Ep 21. Passages
- TV-PG
- April 30, 1990
- 47 min
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8.0 (296)
MacGyver is an action-adventure TV series that follows Angus MacGyver, a genius problem solver, who works as a resourceful agent for the Phoenix Foundation, a covert organization for government emergencies.
In season 5, episode 21 titled "Passages," MacGyver is on a mission to rescue a group of Phoenix Foundation scientists who have been taken hostage in a remote research facility. The facility is situated in the middle of nowhere and is almost impenetrable. MacGyver and his team must devise a plan to gain access to the facility and save the hostage scientists.
The team's first mission is to identify possible entry points into the facility, which proves to be a challenging task. They eventually find a weak spot in the building, and MacGyver uses his expertise to create a makeshift entry point by constructing a pneumatic-powered drill using an air compressor, a motor, and a drill bit.
Once inside, MacGyver and his team quickly realize that the hostage situation is far more complex than they initially thought. The scientists have been drugged with a powerful sedative, which has left them incapacitated. Furthermore, the hostage-takers have planted several explosive devices around the facility, giving themselves leverage in case they need to negotiate with the authorities.
MacGyver and his team must think on their feet to find a way to neutralize the explosive devices safely without harming the hostage scientists. Their plan is to create a makeshift containment chamber using a fireproof material to isolate the bombs and defuse them. MacGyver devises the containment chamber, and the team works tirelessly to defuse the bombs, navigating through the high-pressure environment.
While working on the bomb disposal's delicate operation, the team discovers that the hostage-takers are under the impression they have the latest chemical weapon stored in the facility. However, unbeknownst to them, the chemical weapon they have acquired is an old experimental formula that has a severe adverse effect on the human body. MacGyver quickly realizes the danger this chemical can cause if released and devises a plan to neutralize it.
The rescue mission is not without its consequences, as one member of MacGyver's team is badly injured during the operation. MacGyver and his team manage to save the scientist's lives, neutralize the explosive devices, and avoid the release of the deadly chemical weapon.
In conclusion, the Season 5 Episode 21 of MacGyver, titled "Passages," is an action-packed episode that showcases MacGyver's intelligence, bravery, and resourcefulness. With its complex plot and multiple twists, the episode is engaging and keeps the viewers on the edge of their seats, wondering what will happen next.