S3·E24 Illusion
- Episode
- Season 3, Episode 24
- Air Date
- April 13, 1969
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- Director
- Gerald Mayer
- Writer
- Laurence Heath
- Score
- 5/10 (1 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Skarbeck and Lom are rivals for the vacant post of Chief of Secret Police in the East European Peoples Republic. As they are both hardliners, the IMF must eliminate both of them and make sure Paul Trock becomes the new chief. Skarbeck killed his lover Carlotta years ago but never found the man she was sleeping with. Skarbeck framed her costar and killed him in a car crash before having a breakdown. The IMF plan to trigger another breakdown. Cinnamon recreates Carlotta's act and admits to Skarbeck that Lom is paying her to him. Meanwhile, Jim sets up Lom with a letter proving Skarbeck killed Carlotta. Lom plans to nail Skarbeck for Cinnamon's murder. The IMF slip Skarbeck a drug to hypnotize him into thinking of Cinnamon as he did Carlotta. The IMF then trick Skarbeck into thinking Rollin, Cinnamons cabaret comic/partner, is having an affair with her, and that he is actually the murdered Fritz Mueller. Rollin tells Skarbeck that Cinnamon is having an affair with Lom. Skarbeck tries to k
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 3 Episode 24 of Mission: Impossible air?
Season 3, Episode 24 ('Illusion') originally aired on April 13, 1969.
How long is Season 3 Episode 24 ('Illusion')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 45 minutes.
What happens in Mission: Impossible Season 3 Episode 24?
Skarbeck and Lom are rivals for the vacant post of Chief of Secret Police in the East European Peoples Republic. As they are both hardliners, the IMF must eliminate both of them and make sure Paul Trock becomes the new chief. Skarbeck killed his lover Carlotta years ago but never found the man she w...
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