# Get Smart (1995)

> A short-lived 1995 sitcom revival that follows a bumbling secret agent and his son through spy-parody mishaps.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/14750

## Facts

- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 7
- Episode runtime: 23 min
- Status: Canceled
- Genres: comedy
- Created by: Michael J. Di Gaetano, Lawrence Gay
- Network: FOX
- Cast: Don Adams, Andy Dick, Elaine Hendrix, Gabrielle Boni, Markus Redmond, Barbara Feldon, Peter Crombie, Richard Riehle
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111982/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Tone: breezy, witty, irreverent, comforting

## What critics say

Reception was mixed for this short-lived sequel, which was seen as a modest revival of the original spy parody format.

## Synopsis

Get Smart, the 1995 revival of the classic spy spoof, reunites audiences with bumbling secret agent Maxwell Smart, now a veteran operative working alongside his grown son in a Cold War legacy agency that has outlived its own mythology. Don Adams returns in the title role, bringing his trademark deadpan delivery, shoe-phone bravado, and stubborn faith in his own competence to a world of gadgets, mistaken identities, and bureaucratic absurdity. The tone stays breezy and irreverent, built on quick verbal jabs, broad slapstick, and running gags that lean on physical timing more than intricate plotting. Episodes are self-contained and easy to follow, making the show a comfortable, low-stakes companion for an evening. The father-son dynamic adds warmth beneath the chaos, while the series nostalgically mocks spy-thriller conventions without cynicism. Its single season was brief, and its legacy rests on affectionate parody rather than reinvention, appealing most to viewers who enjoy classic sitcom craft and the goofy charm of a secret agent who never quite gets the job done cleanly.

## Shows like Get Smart

- [Benson (1979)](https://ember.film/tv/1745)
- [Get Smart (1965)](https://ember.film/tv/4236)
- [Reboot (2022)](https://ember.film/tv/117893)
- [Men in Black: The Series (1997)](https://ember.film/tv/1084)
- [The Avengers (1961)](https://ember.film/tv/2347)
- [MacGyver (1985)](https://ember.film/tv/2733)
- [Q-Force (2021)](https://ember.film/tv/106018)
- [The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964)](https://ember.film/tv/193)
- [I Spy (1965)](https://ember.film/tv/4652)
- [New Zealand Spy (2026)](https://ember.film/tv/1104981)

---

Site overview: https://ember.film/llms.txt