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MacGyver· Season 1 · Episode 17

To Be a Man

S01E17·8.0·March 5, 1986·1h·ABC

In Afghanistan, wounded and hunted by the Soviets, MacGyver is given refuge by an Afghan woman and her son. But they are themselves at the mercy of an Afghan thug, who will kill MacGyver if he finds him at his woman.

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#15In Season 1of 22 rated episodes
#106All-timeof 139 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.1
1986First airedMarch 5, 1986

Guest stars

Dana ElcarDana Elcaras Pete Thornton
Sid HaigSid Haigas Khali
Allan KolmanAllan Kolmanas Captain
Persis Khambattaas Zia
Ajay NaiduAjay Naiduas Ahmed
Teresa Bowmanas Judy
Ron Gilbertas The Lieutenant
Michael Gordin ShoreMichael Gordin Shoreas The Sergeant
Richard Duranas The Afghan Man
Ted Pitsisas The Technician

Crew

Cliff BoleCliff BoleDirector
Don MankiewiczWriter

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