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MacGyver Season 5 Episode 4

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AIRED: 10/9/89

MacGyver, on the run after being accused of an attempted assassination he actually helped thwart, is assisted by a troubled schoolgirl in stopping the real assassin who is threatening peace talks between two neighboring states.

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Plenty of action and a solid stunt help this episode overcome some of the goofier moments in its plot.

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By mark_28, May 09, 2007

Mayim Bialik has a charismatic presence that was quickly evident in this, the first of three Lisa Woodman episodes set in Switzerland. The storyline here was intriguing, featuring the Phoenix Foundation playing peacemaker and trying to negotiate a treaty between two long-warring nations in the Middle East. The episode is universally entertaining, but there are few flaws that always manage to get under my skin. I suppose one could say it would be a reflex for MacGyver to catch the rifle thrown at him, but wouldn't a guy as smart as MacGyver realize they would only be throwing him a rifle to frame him for the attempted assassination? Furthermore, MacGyver leaving the blood-stained scarf laying on the periphery of the woods seemed uncharacteristically sloppy, the dialogue with Lisa during the speedboat ride was kind of dorky, and the climactic explosion scene looked very B-movie-ish. With all that said, the action was solid and steady throughout, and the midair gondola-jumping scene was a classic MacGyver stunt that took full advantage of the series' unique Vancouver setting. This was another episode that seemed to indicate a greater emphasis on adventure in the fifth season, which was certainly welcome.moreless
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Dana Elcar	Peter Thornton
Richard Dean Anderson	MacGyver

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Mayim Bialik	Lisa Woodman	Guest Star
Eli Danker	Yanif	Guest Star
Allan Lysell	Walker	Guest Star

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- (in Switzerland)
  MacGyver: Anybody got a knife?
  Danielle: I do. It's got a lot of different blades.
  MacGyver: I know.
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- MacGyver: If you've got something to say, you should say it. Or it's just gonna tear you up inside.
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- Lisa: You can't just talk about your problems; you have to look for solutions.
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- MacGyver: I'm going to need a nail.
  Lisa: What for?
  MacGyver: Well, if I can weld a good spark plug it'll replace the electrode.
  Lisa: How are you going to weld it?
  MacGyver: With wire, a battery, and jumper cables.
  Lisa: How do you come up with this stuff?
  MacGyver: Well, the stuff's already here, I just find a different way to use it.
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- The Italian episode title is "Trattato di pace", meaning "Peace Treaty".
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- This is the first of William Samples' two, unrelated appearances on MacGyver. He can also be seen in season six's "Squeeze Play".
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- This is the second of Michael Benyaer's two, unrelated appearances on MacGyver. He can also be seen in season four's "Blood Brothers".
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- This is the third of Allan Lysell's four, unrelated appearances on MacGyver. He can also be seen in season three's "The Spoilers", season four's "The Outsiders", and season six's "Bitter Harvest".
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