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MacGyver S3E12 — Early Retirement
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MacGyver•Season 3•Episode 12

Early Retirement

7.1/10 · 367 votesJan 18, 198845 min

Ranked #18 of 20 in Season 3•−0.4 vs season avg

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While testing a new nuclear bomb defusing team at the Phoenix Foundation, a deadly explosion kills three men. Pete blames himself for not inspecting their equipment better and resigns from his job out of guilt. However, Pete is replaced by a not-so-trustworthy man—one who may

Directed byCliff Bole
Written byJohn Whelpley
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Episode Summary

"Early Retirement" is episode 12 of MacGyver season 3. It scored 7.1/10 from 367 votes, ranking #18 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Cliff Bole and written by John Whelpley, it aired on January 18, 1988.

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