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"get Smart" Too Many Chiefs(1965) [ QUICK ⟶ ]

Max and 99 are assigned to guard Tanya, whose presence in Max's apartment creates significant romantic tension and jealousy for Agent 99.

Alexei Sebastian, described as a "101—shoot on sight" threat, infiltrates the apartment disguised perfectly as the Chief. "Get Smart" Too Many Chiefs(1965)

Originally aired on , " Too Many Chiefs " is the 11th episode of the first season of Get Smart (1965) . This episode is widely celebrated for its tight comedic timing and the standout performance of Edward Platt, who plays both the real "Chief" and a lethal impersonator. Episode Overview Max and 99 are assigned to guard Tanya,

Critics and fans alike consider "Too Many Chiefs" an "excellent episode," noting that it showcases the show's transition from standard sitcom to high-level parody. The technical achievement of having Edward Platt appear as two characters in the same shot without a visible "splice-line" was particularly impressive for 1960s television. "Get Smart" Too Many Chiefs (TV Episode 1965) - IMDb This episode is widely celebrated for its tight

" Too Many Chiefs ": A Classic Masterclass in Get Smart Absurdity

The episode's title is a play on the phrase "too many chiefs and not enough Indians". Critical Reception