Ep 3. Twice Stung
- TV-14
- October 6, 1986
- 48 min
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7.5 (376)
MacGyver season 2 episode 3, titled "Twice Stung," takes place in a small town where a group of people have been experiencing unusual bee attacks. Mac is called in to investigate the situation by his old friend and fellow agent, Jack Dalton.
The first victim of the bee attacks is a local farmer, who describes feeling like he had been stung multiple times, but there were no bees around. Mac and Jack quickly realize that this is not a coincidence, and that something more sinister is behind these attacks.
As they investigate further, the duo meets a group of local beekeepers who are trying to figure out why their bees are acting so aggressively. They soon discover that the beekeepers are actually a front for a group of smugglers who are using the bees to transport drugs across the border.
Mac and Jack team up with the beekeepers to stop the smugglers and save the town from the dangerous drug trade. Along the way, they must use their quick thinking and resourcefulness to outsmart the smugglers and avoid getting stung themselves.
Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to the classic MacGyver style of problem-solving, as Mac uses everyday objects to create elaborate contraptions to help him and Jack get out of tough situations. From using honey to make a sticky trap to creating a homemade drone with a motor from an old sewing machine, Mac's creativity and ingenuity are on full display.
Meanwhile, the relationship between Mac and Jack continues to be one of the highlights of the show, as they banter and bicker while working together to solve the case. Their friendship is put to the test when one of them is put in danger, adding to the dramatic tension of the episode.
As always, MacGyver delivers a fun and action-packed adventure that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. With its unique blend of humor, heart, and inventive problem-solving, "Twice Stung" is a standout episode from the second season of this beloved series.