Mission: Impossible season 1 episode 7 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In a critical mission to ensure a fair election in Valeria, the Impossible Missions Force (IMF) team, led by Mr. Briggs, works to correct rigged voting machines that favor the Nationalist Party. Posing under various disguises, the team infiltrates the 12th District Police Station, where the machines are stored. Despite facing surveillance, mechanical issues, and the tight security of the Nationalist headquarters, they successfully adjust the machines to accurately count votes. Their covert operations lead to the Liberty Party's victory, thwarting the Nationalists' plans for an undemocratic takeover.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What mission is Mr. Briggs given?
To ensure a fair election in Valeria by correcting rigged voting machines.
Who are the competing parties in the Valeria election?
The Nationalists and the Liberty Party.
Where are the rigged voting machines stored?
In the 12th District Police Station, also the Nationalist Party Headquarters.
How were the voting machines rigged?
The first 2,000 votes for the Liberty Party would not be recorded.
What role does Cinnamon play in the mission?
She poses as Catherine Block, a victim of a confidence scam, to gain access to the police station.
What is Barney's task in the mission?
To adjust the rigged voting machines to accurately record votes.
How does the team plan to access the voting machines?
By creating a distraction and using specialized tools to adjust the machines.
Were there any complications during the mission?
Yes, the team faced challenges like police surveillance, being locked up, and mechanical failures.
How did the team overcome the rigged machines' mechanical failure?
Barney used a special wrench driver to adjust the machines' reset shaft.
What was the outcome of the election in Valeria?
The Libertadist Party won the election due to the team's efforts to un-rig the voting machines.