Ep 8. Corkscrew

MacGyver (2016) season 1 episode 8 titled "Corkscrew" follows MacGyver and the team as they try to stop a dangerous virus from being released. The team is called in by a wealthy businessman to stop one of his own employees from selling a deadly virus to the highest bidder on the black market. The virus, which is capable of wiping out entire cities within days, is stored in a top-secret facility and is closely monitored by the government.

MacGyver, Jack, and Riley go undercover as employees at the company to try and find out who the traitor is. While there, MacGyver discovers that the virus is stored in a highly secure room that has no air circulation system, which could make it difficult for the team to access it. The team must use their unique skills to get in and out of the facility undetected.

Jack and Riley cause a distraction outside the building while MacGyver uses a homemade drill to get through the reinforced wall and enter the secure room. Once inside, MacGyver must navigate through a series of deadly traps and obstacles to get to the virus and safely extract it. However, the team soon realizes that they aren't the only ones after the virus, as a team of highly trained mercenaries is also after it.

The mercenaries, led by a ruthless woman named Diaz, are also after the virus and are willing to kill anyone who stands in their way. MacGyver and the team must confront Diaz and her team to prevent them from getting their hands on the deadly virus. A high-speed chase ensues, as the team races to escape the building and deliver the virus to a secure location before Diaz and her team catch up with them.

As the team makes their escape, they discover a shocking twist that puts everything they thought they knew into question. MacGyver and the team must figure out who they can trust and find a way to stop the virus from being released before it's too late. With high stakes and dangerous obstacles at every turn, the team must rely on their quick thinking and ingenuity to save the day.

Overall, "Corkscrew" is a thrilling and action-packed episode that showcases the unique skills and talents of the MacGyver team. With a complex storyline and high stakes, the episode keeps viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.