MacGyver season 3 episode 16 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In "MacGyver" Season 3, Episode 16, Elwood Davis faces challenges with new technology, reflecting his anxiety about starting a new job. A sudden LAPD raid leads to Riley's wrongful arrest, prompting an investigation into the swatter's identity. Concurrently, MacGyver and Desi embark on a mission to investigate a plane crash involving MacGyver's friend, Reese, suspecting a malfunction in the lidar system. They discover Reese alive and uncover a sabotage plot by rogue CIA agents selling chemical weapons. The episode culminates with the team's personal information being leaked online, posing a new threat.

Full Episode S03E16 Recap

### Opening Scene: Technical Glitch and Job Worries - Riley's father, Elwood Davis, is struggling with a presentation, showing his lack of proficiency with technology. - Elwood expresses anxiety about his new job, starting soon, and Riley reassures him, offering to help him prepare. ### LAPD Raid and Arrest - Suddenly, LAPD officers burst in, arresting Riley under false charges. Elwood tries to intervene but is subdued. ### MacGyver's Lab: Technical Troubleshooting - Back at MacGyver's lab, the team is working on technical projects. There's tension and sarcasm as they assist each other. - They encounter an issue with their robot, Sparky, stuck in a logic loop due to a riddle posed by Desi. ### MacGyver's Mission: Plane Crash Investigation - MacGyver learns about a plane crash involving his friend, Lieutenant Commander Robert Reese, presumably caused by a malfunction in the lidar system MacGyver engineered. - MacGyver and Desi set off on a mission to recover Reese's body and investigate the crash. ### Riley's Investigation: Tracking the Swatter - Riley, still dealing with the aftermath of the false arrest, starts investigating who "swatted" her. - She discovers the hacker responsible, Brock Eskola, but is puzzled about how he obtained her classified address. ### MacGyver and Desi's Mission: Finding Reese - In Azerbaijan, MacGyver and Desi find evidence that Reese survived the crash and set off to find him. - They encounter and evade Azerbaijani soldiers, eventually finding Reese alive. ### Confrontation and Discovery of CIA Involvement - The team discovers the plane was sabotaged and encounter rogue CIA agents. - A battle ensues, and they uncover a plot involving the sale of chemical weapons. ### Resolution: Safe Return and Uncovering the Plot - The rogue agents are apprehended, and the chemical weapons are secured. - Reese is safely returned home, and the team celebrates their success. ### Cliffhanger: The Team's Personal Information Leaked - The episode ends with the revelation that the Phoenix team's classified personal information has been leaked on a dark web forum, putting them all at risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is struggling with technology in the opening scene?

Elwood Davis, Riley's father.

What is the reason for LAPD officers bursting into Riley's home?

They are responding to a false arrest warrant for Riley.

Who is MacGyver's friend involved in the plane crash?

Lieutenant Commander Robert Reese.

What causes the robot, Sparky, to get stuck in a logic loop?

A riddle posed by Desi.

What mission do MacGyver and Desi undertake?

Investigating a plane crash and recovering Reese's body.

How does Riley find out who "swatted" her?

By investigating and identifying the hacker Brock Eskola.

How did Reese survive the plane crash?

He ejected from the plane and managed to walk away from the crash site.

What do MacGyver and his team discover about the plane's malfunction?

It was sabotaged by rogue CIA agents.

What is the rogue CIA agents' motive?

To sell chemical weapons.

What happens to the rogue CIA agents?

They are apprehended by MacGyver's team.

How does the episode end?

With the revelation that the Phoenix team's personal information has been leaked online.

MacGyver season 3 episode 16

Lidar + Rogues + Duty