S5·E17 The Field
- Episode
- Season 5, Episode 17
- Air Date
- January 23, 1971
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- Director
- Reza Badiyi
- Writer
- Wesley Lau
- Score
- 7/10 (2 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
An enemy power has launched a satellite containing a thermonuclear bomb and the IMF must destroy it. The control center on an island in the Adriatic Sea is surrounded by an impenetrable minefield designed by an American defector, Norris. Barney secretly sets off some of the mines - without an explanation, the facility security call in Norris, whom they haven't seen. Paris takes Norris' place and using plans that Jim stole earlier, shuts down part of the field, and Barney gets in to program the system to drop the satellite out of orbit. Unfortunately, on the mainland the real Norris kills his girlfriend, a government spy, and Paris-as-Norris is arrested for the murder! This also leaves Barney trapped in the middle of the minefield. Jim and Doug manage to extract a confession and the location of the murder weapon from Norris before Inspector Koder (who knows the real Norris) can spot Paris. Dana comes in and manages to covertly slip Paris the information they've set up to make it look li
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 5 Episode 17 of Mission: Impossible air?
Season 5, Episode 17 ('The Field') originally aired on January 23, 1971.
How long is Season 5 Episode 17 ('The Field')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 45 minutes.
What happens in Mission: Impossible Season 5 Episode 17?
An enemy power has launched a satellite containing a thermonuclear bomb and the IMF must destroy it. The control center on an island in the Adriatic Sea is surrounded by an impenetrable minefield designed by an American defector, Norris. Barney secretly sets off some of the mines - without an explan...
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