MacGyver (2016 TV series) season 3

The third season of the CBS action-adventure series MacGyver premiered on September 28, 2018 for the 2018–19 television season. The series centers on the fictional Phoenix Foundation which is a covert organization masquerading as a think tank. The series stars Lucas Till, George Eads, Tristin Mays, and Justin Hires. Eads departed in "Father + Bride + Betrayal". CBS announced the series on April 28, 2018 for a twenty-two episode third season. The season premiere, "Improvise", brought in 5.77 million viewers.

Main

 * Lucas Till as Angus "Mac" MacGyver
 * George Eads as Jack Dalton
 * Tristin Mays as Riley Davis
 * Justin Hires as Wilt Bozer
 * Meredith Eaton as Matilda "Matty" Webber

Recurring

 * William Baldwin as Elwood Davis
 * Tate Donovan as James MacGyver/"Oversight"
 * Reign Edwards as Leanna Martin
 * Levy Tran as Desiree "Desi" Nguyen

Guest Stars

 * Peter Weller as Elliot Mason/Bad MacGyver
 * Chad Michael Collins as Lt. Robert Reese; MacGyver's friend
 * Presilah Nunez as ATF Agent Maria Ramirez with ATF K-9; MacGyver's friend
 * Michael Des Barres as Nicholas Helman
 * Brendan Hines as Ethan Raines; Matty's Husband
 * Lance Gross as Billy Colton
 * Sheryl Lee Ralph as Mama Colton
 * David Dastmalchian as Dennis Murdoc
 * David Bianchi as Oscar
 * Mo Gallini as Daris

Episodes
The number in the "No. overall" column refers to the episode's number within the overall series, whereas the number in the "No. in season" column refers to the episode's number within this particular season. "U.S. viewers (millions)" refers to the number of viewers in the U.S. in millions who watched the episode as it was aired.

Development
On April 18, 2018, CBS renewed MacGyver for a third season. When CBS announced its fall schedule it was revealed that the series would keep its timeslot of Fridays at 8 pm (ET). The season premiered on September 28, 2018, and is expected to contain twenty-two episodes.

Filming
The series continues to be produced in Atlanta, Georgia, filming at Mailing Avenue Stageworks in Chosewood Park.

Casting
The season features five starring roles, all five of which returned from the first season. Isabel Lucas is the only main cast member not to return from the second season following her departure in "CO2 Sensor + Tree Branch". In addition, George Eads departed the series in the fourteenth episode. Levy Tran was cast in a recurring role as Desiree Nguyen to replace Eads.

Critical reception
Rotten Tomatoes, a review aggregator website gives the series a user rating of 3.4 out of 5 based on twenty-seven reviews.