Get Smart

Get Smart is a satirical spy-fi sitcom that parodies the secret agent genre, popularized by the James Bond films and the Cold War era. The series follows Maxwell Smart, a bumbling but well-meaning secret agent known as Agent 86, who works for CONTROL, a top-secret U.S. government intelligence agency. Despite his frequent incompetence and reliance on gadgets like the 'shoe phone,' Smart manages to thwart the nefarious plots of KAOS, an international organization of evil, often with the help of his more capable and level-headed partner, Agent 99. The show is defined by its absurd humor, iconic catchphrases such as 'Missed it by that much!' and 'Sorry about that, Chief!', and a revolving door of bizarre villains. Under the guidance of the perpetually frustrated Chief of CONTROL, Smart navigates high-stakes espionage missions that usually devolve into slapstick chaos. The series remains a landmark in television history for its clever writing, surrealist comedy, and the undeniable chemistry between Don Adams and Barbara Feldon.