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Get Smart S2E25 — How to Succeed in the Spy Business Without Really Trying

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Get Smart•Season 2•Episode 25

How to Succeed in the Spy Business Without Really Trying

8.4/10 · 224 votesMar 11, 196725 min

Ranked #3 of 30 in Season 2•+0.4 vs season avg

Max and 99 are saved by Siegfried, who wants to defect. The Chief doesn't trust Siegfried until he starts to sell important information about KAOS.

Directed byGary Nelson

Written byMike Marmer

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Don Adams

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Maxwell Smart

Barbara Feldon

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Agent 99

Edward Platt

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Thaddeus

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Robert Karvelas

Larabee

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Gary Nelson

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Mike Marmer

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Episode Summary

"How to Succeed in the Spy Business Without Really Trying" is episode 25 of Get Smart season 2. It scored 8.4/10 from 224 votes, ranking #3 of 30 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Gary Nelson and written by Mike Marmer, it aired on March 11, 1967.

Next: E26 · Appointment in Sahara Best of Season 2