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MacGyver S3E8 — The Widowmaker

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MacGyver•Season 3•Episode 8

The Widowmaker

8.4/10 · 532 votesNov 16, 198745 min

Ranked #1 of 20 in Season 3•+0.9 vs season avg

MacGyver is forced out of his grief over the tragic death of a friend by a madman with a score to settle from their past association.

Directed byMichael Vejar

Written byJohn Whelpley

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Seasons7

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Cast2

Richard Dean Anderson

Richard Dean Anderson

Angus MacGyver

Dana Elcar

Dana Elcar

Pete Thornton

Crew5

M

Michael Vejar

Director

J

John Whelpley

Writer

Vince Deadrick Jr.

Vince Deadrick Jr.

Stunt Coordinator

R

Robert Lederman

Editor

H

Harv Zimmel

Story

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Episode Summary

"The Widowmaker" is episode 8 of MacGyver season 3. It scored 8.4/10 from 532 votes, ranking #1 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Michael Vejar and written by John Whelpley, it aired on November 16, 1987.

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