: A concerned aunt who fusses over Max's lifestyle.
: To maintain Max's cover, Agent 99 is put to work as a cleaning lady at the apartment by the demanding Aunt Bertha. Key Characters
: Vital missile plans are written in code on the inside of shoes. In a classic Get Smart mix-up, Uncle Abner inadvertently leaves the store wearing the shoes containing these deadly sea-to-air missile plans. [S1E12] My Nephew the Spy
" My Nephew the Spy " is the 12th episode of the first season of the classic spy spoof series , originally airing on December 4, 1965. Directed by Bruce Bilson, this episode highlights the comedic tension between Maxwell Smart's dangerous professional life and his mundane cover identity. Plot Summary
: Struggling to balance a deadly KAOS encounter with the domestic expectations of his family. : A concerned aunt who fusses over Max's lifestyle
: A skeptical relative who suspects Max might be involved in something "shady"—though he guesses bookmaking or gambling rather than international espionage.
: The KAOS operative who finds his assassination plot derailed by the polite demands of Max's family. Notable Themes & Production In a classic Get Smart mix-up, Uncle Abner
The mission becomes significantly more complicated when Max’s unsuspecting relatives, and Uncle Abner , arrive for a surprise visit. To keep his true profession a secret, Max must convince them that he is a simple shoe salesman. The humor peaks when Victor, attempting to stay close enough to finish his mission, is forced to play along as Max's "old friend" in front of the relatives. Key plot highlights include: