Mission: Impossible 1988
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
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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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 19 episodes
- E1 The Killer Oct 23, 1988
- E2 The System Oct 30, 1988
- E3 Holograms Nov 6, 1988
- E4 The Condemned Nov 20, 1988
- E5 The Legacy Nov 26, 1988
- E6 The Wall Dec 11, 1988
- E7 The Cattle King Dec 18, 1988
- E8 The Pawn Jan 15, 1989
- E9 The Haunting Jan 28, 1989
- E10 The Lions Feb 4, 1989
- E11 The Greek Feb 11, 1989
- E12 The Fortune Feb 18, 1989
- E13 The Fixer Feb 25, 1989
- E14 Spy Mar 18, 1989
- E15 The Devils Mar 25, 1989
- E16 The Plague Apr 8, 1989
- E17 Reprisal Apr 15, 1989
- E18 Submarine Apr 29, 1989
- E19 Bayou May 6, 1989
Season 2 · 16 episodes
- E1 The Golden Serpent (1) Sep 21, 1989
- E2 The Golden Serpent (2) Sep 28, 1989
- E3 The Princess Oct 5, 1989
- E4 Command Performance Oct 12, 1989
- E5 Countdown Oct 26, 1989
- E6 War Games Nov 2, 1989
- E7 Target Earth Nov 9, 1989
- E8 The Fuehrer's Children Nov 16, 1989
- E9 Banshee Nov 30, 1989
- E10 For Art's Sake Dec 14, 1989
- E11 Deadly Harvest Jan 6, 1990
- E12 Cargo Cult Jan 13, 1990
- E13 The Assassin Jan 20, 1990
- E14 The Gunslinger Feb 3, 1990
- E15 Church Bells in Bogota Feb 10, 1990
- E16 The Sands of Seth 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.