I could fix it if I only had some duct tape.
-Murdoc, pretending to be MacGyver in "Strictly Business
You may not believe this, but there have been times when I've had a lot more fun in the back seat of a car. -MacGyver
General Narai: You wish to tell me the real reason you're here? MacGyver: Tourist?
Episode 5: The Heist
Chris: You look like James Bond.
MacGyver: I feel like . . . [British accent] James Bond.
[After this, in a non-Bond moment, he tries in vain to get a spiky tuft of hair to lay flat.]
Chris: How can you be so sure you'll win?
MacGyver: I'll cheat.
Episode 13: Flame's End
Amy: This film badge reacts to radiation. If you're near anything hot, it starts to turn black.
MacGyver: When it's all black, they give you a new one?
Amy: When it's all black, they give you a coffin.
Episode 16: Every Time She Smiles
Penny: I'm sorry.
MacGyver (half paying attention): Mm-hmm.
Penny: Are you mad at me?
MacGyver: Why would I be mad at you?
MacGyver: Right.
Penny: And they took your luggage.
MacGyver: Yes.
Penny: And they think you stole the jewels.
MacGyver: Yeah, that's right.
Penny: And they have your passport.
MacGyver (looks at her, starting to get annoyed): I almost forgot that one.
Penny: Well, see. Then you should be mad at me.
MacGyver: Alright, I'm mad at you.
Penny (pouting): You really didn't have to tell me that.
Episode 34: Family Matter
MacGyver: Sometimes, the only way you can solve a problem is to be in two places at once.
Episode 42: "Friends"
MacGyver: For the past seven years I have done nothing but travel around the world getting shot up, locked up, blown up... and all I have to show for it are a couple of empty rolls of duct tape.
You may not believe this, but there have been times when I've had a lot more fun in the back seat of a car." - MacGyver
Now, technically I'm driving a stolen car, following a kidnapping . . . and I still haven't had my first cup of coffee. - MacGyver
Another day, a whole 'nother set of fresh possibilities . . . I'm a sucker for mornings. - MacGyver
We're all gonna die. The trick is not to rush it. - MacGyver
Put twelve guys carrying sticks in an enclosed area and sooner or later ... men will be boys. - MacGyver
One of my biggest problems is I can never leave a puzzle alone." - MacGyver
You bet, babycakes, I'd like to do that too. Listen, I gotta go. My ride's here. I love you too, creampuff... It's my steady girlfriend........ We're in love. - Dexter
You can do anything you want to do if you put your mind to it. - MacGyver
Yes, I can be serious. I just choose NOT to, some of the time. - MacGyver
Some people have a way with words. Some people not have way I are one of them!! - MacGyver
I'm not trying to be mysterious about it, it's just that what I do is tough to explain. - MacGyver
So if you're careful, you won't get hurt, but if you're careful all the time, then what's it worth? - MacGyver
I don't give a rat's pajamas about the money! - MacGyver, Season 3
Duct tape is like the Force - there's a light side and a dark side, and it holds the universe together.
"Inventing is a combination of brains and materials. The more brains you use, the less materials you need." Charles F. Kettering
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