S5·E16 The Missile (aka Torpedo)
- Episode
- Season 5, Episode 16
- Air Date
- January 16, 1971
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- Director
- Charles R. Rondeau
- Writer
- Arthur Weiss
- Score
- 5/10 (2 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
James Read, an enemy agent, is posing as an analyst to get to a top-secret U.S. missile guidance system being tested and steal the plans - the IMF must have him take back fake plans and unwittingly pass on the incorrect information to his superiors. Dana takes the place of Read's contact and he and fake boss Jim fake a romantic relationship so Read can get blackmail photos and use them to turn over the system. Read tells Dana of his plan to kill Jim, but before she can warn Jim, Dana is kidnapped by Hecker, a psychopath who believes Dana is a former girlfriend he killed. After Willy saves Barney from a firetrap meant for Jim, Paris and Barney manage to rescue Dana and alert Jim just in time to avoid a rigged car, convincing Read he's in the clear with the guidance system.
Rate this episode
Your rating is anonymous and can be changed later.
Be the first viewer to rate it.
Director & writers
Guest stars
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 5 Episode 16 of Mission: Impossible air?
Season 5, Episode 16 ('The Missile (aka Torpedo)') originally aired on January 16, 1971.
How long is Season 5 Episode 16 ('The Missile (aka Torpedo)')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 45 minutes.
What happens in Mission: Impossible Season 5 Episode 16?
James Read, an enemy agent, is posing as an analyst to get to a top-secret U.S. missile guidance system being tested and steal the plans - the IMF must have him take back fake plans and unwittingly pass on the incorrect information to his superiors. Dana takes the place of Read's contact and he and ...
All Mission: Impossible episode ratings Season 5 Where to watch
Top-rated Mission: Impossible episodes
- S1E1 · Pilot ★ 7.7
- S1E3 · Operation Rogosh ★ 7.6
- S1E2 · Memory ★ 7.2
- S1E5 · Old Man Out (2) ★ 7.2
What viewers say
No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Mission: Impossible S5E16.