The episode's title is a play on the phrase "too many chiefs and not enough Indians". Critical Reception
Alexei Sebastian, described as a "101—shoot on sight" threat, infiltrates the apartment disguised perfectly as the Chief. "Get Smart" Too Many Chiefs(1965)
Max and 99 are assigned to guard Tanya, whose presence in Max's apartment creates significant romantic tension and jealousy for Agent 99. The episode's title is a play on the
Max must use his (often questionable) intuition to identify the real Chief and save the day. Iconic Gags and Gadgets Max must use his (often questionable) intuition to
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.
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
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