Smiling Friends
A kaleidoscope of grotesque whimsy where surreal multimedia hallucinations meet mundane office banter. Optimistic pink and cynical yellow navigators attempt to mend broken spirits within a chaotic, neon-lit landscape of hard-won smiles.
Smiling Friends
Smiling Friends
01 April 2020 — 30 November 2025 United States of America 3 season 25 episode Returning Series ⭐ 8.5 (328)
Cast: Michael Cusack, Zach Hadel, Marc Moceri, Joshua Tomar, Erica Lindbeck
Animation Sci-Fi & Fantasy Comedy
Optimism vs. Nihilism Modern Media Satire The Beauty of the Grotesque The Subjectivity of Joy

Smiling Friends - Episode Highlights

Episode Highlights

Desmond's Big Day Out

S1E1

The series opener features a suicidal man holding a gun to his head while Pim and Charlie try to show him the joy of life. The resolution—finding purpose in killing bliblies—sets the tone for the entire series.

Significance:

Established the core philosophy that happiness is personal and often originates from dark or absurd sources.

Charlie Dies and Doesn't Come Back

S1E8

Charlie is killed by a falling tree and experiences a low-resolution CGI Hell, meeting a vaping Satan and a casual God. It is a visual and narrative pivot that introduced supernatural stakes to the show.

Significance:

Confirmed the existence of an afterlife in the series lore and deepened Charlie's character development.

Gwimbly: Definitive Remastered...

S2E1

Focuses on a washed-up PS1 mascot. The episode utilized high-quality retro CGI and addressed themes of corporate greed and fan nostalgia.

Significance:

Became a viral hit, cementing the show's status as a premier satirist of gaming and internet culture.

The Glep Ep

S3E8

The Season 3 finale focuses entirely on Glep after he is fired. It reveals his 1,600-year history, his role in the fall of the Roman Empire, and how he founded the company with Mr. Boss.

Significance:

Reshaped the audience's understanding of Glep and the origin of the Smiling Friends company itself.