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MacGyver· Season 4 · Episode 8

Ma Dalton

S04E08·9.0·January 23, 1989·1h·ABC

Jack receives mementos of his father from an anonymous sender. This triggers a search for Jack´s mother, who has been missing since Jack was a boy. But when he finally gets to meet her, she turns out to be a fugitive in fear of her life, and Jack´s presence only complicate things more.

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#1In Season 4of 19 rated episodes
#4All-timeof 139 rated episodes
+0.3vs season avgSeason 4 averages 8.7
1989First airedJanuary 23, 1989

Guest stars

Richard LawsonRichard Lawsonas Jesse Colton
Bruce McGillBruce McGillas Jack Dalton
Ed NelsonEd Nelsonas Arthur Bandel
Constance TowersConstance Towersas Frances Leyland
Leslie CarlsonLeslie Carlsonas Sparky Greer
Monica Markoas Midge
Dwight McFeeDwight McFeeas Marty Ricco
Freda PerryFreda Perryas Dawn
Andrew KavadasAndrew Kavadasas Dave
Russell RobertsRussell Robertsas Ken
Denalda WilliamsDenalda Williamsas Gertie
John Destryas Cardplayer

Crew

Rob BowmanRob BowmanDirector
John WhelpleyWriter

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