Ep 5. Skull + Electromagnet

MacGyver (2016) season 2 episode 5, Skull + Electromagnet, follows the adventures of Angus MacGyver played by Lucas Till. MacGyver is a highly skilled operative working for the Phoenix Foundation, a secret organization that operates in the shadow of the US government and whose main goal is to protect national security interests.

In this episode, MacGyver and his team are called in to investigate a mysterious explosion at a Silicon Valley tech company. The explosion has destroyed the entire building, killing dozens of people including the CEO of the company. The team quickly discovers that the explosion was caused by a powerful electromagnet, which was used to erase all the computer data stored in the building.

As they begin to investigate the motives behind the attack, MacGyver and his team discover that the CEO of the tech company was one of the world's leading experts in quantum computing, and that his research could be worth billions of dollars. They also learn that a group of hackers have been trying to steal the research for years.

The team must race against time to recover the data and stop the hackers from getting their hands on the valuable quantum computing research. They are aided by a brilliant hacker named Skull, who has a personal vendetta against the hackers who killed his best friend.

As MacGyver and his team race to track down the hackers, they face a multitude of challenges. From high-tech security systems to deadly traps, every step of the way seems to be a new obstacle they must overcome. But with MacGyver's ingenuity, and Skull's expertise, they find a way to get through each challenge and continue on their mission.

Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to MacGyver's signature style of improvising solutions to complex problems by using everyday objects. From a car battery to a toothbrush, MacGyver is able to repurpose anything he can find to help him and his team complete their mission.

As the episode progresses, MacGyver and his team must deal with more unexpected obstacles, including a dangerous standoff with the hackers and an unexpected twist that threatens to derail their entire operation.

In the end, MacGyver and his team are able to recover the quantum computing research and prevent the hackers from profiting off of it. Thanks to their expertise and quick thinking, they are able to save the day and ensure national security is protected.

Overall, Skull + Electromagnet is a thrilling episode that showcases MacGyver's ingenuity and resourcefulness at its best. With high-stakes action scenes and unexpected twists, viewers are sure to be on the edge of their seats from start to finish.