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MacGyver· Season 1 · Episode 9

The Prodigal

S01E09·8.1·December 8, 1985·1h·ABC

MacGyver is assigned to protect a person in the Federal Witness Protection Program. The man he is protecting wants to come out of hiding to visit his dying mother. MacGyver must protect him from the Mob and from the Feds.

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#11In Season 1of 22 rated episodes
#98All-timeof 139 rated episodes
−0.0vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.1
1985First airedDecember 8, 1985

Guest stars

Carl FranklinCarl Franklinas Marshall Andrew Wiley
Robert RomanusRobert Romanusas Frank Bennett
Richard RomanusRichard Romanusas Joey Bennett
Angela ClarkeAngela Clarkeas Catarina Bennett
Stan KamberStan Kamberas Max
Tom Ormenyas Bridges
John MahonJohn Mahonas Vendor
Michael ChampionMichael Championas Larson
Mario Robertsas Tommy
Katherine WallachKatherine Wallachas Carol
James Hessas Vincent

Crew

Alexander SingerAlexander SingerDirector
David AbramowitzDavid AbramowitzStory · Teleplay
Paul SavageStory

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