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 - Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

I love kids, Pim! I love kids!

— Pim Pimling

Context:

Season 1, Episode 1: Pim shouts this in a public setting to express general love for humanity, immediately attracting negative attention.

Meaning:

A line that perfectly captures the show's talent for creating immense discomfort through socially oblivious dialogue.

Hello, thank you for watching. Hello, but I'm not sorry.

— Mr. Frog

Context:

Season 1, Episode 2: Mr. Frog's televised "apology" for eating a reporter, which only further highlights his psychopathy.

Meaning:

A satire of the non-apology culture prevalent in modern media and influencer circles.

You look like you're about to tell your friend not to come to school tomorrow, man.

— Charlie Dompler

Context:

Season 1, Episode 3: Charlie describing Shrimp's new, dark look after his breakup.

Meaning:

An example of the show's use of edgy, internet-inflected humor to describe a character's aesthetic.