Macgyver S05x01 -

: One of the episode's most famous scenes features MacGyver trapped in a room with a descending blade. He uses a wax head from a nearby statue to clog a water pipe, which halts the mechanism driving the blade.

: The episode focuses heavily on the strained relationship between Desi and Riley following their past personal conflicts. By the end of the mission, they reconcile their differences. MacGyver s05x01

: This season was the first produced under new showrunner Monica Macer, following the departure of the series' original creator due to workplace concerns. : One of the episode's most famous scenes

: This was a two-part episode, with the story concluding in the following week's episode, " Legend of the Holy Rose: Part 2 ". MacGyver s05x01