S3·E2 The Contender (1)
- Episode
- Season 3, Episode 2
- Air Date
- October 6, 1968
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- Director
- Paul Stanley
- Writers
- Allan Balter, William Read Woodfield
- Score
- 5/10 (1 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Charles Buckman is attempting to gain a stranglehold on all professional and amateur sports. If successful, the U.S. will be discredited in the world athletic community. Buckman is working with Syndicate man Dan Whelan. The IMF must eliminate them. Barney takes a crash course in boxing and impersonates Richy Lamoine. Barney-as-Richy announces a comeback, and Buckman forces manager-Rollin to sign with him. Meanwhile, Jim gets a job with Whelan. But as he sneaks through an access tunnel to get to Whelan's office, Whelan and his men come down the tunnel...
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 3 Episode 2 of Mission: Impossible air?
Season 3, Episode 2 ('The Contender (1)') originally aired on October 6, 1968.
How long is Season 3 Episode 2 ('The Contender (1)')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 45 minutes.
What happens in Mission: Impossible Season 3 Episode 2?
Charles Buckman is attempting to gain a stranglehold on all professional and amateur sports. If successful, the U.S. will be discredited in the world athletic community. Buckman is working with Syndicate man Dan Whelan. The IMF must eliminate them. Barney takes a crash course in boxing and impersona...
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