Fair rating?Mission: Impossible· Season 5 · Episode 21
A Ghost Story
A deceased defector's body must be recovered since it contains the only sample of a deadly nerve gas.
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#21In Season 5of 23 rated episodes
#151All-timeof 171 rated episodes
−1.5vs season avgSeason 5 averages 7.1
1971First airedFebruary 27, 1971
Guest stars
Andrew Dugganas Justin Bainbridge
Marion Rossas Mrs. Foster
William Smithas Vincent Sandler
Frank Farmeras Howard BainbridgeAnthony Norwalkas Paul
John Winfieldas Morgan
Bob Johnsonas Person on Tape (voice)Crew
Reza S. BadiyiDirectorEd AdamsonStory · Teleplay
Ken PettusTeleplay
John D.F. BlackStoryShows like Mission: Impossible
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