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8.5 / 10(483 votes)IMDbTV-MAFirst Aired: 20203 Seasons

Smiling Friends

Series Overview

Smiling Friends Inc. is a small company whose main purpose is to bring happiness and make people smile. The series follows the day-to-day lives and misadventures of its representatives, the lazy, cynical Charlie, and the cheerful, optimistic Pim, as they try to cheer up and comfort the troubled people who call their company's hotline. They receive seemingly simple requests but the jobs turn out to be more complicated than they seem, making it difficult to bring happiness to the world.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
Adult Swim
Episodes & Seasons

3 Seasons • 27 Episodes

Air Date Window

2020 – 2026

Premiered: Wed, Apr 1, 2020

Created By
Michael CusackMichael Cusack
Zach HadelZach Hadel

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Apr 12, 2026

Season 3, Episode 10: “Charlie's Uncle Dies and Doesn't Come Back”

Pim and Charlie meet Charlie's Uncle, who's full of mysteries and tricks alike. And then Allan goes gaga.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Smiling Friends Official Trailer (Reupload)

Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-20

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Michael Cusack, Zach Hadel

Film Editing

Aron Fromm

Department Leadership Roster

Aron Fromm

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-MA

TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-MA

Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.

Australia (ACB)MA 15+
France (CNC)16

Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

Canada18+

18+ Restricted to Adults.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Smiling Friends

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What is Smiling Friends about?

Smiling Friends Inc. is a small company whose main purpose is to bring happiness and make people smile. The series follows the day-to-day lives and misadventures of its representatives, the lazy, cynical Charlie, and the cheerful, optimistic Pim, as they try to cheer up and comfort the troubled people who call their company's hotline. They receive seemingly simple requests but the jobs turn out to be more complicated than they seem, making it difficult to bring happiness to the world.

How many seasons does Smiling Friends have?

Smiling Friends comprises 3 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Smiling Friends?

Key cast members in Smiling Friends include Michael Cusack, Zach Hadel, Marc Moceri.

Who created or directed Smiling Friends?

Smiling Friends was developed and directed by Michael Cusack, Zach Hadel.