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Get Smart

1965 – 1970Show5 seasons138 episodesNR

ComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Metacritic–8.6Rotten Tomatoes–89%

A nostalgic, gloriously campy comedy series about pop culture, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, tears or big ideas.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 138 episodes · best: S2E3 "A Spy for a Spy" 8.8

Episodes

7.9
8.0
8.0
7.9
7.4

Story

Agent 86 is face to face with danger again "and loving it!"

Maxwell Smart, a hilariously inept and maladroit secret agent for CONTROL, battles the nefarious—though equally incompetent—KAOS.

Feels like

  • Spy Parody
  • Cold War Camp
  • Slapstick Comedy
  • Iconic Catchphrases
  • Lighthearted Espionage
  • Retro Futurism
  • Ensemble Chemistry
  • Silly Gadgets

Cast

24 of 411 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Gary Nelson, Bruce Bilson, Don Adams
Written by
Arne Sultan, Chris Hayward, Leonard B. Stern
Produced by
Leonard B. Stern, Chris Hayward, Gary Nelson

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 18, 1965 · May 15, 1970 · Ended

First aired
September 18, 1965
Last aired
May 15, 1970
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 138 episodes
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Enslaved Tongue, Recycled INSPACE, Complexity Addiction +9

  • Enslaved Tongue
  • Recycled INSPACE
  • Complexity Addiction
  • Ten Little Murder Victims
  • Invisible Wall
  • Yellow Face
  • Broke Episode
  • Who's on First?
  • We Have to Get the Bullet Out!
  • Double Standard
  • Bunny-Ears Lawyer
  • MacGuffin

12 of 303 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Get Smart?"

Questions about Get Smart

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Get Smart?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Get Smart from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Get Smart worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.2).

Which season of Get Smart is best?

Seasons 2 and 3, with an IMDb average of 8.0. Season 5 is the weakest at 7.4. The highest-rated episode is A Spy for a Spy (season 2, episode 3) at 8.8, and the lowest is Ice Station Siegfried (season 5, episode 13) at 6.4.

Is Get Smart okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Get Smart?

58 h

About 58 hours: 138 episodes in 5 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1965 to 1970.

Will Get Smart make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and satire (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch Get Smart?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.