Get Smart season 1 episode 1 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Maxwell Smart, Agent 86 of CONTROL, is assigned to retrieve the stolen Inthermo, a destructive machine, from KAOS. With Agent 99's assistance, they trace clues to a garbage scow, uncovering a plot to destroy a public figure. In a confrontation with KAOS's Mr. Big, Smart and 99 rescue the Inthermo's inventor, Professor Dante. Dante reverses the Inthermo to self-destruct, thwarting KAOS's plans. Smart mistakenly reports the successful mission to a wrong number, adding a comedic twist.

Full Episode S01E01 Recap

### Opening Scene: Symphony Hall, Washington D.C. - **Maxwell Smart, Agent 86**, receives a call from the Chief of CONTROL, a top-secret counterespionage organization. - Smart is briefed about a crisis: the Inthermo, a powerful machine capable of immense destruction, has been stolen by KAOS, an international criminal organization. - The inventor, Professor Hugo Dante, is kidnapped, and KAOS demands a $100 million ransom. ### Control Headquarters - Smart and Chief discuss the mission using the "Cone of Silence," a device intended for secure communication, which malfunctions. - The Chief assigns Smart special equipment for the mission, including an Inflato-Coat and K-13, a trained dog. - Agent 99 is assigned to assist Smart. They use a secret phrase, "New York Mets win double-header," to identify each other. ### Professor Dante's Laboratory - Smart and 99 investigate the laboratory, finding a rubber banana peel with a clue. - KAOS broadcasts a threat to destroy a public figure using the Inthermo. - Smart and 99 deduce the location of KAOS's operations from the clue on the banana peel. ### South Street Novelty, Inc. - Smart and 99 encounter a trap at the novelty store but manage to escape. - They discover the location of the Inthermo and Professor Dante on a garbage scow disguised as a boat. ### Confrontation with Mr. Big - Smart and 99 confront Mr. Big, the leader of KAOS, on the garbage scow. - Zelinka, Dante's assistant, is revealed as a KAOS agent. - Smart bluffs about the Coast Guard approaching, but his bluff is called. - Smart and 99 are captured but manage to escape. ### Showdown and Resolution - Smart and 99 rescue Professor Dante, who reveals he reversed the Inthermo to self-destruct. - Mr. Big activates the Inthermo, leading to the destruction of the garbage scow. - Smart reports mission success to the Chief, erroneously dialing a wrong number. ### Closing Scene - The episode concludes with Smart's humorous error in communication, maintaining the light-hearted tone of the series.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Inthermo and why is it important in this episode?

The Inthermo is a machine capable of converting heat waves into destructive power, stolen by KAOS.

Who is Maxwell Smart?

Maxwell Smart, Agent 86, is a top employee of CONTROL, a secret counterespionage organization.

What organization is Maxwell Smart working against?

Smart is working against KAOS, an international criminal organization.

Who assists Maxwell Smart on his mission?

Agent 99 assists Maxwell Smart on his mission.

How do Smart and 99 identify each other?

They use the phrase "New York Mets win double-header" to identify each other.

What malfunctioning device do Smart and the Chief use?

They use the "Cone of Silence," which malfunctions during their conversation.

What is the significance of the rubber banana peel found in the episode?

The rubber banana peel contains a clue leading Smart and 99 to KAOS's operations.

Who is Professor Hugo Dante?

Professor Dante is the inventor of the Inthermo, kidnapped by KAOS.

What demand does KAOS make in exchange for the Inthermo?

KAOS demands a $100 million ransom for the Inthermo.

Where do Smart and 99 find the Inthermo and Professor Dante?

They find them on a garbage scow disguised as a boat.

Who is Mr. Big?

Mr. Big is the leader of KAOS.

What twist is revealed about Zelinka?

Zelinka, Dante's assistant, is revealed to be a KAOS agent.

How is the Inthermo eventually neutralized?

Professor Dante reverses the Inthermo to self-destruct, destroying the garbage scow.

What is Smart's humorous error at the end of the episode?

Smart mistakenly dials a wrong number while reporting mission success.

What happens to Mr. Big at the end of the episode?

Mr. Big is presumably killed in the destruction of the garbage scow.

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