List of MacGyver episodes (season 2)

MacGyver Season 2

"His Mind Is the Ultimate Weapon"
Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 22
Release
Original network ABC
Original release September 22, 1986 (1986-09-22) – May 4, 1987 (1987-05-04)

The second season of MacGyver, an American television series, began September 22, 1986, and ended on May 4, 1987. It aired on ABC. It was the first of six seasons the series led in to Monday Night Football. The region 1 DVD was released on June 7, 2005.[1]

Episodes

No. # Title Directed by Written by Original air date
231"The Human Factor"Charlie CorrellRobin BernheimSeptember 22, 1986 (1986-09-22)
When MacGyver is sent in to test security at a top secret military lab, the artificially intelligent central computer traps him inside and he has to outsmart it to escape.
242"The Eraser"Paul KrasnyStephen KronishSeptember 29, 1986 (1986-09-29)
A hitman passes himself off as a father looking for his lost son, causing MacGyver to help him find his target.
253"Twice Stung"Paul KrasnyStory by: Bill Froehlich & Mark Lisson & Phil Combest
Teleplay by: Mark Lisson & Bill Froehlich
October 6, 1986 (1986-10-06)
MacGyver and some friends from the Phoenix Foundation must con a con man in order to win back a man's life savings.
264"The Wish Child"Charlie CorrellStory by: Stephen Kronish & Brian Lane & Stephen Kandel
Teleplay by: Bill Froehlich & Stephen Kandel
October 20, 1986 (1986-10-20)
MacGyver must rescue the brother of a friend when the boy gets tricked by scam artists to pass himself as the fulfillment of ancient Chinese legend.
275"Final Approach"Alexander SingerRob HeddenOctober 27, 1986 (1986-10-27)
MacGyver is stranded in the wilderness with a group of teenage gang members; he must get them to put aside their differences long enough to survive the ordeal.
286"Jack of Lies"Charlie CorrellKerry Lenhart & John J. SakmarNovember 3, 1986 (1986-11-03)

MacGyver's friend, Jack Dalton, tricks him into going to Central America to rescue a botanist, but it turns out to be an old friend of theirs.

Note: First appearance of Bruce McGill as Jack Dalton.
297"The Road Not Taken"Cliff BoleStory by: Chuck Bowman
Teleplay by: Stephen Kronish
November 10, 1986 (1986-11-10)
MacGyver runs into an old girlfriend when he and Pete go into Southeast Asia to help a group of orphans escape soldiers intent on killing them.
308"Eagles"Paul KrasnyGeorge Lee MarshallNovember 17, 1986 (1986-11-17)
MacGyver is sent up into the mountains to find out about two endangered eagles; he also finds poachers who try to kill him.
319"Silent World"James L. ConwayStephen KandelNovember 24, 1986 (1986-11-24)
A group of international thieves try to steal a top secret missile and MacGyver's deaf friend has dreams that help them catch the bad guys.
3210"Three for the Road"Alan CroslandStory by: Mark Lisson & Rob Hedden
Teleplay by: John J. Sakmar & Kerry Lenhart
December 15, 1986 (1986-12-15)
MacGyver, a has been actor and the actor's wife are on the run from mob when they accidentally come into possession of counterfeit money.
3311"Phoenix Under Siege"Gilbert M. ShiltonStory by: John I. Koivula
Teleplay by: Stephen Kronish
January 5, 1987 (1987-01-05)
MacGyver and his grandfather stop by the foundation on their way to a hockey game to pick up the tickets; terrorists are there setting a bomb and trap MacGyver and his grandfather in the building.
3412"Family Matter"Alexander SingerPaul MagistrettiJanuary 12, 1987 (1987-01-12)
When Pete's ex-wife and son are kidnapped by a disgruntled former agent, MacGyver must come to the rescue.
3513"Soft Touch"Charlie CorrellJoan Brooker & Nancy EddoJanuary 19, 1987 (1987-01-19)
MacGyver rescues a political prisoner from Russia and, while protecting him, MacGyver must foil a plot to assassinate a South American government official.
3614"Birth Day"James L. ConwayRob HeddenFebruary 2, 1987 (1987-02-02)
MacGyver must help a pregnant woman escape her ex-convict husband who intends to murder her after she discovers a secret about him.
3715"Pirates"Bruce KesslerStephen KandelFebruary 9, 1987 (1987-02-09)
MacGyver must rescue a friend when she is kidnapped by pirates convinced she can lead them to sunken treasure.
3816"Out in the Cold"Cliff BoleStephen KronishFebruary 16, 1987 (1987-02-16)
MacGyver and Pete are skiing when a mob informant plants microfilm on MacGyver; after getting back home the mob comes after them.
3917"Dalton, Jack of Spies"Bob SweeneyJohn J. Sakmar & Kerry LenhartFebruary 23, 1987 (1987-02-23)
Jack fakes his own death and MacGyver must help him clear his name after he is accused of murdering a CIA agent.
4018"Partners"Cliff BoleMark Lisson & Bill FroehlichMarch 2, 1987 (1987-03-02)
Murdoc lures MacGyver and Pete into a trap; while trying to escape they reminisce over their previous encounters with him.
4119"Bushmaster"Don ChaffeyRob HeddenMarch 23, 1987 (1987-03-23)
When MacGyver goes to South America to rescue a downed pilot, the pilot's daughter stows away on the trip to try and help.
4220"Friends"Cliff BoleStephen KronishApril 6, 1987 (1987-04-06)
Jack lures MacGyver to the Phoenix Foundation for a surprise birthday party where many of his friends from past adventures are waiting; this makes him reconsider his recently tendered resignation.
4321"D.O.A.: MacGyver"Cliff BoleJaison StarkesApril 27, 1987 (1987-04-27)
MacGyver's friend is killed after telling him of a bomb to be planted at a funeral; while escaping his friend's killers, he receives a head injury which causes amnesia.
4422"For Love or Money"James L. ConwayDouglas Heyes, Jr.May 4, 1987 (1987-05-04)
MacGyver must work with an agent he doesn't like in order to break a political prisoner out of Czechoslovakia.

References

  1. "Season 2 DVD Information". TVShowsOnDVD.com. 2005-07-06. Retrieved 2009-05-09.

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