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Mission: Impossible - S05E09 - The Amateur
 

Mission: Impossible season 5 episode 9

The Amateur

 
The team must steal a rocket laser and smuggle out Father Bernard and his list of Western operatives. Bernard puts the IMF in contact with Wittstock, who gets them the laser. Wittstock is killed after delivering the weapon and Police Colonel Eckert seals up the country to capture the IMF. Bernard dies of a stroke but gets the list, but nightclub owner Eric Schilling saw Dana with Wittstock and tries to take advantage of the situation to profit. When Barney splits the laser into five parts for the team to smuggle out of the country, Schilling gets hold of Dana's part and the team has to get the part from Schilling while escaping through the heavily-guarded airport. Paris in disguise buys the part from Schilling, leaving him to be captured by Eckert while Paris drops the disguise to escape, leaving the part to be recovered by the rest of the team. Then the IMF secretly blend in with an arriving broadcast crew from England just as the crew are told their visas have been revoked - the IMF
 
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Mission: Impossible / S05E09 : The Amateur
Season 5, Episode 9 | Aired on November 14, 1970 | TV-PG | 45 min. | CBS
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  • Mission: Impossible - Episode 1 - The Killer
    Episode 1
    The Killer
  • Mission: Impossible - Episode 2 - Flip Side
    Episode 2
    Flip Side
  • Mission: Impossible - Episode 3 - The Innocent
    Episode 3
    The Innocent
  • Mission: Impossible - Episode 4 - Homecoming
    Episode 4
    Homecoming
  • Mission: Impossible - Episode 5 - Flight
    Episode 5
    Flight
  • Mission: Impossible - Episode 6 - My Friend, My Enemy
    Episode 6
    My Friend, My Enemy
  • Mission: Impossible - Episode 7 - Butterfly (aka Poor Butterfly)
    Episode 7
    Butterfly (aka Poor Butterfly)
  • Mission: Impossible - Episode 8 - Decoy
    Episode 8
    Decoy
  • Mission: Impossible - Episode 9 - The Amateur
    Episode 9
    The Amateur
  • Mission: Impossible - Episode 10 - The Hunted
    Episode 10
    The Hunted
  • Mission: Impossible - Episode 11 - The Rebel
    Episode 11
    The Rebel
  • Mission: Impossible - Episode 12 - Squeeze Play (aka Sicily)
    Episode 12
    Squeeze Play (aka Sicily)
  • Mission: Impossible - Episode 13 - The Hostage
    Episode 13
    The Hostage
  • Mission: Impossible - Episode 14 - Takeover
    Episode 14
    Takeover
  • Mission: Impossible - Episode 15 - Cat's Paw
    Episode 15
    Cat's Paw
  • Mission: Impossible - Episode 16 - The Missile (aka Torpedo)
    Episode 16
    The Missile (aka Torpedo)
  • Mission: Impossible - Episode 17 - The Field
    Episode 17
    The Field
  • Mission: Impossible - Episode 18 - Blast
    Episode 18
    Blast
  • Mission: Impossible - Episode 19 - The Catafalque
    Episode 19
    The Catafalque
  • Mission: Impossible - Episode 20 - Kitara (aka The Bigot)
    Episode 20
    Kitara (aka The Bigot)
  • Mission: Impossible - Episode 21 - A Ghost Story
    Episode 21
    A Ghost Story
  • Mission: Impossible - Episode 22 - The Party
    Episode 22
    The Party
  • Mission: Impossible - Episode 23 - The Merchant
    Episode 23
    The Merchant

Mission: Impossible season 5 episode 9 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Amidst a backdrop of espionage and covert operations, characters navigate a tense landscape of betrayal and ambition. A confrontation outside a bar over unpaid drinks quickly escalates into a complex plot involving a stolen prototype weapon, the rocket laser. As authorities tighten security across the country, the protagonists strategize to dismantle and discreetly transport the weapon's parts out of the country, using disguises and diversions. Key figures like Father Bernard and Herr Shilling reveal deeper layers of intrigue, with Shilling's greed and deception adding to the precarious balance of trust among allies. The episode culminates in a high-stakes attempt to escape the tightened security, leaving the success of their mission and their fates hanging in the balance.

Full Episode S05E09 Recap

### Introduction - Tensions rise as a confrontation outside a bar sets the scene, with threats made clear against trespassers. ### The Debt and the Autograph - A character owes money for drinks, leading to a minor altercation. - A request for an autograph introduces a hint of celebrity or importance. ### The Escape - Urgency mounts as characters discuss potential followers and make a quick getaway after discovering a colleague is dead. ### The Hunt Begins - High-level discussions reveal a security breach, with orders to tighten national security and close off the country. ### Father Bernard's Involvement - The investigation points to Father Bernard, suspecting him of espionage, leading to a raid on the church and rectory. ### Herr Shilling's Scheme - Amidst the tension, Herr Shilling's interactions suggest ulterior motives, possibly involving espionage or smuggling. ### The Rocket Laser - The protagonists discuss dismantling and distributing a prototype weapon, indicating a plan to thwart enemies by dispersing its parts. ### The Café Encounter - A tense conversation at the café hints at personal and professional conflicts, with undercurrents of suspicion and betrayal. ### Confrontation with Colonel Eckert - Colonel Eckert's interrogation at the café escalates the situation, revealing the stakes involved with the stolen weapon. ### The Plan Unfolds - The protagonists execute a plan involving disguises and diversions, aiming to smuggle the weapon's parts out of the country. ### The Trap for Father Bernard - Efforts to save Father Bernard and secure a list of operatives underscore the dangers of their mission. ### Herr Shilling's Ambitions - Herr Shilling's interactions reveal his ambitions and plans to profit from the situation, leading to a confrontation with Clara. ### The Final Showdown - A series of tense encounters at the airport climax with the protagonists' attempt to escape, with authorities closing in. ### Conclusion - The episode closes with uncertainty as the fate of the weapon, the protagonists, and their adversaries remains unresolved, setting the stage for future developments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owes money for drinks at the beginning of the episode?

A character owes money for drinks, leading to a confrontation outside a bar.

What request is made involving an autograph?

A character requests an autograph, suggesting a figure of importance or celebrity.

Why do characters make a quick getaway in a car?

They make a quick getaway after discovering a colleague is dead and fearing they were followed.

What measures are ordered by a high-ranking official in response to a security breach?

The official orders the country to be sealed off, with increased surveillance and a lockdown to prevent further breaches.

Who is suspected of espionage and targeted for investigation?

Father Bernard is suspected of being a key figure in espionage activities.

What does Herr Shilling's behavior in the café suggest?

Herr Shilling's behavior suggests ulterior motives, possibly related to espionage or smuggling.

What is significant about the rocket laser discussed by the protagonists?

The rocket laser is a prototype weapon, and the protagonists plan to dismantle and distribute its parts to prevent enemies from using it.

How do the protagonists plan to smuggle the weapon's parts out of the country?

They plan to use disguises and diversions, including participating in a bike race and using separate routes.

What is the significance of the list Father Bernard possesses?

The list contains names of Western operatives, making it crucial for the protagonists to secure it for their safety and mission success.

What are Herr Shilling's ambitions, and how does Clara react?

Herr Shilling plans to profit from the situation, leading to a confrontation with Clara, who warns him of the dangers.

What unfolds during the final showdown at the airport?

The protagonists attempt to escape with the weapon's parts, facing challenges from authorities and a tense confrontation with Colonel Eckert.

What remains unresolved at the end of the episode?

The fate of the weapon, the protagonists, and their adversaries remains unresolved, setting the stage for future episodes.

 
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