Mission: Impossible (1966)
S03E07 The Elixir
Episode Overview
Riva Santel, now the widow of San Cordova's late President, is poised to declare herself dictator, despite Deputy Premier Avilla's plans for free elections. The IMF steps in to thwart her ambitions. Disguised as a film crew, the team infiltrates Riva's circle. Hostess Cinnamon pretends to faint, prompting comments about her age. When Rollin, posing as a plastic surgeon, reveals Cinnamon is actually seventy, Riva demands surgery for herself. With the operation scheduled for the night of her speech, she has it filmed by her crew. Barney and Willy manage to swap the tapes, so when Riva is sedated, her men play a doctored version. Upon waking, bandaged and confused, she hears a recording of “herself” announcing her retirement. Meanwhile, Cinnamon, disguised as older Riva, discreetly exits the country. As Riva removes her bandages, she discovers she has indeed become younger—but with an entirely new face
