Mission: Impossible

Mission: Impossible

Crime • TV-14 • 1966–73 • 7 Seasons

6.1

7.9

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.

Starring

Peter Graves, Greg Morris, Peter Lupus, Lynda Day George, Bob Johnson

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Genre

Crime Drama Mystery Action Adventure Thriller

Release Date

September 17, 1966

User Reviews

Top program from the opening theme song on.

It was good back then. It's too outdated now.

classic spy series that is very slick and stylish. the action packed movie remakes seem too busy in comparison to the subtleness of this

Alan John Gerstle

A low key James Bond like team go on assignment each week to save the Earth. Characters use intelligence & planning, not weapons.

Probably best beginning with season 2, this was a series that left its mark on TV history. Good story’s, and action that still entertains.

Very different to today's MI movies. The TV show was more focused on the characters than the high budget stunts.

Accept the mission and enjoy the turns...

Julio Ramirez Jr.

The origin of one of the greatest action franchises

Its a. Lassie spy series just as good as the movies it spawned

This show, should you choose to accept it, was the true inspiration for the Tom Cruise movies that would come later.

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6.1 – Based on 239 ratings

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