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MacGyver S4E8 — Ma Dalton
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MacGyver•Season 4•Episode 8

Ma Dalton

7.1/10 · 342 votesJan 23, 198945 min

Ranked #15 of 19 in Season 4•−0.3 vs season avg

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After Jack receives momentos of his father from an anonymous sender, he and MacGyver launch a search for Jack's mother, who's been missing since he was boy—and they aren't the only ones hunting for her.

Directed byRob Bowman
Written byJohn Whelpley
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Episode Summary

"Ma Dalton" is episode 8 of MacGyver season 4. It scored 7.1/10 from 342 votes, ranking #15 of 19 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Rob Bowman and written by John Whelpley, it aired on January 23, 1989.

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