Ep 3. Pegasus/The Thief of Budapest

MacGyver season 1 episode 3, titled "Pegasus/The Thief of Budapest," is an action-packed episode that sees MacGyver, a resourceful agent for the Phoenix Foundation, tasked with recovering a valuable horse sculpture stolen from the Budapest Museum of Art. MacGyver must navigate a network of dangerous criminals to recover the artifact before it disappears forever.

The episode begins with MacGyver in Budapest, where he meets with Nikolai Grodsky, a Russian KGB agent who is working with the Phoenix Foundation to coordinate the recovery of the sculpture. Grodsky informs MacGyver that the thief, known only as "The Hungarian," is one of the most elusive and cunning criminals in the world. Grodsky explains that the Phoenix Foundation has reason to believe that The Hungarian is planning to sell the sculpture to an arms dealer named Victor Plexus, and that MacGyver's mission is to intercept the sale and recover the sculpture.

MacGyver goes undercover as a wealthy art collector and gains the trust of the buyer, Victor Plexus. Through his contacts, MacGyver uncovers that the sale location is in a remote airstrip some distance away from Budapest. MacGyver and his team arrive at the location, posing as Plexus's employees, only to find The Hungarian has a trick up his sleeve.

The Hungarian is revealed to be a master of disguises, able to transform himself into anyone, or anything at will. He has tricked everyone in the area, even the guards into thinking that he is the real Victor Plexus. MacGyver then realizes that The Hungarian is a woman and has been going around disguising herself as different people in a bid to evade the authorities.

MacGyver is captured by The Hungarian, who reveals herself to be a skilled martial artist capable of taking down multiple men with ease. With his quick thinking, MacGyver manages to turn the tables on her, capturing The Hungarian, and recovering the horse sculpture. In the end, MacGyver is congratulated on his mission and is given a special award for his service.

Overall, MacGyver season 1 episode 3 is a thrilling and action-packed episode that showcases MacGyver's resourcefulness and ability to outsmart even the most cunning of criminals. The episode is filled with suspenseful moments and high-stakes action as MacGyver navigates his way through a complex web of deception and danger. It is a must-watch for fans of the classic MacGyver series, as well as anyone who enjoys a good action-adventure story.