Mission: Impossible - The Second TV Season

At last, the much anticipated second season of Mission Impossible. This is where Peter Graves takes over from Stephen Hill as Jim Phelps. Although Mr. Hill did a fine job, I would venture to say that most of us who remember the series place Mr. Graves as the head of the MI force.For those of you who think of MI based on the Tom Cruise movies, this is entirely different (and much, much better). The television series is NOT comprised of a bunch of "flash/bang" scenes slapped together in a two-hour film clip designed to make a buck. The TV series was an intelligent attempt (which succeeded for the most part) in portraying a highly specialized and trained group of individuals working for a top secret government department who got missions which were otherwise; well, impossible. They would accomplish this through a meticulous and clever plan, which in most instances involved conning the enemy involved. There were few car chases or gun battles in these episodes (unless the MI force planned them in advance), yet each installment was captivating as we would watch the plot unwind and the bad guy get his just dues.Yes, we know that by the end of the hour the IM force is going to be successful in its mission each time - but what is so fascinating is how they do it (we are privy to only part of the plan each time at the beginning of the show). The plots often have more twists than a pretzel and are believable (with a couple of exceptions).Very few of the installments were "losers", which made the TV series well above average overall. The program lasted for seven seasons and outlasted all of the other "spy programs" (such as `The Man from U.N.C.L.E', `I Spy', `Get Smart', etc) during the 1960's spy program craze.If you haven't yet seen the original television program, do yourself a great favor and try one of the two sets soon available (Season One is available right now). Sit back in your favorite chair with your friends or family and prepare to be delighted. I'll bet you'll find the episodes are like Lays Potato Chips - can't watch just one.Highly Recommended~P~Episodes from Season Two include:Season 2, Episode 1: The WidowOriginal Air Date: 10 September 1967Season 2, Episode 2: TrekOriginal Air Date: 17 September 1967Season 2, Episode 3: The SurvivorsOriginal Air Date: 24 September 1967Season 2, Episode 4: The BankOriginal Air Date: 1 October 1967Season 2, Episode 5: The Slave: Part 1Original Air Date: 8 October 1967Season 2, Episode 6: The Slave: Part 2Original Air Date: 15 October 1967Season 2, Episode 7: Operation 'Heart'Original Air Date: 22 October 1967Season 2, Episode 8: The Money MachineOriginal Air Date: 29 October 1967Season 2, Episode 9: The SealOriginal Air Date: 5 November 1967Season 2, Episode 10: CharityOriginal Air Date: 12 November 1967Season 2, Episode 11: The Council: Part 1Original Air Date: 19 November 1967Season 2, Episode 12: The Council: Part 2Original Air Date: 26 November 1967Season 2, Episode 13: The AstrologerOriginal Air Date: 3 December 1967Season 2, Episode 14: Echo of YesterdayOriginal Air Date: 10 December 1967Season 2, Episode 15: The PhotographerOriginal Air Date: 17 December 1967Season 2, Episode 16: The SpyOriginal Air Date: 7 January 1968Season 2, Episode 17: A Game of ChessOriginal Air Date: 14 January 1968Season 2, Episode 18: The EmeraldOriginal Air Date: 21 January 1968Season 2, Episode 19: The CondemnedOriginal Air Date: 28 January 1968Season 2, Episode 20: The CounterfeiterOriginal Air Date: 4 February 1968Season 2, Episode 21: The TownOriginal Air Date: 18 February 1968Season 2, Episode 22: The KillingOriginal Air Date: 28 February 1968Season 2, Episode 23: The PhoenixOriginal Air Date: 3 March 1968Season 2, Episode 24: Trial by FuryOriginal Air Date: 10 March 1968Season 2, Episode 25: RecoveryOriginal Air Date: 17 March 1968

Much better than usual fare for 1968 but understand this is weekly tv so production value nothing like movies of the day nor like today's tv. Still great stories and adventure, I drop it to 4 stars because peter graves is wooden and unbelievable.

"Mission Impossible" represents intelligent TV. If this is the first time that you are watching these episodes, maybe you may become a little bored because you can't quite follow what they are doing to achieve their goal. Don't let this discourage you. What made "Mission Impossible" such a great show is when you watch that particular episode again. When "Mission Impossible" started to be shown in syndication later in the seventies, it was great to see an episode that you already saw and know of it's successful conclusion. These are the kinds of shows that you will enjoy watching over and over. If you've already watched all of Season One of "Mission Impossible", wait a few months and start watching them again. Start of with the episode that you enjoyed the most. You'll see what I mean about watching it with a new perspective. Watching it and knowing how it will end. This show was just one of the best shows on television.Anyway....about the quality of this DVD release. The picture quality is excellent for it's time and it's even mastered in 5.1 audio. The opening theme never sounded so good.Has anyone noticed that Mission Impossible, and various other TV shows from the 1960's look and sound better than the TV shows put on DVD from the late seventies and the eighties?I have a theory. I think sometime during the seventies, someone created a low cost film that Hollywood decided to use to save money. The quality of the picture may have looked about the same, but perhaps that particular film quality has a much shorter shelf life and the quality of the finished film starts to deteriorate within just a few years. Check it out for yourself. If you collect television series DVD's, compare the picture qualities of your favorite sixties shows with your favorite shows of the eighties. For instance, "Mission Impossible", "I Dream of Jeannie", and "Star Trek" all look a lot better of DVD than "WKRP in Cincinnati", "Welcome Back, Kotter", and even "Married with Children". Even some of the later seasons of M*A*S*H got a little fuzzier then the first few seasons.You know, I could be wrong. It's just a theory. But check it out for yourself. I see a pattern of diminishing video quality as shows drift from the sixties up to and through the eighties. Does anyone else see this? Can anyone out there say that I'm right?

Absolutely fantastic maybe my most favourite series out of everything I've ever watched thankyou

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There are 7 discs containing 25 episodes altogether. Each story is a thriller yet full of drama. Although some stories are related to the Cold War era, they are still entertaining & enjoyable. The product arrived in good shape, and the audio-visual quality is outstanding. I recommend this to every Mission Impossible fan, and it may spur me to buy additional ones to complete my collection.

I watched this series when I was a young teen and I remember liking itthen. Still like it today. It's got nothing to do with the recent movieswith Tom Cruise. The original is much better and a lot more interestingto watch. The missions are always a challenge and the plots are verywell executed. The members of the team are equally good with their ownunique strengths and abilities. Never a boring evening when watching"Mission Impossible".