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MacGyver S5E9 — Rails + Pitons + Pulley + Pipe + Salt
7.6
MacGyver•Season 5•Episode 9

Rails + Pitons + Pulley + Pipe + Salt

7.6/10 · 591 votesFeb 19, 202143 min

Ranked #8 of 15 in Season 5•matches the season avg

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When Mac and the team are unable to prevent Department of Defense intel from falling into Codex’s hands, Mac must scale a vertical cliff using only gear he can cobble together himself to prevent the info’s transmission.

Directed byChristine Moore
Written byRob Pearlstein
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Lucas Till

Lucas Till

Angus 'Mac' MacGyver

Tristin Mays

Tristin Mays

Riley Davis

Henry Ian Cusick

Henry Ian Cusick

Russ Taylor

Meredith Eaton

Meredith Eaton

Matty Webber

Justin Hires

Justin Hires

Wilt Bozer

Levy Tran

Levy Tran

Desiree 'Desi' Nguyen

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Christine Moore

Christine Moore

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Rob Pearlstein

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Monica Macer

Monica Macer

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Episode Summary

"Rails + Pitons + Pulley + Pipe + Salt" is episode 9 of MacGyver season 5. It scored 7.6/10 from 591 votes, ranking #8 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Christine Moore and written by Rob Pearlstein, it aired on February 19, 2021.

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