MacGyver

10 Best Episodes of MacGyver - Season 5

20-something Angus MacGyver creates a clandestine organization where he uses his knack for solving problems in unconventional ways to help prevent disasters from happening.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 28, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

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MacGyver - S5E6

#7 - Quarantine + N95 + Landline + Telescope + Social Distance (Season 5 - Episode 6)

During COVID-19’s first stay-at-home order, as Mac, Bozer and Riley quarantine together, they try to stop a crime in progress at their neighbor’s house. Russ’ romantic fling takes on a longer and more complicated turn when they quarantine together.

The episode was rated 7.43 from 204 votes.

MacGyver - S5E3

#6 - Eclipse + USMC-1856707 + Step Potential + Chain Lock + Ma (Season 5 - Episode 3)

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When Russ is kidnapped, Mac and the team must break out a previously murderous psychopath, now pacifist, from prison to help find him. Also, while on the run, Mac and Desi are forced to confront their relationship issues.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 230 votes.

MacGyver - S5E7

#5 - Golden Lancehead + Venom + Pole Vault + Blood + Baggage (Season 5 - Episode 7)

The secret experimental cancer treatment Mac’s developing with a friend is discovered when culprits ransack their lab, kidnap Mac’s partner and plan to use the research to create a powerful new nerve agent.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 85 votes.

MacGyver - S5E1

#4 - Resort + Desi + Riley + Window Cleaner + Witness (Season 5 - Episode 1)

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Mac and the team infiltrate a glamorous hotel used as an international hideout for criminals to find a woman with vital information on Codex. However, their target has a new secret identity, including a completely new face.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 266 votes.

MacGyver - S5E2

#3 - Thief + Painting + Auction + Viro-486 + Justice (Season 5 - Episode 2)

When Taylor’s former protégé is killed while preventing a bio-weapon from falling into the wrong hands, Mac and the team must find the weapon so Desi can pull off the ultimate heist before it’s sold to a terrorist cell.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 246 votes.

MacGyver - S5E4

#2 - Banh Bao + Sterno + Drill + Burner + Mason (Season 5 - Episode 4)

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Mac’s meeting with Desi’s parents goes sideways when her brother finds himself in trouble and desperately needs their help. Russ and Matty must ask an old nemesis for assistance when their new recruitment candidate is kidnapped.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 235 votes.

MacGyver - S5E5

#1 - Jack + Kinematics + Safe Cracker + MgKNO3 + GTO (Season 5 - Episode 5)

Using a cryptic postcard as their only clue, Mac and the team must solve a fallen friend’s final case and bring him justice.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 211 votes.

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