Ep 5. The Slave: Part 1

The mission is on for the Impossible Missions Force (IMF) as they face their next challenge in the season two fifth episode of Mission: Impossible titled "The Slave: Part 1."

The episode begins with the team receiving information that a brilliant scientist named Dr. Kolb has been kidnapped by wealthy industrialist and slave trader Janos Passik (played by Leslie Nielsen). The team's immediate mission is to prevent Passik from gaining access to Kolb's ozone-destroying formula before it is too late.

Once arriving in the city, the team decides that the best plan of action is to infiltrate Passik's opulent mansion, where Kolb is believed to be being held captive. Jim Phelps (played by Peter Graves) and his team work to gather intel and information on the meticulously guarded estate and come up with a plan for retrieving Kolb.

As they begin to make progress, it becomes clear that their mission has become increasingly complicated when one of their team, Dana (played by Lesley Ann Warren), is captured and enslaved by Passik.

To make matters worse, it becomes clear from their surveillance that Passik may have access to advanced technology which he has used to accurately predict IMF's every move.

Determined to complete their mission, the team must find a way to rescue their friend and prevent Passik from profiting from the stolen formula.

The episode keeps the viewers on the edge of their seats throughout, with a complex plot that involves numerous twists, turns, and beloved characters being put in danger. The writing remains tight and thrilling, luring viewers in with its suspenseful storylines and the high stakes faced by the IMF on their impossible mission.

The addition of Leslie Nielsen as the villainous Passik adds further intrigue, with his charismatic and unpredictable portrayal making him a formidable foe for the team.

As the first part of a two-part episode, "The Slave: Part 1" nicely sets up the story and characters for the season's fifth outing, putting the IMF under perhaps their most difficult challenge yet.

Overall, season two's fifth episode of Mission: Impossible offers up a highly entertaining and exciting story, with moments of tension and intrigue that will keep the audience guessing until the very end of the episode.