Editing MacGyver (section)

===Personality===
MacGyver is a non-violent problem solver and typically eschews the use of guns.{{efn|group=loweralpha|In the first episode of the series, MacGyver fires an [[AK-47]] at some Soviet soldiers. His dislike of firearms was established in subsequent episodes.<ref name="pilot">Season 1, Episode 1 – "Pilot"</ref>}} His violent actions are performed in [[Self-defense (United States)|self-defense]], and he takes non-fatal action when possible.

MacGyver is depicted as an ally to social and environmental causes. He aids vulnerable populations throughout the series. During vineyard worker strikes, MacGyver assists Latino protesters against vineyard owners.<ref>Season 6, Episode 9 - "[http://www.tv.com/shows/macgyver/bitter-harvest-47311/ Bitter Harvest]"</ref> MacGyver appears to have a strong connection with children, filling the role of "big brother" at the series' inception.<ref name="pilot" /> MacGyver demonstrates his allegiance to children by assisting a mountain excursion for delinquent youths.<ref>Season 2, Episode 5 – "[http://www.tv.com/macgyver/final-approach/episode/47230/summary.html Final Approach]"</ref> MacGyver also conducts hearing research at a school for deaf children.<ref>Season 2, Episode 9 – "[http://www.tv.com/macgyver/silent-world/episode/47234/summary.html Silent World]"</ref> In regard to the environment, MacGyver strives to protect endangered species such as eagles,<ref>Season 2, Episode 8 – "[http://www.tv.com/shows/macgyver/eagles-47233/ Eagles]"</ref> the [[black rhino]],<ref>Season 5, Episode 8 – "[http://www.tv.com/shows/macgyver/black-rhino-47290/ Black Rhino]"</ref> and wolves.<ref>Season 6, Episode 18 – "[http://www.tv.com/shows/macgyver/faith-hope-and-charity-47318/ Faith, Hope & Charity]"</ref> At an unspecified date during the series, MacGyver begins practicing [[vegetarianism]].<ref>Season 7, Episode 6  – "[http://www.tv.com/shows/macgyver/walking-dead-47324/ Walking Dead]"</ref>

MacGyver is persistent and spontaneous. He employs improvisation to evade anticipatory countermeasures, and his plans are difficult to thwart on account of their unpredictability. This constant spontaneity challenges MacGyver as well as his adversaries. Because MacGyver continues to operate in this manner, it is assumed the tactical advantage of spontaneity outweighs its disadvantages. This is observed by MacGyver's nemesis [[Murdoc]].

MacGyver demonstrates [[mood congruence]], exhibiting grief in tragedy, fear in peril, and pain in suffering.<ref>Season 5, Episode 14 – "[http://www.tv.com/shows/macgyver/log-jam-47296/ Log Jam]"</ref> This stands in contrast to exaggeratedly [[machismo|macho]] or stoic action heroes. MacGyver is introspective, and takes responsibility for personal losses and tragedies. He experiences guilt when duty prevents him from attending his mother's death and funeral. He experiences depression when his best friend suffers a fatal climbing accident.

MacGyver's most-used item is his [[Swiss Army knife]]. He usually carries a roll of duct tape in his back pocket, flattened out to make it fit. Other items he often has on hand are: an ID card, a [[Timex Group USA|Timex]] Camper watch, [[Match#Varieties of matches today|strike-anywhere matches]], a few paper clips, chewing gum, and a flashlight. He also has a toolbox in his [[Jeep]].<ref>Season 1, Episode 18 – "[[Ugly Duckling (MacGyver Episode)|Ugly Duckling]]"</ref> MacGyver initially used a [[Jeep Cherokee]] and then a [[Jeep Wrangler]] beginning with Season 2, but in Season 5 he began driving his grandfather Harry's "classic" 1946 [[Chevrolet]] pickup truck.<ref>{{Cite episode|title=The Black Corsage|series=''MacGyver''|network=[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]|date=October 1989|season=5|number=3|language=en}}</ref>

MacGyver is proficient in [[Russian language|Russian]], [[German language|German]], [[French language|French]], [[Italian language|Italian]], [[Spanish language|Spanish]],<ref>Season 2, Episode 15 – "[http://www.tv.com/shows/macgyver/pirates-47240/ Pirates]"</ref> and [[American Sign Language]], and knows how to use [[International maritime signal flags]] and [[Morse code]].<ref>Season 3, Episode 8 – "[[The Widowmaker (MacGyver episode)|The Widowmaker]]"</ref> He is an avid outdoorsman with skills that include [[skiing]] and outdoor survival. Despite an acute fear of heights, he is skilled at mountain/rock climbing, hang gliding, and parachuting - static line, ripcord  and [[high-altitude military parachuting]]. His other hobbies include ice hockey and racing, and he has shown interest in painting and guitar.<ref name="The Madonna">{{Cite episode|title=The Madonna|series=''MacGyver''|network=[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]|date=December 1989|season=5|number=11|language=en}}</ref>

His haircut is a [[Mullet (haircut)|mullet]], in a clean-cut, lightly gelled variation on the classic hairstyle.

While never being in a long-term on-screen relationship, he has relationships with several women in individual episodes and several past long-term relationships are mentioned, from which he has one child. He is on good terms with his past romantic acquaintances.