MacGyver (2016): Season 1

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CBS | Season Premiere Date: September 23, 2016

Starring: George Eads, Sandrine Holt, Tristin Mays

Summary: 20-something Angus "Mac" MacGyver (Lucas Till) and former CIA agent Jack (George Eads) deal with dangerous missions around the world as part of the Department of External Services in this reboot of the 1985 series.

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Science

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E21. Cigar Cutter
Air Date: April 14, 2017
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S1:E20. Hole Puncher
Air Date: April 7, 2017
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S1:E19. Compass
Air Date: March 31, 2017

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Mark A. Perigard

Sep 23, 2016

With the breezy action comes some valuable knowledge about magnets and ammonias. Who knew TV could be educational? ... This reboot looks to be a pleasant way to start the [CBS Friday] lineup and the weekend. Read full review

Neil Genzlinger

Sep 20, 2016

Lucas Till, as the 2016 version of the title character, doesn’t make much of an impression in the premiere, which involves a bioweapon that has fallen into bad hands. It’s nice to see George Eads of “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” back on TV as Jack Dalton, one of MacGyver’s partners in disaster prevention, but the show is bogged down by its premise. Read full review

Gail Pennington

Sep 23, 2016

MacGyver isn't going to set prime time on fire. But it's watchable enough, and it seems like a good Friday night fit with CBS' "Hawaii Five-0" and "Blue Bloods." Read full review

Mary McNamara

Sep 22, 2016

The action is so predictable it feels, at times, like a joke. ... The reboot adds nothing to the archetype, which makes it less nostalgic than archaic. Read full review

Bernard Boo

Sep 26, 2016

The cues are clunky and don’t add much insight into the mind of our hero, and the sense of suspense the original was known for (typically involving an explosive of some sort) is all but missing here, mostly due to the fact that the show insists on maintaining a zippy pace at all times. This is a major issue, but the show’s woes don’t end there. The more critical question of cast chemistry is ultimately what sinks the ill-conceived reboot, with Till struggling to find an easy rapport with his onscreen partners. Read full review

Glenn Garvin

Sep 23, 2016

MacGyver (played by Lucas Till, X-Men: Apocalypse) is soooo much smarter than us, his producers have helpfully slapped big bold chyron labels on all the household goods with which he builds Klingon battlecruisers and time-traveling Waring blenders. So yes, that black ashy substance is indeed "SOOT." And that tangle of wires? You guessed it: "ELECTRONICS." Then there are the moments—a lot of them—when MacGyver is boinking one of his chick assistants while whipping up a laser death ray with his free hand. You'll know when the MacGyver audience has reach its target IQ when you see a chyron reading "ORIFICE." Read full review

Maureen Ryan

Sep 19, 2016

Till’s delivery is wooden and clunky. The writing doesn’t help--the pilot script is full of silly plot short-cuts and painfully cheesy lines. Read full review

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asheese

Nov 7, 2016

I like the new reboot of MacGyver and don't understand why other people have to hate. I hope the show continues for a long time. Can't wait to see how the season goes.

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DeStruckShin

Dec 6, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think people are putting quite strict guidelines of how MacGyver should be handled. The ABC show series can put quite the bar for those who watched the older series and compared that to the modern update of MacGyver.

Personally, I’ve seen the episode of MacGyver ABC series, and the first scene didn’t have much of a commentary. While MacGyver (ABC Series) is dismantling a rocket, there’s no explanation of how he does this; plot hole right there. However, while the new MacGyver is doing commentaries similarly to Michael Weston’s “Burn Notice”, the sense of realism is what helps people understand what’s going on. The materials one needs to break out of prison from radio batteries, toilet water, and other material is ingenious and unconventional (Season 1, Episode 7).

Yes, I agree stealing the big, bulky radio battery was quite noticeable and could’ve easily get MacGyver caught, but the main thing about MacGyver that separates the rest of the ‘secret agents’ do’s and don’ts is the fact he gets out unconventionally.

Also please also take into account that most 18-49-year-olds either are in college or working, so of course, MacGyver’s first season ratings is going to be horrible especially since it’s watched by people who have watched the ABC series before and liked THAT version. Those people have accumulated a bias towards this new version.… Expand

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zod50

Oct 13, 2016

MacGyver 2016 is a great tv show I like and love everything in this new show and I really don't understand why people don't like it and because of this people there is small chance of season 2. I would also love to see Richard Dean Anderson as guest star as I also watched old Macgyver.

3 of 6 users found this helpful33

Bmanne

Oct 29, 2016

Some reooted shows work and some don't, this does not. To capture the greatness of the original, a new story line is needed, not just rehash the old ones.

1 of 2 users found this helpful11

Mitchzap65

Sep 26, 2016

Honestly, screw this reboot. Even the original show practically died about half-way through, why would anyone think that a reboot was what the MacGyver needed? I cannot say for sure.

2 of 5 users found this helpful23

t4mo

Jan 14, 2017

I couldn't watch the whole trailer without leaving a nasty taste in my mouth

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Russ253

Sep 25, 2016

The clip for this show was bad, but I was going to watch it anyways. Turned it on and watched 10 seconds of it and turned the TV off. It was 007 in diapers, not my kind of show. Cancel it.

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Seasons & Episodes

38

Series Overview
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: December 4, 2020
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: February 7, 2020
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 28, 2018
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 29, 2017
Season 1

38
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 23, 2016
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  S1:E21. Cigar Cutter
  Air Date: April 14, 2017
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  S1:E20. Hole Puncher
  Air Date: April 7, 2017
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  S1:E19. Compass
  Air Date: March 31, 2017
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  S1:E18. Flashlight
  Air Date: March 10, 2017
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  S1:E17. Ruler
  Air Date: February 24, 2017
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  S1:E16. Hook
  Air Date: February 17, 2017
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  S1:E15. Magnifying Glass
  Air Date: February 10, 2017
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  S1:E14. Fish Scaler
  Air Date: February 3, 2017
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  S1:E13. Large Blade
  Air Date: January 13, 2017
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  S1:E12. Screwdriver
  Air Date: January 6, 2017
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  S1:E11. Scissors
  Air Date: December 16, 2016
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  S1:E10. Pliers
  Air Date: December 9, 2016
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  S1:E9. Chisel
  Air Date: November 18, 2016
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  S1:E8. Corkscrew
  Air Date: November 11, 2016
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  S1:E7. Can Opener
  Air Date: November 4, 2016
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  S1:E6. Wrench
  Air Date: October 28, 2016
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  S1:E5. Toothpick
  Air Date: October 21, 2016
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  S1:E4. Wire Cutter
  Air Date: October 14, 2016
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  S1:E3. Awl
  Air Date: October 7, 2016
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  S1:E2. Metal Saw
  Air Date: September 30, 2016
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  S1:E1. The Rising
  Air Date: September 23, 2016