Ep 1. The Secret of Parker House
- TV-PG
- October 31, 1988
- 48 min
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8.0 (401)
MacGyver season 4 episode 1, titled "The Secret of Parker House," follows our hero Angus "Mac" MacGyver as he investigates a mysterious inheritance left for him by his estranged grandfather, James MacGyver. This inheritance takes him to the small town of Parker House, where he discovers a dark secret that dates back to the Prohibition era.
As Mac begins to investigate, he meets several suspicious residents who seem to be hiding something. He also learns that his grandfather had a past in Parker House, and was involved in a dangerous operation to stop a notorious bootlegger during the 1920s. With the help of his old friend Jack Dalton, Mac digs deeper into this operation and uncovers clues that lead him to a hidden underground tunnel system.
As Mac and Jack explore the tunnels, they encounter several dangerous obstacles, including booby traps and hidden compartments. They also discover an old journal written by James MacGyver, which reveals shocking secrets about his grandfather's involvement in the bootlegging operation. This leads Mac to believe that the inheritance he received from his grandfather is more than just a simple gift.
Meanwhile, back in Los Angeles, Mac's team at the Phoenix Foundation gets involved in a separate case involving a deadly virus outbreak. Riley Davis, Bozer, and Leanna Martin team up to track down the source of the virus and find a cure, but they soon realize that their investigation is linked to Mac's mission in Parker House.
As the two cases intertwine, Mac and his team race against time to stop a dangerous group of individuals who are intent on using the virus as a weapon. Along the way, Mac also learns more about his family's history and discovers a newfound respect for his grandfather.
With pulse-pounding action sequences, thrilling mysteries, and engaging character development, "The Secret of Parker House" is a must-watch episode of MacGyver that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats.