Phil Morris Movies

Directed by series semi-regular Andrew Robinson, this exotically titled Deep Space Nine episode first aired October 14, 1996. Mary Kay Adams guest stars as Grilka, Quark's Klingon ex-wife. Paying a visit to DS9, Grinka unwittingly causes friction when Worf falls in love with her. Meanwhile, O'Brien develops romantic yearnings towards Kira. "Looking for Par'Mach in All the Wrong Places" was written by Ronald D. Moore. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In this actioner, a smart alecky bounty hunter teams up with a G-man to take on a drug-smuggling ring. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

Hoping to get off academic probation, Will (Will Smith) arranges a date between his recently divorced English professor Scott Burton (played by Phil Morris, best remembered as lawyer Jackie Chiles on Seinfeld) and his cousin Hilary (Karyn Parsons). But though Burton immediately warms up to Hilary, she can't stand the professor--and minces no words in telling him so! Meanwhile, Philip (James Avery) builds a crib for baby Nicky...sort of. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

This sequel to Jackie Collins' Lucky/Chances finds Lucky Santangelo fighting for control of Hollywood studios with old enemies. ~ Tana Hobart, All Movie Guide

The IMF pays a visit to a popular Old West theme park in Nevada, but it isn't for the purpose of rest and relaxation. The park is the headquarters of former congressman Ian McClintock (Michael Greene), the head of an organization specializing in arming terrorists. Well aware that McClintock was responsible for the brutal murder of an FBI investigator, Jim Phelps nonetheless engages the villain in a potentially deadly poker game (both literally and figuratively!). Written by Ted Roberts, "Gunslinger" was originally broadcast on February 10, 1990. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Written by Jeffrey M. Hayes, "The Sands of Seth" guest stars Tim Elliot as Dr. Selim, the curator of a Cairo archeological museum -- and head of an ancient Egyptian cult. Determined to restore the glories of the Egyptian empires of old, Selim murders anyone who does not share his lofty vision. To get the goods on Selim, the IMF fabricates a series of amazing archaeological "discoveries." With the original telecast of "The Sands of Seth" on February 24, 1990, the Mission: Impossible series revival of 1988-1990 was officially put on hiatus, never to return. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Fugitive gangster Michael Otagi (Lani Tupu) has established himself as "the God" of a remote Pacific Island. With the help of his partner Regehr (Adrian Wright), not to mention a lethal mixture of "magic" chemicals, Otagi has also enslaved the native populace for the purpose of mining gold. Arriving on the scene, the IMF employs a bit of synthetic hocus-pocus to usurp Otagi's authority. Written by Dale Duguid, "Cargo Cult" first aired on January 13, 1990. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

While in the Florida Keys to prevent deposed dictator Luis Berezan's (Michael Pate) return to power, the IMF tragically loses one of its best agents, the lovely Casey Randall. Thus, the team's efforts to thwart Berezan and his Evita-like wife Emilia (Barbara Luna) becomes a personal vendetta. Jane Badler makes her first Mission:Impossible appearance as agent Shannon Reed, replacing the late Casey Randall (Terry Markwell)--whose very existence was, of course, "disavowed" by the "Secretary." Ironically, guest star Barbara Luna, here cast as one of the villains, played a likewise expendable IMF agent in "Elena", a 1966 episode from the original Mission: Impossible. First telecast on February 18, 1988, "The Fortune" was written by Robert Brennan. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Prince Mikos (Jeremy Angerson), the 16-year-old heir to the throne of an Asian kingdom, is targetted for assassination by his uncle Ki (James Shigeta). To cover his tracks, Ki has arranged for the murder to take place during Mikos' traditional "Test of Kings" ritual. The IMF shows up to make certain that Mikos --- or "Mike", as he is known to the agents --- is given a fair chance to complete the endurance test, and to expose Ki for the scoundrel that he is. First telecast on February 4, 1989, "The Lions" was scripted by David Philips, from a story by James Crown. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Written by Billy Marshall-Stoneking, "The Pawn" takes place at a Czechoslovakian test tournament. The IMF is assigned to expedite the defection of Soviet scientist and chess champion Dr. Gregor Antonov (Bryan Marshall) --- and also to rescue Antonov's daughter, who is being held by the police as "security". The success of the mission hinges upon an elaborate magic show, staged by professional prestidigitator Zorbuskaya (Rowena Wallace). Originally scheduled for January 8, 1989, "The Pawn" made its TV debut one week later, on January 15. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Alex Cord guest stars as master art thief Daniel Travers, whose latest heist has stirred up political unrest in a Far Eastern nation. The IMF learns that Travers is using his knowledge of his employers' motives to extort an enormous sum of money. As a means of crushing Travers and restoring peace in the aforementioned nation, the IMF creates a computer simulation of a rare "lost" Degas painting. Written by John Whelpley, "For Art's Sake" first aired on December 14, 1989. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In another variation of a familiar Mission: Impossible theme, the IMF is assigned to prevent a neo-Nazi uprising. Making the task all the more difficult is the fact that several white-supremacist groups have melded into an international coalition. Posing as a pro-Nazi computer genius, Phelps unearths a diabolical scheme to take over the world with an army of genetically cloned children. Albert Salmi guest stars as Kester, the would-be head of the new Fourth Reich. Written by Frank Abatemarco, "The Fuhrer's Children" was originally broadcast on November 16, 1989. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide