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MacGyver· Season 3 · Episode 3

Back from the Dead

S03E03·8.3·October 5, 1987·1h·ABC

Jimmy Kendall, living undercover after testifying against his Mob bosses, surfaces when he becomes the manager for a winning baseball team.

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#17In Season 3of 20 rated episodes
#69All-timeof 139 rated episodes
−0.4vs season avgSeason 3 averages 8.7
1987First airedOctober 5, 1987

Guest stars

Hank AaronHank Aaronas Hank Aaron
Joe SantosJoe Santosas Jimmy "The Eraser" Kendall
Richard Jamisonas Ralph
Al RuscioAl Ruscioas Paul Webber
Alex BruhanskiAlex Bruhanskias Sal
Rebecca BaldingRebecca Baldingas Susan Walker
Frank C. TurnerFrank C. Turneras Priest
Charles AndréCharles Andréas Tony
David FrenchDavid Frenchas Brian
Doug Greenallas Dave
Beverley HendryBeverley Hendryas Lynda

Crew

James L. ConwayJames L. ConwayDirector
Stephen KronishStephen KronishWriter

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