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Get Smart S4E8 — The Return of the Ancient Mariner
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Get Smart•Season 4•Episode 8

The Return of the Ancient Mariner

7.9/10 · 208 votesNov 9, 196825 min

Ranked #12 of 26 in Season 4•matches the season avg

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With an attempt to kidnap Admiral Hardgrade in the works, Max has him stay in his apartment.

Directed byGary Nelson
Written byChris Hayward, Arne Sultan, Leonard B. Stern, Allan Burns
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Don Adams

Don Adams

Maxwell Smart

Barbara Feldon

Barbara Feldon

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Edward Platt

Edward Platt

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Gary Nelson

Gary Nelson

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Chris Hayward

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Arne Sultan

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Leonard B. Stern

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Allan Burns

Allan Burns

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Episode Summary

"The Return of the Ancient Mariner" is episode 8 of Get Smart season 4. It scored 7.9/10 from 208 votes, ranking #12 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Gary Nelson and written by Chris Hayward, Arne Sultan, Leonard B. Stern, Allan Burns, it aired on November 9, 1968.

Next: E9 · With Love and TwitchesBest of Season 4