Mission: Impossible 1988
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- October 23, 1988
- Last Aired
- February 24, 1990
- Format
- 2 seasons · 35 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~35 hours (60 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E4 "The Condemned" (★ 7/10)
- Created By
- Bruce Geller
- Network
- ABC
What is Mission: Impossible?
The television series "Mission: Impossible" is a revival of a 1966 TV series of the same name. The show is an American television series that chronicles the missions of a team of secret American government agents known as the Impossible Missions Force.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 35
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 23, 1988
- Last aired
- Feb 24, 1990
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Crime
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.5/10 from 219 votes
- Format
- 2 seasons · 35 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ABC
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Estimate the schedule using 35 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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The television series "Mission: Impossible" is a revival of a 1966 TV series of the same name. The show is an American television series that chronicles the missions of a team of secret American government agents known as the Impossible Missions Force. The series features Peter Graves as a regular cast member, who played a key role. In addition to Peter Graves, the voice of "The Tape" was provided by a regular cast member. Two cast members from the original series appeared as guest stars.
Should you watch it?
“A revived spy team tackles high‑stakes covert missions.”
- Classic espionage storytelling
- Strong lead performance by Peter Graves
- Ensemble of secret agents
- May feel dated compared to modern series
Watch it if you enjoy retro spy dramas with a seasoned lead and team‑based missions.
Suitable for viewers who like action‑drama with espionage themes; rated TV‑PG.
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Season 1 · 19 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Killer Mytharc Oct 23, 1988
- E2 The System Core Oct 30, 1988
- E3 Holograms Core Nov 6, 1988
- E4 The Condemned Core Nov 20, 1988
- E5 The Legacy Core Nov 26, 1988
- E6 The Wall Core Dec 11, 1988
- E7 The Cattle King Core Dec 18, 1988
- E8 The Pawn Core Jan 15, 1989
- E9 The Haunting Core Jan 28, 1989
- E10 The Lions Core Feb 4, 1989
- E11 The Greek Core Feb 11, 1989
- E12 The Fortune Core Feb 18, 1989
- E13 The Fixer Core Feb 25, 1989
- E14 Spy Core Mar 18, 1989
- E15 The Devils Core Mar 25, 1989
- E16 The Plague Core Apr 8, 1989
- E17 Reprisal Core Apr 15, 1989
- E18 Submarine Mytharc Apr 29, 1989
- E19 Bayou Mytharc May 6, 1989
Season 2 · 16 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Golden Serpent (1) Mytharc Sep 21, 1989
- E2 The Golden Serpent (2) Core Sep 28, 1989
- E3 The Princess Core Oct 5, 1989
- E4 Command Performance Core Oct 12, 1989
- E5 Countdown Core Oct 26, 1989
- E6 War Games Core Nov 2, 1989
- E7 Target Earth Core Nov 9, 1989
- E8 The Fuehrer's Children Core Nov 16, 1989
- E9 Banshee Core Nov 30, 1989
- E10 For Art's Sake Core Dec 14, 1989
- E11 Deadly Harvest Core Jan 6, 1990
- E12 Cargo Cult Core Jan 13, 1990
- E13 The Assassin Core Jan 20, 1990
- E14 The Gunslinger Core Feb 3, 1990
- E15 Church Bells in Bogota Mytharc Feb 10, 1990
- E16 The Sands of Seth Mytharc Feb 24, 1990
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1988 series a continuation of the 1966 show?
Yes, it is a revival of the original 1966 Mission: Impossible series.
What actor reprises his role in the 1988 series?
Peter Graves returns as Jim Phelps, the only regular cast member from the original series.
Who provides the voice of "The Tape"?
Bob Johnson is the voice of "The Tape" throughout the series.
Does the series feature other original cast members?
Two other cast members from the original series appear as guest stars.
What genre does the series belong to?
It is classified as drama, action & adventure, and crime.
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