Mission: Impossible
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Mission: Impossible is an American television series that was created and initially produced by Bruce Geller. It chronicles the missions of a team of secret government agents known as the Impossible Missions Force. In the first season, the team is led by Dan Briggs, played by Steven Hill; Jim Phelps, played by Peter Graves, takes charge for the remaining seasons. A hallmark of the series shows Briggs or Phelps receiving his instructions on a recording that then self-destructs, followed by the theme music composed by Lalo Schifrin. The series aired on the CBS network from September 1966 to March 1973, then returned to television for two seasons on ABC, from 1988 to 1990, retaining only Graves in the cast. It later inspired a popular series of theatrical motion pictures starring Tom Cruise, beginning in 1996.
Mission: Impossible is a classic American spy series that debuted on CBS in 1966, following a covert government team completing dangerous assignments. Created by Bruce Geller and featuring the iconic self-destructing tape sequences, the show ran for seven seasons across two networks before ending in 1990, and later inspired the blockbuster film franchise.
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Peter GravesJim Phelps
Greg MorrisBarney Collier
Steven HillDaniel Briggs
Barbara BainCinnamon Carter
Peter LupusWilly Armitage
Lynda Day GeorgeLisa Casey
Bob JohnsonMan on Tape (voice)
Leonard NimoyParis
Lesley Ann WarrenDana Lambert
Martin LandauRollin Hand, Rollin Hand / General Rio Dominguez
Gerald S. O'LoughlinBert Gordon
Barbara Rhoades
Anne FrancineMaude Brophy- King MoodyDet. Lt. Bruce Leonard
Herbert Jefferson Jr.Luddy
Seasons
7 seasons
Episodes · Season 7
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Break! | 1972-09-16 | 49m | 6.0 |
| 02 | Two Thousand | 1972-09-23 | — | 6.5 |
| 03 | The Deal | 1972-09-30 | — | 7.0 |
| 04 | Leona | 1972-10-07 | — | 6.5 |
| 05 | TOD-5 (aka The Carrier) | 1972-10-14 | — | 6.5 |
| 06 | Cocaine | 1972-10-21 | — | 6.5 |
| 07 | Underground | 1972-10-28 | — | 6.5 |
| 08 | Movie | 1972-11-04 | — | 6.5 |
| 09 | Hit | 1972-11-11 | — | 6.5 |
| 10 | Ultimatum | 1972-11-18 | — | 6.5 |
| 11 | Kidnap | 1972-12-02 | — | 6.5 |
| 12 | Crack-Up | 1972-12-09 | — | 6.5 |
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Is Mission: Impossible renewed or cancelled?
Mission: Impossible has ended — it concluded its planned run.
Mission: Impossible — frequently asked
When did Mission: Impossible originally air?
The series premiered on CBS on September 17, 1966. It aired on CBS until March 1973, then returned on ABC from 1988 to 1990.
How many seasons does Mission: Impossible have?
The series has 7 seasons total, with the original run on CBS followed by two revival seasons on ABC.
Who created and produced Mission: Impossible?
The series was created and initially produced by Bruce Geller, with the iconic theme music composed by Lalo Schifrin.
Is Mission: Impossible related to the Tom Cruise movies?
Yes, the theatrical Mission: Impossible film series, which began in 1996, was inspired by this original television show.
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