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Mission: Impossible S1E8 — The Pawn

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Mission: Impossible•Season 1•Episode 8

The Pawn

7.9/10 · 84 votesJan 15, 198948 min

Ranked #1 of 19 in Season 1•+0.6 vs season avg

When a Russian scientist and chess player decides to defect, Nicholas must take his place under the watchful eyes of the KGB while the rest of the team gets the scientist and his daughter out of the country.

Directed byBrian Trenchard-Smith

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Grant Collier

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Brian Trenchard-Smith

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Episode Summary

"The Pawn" is episode 8 of Mission: Impossible season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 84 votes, ranking #1 of 19 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith, it aired on January 15, 1989.

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