Fair rating?MacGyver· Season 1 · Episode 18
Ugly Duckling
A 15-year-old genius accidentally hacks into a defective missile guidance system and attracts the attention of both the FBI and some black marketeers, who think that she may fix it for them. It's up to MacGyver to save her from being kidnapped by either side.
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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 12, 1986
Guest stars
Dana Elcaras Pete Thornton
Ned Bellamyas Larkin
Richard McKenzieas Willis
Lee De Brouxas HatcherDarcy Martaas Kate Lafferty
Rob Paulsenas Rogers
Melinda O. Feeas Carol Lafferty
Michael Francis Clarkeas Walker
Russell Johnsonas OslowCrew
Charles CorrellDirector
Larry CrossWriter
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