MACGYVER MACGYVER, a reimagining of the classic series, is an action-adventure drama about 20-something Angus "Mac" MacGyver, who creates a clandestine organization within the U.S. government where he uses his extraordinary talent for unconventional problem solving and vast scientific knowledge to save lives. Joining his team on high-risk missions around the globe is maverick former CIA agent Jack Dalton and Patricia Thornton, ex-field agent turned director of operations and Riley Davis, an unpredictable computer hacker with a chip on her shoulder. At home, MacGyver is entertained by his ambitious roommate, Wilt Bozer. Under the aegis of the Department of External Services, MacGyver takes on the responsibility of saving the world, armed to the teeth with resourcefulness and little more than bubble gum and a paper clip. Premieres Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 on the CBS Television Network. ON AIR: Fridays (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) ORIGINATION: Atlanta FORMAT: Drama, Action Adventure (Filmed in HD) STARRING: Lucas Till (Angus "Mac" MacGyver) George Eads (Jack Dalton) Sandrine Holt (Patricia Thornton) Justin Hires (Wilt Bozer) Tristin Mays (Riley Davis) PRODUCED BY: CBS Television Studios in association with Lionsgate EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Peter Lenkov, Craig O'Neill, James Wan, Henry Winkler, Lee Zlotoff and Michael Clear Photos are available on www.cbspressexpress.com Website: http://www.cbs.com/shows/macgyver/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacGyverCBS Twitter: http://twitter.com/MacGyverCBS CBS Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBSTweet Instagram: @MacGyverCBS Talent on Twitter: Lucas Till @LucasTill George Eads @GeorgeEads Justin Hires @JustinHires Tristin Mays @Trizzio Talent on Instagram: Lucas Till @LucasTill George Eads @GeorgeEads Justin Hires @JustinHires Tristin Mays @TristinMays Producers on Twitter: Peter Lenkov @PLenkov James Wan @creepypuppet Henry Winkler @hwinkler4real Lee Zlotoff @MacGyver
Spoiler: 9/23/16 Series Premiere episode ANGUS "MAC" MACGYVER AND JACK DALTON, SPECIAL AGENTS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EXTERNAL SERVICES, JOIN FORCES TO RECOVER A MISSING BIOWEAPON, ON THE SERIES PREMIERE OF THE NEW DRAMA "MACGYVER," FRIDAY, SEPT. 23 Mac & Jack are on the hunt! Lucas Till, George Eads, Sandrine Holt, Justin Hires and Tristin Mays Star in the Reimagining of the Classic Television Series "The Rising" – Angus "Mac" MacGyver (Lucas Till) and Jack Dalton (George Eads), special agents for the Department of External Services (DXS), join forces to recover a missing bioweapon that has the ability to destroy hundreds of thousands of people with one single drop, on the series premiere of the new drama MACGYVER, Friday, Sept. 23 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. Lucas Till, George Eads, Sandrine Holt, Justin Hires and Tristin Mays star. FYI: this episode is scheduled to air again, on Sunday, September 25th, starting at 10:30pm ET/9:30pm CT. Due to doubleheader football games airing earlier, this start time might be delayed. Please use the CBS Eye-Lert System for updates to the primetime schedule! MACGYVER, a reimagining of the classic series, is an action-adventure drama about 20-something Angus "Mac" MacGyver, who creates the Department of External Services (DXS), a clandestine organization within the U.S. government where he uses his extraordinary talent for unconventional problem-solving and vast scientific knowledge to save lives. Joining his team on high-risk missions around the globe is maverick former CIA agent Jack Dalton; Patricia Thornton, an ex-field agent turned director of operations; and Riley Davis, an unpredictable computer hacker with a chip on her shoulder. At home, MacGyver is entertained by his ambitious roommate, Wilt Bozer. Under the aegis of the Department of External Services, MacGyver takes on the responsibility of saving the world, armed to the teeth with resourcefulness and little more than bubble gum and a paper clip. CHEAT TWEET: Don't miss the action-packed series premiere of @MacGyverCBS starring @LucasTill @GeorgeEads #CBS 9/23 8pm http://bit.ly/2bRM36F REGULAR CAST: Lucas Till (Angus "Mac" MacGyver) George Eads (Jack Dalton) Sandrine Holt (Patricia Thornton) Justin Hires (Wilt Bozer) Tristin Mays (Riley Davis) RECURRING CAST: Tracy Spiridakos (Nikki Carpenter) GUEST CAST: Vinnie Jones (John Kendrick) Cory Scott Allen (Vincent the Director) India Batson (Tiffany) Alessandro Folchitto (Doorman) Elizabeth Tavares (Lead Tech/Dying) Kenneth Israel (Pilot) Michael E. Sanders (Co-Pilot) Craig Newman (Lead Tech DXS) Don Dipetta (Armed Guard) WRITTEN BY: Peter M. Lenkov, one of the series' executive producers DIRECTED BY: James Wan, one of the series' executive producers
Spoiler: 9/30/16 episode MACGYVER AND THE TEAM TRAVEL TO VENEZUELA TO RESCUE JACK'S FORMER CIA PARTNER/EX-GIRLFRIEND WHO WENT MISSING AFTER SHE OBTAINED EVIDENCE TO TAKE DOWN AN INTERNATIONAL ARMS DEALER, ON "MACGYVER," FRIDAY, SEPT. 30 Amy Acker & George Eads; Mac on the move! Amy Acker (Person of Interest) Guest Stars as CIA Operative Sarah Adler, Jack's Former CIA Partner and Ex-Girlfriend "Metal Saw" - MacGyver and the team attempt to rescue Sarah (Amy Acker), Jack's former CIA partner/ex-girlfriend who went missing in Venezuela after she obtained evidence to take down an international arms dealer, on MACGYVER, Friday, Sept. 30 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. CHEAT TWEET: Get your passport! Mac & team go 2 Venezuela 2 save Jack's x, @AmyAcker! @MacGyverCBS 9/30 8pm @LucasTill @GeorgeEads http://bit.ly/2cMmAvI REGULAR CAST: Lucas Till (Angus "Mac" MacGyver) George Eads (Jack Dalton) Sandrine Holt (Patricia Thornton) Justin Hires (Wilt Bozer) Tristin Mays (Riley Davis) GUEST CAST: Amy Acker (Sarah Adler) Aina Dumlao (Andie Lee) Jocko Sims (Jimmy Green) Al Vincente (Julio) G-Rod (Marco) Jonathan Ralph Fritschi (Sweaty Cashier) Billy Blair (Creepy Guy) Andrew Yun (South Korean Leader) Preston James Hillier (Jeff) Carlos Guerrero (Alfredo Barrios) Alan Richmond (Luis) Jorge Longoria (Hospital Guard #1) WRITTEN BY: Craig O'Neill, one of the series' executive producers DIRECTED BY: Jerry Levine
Spoiler: 10/07/16 episode WITH ONLY A DRIVER'S LICENSE AND HAND SANITIZER AVAILABLE, MACGYVER MUST SAVE THE LIFE OF A MAN WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AN IMPENDING TERRORIST ATTACK, ON "MACGYVER," FRIDAY, OCT. 7 Mac, Jack, & Unconscious Guy in the car! "Awl" – MacGyver and the team are in Malaysia to extract a terrorist groups' money man, Ralph (Oliver Cooper), who holds key intel to an impending attack. But the mission goes south when the man is shot, and now, with only a driver's license and hand sanitizer available, MacGyver must keep Ralph alive in order to learn the terrorists' plans, on MACGYVER, Friday, Oct. 7 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. CHEAT TWEET: How will Mac use a driver's license & hand sanitizer to save a man's life? #MacHack @MacGyverCBS 10/7 8pm #CBS http://bit.ly/2d7Gmlz REGULAR CAST: Lucas Till (Angus "Mac" MacGyver) George Eads (Jack Dalton) Sandrine Holt (Patricia Thornton) Justin Hires (Wilt Bozer) Tristin Mays (Riley Davis) GUEST CAST: Oliver Cooper (Ralph) Aina Dumlao (Andie Lee) Walter Tabayoyong (Dr. Laqman Megat) Danielle Lyn (Receptionist) Benjamin Taylor (Bulgy Neck Vein) Hans Marrero (Sniper) WRITTEN BY: David Slack DIRECTED BY: Matt Earl Beesley
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Spoiler: 10/14/16 episode MACGYVER AND JACK MEET RUSSIAN VERSIONS OF THEMSELVES WHEN THEY TRAVEL TO MOSCOW TO HELP DIFFUSE A SOVIET-ERA WARHEAD WITH ONLY DUCT TAPE AND WIRE, ON "MACGYVER," FRIDAY, OCT. 14 Mac & his Russian counterpart try to diffuse a warhead! "Wire Cutter" – Mac and Jack partner with older versions of themselves, a Russian bomb programmer and his estranged handler, to shut down a Soviet-era warhead in Moscow. But when the antiquated computer needed to disable the warhead becomes inoperable, Mac must find a way to fix it with only duct tape and wire in time to prevent a new Cold War, on MACGYVER, Friday, Oct. 14 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. CHEAT TWEET: #MacGyver works w Russian version of himself 2 diffuse Soviet-era warhead w duct tape & wire! #MacHack @MacGyverCBS 10/14 8pm http://bit.ly/2dy8aj2 REGULAR CAST: Lucas Till (Angus "Mac" MacGyver) George Eads (Jack Dalton) Sandrine Holt (Patricia Thornton) Justin Hires (Wilt Bozer) Tristin Mays (Riley Davis) GUEST CAST: Aina Dumlao (Andie Lee) Elya Baskin (Alexander Orlov) Olek Krupka (Victor Levkin) Yorgo Constantine (Sevchenko) Selena Anduze (Agent Bannister) Bianca Malinoswki (Penny Parker) Angela M. Davis (Staff Member) Andre Pushkin (Big Spetsnaz) Serdar Kalsin (Lead Guard) WRITTEN BY: John Turman DIRECTED BY: Joe Dante
Spoiler: 10/21/16 episode USING ONLY AN ARMREST, A CURTAIN ROD AND A TOOTHPICK, MACGYVER MUST FIND A WAY TO FIX A SABOTAGED TRAIN TO PROTECT A WHISTLEBLOWER WITH PROOF THAT HER BOSS IS SELLING WEAPONS TO U.S. ENEMIES, ON "MACGYVER," FRIDAY, OCT. 21 "Toothpick" – Using only an armrest, a curtain rod and a toothpick, MacGyver must fix a sabotaged train in order to protect a whistleblower who has proof that her boss is selling weapons to U.S. enemies, on MACGYVER, Friday, Oct. 21 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. CHEAT TWEET: What would U be able to do w/ just an armrest, a toothpick & a curtain rod? #MacHack @MacGyverCBS 10/21 8pm #CBS http://bit.ly/2dyv1c1 REGULAR CAST: Lucas Till (Angus "Mac" MacGyver) George Eads (Jack Dalton) Sandrine Holt (Patricia Thornton) Justin Hires (Wilt Bozer) Tristin Mays (Riley Davis) GUEST CAST: Sonia Rockwell (Sophia) Kasha Kropinski (Katarina Wagner) Rachel Kylian (German Assistant) Jarreth Merz (Eric Wexler) Alban Merdani (Gerhard) Olivia Welch (Little Girl) Jessica Roth (Woman) Josh Ventura (Dad) Tony McFarr (Big Man) Ian Gregg (Young Man) WRITTEN BY: Nancy Kiu DIRECTED BY: Bobby Roth
Spoiler: 10/28/16 episode USING ONLY A WRENCH AND ROPE, MAC MUST DIFFUSE A BOMB SET NEAR THE UNITED NATIONS BY HIS OLD NEMESIS, "THE GHOST," A NOTORIOUS CRIMINAL WHOSE WORK KILLED MAC'S MENTOR, ON "MACGYVER," FRIDAY, OCT. 28 Mac behind the crime scene tape "Wrench" – Using only a wrench and rope, MacGyver must diffuse a bomb set near the United Nations by his old nemesis, "The Ghost" (Niko Nicotera), a notorious criminal whose work killed his mentor, and track him down before he strikes again, on MACGYVER, Friday, Oct. 28 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. CHEAT TWEET: Diffuse a bomb w/ just a wrench & rope? Not a problem for #MacGyver! #MacHack @MacGyverCBS 10/28 8pm #CBS http://bit.ly/2efrCiu REGULAR CAST: Lucas Till (Angus "Mac" MacGyver) George Eads (Jack Dalton) Sandrine Holt (Patricia Thornton) Justin Hires (Wilt Bozer) Tristin Mays (Riley Davis) GUEST CAST: Aina Dumlao (Andie Lee) Emerson Brooks (Charlie Robinson) Christian Chamberlin (Soldier) Keith Meriweather (Truck Driver) Lobo Sebastian (Alfred Pena) Niko Nicotera (The Ghost) Zoe Smith (Annabella Pena) WRITTEN BY: Brian Durkin DIRECTED BY: Alec Smight
Spoiler: 11/04/16 episode MACGYVER GOES UNDERCOVER IN A MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISON TO BREAK OUT A NOTORIOUS DRUG KINGPIN IN ORDER TO DISMANTLE A MASSIVE CARTEL, ON "MACGYVER," FRIDAY, NOV. 4 "Can Opener" – MacGyver is tasked to go undercover as an inmate in a maximum security prison to break out El Noche, a notorious drug kingpin, using only batteries and salt, and track him to his cartel's secret location and dismantle it, on MACGYVER, Friday, Nov. 4 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. CHEAT TWEET: How will MacGyver use salt & batteries to break himself & a former drug lord out of prison? @MacGyverCBS 11/4 8pm #CBS http://bit.ly/2f1Nd0D REGULAR CAST: Lucas Till (Angus "Mac" MacGyver) George Eads (Jack Dalton) Sandrine Holt (Patricia Thornton) Justin Hires (Wilt Bozer) Tristin Mays (Riley Davis) GUEST CAST: Thomas Kopache (O'Brian) Sir Brodie (Deputy Warden) Raoul Trujillo (Joaquin "El Noche" Sancola) Jabari Marshall (Tall Guard) Sam Medina (Raul) Alan T. Coleman (Shoving Guard) Cedric Greenway (Lead Guard) Kent De Mond (Serbian Agent) Tim Sitarz (Vincent) WRITTEN BY: Brian Durkin DIRECTED BY: Alec Smight
Spoiler: 11/11/16 episode USING A CORKSCREW AND PAPER TOWEL ROLLS, MACGYVER MUST DEFEND HIMSELF AND BOZER FROM MURDOC, AN INTERNATIONAL ASSASSIN HIRED TO KILL HIM, ON "MACGYVER," FRIDAY, NOV. 11 David Dastmalchian Guest Stars as Murdoc, MacGyver's Nemesis "Corkscrew" – When MacGyver comes face to face with Murdoc, an international assassin hired to kill him, Mac must defend both himself and Bozer, armed with only a corkscrew and paper towel rolls. Also, Bozer feels completely betrayed when he finally learns Mac's true identity on MACGYVER, Friday, Nov. 11 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. David Dastmalchian guest stars as Murdoc, MacGyver's nemesis. CHEAT TWEET: Could u defend yourself armed w/ just a corkscrew & paper towel rolls? #MacHack @MacGyverCBS 11/11 8pm #CBS http://bit.ly/2forMqU REGULAR CAST: Lucas Till (Angus "Mac" MacGyver) George Eads (Jack Dalton) Sandrine Holt (Patricia Thornton) Justin Hires (Wilt Bozer) Tristin Mays (Riley Davis) RECURRING CAST: Tracy Spiridakos (Nikki Carpenter) GUEST CAST: David Dastmalchian (S-218/Murdoc) Aimee Carrero (Cindy) Christain Chamberlin (Soldier) Cindy L. Jefferson (Server) WRITTEN BY: Lindsey Allen DIRECTED BY: Janice Cooke
Spoiler: 11/18/16 episode WITH ONLY A CHISEL AND MATCHBOOK, MACGYVER MUST FEND OFF EXTREMISTS WHO ATTACK THE U.S. EMBASSY IN LATVIA, ON "MACGYVER," FRIDAY, NOV. 18 "Chisel" – With only a chisel and matchbook, MacGyver and team must defend themselves and U.S. embassy workers in Latvia from extremists who are attempting to retrieve their leader. Also, Bozer faces a big decision now that he knows who Mac really is, on MACGYVER, Friday, Nov. 18 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. CHEAT TWEET: Can #MacGyver protect a U.S. Embassy from extremists w/ only a chisel & matchbook? #MacHack @MacGyverCBS 11/18 8pm http://bit.ly/2f6rEZY REGULAR CAST: Lucas Till (Angus "Mac" MacGyver) George Eads (Jack Dalton) Sandrine Holt (Patricia Thornton) Justin Hires (Wilt Bozer) Tristin Mays (Riley Davis) GUEST CAST: Tobias Jelenek (Janis) Garrett Kruithof (Valdis) Alicia Coppola (Ambassador Roberts) Andrew Ayala (Admiral Rodriguez) Hunter Burke (Phillip) Philip Fornah (Marine #3) WRITTEN BY: Bret VandenBos and Brandon Willer DIRECTED BY: Brad Tanenbaum
Spoiler: 12/09/16 episode WHEN THE YOUNG PRODIGY OF MACGYVER'S FAVORITE SCIENCE TEACHER IS KIDNAPPED, MAC ATTEMPTS TO RESCUE HER USING ONLY PLIERS AND SPEAKER WIRE, ON "MACGYVER," FRIDAY, DEC. 9 John Heard Guest Stars as Mr. Ericson, Mac's Favorite Science Teacher "Pliers" – Mac and the team have no time to reminisce while visiting Mac's and Bozer's hometown when they immediately start searching for a kidnapped prodigy from Mac's old middle school, Valerie (Amiah Miller). With just pliers and speaker wire available, Mac works doggedly to rescue the young genius he has so much in common with, on MACGYVER, Friday, Dec. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. John Heard guest stars as Mr. Ericson, Mac's favorite science teacher. CHEAT TWEET: With just pliers & speaker wire Mac must rescue a kidnapped young prodigy! @MacGyverCBS 12/9 8pm #CBS #MacHack http://bit.ly/2fWgHcY REGULAR CAST: Lucas Till (Angus "Mac" MacGyver) George Eads (Jack Dalton) Sandrine Holt (Patricia Thornton) Justin Hires (Wilt Bozer) Tristin Mays (Riley Davis) GUEST CAST: John Heard (Arthur Ericson) Amiah Miller (Valerie Lawson) Luke Arnold (Karl) Jeremy London (Chuck Lawson) Matt Mercurio (Officer Donnie Sandoz) WRITTEN BY: Brian Durkin DIRECTED BY: Lee Rose