Gold broiler MacGyver The Golden Triangle Oct 6, 1985 Oct 5, 1994 Paul Stanley & Donald Petrie Dennis R. Foley & Terry Nation
3 3 The thief of Budapest Thief of Budapest Oct 13, 1985 19 Sep 1987 Lee H. Katzin & John Patterson Terry Nation, Stephen Downing & Joe Viola
4th 4th Snapshots with consequences The Gauntlet Oct 21, 1985 Apr 2, 1988 Lee H. Katzin Stephen Kandel
5 5 60 million on the hook The Heist Nov 3, 1985 Oct. 31, 1987 Alan Smithee James Schmerer
Idea: Larry Alexander & James Schmerer
6th 6th The ant war Trumbo's World Nov 10, 1985 26 Sep 1987 Donald Petrie & Lee H. Katzin Stephen Kandel
7th 7th Small fish, big fish Last Stand Nov 17, 1985 Oct 12, 1994 John Florea Judy Burns
8th 8th Torches Hellfire Nov 27, 1985 Nov 14, 1987 Richard Colla Stephen Kandel, James Schmerer & Douglas Brooks West
Idea: Douglas Brooks West
9 9 The lost Son The Prodigal Dec 8, 1985 Dec 12, 1987 Alexander Singer David Abramowitz
Idea: David Abramowitz & Paul Savage
10 10 MacGyver target Target MacGyver Dec 22, 1985 Oct 17, 1994 Lee H. Katzin & Ernest Pintoff Stephen Kandel, Mike Marvin & James Schmerer
Idea: Mike Marvin
11 11 Six hours to eternity Nightmares Jan 15, 1986 May 27, 1989 Cliff Bole James Schmerer
12 12 An invisible enemy Deathlock Jan. 22, 1986 Oct 3, 1987 Cliff Bole & Alexander Singer Jerry Ludwig & Stephen Kandel
13 13 Old friendships Flame's End Jan. 29, 1986 Oct 10, 1987 Bruce Seth Green Stephen Kandel
Idea: Hannah Louise Shearer
14th 14th When bombs are ticking countdown Feb. 5, 1986 Oct 17, 1987 Stan Jolley David Ketchum & Tony DiMarco
15th 15th Spy from our own ranks The Enemy Within Feb 12, 1986 Oct. 24, 1994 Cliff Bole David Abramowitz
16 16 Love knows no boundaries Every Time She Smiles Feb. 19, 1986 Nov 21, 1987 Charlie Correll James Schmerer
17th 17th A simple job To be a man 5th Mar 1986 Apr 8, 1989 Cliff Bole Don Mankiewicz
18th 18th The ugly Duckling Ugly duckling March 12 1986 Oct. 24, 1987 Charlie Correll Larry Gross
19th 19th Stop on the open road Slow death Apr 2, 1986 Nov 7, 1987 Don Weis Stephen Kandel
20th 20th The escape The Escape Apr 16, 1986 19 Mar 1988 Don Chaffey Stephen Kandel
21st 21st Behind the wall A prisoner of conscience Apr 30, 1986 Nov 1, 1994 Cliff Bole Stephen Kandel
22nd 22nd A killer with a thousand faces The assassin May 7, 1986 Nov 28, 1987 Charlie Correll James Schmerer

season 2

No.
( total )
No.
( St. )
German title Original title First broadcast in the USA German language first broadcast (D) Director script
23 1 The deadly computer The human factor 22 Sep 1986 Dec. 19, 1987 Charlie Correll Robin Bernheim
24 2 Retired Killer The Eraser 29 Sep 1986 Jan. 2, 1988 Paul Krasny Stephen Kronish
25th 3 The deceived cheater Twice Stung Oct 6, 1986 26th Mar 1988 Paul Krasny Mark Lisson & Bill Froehlich
Idea: Bill Froehlich, Mark Lisson & Phil Combest
26th 4th The desired child The Wish Child Oct. 20, 1986 18 Mar 1989 Charlie Correll Bill Froehlich & Stephen Kandel
Idea: Stephen Kronish, Brian Lane & Stephen Kandel
27 5 The probation officer Final approach Oct. 27, 1986 Jan. 9, 1988 Alexander Singer Rob Hedden
28 6th The master liar Jack of Lies Nov 3, 1986 Nov 10, 1994 Charlie Correll Kerry Lenhart & John J. Sakmar
29 7th A rosary just in case The Road not Taken Nov 10, 1986 Nov 11, 1994 Cliff Bole Stephen Kronish
Idea: Chuck Bowman
30th 8th Eagle in distress Eagles Nov 17, 1986 Nov 14, 1994 Paul Krasny George Lee Marshall
31 9 Warning dreams Silent World Nov 24, 1986 Nov 21, 1994 James L. Conway Stephen Kandel
32 10 Murder of a Cadillac Three for the Road Dec 15, 1986 Jan. 16, 1988 Alan Crosland John J. Sakmar & Kerry Lenhart
Idea: Mark Lisson & Rob Hedden
33 11 Phoenix in danger Phoenix under victories Jan. 5, 1987 Jan. 23, 1988 Gilbert M. Shilton Stephen Kronish
Idea: John I. Koivula
34 12 Family matters Family matter Jan. 12, 1987 Apr 22, 1989 Alexander Singer Paul Magistretti
35 13 Deadly words Soft touch Jan. 19, 1987 Nov 25, 1994 Charlie Correll Joan Brooker & Nancy Eddo
36 14th Rattling stork on the wrong track Birth Day Feb. 2, 1987 Nov 28, 1994 James L. Conway Rob Hedden
37 15th Pirates Pirates Feb 9, 1987 Feb 13, 1988 Bruce Kessler Stephen Kandel
38 16 Winter sports are murder Out in the cold Feb 16, 1987 Jan. 30, 1988 Cliff Bole Stephen Kronish
39 17th The spy from the coffin Dalton, Jack of Spies Feb 23, 1987 Feb 6, 1988 Bob Sweeney John J. Sakmar & Kerry Lenhart
40 18th The dead live longer Partners 2nd Mar 1987 Feb 20, 1988 Cliff Bole Mark Lisson & Bill Froehlich
41 19th The Liberation Bushmaster 23 Mar 1987 5th Mar 1988 Don Chaffey Rob Hedden
42 20th memories Friends Apr 6, 1987 March 12 1988 Cliff Bole Stephen Kronish
43 21st Black out DOA: MacGyver Apr. 27, 1987 Apr 9, 1988 Cliff Bole Jaison Starkes
44 22nd Dangerous freedom For love or money May 4th 1987 Feb. 27, 1988 James L. Conway Douglas Heyes, Jr.

season 3

No.
( total )
No.
( St. )
German title Original title First broadcast in the USA German language first broadcast (D) Director script
45 1 A deadly love, part 1 Lost Love, Part 1 21 Sep 1987 Feb. 4, 1989 Cliff Bole Jerry Ludwig
46 2 A deadly love, part 2 Lost Love, Part 2 28 Sep 1987 Feb 11, 1989 Cliff Bole Jerry Ludwig
47 3 Shadow of the past Back from the Dead Oct 5, 1987 Feb. 18, 1989 James L. Conway Stephen Kronish
48 4th The ghost ship Ghost ship Oct 19, 1987 Feb 25, 1989 Mike Vejar Stephen Kandel
49 5 Who laughs last, laughs best Fire and Ice Oct 26, 1987 4th Mar 1989 Alan Simmonds Rick Husky
50 6th GX-1 GX-1 Nov 2, 1987 11th Mar 1989 Mike Vejar Calvin Clements, Jr.
51 7th What are friends for? Jack in the box Nov 9, 1987 25th Mar 1989 James L. Conway David Rich
52 8th Dizzying heights The Widowmaker Nov 16, 1987 Apr 1, 1989 Mike Vejar John Whelpley
Idea: Harv Zimmel
53 9 Obstacles Hell Week Nov 23, 1987 Apr 15, 1989 James L. Conway Leonard Mlodinow & Scott Rubenstein
54 10 The assassination Blow out Dec 21, 1987 Apr 29, 1989 Cliff Bole Reed Moran
55 11 Danger from space Kill zone Jan. 4, 1988 Dec 28, 1994 Chuck Bowman Calvin Clements, Jr.
56 12 The new boss Early retirement Jan. 18, 1988 May 6, 1989 Cliff Bole John Whelpley
57 13 Risky game Thin ice Feb. 1, 1988 Dec 30, 1994 Cliff Bole Rick drew
58 14th The gangster trio The Odd Triple Feb. 29, 1988 May 13, 1989 James L. Conway Stephen Kandel
59 15th Murder to order The negotiator 7th Mar 1988 May 20, 1989 Charlie Correll Calvin Clements, Jr.
60 16 Toxic waste disposal is very modern The spoilers 14 Mar 1988 June 3, 1989 Mike Vejar Stephen Kandel
61 17th The wolf mask Mask of the Wolf 28 Mar 1988 June 10, 1989 Cliff Bole Calvin Clements, Jr. & W. Reed Moran
Idea: John J. Sakmar, Kerry Lenhart, Calvin Clements, Jr. & W. Reed Moran
62 18th A million dollar baby Rock the cradle Apr 18, 1988 June 17, 1989 Mike Vejar John Whelpley
63 19th Poachers manhunt The Endangered May 2, 1988 June 24, 1989 Charlie Correll Peter Filardi
64 20th The last of the Chung family Murderers' Sky May 9, 1988 July 1, 1989 Mike Vejar Herman Miller

Season 4

No.
( total )
No.
( St. )
German title Original title First broadcast in the USA German language first broadcast (D) Director script
65 1 The Parker's Secret The Secret of Parker House Oct 31, 1988 Dec 9, 1989 Mike Vejar Rick Drew, John Sheppard & Gene Hanson
Idea: Gene Hanson
66 2 Blood brothers Blood Brothers Nov 21, 1988 Dec 16, 1989 Charlie Correll Rick drew
67 3 New ways The Outsiders Nov 28, 1988 23 Dec 1989 Mike Vejar Michelle Poteet Lisanti
68 4th Missiles for the rebels On a wing and a prayer Dec 5, 1988 Dec 30, 1989 Charlie Correll John Whelpley
69 5 Sabotage on the racetrack Collision Course Dec 12, 1988 Jan. 6, 1990 Chuck Bowman Paul B. Margolis
70 6th Survival training The Survivors Jan. 9, 1989 Jan. 20, 1990 Michael Caffey Reed Moran
71 7th The man in the background Deadly Dreams Jan. 16, 1989 Jan. 27, 1990 Les Landau Stephen Downing
72 8th Mother Dalton Ma Dalton Jan. 23, 1989 Jan. 13, 1990 Rob Bowman John Whelpley
73 9 Cleo Rocks Cleo Rocks Feb 6, 1989 Feb 3, 1990 Chuck Bowman John Sheppard & Rick Drew
74 10 The gang of five Fraternity of Thieves Feb 13, 1989 Feb 10, 1990 Michael Preece Grant Rosenberg
75 11 Not child's play The Battle of Tommy Giordano Feb. 20, 1989 Feb. 24, 1990 Mike Vejar Marianne Clarkson
76 12 pressure The Challenge Feb. 27, 1989 3rd Mar 1990 Dana Elcar Chris Haddock
77 13 Feelings of guilt Runners 13 Mar 1989 17th Mar 1990 Michael Caffey Joel Schwartz
78 14th Gold rush Gold rush 27 Mar 1989 24 Mar 1990 William Gereghty David Engelbach
79 15th The invisible death The Invisible Killer Apr 10, 1989 31 Mar 1990 Dana Elcar Chris Haddock
80 16 The brainwashing Brainwashed Apr. 24, 1989 May 5th 1990 Michael Caffey John Sheppard
81 17th Paralyzed city Easy target May 1, 1989 Apr 7, 1990 Charlie Correll Rick drew
82 18th The security risk Renegade May 8, 1989 Apr 14, 1990 Michael Caffey Chris Haddock
Idea: Robert Bielak & Chris Haddock
83 19th The scorpion Unfinished business May 15, 1989 Apr 21, 1990 Charlie Correll Marianne Clarkson

Season 5

No.
( total )
No.
( St. )
German title Original title First broadcast in the USA German language first broadcast (D) Director script
84 1 The legend of the holy rose, part 1 Legend of the Holy Rose, Part 1 Sep 18 1989 Sep 14 1992 Michael Caffey Stephen Downing
85 2 The legend of the holy rose, part 2 Legend of the Holy Rose, Part 2 25 Sep 1989 Sep 15 1992 Charlie Correll Stephen Downing
86 3 The black pearl The Black Corsage Oct 2, 1989 Jan 15, 1991 Charlie Correll Paul B. Margolis
87 4th armistice Cease Fire Oct 9, 1989 Jan. 8, 1991 William Gereghty Chris Haddock
88 5 The unwanted father Second chance Oct 16, 1989 Jan. 22, 1991 Michael Caffey Robert Sherman
89 6th The valley of death Halloween Knights Oct. 30, 1989 Jan. 29, 1991 Charlie Correll John Sheppard
90 7th The children from Tienanmen Square Children of Light Nov 6, 1989 Feb 5, 1991 Bill Corcoran Rick Mittleman
91 8th Merciless Black Rhino Nov 13, 1989 Feb 12, 1991 Michael Caffey Paul B. Margolis
92 9 The woman in the background The Ten Percent Solution Nov 20, 1989 Sep 9 2014 Michael Preece Tom Drake & Sally Drake
93 10 Rock against drugs Two Times Trouble Dec 11, 1989 Feb 19, 1991 Michael Preece Robert Sherman
94 11 The Madonna The Madonna Dec 18, 1989 Jan. 1, 1991 Michael Caffey Cathleen Young
95 12 In the wild west Serenity Jan. 8, 1990 Feb 26, 1991 William Gereghty Stephen Kandel
96 13 The school of life Live and Learn Jan 15, 1990 5th Mar 1991 Harry Harris Rick Mittleman
97 14th Battle for the forest Log jam Feb 5, 1990 March 12 1991 William Gereghty Lee Maddux
98 15th Manco's treasure The Treasure of Manco Feb 12, 1990 19 Mar 1991 Michael Preece Chris Haddock
99 16 The money launderers Jenny's chance 19 Feb 1990 26th Mar 1991 Michael Caffey Rick Drew & John Sheppard
100 17th Trust is good ... Deep cover Feb. 26, 1990 Aug 13, 1991 Charlie Correll Robert Sherman
101 18th Of violins and crooks The Lost Amadeus 19 Mar 1990 Apr 9, 1991 Michael Caffey Paul B. Margolis
102 19th Heart of steel Hearts of Steel Apr 9, 1990 Apr 16, 1991 Charlie Correll Rick Mittleman
103 20th The bird lady Rush to Judgment Apr 16, 1990 Dec 21, 1992 Charlie Correll Robert Sherman
104 21st Ferry to the afterlife Passages Apr 30, 1990 Aug 20, 1991 William Gereghty John Sheppard
Idea: Anthony Rich

Season 6

No.
( total )
No.
( St. )
German title Original title First broadcast in the USA German language first broadcast (D) Director script
105 1 Violence against violence Tough boys 17 Sep 1990 Aug 27, 1991 Mike Vejar Art Washington
106 2 An act of humanity Humanity Sep 24 1990 3rd Sep 1991 William Gereghty Lincoln Kibbee
107 3 A weapon with a past The gun Oct. 1, 1990 Sep 10 1991 William Gereghty Robert Sherman
108 4th False friends Twenty Questions Oct 8, 1990 17 Sep 1991 Michael Caffey Rick Mittleman
109 5 The wall The Wall Oct 22, 1990 Sep 24 1991 Michael Preece Rick drew
110 6th The teaching of evil Lesson in Evil Oct 29, 1990 Dec 22, 1992 William Gereghty John Sheppard
111 7th Harry's will Harry's Will Nov 5, 1990 - William Gereghty Lincoln Kibbee
112 8th MacGyver's dream women MacGyver's Women Nov 12, 1990 Oct 22, 1992 Michael Preece Lincoln Kibbee & Stephen Kandel
113 9 The truth is in wine Bitter Harvest Nov 19, 1990 Oct 8, 1991 Mike Vejar Michael Kane
114 10 Visit from another planet The Visitor Dec. 3, 1990 Oct 27, 1992 William Gereghty Brad Radnitz
115 11 A nice hit Squeeze Play Dec 17, 1990 Nov 2, 1992 Michael Preece Art Washington
116 12 Hot love Jerico Games Jan. 7, 1991 Nov 3, 1992 William Gereghty Robert Sherman
117 13 The dead land The Wasteland Jan. 21, 1991 Nov 4, 1992 Michael Caffey Robert Hamner
Idea: Grant Rosenberg & Robert Hamner
118 14th The eye of Osiris Eye of Osiris Feb 4, 1991 Nov 5, 1992 Mike Vejar John Sheppard
119 15th Nice friends High control Feb 11, 1991 Nov 9, 1992 Michael Caffey Lincoln Kibbee
120 16 The silent witness There but for the Grace Feb. 18, 1991 Nov 10, 1992 William Gereghty John Considine
121 17th Blind trust Blind Faith 4th Mar 1991 Nov 11, 1992 Michael Caffey John Considine
122 18th The Lacey Sisters Faith, Hope & Charity 18 Mar 1991 Nov 16, 1992 William Gereghty Brad Radnitz
123 19th business is business Strictly business Apr 8, 1991 Nov 17, 1992 Mike Vejar John Sheppard
124 20th The black stream Trail of Tears Apr 26, 1991 Nov 12, 1992 Michael Preece Lincoln Kibbee
125 21st Lesson in friendship Hind sight May 6, 1991 Nov 23, 1992 Michael Preece Rick Mittleman

Season 7

No.
( total )
No.
( St. )
German title Original title First broadcast in the USA German language first broadcast (D) Director script
126 1 Agents in the Caribbean Honest Abe 16 Sep 1991 Nov 26, 1992 Michael Caffey Lincoln Kibbee
127 2 Murderous intentions The 'Hood 23 Sep 1991 Nov 25, 1992 Mike Vejar Rick Mittleman
128 3 But the body was missing! Obsessed Sep 30 1991 Nov 24, 1992 William Gereghty John Sheppard
129 4th The fire devil The Prometheus Syndrome Oct 7, 1991 Dec 1, 1992 William Gereghty Robert Sherman
130 5 The Coltons The Coltons Oct 14, 1991 Nov 19, 1992 William Gereghty Stephen Downing
Idea: Michael Greenburg & Stephen Downing
131 6th The Death Baron's Gardens Walking dead Oct 21, 1991 Nov 30, 1992 Michael Preece Mark Rodgers
132 7th Knight MacGyver, part 1 Good Knight MacGyver, Part 1 Nov 4, 1991 Dec 2, 1992 Mike Vejar John Considine
133 8th Knight MacGyver, part 2 Good Knight MacGyver, Part 2 Nov 11, 1991 December 3, 1992 Mike Vejar John Considine
134 9 Deadly hatred Deadly Silents Nov 18, 1991 Dec 7, 1992 William Gereghty Brad Radnitz
135 10 The last boxing match Split decision Dec 2, 1991 Dec 10, 1992 Michael Caffey David Rich
136 11 The gang war Gunz 'n Boyz Dec 16, 1991 Dec 14, 1992 William Gereghty Art Washington
137 12 Fight the speculators Off the wall Dec 30, 1991 Dec 15, 1992 Michael Preece Rick Mittleman
138 13 Death in china The Stringer Apr 25, 1992 Dec 17, 1992 William Gereghty Brad Radnitz
139 14th Heavy water The Mountain of Youth May 21, 1992 Dec 16, 1992 Mike Vejar John Sheppard

Television films

No. German title Original title First broadcast in the USA German language first broadcast (D) Director script
F1 Hunt for the treasure of Atlantis The Lost Treasure of Atlantis May 14, 1994 Jan. 22, 1995 Mike Vejar John Sheppard
F2 End of the line hell Trail to Doomsday Nov 24, 1994 Jan 15, 1995 Charlie Correll John Considine

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. The sources on which the ranking numbers in the Nielsen ratings are based appeared in April of the respective year and thus before the first broadcast of the final episode, so that the ranking in the Nielsen ratings does not apply to the entire season.
  2. Prime-time Nielsen Ratings , in: Chicago Tribune, April 20, 1986, accessed June 25, 2015
  3. List of Season's Top-Rated TV Shows With PM-Nielsens, Bjt , in: AP News Archive, April 22, 1987, accessed June 25, 2015
  4. List of Season's Top-Rated TV Shows With AM-TV Ratings Bjt , in: AP News Archive, April 19, 1988, accessed June 25, 2015
  5. POKING AROUND THROUGH THE RUBBLE OF THE 1988-89 TELEVISION SEASON , in: Deseret News, April 26, 1989, accessed June 25, 2015
  6. [1] , accessed June 25, 2015
  7. The Season's Top-Rated Shows for 1991-92 With AM-Nielsen-Season Ratings , in: AP News Archive of April 14, 1992, accessed June 25, 2015
  8. ↑ Broadcast dates , in: fernsehserien.de, accessed on May 25, 2015