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MacGyver· Season 2 · Episode 14

Birth Day

S02E14·8.1·February 2, 1987·1h·ABC

MacGyver's fishing trip is cut short when he meets a very pregnant woman whose husband is out to kill her. Accidentally, she found out that his half-way home for ex-cons is really a recruiting place for new crimes. Mac and the woman are chased into a warehouse where they are trapped.

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#10In Season 2of 22 rated episodes
#98All-timeof 139 rated episodes
−0.0vs season avgSeason 2 averages 8.1
1987First airedFebruary 2, 1987

Guest stars

Joe LambieJoe Lambieas Andrew Harryman
David L. CrowleyDavid L. Crowleyas Eric
J.E. FreemanJ.E. Freemanas Karl
Bill HendersonBill Hendersonas Gas Station Cashier
Paul Drakeas Mitch
Toni KalemToni Kalemas Elaine Harryman
John M. JacksonJohn M. Jacksonas Police Sergeant
Ellen Gerkenas Paramedic
Rob GarrisonRob Garrisonas Patrol Officer

Crew

James L. ConwayJames L. ConwayDirector
Rob HeddenRob HeddenWriter

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