The story follows Maxwell Smart (Don Adams) and Agent 99 (Barbara Feldon) as they attempt to protect , a KAOS informant who has memorized a critical codebook. To safeguard her, they hide her in Max’s apartment—a decision that quickly spirals into chaos when KAOS hires the master of disguise, Alexei Sebastian , to eliminate her. Plot Summary
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
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 "Get Smart" Too Many Chiefs(1965)
This episode features one of the most memorable uses of the malfunctioning Cone of Silence , which eventually smashes the Chief's desk.
Max introduces a unique house phone that converts into a gun when a specific number (1-1-7) is dialed and the handset trigger is pressed. The story follows Maxwell Smart (Don Adams) and
Alexei Sebastian, described as a "101—shoot on sight" threat, infiltrates the apartment disguised perfectly as the Chief.
The episode's title is a play on the phrase "too many chiefs and not enough Indians". Critical Reception The technical achievement of having Edward Platt appear
Max must use his (often questionable) intuition to identify the real Chief and save the day. Iconic Gags and Gadgets