Good morning Mr Phelps...and so begins Peter Graves outstanding run as team leader and mastermind of the Impossible Mission Force! And what a cracking great start! In my opinion, this is one of the best episodes of the entire series. The intricacies of the sting, the gadgets (the falling elevator con is awesome) and the split-second timing all work so well. If anyone would ever ask what this show was about or why it was so popular, I'd point them to this episode. "The Council" two-part episode would be a very close second. I really appreciate MeTv showing these episodes uncut. The broadcast quality is also excellent. Just my opinion again but the production quality from season two and onward is leaps and bounds better than the first season. Just a flat out fantastic start to the second season.
