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MacGyver· Season 1 · Episode 10

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S01E10·8.3·December 22, 1985·1h·ABC

After MacGyver completes an overseas mission, he takes a vacation to lie low and bond with his estranged grandfather Harry Jackson. However, an assassin named Axminister finds out where MacGyver is and goes after both men.

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#6In Season 1of 22 rated episodes
#69All-timeof 139 rated episodes
+0.2vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.1
1985First airedDecember 22, 1985

Guest stars

John AndersonJohn Andersonas Harry Jackson
D'Mitch DavisD'Mitch Davisas Axminister
William FrankfatherWilliam Frankfatheras Barney
Huck Liggettas Farmboy
Robert MianoRobert Mianoas Black
Nick DimitriNick Dimitrias Kidnapper

Crew

Ernest PintoffDirector
Lee H. KatzinDirector
Terry NationTerry NationWriter
James SchmererTeleplay
Mike MarvinStory · Teleplay
Stephen KandelStephen KandelTeleplay

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