In this episode, MacGyver travels to Boston to attend the memorial service of his brilliant MIT classmate and old friend, (played by Aly Michalka), who reportedly died in a lab fire.
Mac builds a functioning centrifuge using only string, cardboard, and a small motor to process blood samples.
To fend off mercenaries, Mac improvises a weapon by stripping the ends of an extension cord to create a high-voltage "whip".
MacGyver’s expert eyes detect evidence of a bomb rather than an accident. He soon discovers that Frankie faked her death to hide from someone trying to suppress her groundbreaking DNA research.
The episode is notable for its look back at Mac’s college days and some "real-world" science hacks:
A running gag involving the physics term "normal" (meaning perpendicular) leads to Jack’s arm injury during a trash compactor escape. 🎬 Cast & Guest Stars Lucas Till Angus MacGyver Lead protagonist George Eads Jack Dalton Mac's partner Aly Michalka Frankie Mallory Guest star; Mac's MIT friend François Chau Richard Sang Guest star; the episode's antagonist Justin Hires Wilt Bozer Mac's roommate/teammate Tristin Mays Riley Davis The team's hacker Meredith Eaton Matty Webber The Director of Operations 📍 Watch & Info: Official Page: MacGyver on Paramount+ Full Credits: Compass (2017) on IMDb Fan Community: MacGyver Wiki - Compass "MacGyver" Compass (TV Episode 2017) - IMDb
Along with a one-armed Jack Dalton (recovering from an injury sustained in the episode's teaser), Mac must protect Frankie and help her finish her research to catch the person behind the attacks. 🛠️ Key MacGyverisms & Science
