[s1e12] My Nephew The Spy (90% FULL)

The episode is a prime example of the show's and its subversion of the "perfect secret agent" trope. It explores the "double life" theme common in spy fiction but plays it for laughs, as Max's greatest threat isn't the KAOS agent, but his relatives discovering he's not a successful shoe salesman.

: Max’s relatives are baffled by his high-security apartment, leading to slapstick sequences involving secret gadgets and traps. [S1E12] My Nephew the Spy

: Vital missile plans are written in code on the inside of shoes. In a classic Get Smart mix-up, Uncle Abner inadvertently leaves the store wearing the shoes containing these deadly sea-to-air missile plans. The episode is a prime example of the

Sharp-eyed viewers often note a few , such as Max's apartment appearing to be on the ground floor in one scene but on a higher floor in later episodes. "Get Smart" My Nephew the Spy (TV Episode 1965) - IMDb : Vital missile plans are written in code

: To maintain Max's cover, Agent 99 is put to work as a cleaning lady at the apartment by the demanding Aunt Bertha. Key Characters