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Mission: Impossible (1966)

TV Series ★ 7.6

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.

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Released
September 17, 1966
Rating
TV-PG
IMDb
tt0060009
Country
United States
Language
English, Spanish
Studio
Desilu Productions, Paramount Television

Cast

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Frequently asked questions

What is Mission: Impossible about?
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.
Who created Mission: Impossible?
Mission: Impossible was created by Bruce Geller.
Who stars in Mission: Impossible?
Mission: Impossible stars Peter Graves, Greg Morris, Peter Lupus, Lynda Day George.
When was Mission: Impossible released?
Mission: Impossible is a 1966 action & adventure, crime, drama series.
Where can I watch Mission: Impossible?
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