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MacGyver S1E5 — Toothpick
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MacGyver•Season 1•Episode 5

Toothpick

7.2/10 · 874 votesOct 21, 201642 min

Ranked #16 of 21 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byBobby Roth
Written byNancy Kiu
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Episode Summary

"Toothpick" is episode 5 of MacGyver season 1. It scored 7.2/10 from 874 votes, ranking #16 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Bobby Roth and written by Nancy Kiu, it aired on October 21, 2016.

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