Name: Episode 12 — Family Matter
Released: 1987-01-12
Duration: 45 min
Rating: 7
Cast: Richard Dean Anderson, Dana Elcar

MacGyver (1985 – 1992)

1985 • 7 seasons • Drama, Action & Adventure • TV-PG

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Episode 12 — Family Matter

Released: 1987-01-12 • Drama/Action & Adventure/Crime

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Pete's ex-wife and son are kidnapped down in Louisiana while on an archaeological trip. The kidnappers demand that Pete comes to Louisiana in exchange for letting his family go. But when he gets there, it soon becomes apparent that they don't plan to let any of them go.

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Creator	Lee David Zlotoff
Episode air date	12.01.1987
Episode runtime	45 min
Episode rating	7.00
Genres	Drama / Action & Adventure / Crime
TMDB series rating	7.7
IMDb series rating	7.6
Series status	Ended
Age rating	6+
Country	US

MacGyver (1985 – 1992)

Episode 12 — Family Matter

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