The original MacGyver TV show enjoyed a seven season run back in the 1980s and was a ratings success for ABC. How will this new version perform for CBS? Will it be cancelled or renewed for a second season? Stay tuned to find out.
On MacGyver, a twenty-something adventurer named Angus “Mac” MacGyver (Lucas Till) creates a secret organization within the US government. Mac uses his extraordinary talent for unconventional problem solving and vast scientific knowledge to save lives. Co-starring are George Eads, Sandrine Holt, Tristin Mays, and Justin Hires.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — usually the next day, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
3/23 update: MacGyver has been renewed for season two on CBS. Details here.
10/17 update: CBS has given MacGyver a full season order. Details here.
4/15 update: You can see the rest of the latest night’s ratings.
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Note: These are the Live + Same Day Ratings which include “live” viewing plus delayed DVR viewing, up until 3am local time that same night. Ratings marked with an “*” are the fast affiliate ratings and will be updated with the Live+SD numbers when they are made available. Typically, networks get paid for C+3 ratings which includes DVR viewing within three days of the original airing when commercials are watched. Those numbers are rarely released to the press.
What do you think? Do you like the MacGyver TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season CBS?
I love this show, it holds true to the legacy that is Macgyver. Even my wife and kids watch it with me every week which is huge. When I first heard about the show before it came out I thought great another Hollywood reboot and even commented that they must be out of ideas, only to be blown away by the cast and storylines. I would love to see a cameo in future seasons of RDA maybe as a memory of Mac’s of his grandfather or maybe he is in a coma and the whole episode would have RDA helping… Read more »
I do not like the new actress who is playing the new director of Phoenix. She is a very week actress. She was better on Boston Legal, but not by much. She is the weak link in the cast. PLEASE remove her from the cast. Renew, but without her.
Please renew for season 2. Way too many “like” series currently running. MacGyver is new, fun and refreshing.
Please renew for Season 2! My 18-year old daughter and I enjoy watching this together.
Please add a second season! Macgyver was my favorite show as a kid and I was blown away to hear that a new Macgyver was coming out! Love the show… Watching it reminds me of my childhood!
Please cancel this show! It’s a joke & a complete disrespect to the original. With today’s technology, all they have to do is Google “WWMD” aka “What would MacGyver Do?” & they’d find the answer. There is even the word “macgyverism” in the dictionary due to the original show. I also don’t see this character having the relationships with others that the original character did. Also, with today’s technology, I’m surprised any of them can turn a doorknob without help, or use Morse Code using a phone line & bracelet to signal for help without learning how to do it… Read more »
Renrw for a second season! Please!
wanted to hate this MacGyver reboot. I loved the original series and didn’t eant to see it “re-imagined”. I didn’t want to see anyone but Richard Dean Anderson as MacGyver. I didn’t want change. But as with all change I go through 3 stages : First I resist, then I accept, and if I remove my preconceived notions, I finally embrace the change. I have embraced this new version of MacGyver! Lucas Till IS MacGyver… He’s a 21st Century MacGyver… not a 1980’s Mac. He’s not embarrassed by his first name (Angus), he’s not a horndog, and he believes in… Read more »
Please cancel it.
this show is getting better and better as the season progresses. The last episode 1/13/17) was jam packed with “MacGyver Tricks” that made it so much fun to watch…. and most of them were based on relatable science. I love that the characters are being developed and there was more character development. Would love to see another season with more of this kind of writing… Kudos to the writers… MacGyver is growing up !
Renew macgyver. Not always believable but great fun
Renew as a fan of both series I am hoping to see Richard Dean Anderson brought in for a cameo in some awesome way so hope it gets its self a renew
Sorry, but Richard Dean Anderson will not be making any type of appearances on this show. He has made it clear over & over again that he will not take part in this reboot because of the respect he has for his fans & the original show. Check out his official website for confirmation of my reply.
Wowza…Okay. I loved the original. Absolutely loved it. My mother and I would watch it together, and she got me all seven seasons on DVD. That being said, for people who are trying to compare the reboot to the original, can I just ask a question? What fun would it be if the reboot was the exact same as the original? I think the writers have done a phenomenal job of writing a show that keeps MacGyver similar to the RDA version, but giving him his own personality. Mac is still Mac. He doesn’t use guns, he makes helpful things… Read more »
I think it’s great. Loved the original and love the new one. Should be renewed for another season.
Love it!!