Smiling Friends (2020)
Kernel Score: 89% · 374 ratings
Genres: Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
First aired: 2020-04-01
Seasons: 3 · 27 episodes
Where to watch Smiling Friends
- Stream: Adult Swim, HBO Max
- Free with ads: Adult Swim
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
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.
Smiling Friends parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Smiling Friends is a TV-MA adult animated comedy with surreal, absurdist humor.
- Language: Some — Adult animated comedy likely includes crude language typical of Adult Swim programming.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Michael Cusack as Pim Pimling / Allan Red (voice)
- Zach Hadel as Charlie Dompler / Glep (voice)
- Marc Moceri as Mr. Boss (voice)
Smiling Friends FAQ
Is Smiling Friends good?
Smiling Friends has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 374 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Smiling Friends?
In the US you can stream Smiling Friends on Adult Swim and HBO Max, watch it free with ads on Adult Swim and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Smiling Friends OK for kids?
Smiling Friends is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Smiling Friends is a TV-MA adult animated comedy with surreal, absurdist humor.
What shows are like Smiling Friends?
If you liked Smiling Friends, try Solar Opposites, Inside Job, Duncanville and AIKa.