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Break is the first episode of season seven, which would turn out to be Mission: Impossible's final one. This is also the first appearance of Barbara Anderson as Mimi Davis, an paroled ex-con who appears in seven episodes as a substitute Femme Fatale for Casey, who spends nearly half of the season working on separate assignments in Europe (as we all know, in reality Linda Day George was on Maternity Leave).
The IMF's mission in this episode is to recover a watch with vital information in it from the dead body of an undercover Federal Agent who was killed while investigating Dutch Krebs, a New Orleans hoodlum who among other things rigs billard games.
Mimi is recruited as she knows Krebs, and before she was sent to prison for 4 years (it's never revealed why she went to prison and never mentioned again after this), was the girlfriend of Krebs right-hand man, Press Allen. After the team successfully completes the mission, Mimi is released from parole 2 years early, and asked by Jim if she'd like to help the IMF from time to time while Casey is in Europe on a important long term assignment. Of course she says yes.
I really enjoyed this episode. It's a great introduction for Mimi's character, who has a very different background from any female IMF agent before her (with the possible exception of Ariana from season one's Zubronick's Ghost). Barbara Anderson does a terrific job. The thing that made me laugh though, is how Jim explains (at least twice) why Casey isn't there. Again, as all Honorary IMF Agents know, the producers did this after the fan reaction when they tried to get rid of Peter Lupus in season five. I recommend this episode to everyone.
Reply by lima-2
on June 6, 2019 at 5:56 PM
Brilliant! It has been several years, maybe even decades, since I have seen this epiosde. But I do recall many of the specifics you mention, Maria. Spot on. It basically breaks the well-established Geller formula of: "don't explain anything!" No reason was ever given for Dan Briggs, Rollin Hand, Cinnamon Carter, Paris, or Dana leaving. Or for the arrival of Doug Robert, or temporary disappearance of Willy Armitgage. Thanks for the reminders and the recommendation. I'll have to check it out of the library again, not only for the great episode, but for all the reason you mention. Surely a clue, too, that this was going to be the last season? Could be.
Reply by Savage918
on June 7, 2019 at 5:30 AM
I'm glad you liked it, lima-2. When I signed up for CBS All Access so I could watch season two of Discovery, I also received an archive of a lot classic CBS shows to watch. Hope to talk to you again soon. Don't be such a stranger!
Reply by Jayhn1111
on June 18, 2019 at 3:02 PM
I will post my thoughts when I get to it. I’ve been slacking on the episodes. How’s all my friends doing here? Miss you guys
Reply by Savage918
on June 18, 2019 at 3:05 PM
Hello! I was just thinking about you! I was worried when you hadn't posted anything. When you get a chance, check out the other threads I set up.
Reply by Jayhn1111
on August 5, 2019 at 1:17 AM
how have you been? Are you feeling ok lately? I really miss talking to all of you. I apologize for my lack of activity. We have a chatroom set up on tinychat if you ever wanna join us let me know.
Reply by Savage918
on August 5, 2019 at 1:44 AM
I'm doing okay. Everyone on the board was so worried about you that I had to get permission from The Secretary to let them know that you hadn't been Disavowed!
Reply by Jayhn1111
on August 5, 2019 at 1:46 AM
I feel terrible about that. My arthritis in the wrist was acting up so typing was becoming difficult so I got lazy! But all you guys are always in my thoughts!
Reply by Jayhn1111
on August 5, 2019 at 2:03 AM
Oh and I forgot to mention the chatroom https://tinychat.com/room/darthackbar I'll be on there like 1am eastern time during the week which I guess is 10pm for you if you're on the west coast. So if you get bored and want to chat with a few people feel free to pop on in
Same goes for anybody else here