Ep 4. The Bank
- TV-PG
- 50 min
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8.1 (262)
In Mission: Impossible season 2 episode 4, titled "The Bank," the IMF team is tasked with infiltrating a highly secure bank in an effort to retrieve a stolen document that contains details about a crucial peacekeeping treaty between two countries.
The team consists of series regulars Jim Phelps (played by Peter Graves), Rollin Hand (played by Martin Landau), Cinnamon Carter (played by Barbara Bain), Barney Collier (played by Greg Morris), and Willy Armitage (played by Peter Lupus). They are joined by a new member, an expert in bank security named Doug Robert (played by Robert Conrad).
The episode begins with the team casing the bank, studying its layout and security measures. They then get to work on their plan of attack. Rollin assumes the identity of a wealthy businessman and gains access to the bank by depositing a large sum of money. Cinnamon poses as Rollin's secretary, while Barney and Willy work on creating a diversion outside of the bank. Jim oversees the operation from their makeshift base of operations.
Once inside the bank, Rollin, Cinnamon, and Doug begin to carry out their mission. They encounter several obstacles, including locked doors and security guards, but are able to use their various skills to navigate them. Meanwhile, Barney and Willy cause a distraction outside by setting off several alarms and creating chaos in the streets.
As the team gets closer to their objective, they are confronted by a group of armed thugs who have been hired to protect the stolen document. A tense standoff ensues, with Rollin and the others relying on their wits and training to survive.
Ultimately, the team is successful in retrieving the document and escaping the bank, but not before engaging in a thrilling car chase with the thugs who are in hot pursuit. Back at their base, they analyze the document and discover that it contains information that could prevent a war between two nations.
Overall, "The Bank" is a classic episode that exemplifies the series' signature mix of suspense, action, and espionage. The IMF team must once again rely on their resourcefulness and teamwork to pull off a seemingly impossible mission, and the result is an entertaining and satisfying hour of television.