Get Smart season 5 episode 14 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Maxwell Smart, mistaken for chewing gum, receives microfilm in a museum. At CONTROL, Chief worries 99 is mimicking Max's clumsiness and restricts her missions. Undercover as a secretary, 99 joins a radio show suspected of sending coded KAOS messages. After an FCC agent is murdered, 99 and Chief decode a message warning KAOS about a CONTROL raid. During a live broadcast, Max, disguised as a technician, uncovers the true scriptwriter and KAOS agent, Roger Hammerstein. Max accidentally shoots Hammerstein with a sound-effects pistol, revealing his true identity and mission.
Full Episode S05E14 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maxwell Smart's mistake regarding the microfilm?
He initially mistakes it for gum due to a recent dental filling.
Why is the microfilm important?
It's a precaution in case of capture, to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands.
What concern does Chief have about Agent 99?
He worries she's adopting Max's clumsy habits.
Why is 99 assigned as Hannibal Day's secretary?
To uncover a KAOS agent transmitting secret messages through the radio show.
Who is revealed to be the KAOS agent at the radio station?
Roger Hammerstein, the scriptwriter.
How does Max inadvertently shoot Hammerstein?
He uses a sound-effects pistol that unexpectedly fires real bullets.
What is the significance of the radio show's script?
It contains coded messages sent to KAOS agents.
How do Max and 99 uncover the coded message?
By analyzing and decoding the script.
What does the decoded message reveal?
A warning about a CONTROL raid in Stockholm.
What happens to the radio show at the end of the episode?
It ends abruptly due to "technical difficulties."
Is Hannibal Day involved with KAOS?
No, he is unaware of the coded messages in his scripts.
What disguise does Max use at the radio station?
A sound effects technician.
What is Agent 99's alias at the radio station?
Helen Blake.
Why does Chief initially limit 99's assignments?
Due to her becoming a parent and safety concerns.
What discovery does 99 make about her own behavior?
She realizes she might be adopting some of Max's clumsy traits.
