Mission: Impossible

Mission: Impossible: Summary

Airs Next:CBS at Saturday 9:00 PM (60 min.)
Status:Ended
Premiered:September 17, 1966
Last Aired:March 30, 1973
Show Categories:Action/Adventure, Drama

This 7-year series chronicled the adventures of the Impossible Missions Force (IMF), a team of government spies and specialists who were offered "impossible missions" (should they decide to accept them) by the unseen "Secretary". Although the cast varied over the years, the main characters included The Team Leader (Dan Briggs the first season, then Jim Phelps the other six), The Techno-Wizard (Barney Collier), The Strongman (Willy Armitage), The Master of Disguise (first Rollin Hand, then The Amazing Paris), and The Femme Fatale (Cinnamon Carter, Dana Lambert, Casey, Mimi Davis).

The series is best known for its standard (but not invariable) opening mission contact (conducted by a pre-recorded message), the theme composed by Lalo Schifrin, the leader's selection of mission agents from a dossier, the opening briefing, the intricate use of disguises and a typical "mask pulloff" scene near the end of most episodes, and the relative lack of characterization of the characters. This 7-year series chronicled the adventures of the Impossible Missions Force (IMF), a team of government spies and specialists who were offered "impossible missions" (should they decide to accept them) by the unseen "Secretary". Although the cast varied over the years, the main characters included The Team Leader (Dan Briggs the first season, then Jim Phelps the other six),...

Imitation

Aired: Friday March 30, 1973

When the crown jewels of Marnsburg are stolen, the IMF must trick thief Jena Cole into revealing the location of the jewels before she can turn them over to the Syndicate, and before the government of Marnsburg turns hostile.

Series Premiere (Episode Clip)

IMF team leader Dan Briggs gets word of his mission and assembles his team for the first time.

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Steven HillDaniel Briggs (1966-1967)
Greg MorrisBarney Collier
Peter LupusWilly Armitage
Martin LandauRollin Hand (1966-69) (photos)
Barbara BainCinnamon Carter (1966-1969)

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One of THE most suspenseful shows in the history of television. ...Continue »
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How does the United States form its foreign policy? Does the existance of shows like Mission Impossible reflect a shadowy world of power that exists to change the politics of other governments around the world? Or is it only television? ...Continue »
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A hand with a match lights a fuse which burns to the fantastic theme by Lalo Schifrin, in front of exciting and alluring scenes from the episode to come. You're watching "Mission:Impossible". Enjoy the ride! ...Continue »
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