Smiling Friends 2020
What is Smiling Friends?
Smiling Friends is an American-Australian adult animated sitcom created by internet personalities Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack for the Adult Swim programming block on Cartoon Network. The series follows the surreal misadventures of the employees at Smiling Friends Inc., a small company dedicated to bringing happiness and comfort to troubled people who contact their hotline.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 27
- First aired
- Apr 1, 2020
- Last aired
- Apr 12, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Adult Swim
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 27 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
Smiling Friends is an American-Australian adult animated sitcom created by internet personalities Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack for the Adult Swim programming block on Cartoon Network. The series follows the surreal misadventures of the employees at Smiling Friends Inc., a small company dedicated to bringing happiness and comfort to troubled people who contact their hotline. The show centers on the day-to-day lives of its representatives, including the lazy and cynical Charlie and the cheerful, optimistic Pim. While the company aims to fulfill simple requests, the employees frequently discover that their jobs are far more complicated and bizarre than they initially appear, making it difficult to bring happiness to the world. The series features voice performances by creators Michael Cusack and Zach Hadel, alongside Marc M. and Joshua Tomar. The pilot episode, titled Desmond's Big Day Out, aired on April 1, 2020, with the remainder of the first season premiering on January 10, 2022. The show is scheduled to run through 2026.
Should you watch it?
“A small company dedicated to bringing happiness faces increasingly complicated challenges in their mission to help others.”
- unique character dynamics
- unpredictable storylines
- thematic complexity
- unconventional humor
Watch it if you enjoy surreal workplace comedies that subvert expectations.
The series features cynical themes and complex situations that may not be suitable for all audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Desmond's Big Day Out Apr 1, 2020
- E2 Mr. Frog Jan 10, 2022
- E3 Shrimp's Odyssey Jan 10, 2022
- E4 A Silly Halloween Special Jan 10, 2022
- E5 Who Violently Murdered Simon S. Salty? Jan 10, 2022
- E6 Enchanted Forest Jan 10, 2022
- E7 Frowning Friends Jan 10, 2022
- E8 Charlie Dies and Doesn't Come Back Jan 10, 2022
- E9 The Smiling Friends Go to Brazil! Aug 6, 2022
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 Gwimbly: Definitive Remastered Enhanced Extended Edition DX 4K (Anniversary Director's Cut) Apr 1, 2024
- E2 Mr. President May 13, 2024
- E3 A Allan Adventure May 20, 2024
- E4 Erm, the Boss Finds Love? May 27, 2024
- E5 Brother's Egg Jun 3, 2024
- E6 Charlie, Pim, and Bill vs the Alien Jun 10, 2024
- E7 The Magical Red Jewel (aka Tyler Gets Fired) Jun 17, 2024
- E8 Pim Finally Turns Green Jun 24, 2024
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Silly Samuel Oct 5, 2025
- E2 Le Voyage Incroyable de Monsieur Grenouille Oct 12, 2025
- E3 Mole Man Oct 19, 2025
- E4 Curse of the Green Halloween Witch Nov 2, 2025
- E5 Pim and Charlie Save Mother Nature Nov 9, 2025
- E6 Squim Returns Nov 16, 2025
- E7 Shmaloogles Nov 23, 2025
- E8 The Glep Ep Nov 30, 2025
- E9 Friend-Bot (Version 12589218731809213528796879521) Apr 12, 2026
- E10 Charlie's Uncle Dies and Doesn't Come Back Apr 12, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the goal of Smiling Friends Inc.?
The company aims to bring happiness and make people smile.
Who are the main characters?
The series follows Charlie, who is cynical and lazy, and Pim, who is optimistic and cheerful.
What do the characters do?
They work as representatives who answer a hotline to comfort and cheer up troubled people.
Are the jobs easy to complete?
While the requests often seem simple, the jobs frequently become more complicated than expected.
What is the tone of the show?
The series focuses on the day-to-day misadventures of the staff as they struggle to bring happiness to the world.