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1985
TV-14
ABC

1985
TV-14
ABC

Summary MacGyver is a different kind of hero: he doesn't use weapons, he's afraid of heights, and he's an expert at making complicated machines out of ordinary things quickly. He works in the employ of The Phoenix Foundation, a think tank dedicated to improving mankind. Pete Thornton gave MacGyver his assignments, occasionally getting involved h...

Created By: Lee David Zlotoff

1985
TV-14
ABC

1985
TV-14
ABC

MacGyver

7 Seasons

Season 1 Premiere: Sep 29, 1985

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User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 31 User Ratings

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Summary MacGyver is a different kind of hero: he doesn't use weapons, he's afraid of heights, and he's an expert at making complicated machines out of ordinary things quickly. He works in the employ of The Phoenix Foundation, a think tank dedicated to improving mankind. Pete Thornton gave MacGyver his assignments, occasionally getting involved h...

Created By: Lee David Zlotoff

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22 Episodes • 1985

22 Episodes • 1986

20 Episodes • 1987

19 Episodes • 1988

21 Episodes • 1989

21 Episodes • 1990

7 Seasons

Top Cast

Richard Dean Anderson

MacGyver

Dana Elcar

Pete Thornton, King Arthur, Andy Colson

Bruce McGill

Jack Dalton, 'The Great Sheldrake'

Robin Mossley

Wilt, Wilt Bozer, Alexander Shannon

Elyssa Davalos

Nikki Carpenter, Lisa

Michael Des Barres

Murdoc

Susan Chapple

Helen Wilson, Helen

Teri Hatcher

Penny Parker

Kevin Hayes

Newscaster, Reporter, Vince King

John Anderson

Harry Jackson

Dale Wilson

Colin Yardrow, Crandell, Dennis, Erik Dunlop, Sundance

Bruce Harwood

Willis, Juice

Jackson Davies

Captain Mike Kiley, Detective Mike Kiley, Father Pat Lafferty, Police Lieutenant Mike Kiley, Sam Mulligan

Claire Vardiel

Eunice, Betty, Dr. Sylvia Warner, Pam

Kai Wulff

Hans Visser, Ladysmith, Major Stepan Frolov, Nicolas Von Leer

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Billy Colton, Ray Collins

Robert Donner

Milt Bozer, Benjamin Wintergreen, Vince

James Hong

Chu, Kuang, Lee Wenying

Christopher Neame

Duncan, Erich von Leer, Quayle, Von Leer

Allan Lysell

Dorman, Sheriff, Walker, Wrightman

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Universal Acclaim Based on 31 User Ratings

94% Positive
29 Ratings

6% Mixed
2 Ratings

0% Negative
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User Reviews

User Score

Universal Acclaim Based on 31 User Ratings

94% Positive
29 Ratings

6% Mixed
2 Ratings

0% Negative
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Details

Production Company:

Henry Winkler/John Rich Productions
Paramount Television

Initial Release Date: Sep 29, 1985

Number of seasons: 7 Seasons

Rating: TV-14

Genres:

Awards

Primetime Emmy Awards

• 4 Nominations

Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA

• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations

TV Land Awards

• 2 Nominations

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