S2:E16 – “Out In The Cold”

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ORIGINAL AIRDATE: February 16th, 1987 —

After accidentally intercepting a microfilm on vacation, MacGyver and Pete are targeted by mobsters.

MISSION: A spy hands off a microfilm to MacGyver seconds before an avalanche nearly kills him. A team of mafia hitmen, hellbent on getting the evidence back, kidnap Pete to get to Mac.

This week’s highlights include:

Monosodium glutamate (Chemistry)

Monosodium glutamate (MSG, also known as sodium glutamate) is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, one of the most abundant naturally occurring non-essential amino acids. Glutamate is found in tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, potatoes, mushrooms, and other vegetables and fruits.

Check out the article on wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monosodium_glutamate

Watch S2E16: “Out In The Cold” on CBS’s website or check the alternative streamability of this episode here.