Mission: Impossible
“Failure impossible.”
Mission: Impossible is an American television series that was created and initially produced by Bruce Geller. It chronicles the missions of a team of secret government agents known as the Impossible Missions Force. In the first season, the team is led by Dan Briggs, played by Steven Hill; Jim Phelps, played by Peter Graves, takes charge for the remaining seasons. A hallmark of the series shows Briggs or Phelps receiving his instructions on a recording that then self-destructs, followed by the theme music composed by Lalo Schifrin. The series aired on the CBS network from September 1966 to March 1973, then returned to television for two seasons on ABC, from 1988 to 1990, retaining only Graves in the cast. It later inspired a popular series of theatrical motion pictures starring Tom Cruise, beginning in 1996.
Where to watch Mission: Impossible in United States
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Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Mission: Impossible there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Mission: Impossible streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Pluto TV | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Pluto TV | — |
| Brazil | Oldflix | — |
About Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible is a 1966 English-language action & adventure, crime and drama series created by Bruce Geller. The cast is led by Peter Graves, Greg Morris, Peter Lupus. It spans 7 seasons and 171 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel .
Mission: Impossible was produced by Desilu Productions and Paramount Television and made in United States of America. It was first aired on September 17, 1966, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- Created by
- Bruce Geller
- First aired
- September 17, 1966
- Last aired
- March 30, 1973
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 7 (171 episodes)
- Network
- CBS
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Desilu Productions, Paramount Television
Mission: Impossible cast & crew
Mission: Impossible was created by Bruce Geller.
The cast features Peter Graves as Jim Phelps, Greg Morris as Barney Collier, Peter Lupus as Willy Armitage, Lynda Day George as Lisa Casey, and Bob Johnson as Man on Tape (voice).
Behind the camera, it was produced by Barry Crane and Bruce Geller.
Is Mission: Impossible worth watching?
Mission: Impossible holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 309 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action & adventure series.
With 7 seasons and 171 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy action & adventure, crime, and drama, Mission: Impossible is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Mission: Impossible
In United States, you can stream Mission: Impossible on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Mission: Impossible
Peter Graves
Jim Phelps
Greg Morris
Barney Collier
Peter Lupus
Willy Armitage
Lynda Day George
Lisa Casey
Bob Johnson
Man on Tape (voice)
Mission: Impossible — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Mission: Impossible in United States?
Mission: Impossible is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Mission: Impossible on Paramount Plus Premium?
Yes — Mission: Impossible is currently available on Paramount Plus Premium in United States.
▸What language is Mission: Impossible in?
Mission: Impossible is originally in English, with audio tracks including Spanish, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Mission: Impossible are there?
Mission: Impossible has 7 seasons with 171 episodes in total.
▸What is Mission: Impossible rated?
Mission: Impossible is rated TV-PG. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 309 ratings.
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