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Smiling Friends

Wed, Apr 1, 2020
  • Animation
  • Comedy
  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

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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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Michael Cusack
    Michael Cusack
    as Pim Pimling / Allan Red (voice)
  • Zach Hadel
    Zach Hadel
    as Charlie Dompler / Glep (voice)
  • Marc Moceri
    Marc Moceri
    as Mr. Boss (voice)
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Episodes

3 seasons · 27 episodes

Ended · 27 aired
Season 1
9 episodes · 9 aired
▾
  • E1
    Desmond's Big Day Out
    Aired · Wed, Apr 1, 2020 · 15m

    A small company dedicated to bringing happiness to the world receives a simple request to help a woman's unhappy son smile again, but the job turns out to be more complicated than it seems.

  • E2
    Mr. Frog
    Aired · Mon, Jan 10, 2022 · 15m

    When Mr. Frog is fired from his own show after trying to eat a TMZ reporter, Pim and Charlie try to help him recover his reputation. Meanwhile, the TV network hires Glep as the new Mr. Frog, but a network executive tries to tame Glep's wild side.

  • E3
    Shrimp's Odyssey
    Aired · Mon, Jan 10, 2022 · 15m

    Shrimp asks the Smiling Friends to help him after losing his girlfriend, Shrimpina. Charlie tries to help Shrimp improve his self-image, while Pim tries to get him to reconcile with Shrimpina, until he meets a pretty girl at a coffee shop.

  • E4
    A Silly Halloween Special
    Aired · Sun, Jan 9, 2022 · 15m

    Pim ventures into the forest across the road to fetch firewood for the office Halloween party.

  • E5
    Who Violently Murdered Simon S. Salty?
    Aired · Sun, Jan 9, 2022 · 15m

    "Who is famous food tycoon Simon S. Salty? Why was he brutally murdered in his own restaurant? Who done did do that there murder? Huh?

  • E6
    Enchanted Forest
    Aired · Sun, Jan 9, 2022 · 15m

    Pim and Charlie are beckoned into the mysterious Enchanted Forest by a princess and encounter all sorts of insane toon characters along their journey.

  • E7
    Frowning Friends
    Aired · Sun, Jan 9, 2022 · 15m

    A rival business moves across the street, much to the Boss's dismay. Nuff said.

  • E8
    Charlie Dies and Doesn't Come Back
    Aired · Sun, Jan 9, 2022 · 15m

    In the season finale, Charlie actually dies for real.

  • E9
    The Smiling Friends Go to Brazil
    Aired · Sun, Aug 7, 2022 · 15m

    The Smiling Friends finally get to relax in a beautiful Brazilian beach town. Pim works on his novel, Charlie binges a load of torrent shows on his portable hard drive. Allan and Glep enjoy some long-awaited "chill out" time at the beach.

Season 2
8 episodes · 8 aired
▾
  • E1
    Gwimbly: Definitive Remastered Enhanced Extended Edition DX 4k (Anniversary Director's Cut)
    Aired · Mon, May 13, 2024 · 15m

    The classic gang help a disgusting, vile, loser they found on the streets. However, Allan sprays him with the hose.

  • E2
    Mr President
    Aired · Mon, May 13, 2024 · 15m

    Yes, You Do Need to Watch This Important Episode of Smiling Friends Where They Help the President Smile. Here's Why That's a Good Thing.

  • E3
    A Allan Episode
    Aired · Mon, May 20, 2024 · 15m

    Allan is tasked with finding more paper clips for the office. *Spits on you*

  • E4
    Erm, the Boss Finds Love?
    Aired · Mon, May 27, 2024 · 15m

    DISCLAIMER: Just a heads up, this is the scariest episode of any cartoon that's ever been created.

  • E5
    Brother's Egg
    Aired · Mon, Jun 3, 2024 · 15m

    After some of the Boss's usual tomfoolery, Pim and Charlie are tasked with helping a mad scientist with an "egg dilemma".

  • E6
    Charlie, Pim & Bill vs. The Alien
    Aired · Mon, Jun 10, 2024 · 15m

    This episode tells the story of a thirty-four year-old boy named Pim who sets out to save his mother on Mars after she is abducted by Martians.

  • E7
    The Magical Red Jewel (AKA Tyler Gets Fired)
    Aired · Mon, Jun 17, 2024 · 15m

    The Boss and Pim fight for their lives in a mysterious world called Spamtopia. Meanwhile, Charlie confronts Allan over something serious.

  • E8
    Pim Finally Turns Green
    Aired · Mon, Jun 24, 2024 · 15m

    Pim mysteriously turns bright green after eating an ancient artifact, and everyone is horrified.

Season 3
10 episodes · 10 aired
▾
  • E1
    Silly Samuel
    Aired · Mon, Oct 6, 2025 · 15m

    Pim and Charlie are tasked with helping a stupid ugly freak no one likes. Meanwhile, the Boss and Allan...read more.

  • E2
    Le Voyage Incroyable de Monsieur Grenouille
    Aired · Mon, Oct 13, 2025 · 15m

    In this highly acclaimed award-winning episode of "Smiling Friends," a walking talking frog will change your life and rewire your brain.

  • E3
    Mole Man
    Aired · Mon, Oct 20, 2025 · 15m

    So apparently there's a character called "mole man" or something like that...okaayyy then. Allan and Glep team up to go on their own quest.

  • E4
    Curse of the Green Halloween Witch
    Aired · Mon, Nov 3, 2025 · 15m

    AHHHHHHHH!!!!

  • E5
    Pim and Charlie Save Mother Nature
    Aired · Mon, Nov 10, 2025 · 15m

    It's in the friggin title brother, read that...and you'll get an idea of what happens...peace.

  • E6
    Squim Returns
    Aired · Mon, Nov 17, 2025 · 15m

    After buying a magic mirror, Pim meets Squim. Charlie starts "digging deep" and gets into some really bad internet stuff…like REALLY bad stuff.

  • E7
    Shmaloogles
    Aired · Mon, Nov 24, 2025 · 15m

    Pim, Charlie, and Flint discover a new realm full of wacky characters. Although, something happens, and Pim now has his own adventure...huh?

  • E8
    The Glep Ep
    Aired · Mon, Dec 1, 2025 · 15m

    Finally we learn about Glep, the green character who sits on the bean bag and spits on the ground and stuff like that. *Growls at you*

  • E9
    Friend-Bot (Version 12589218731809213528796879521)
    Aired · Mon, Apr 13, 2026 · 15m

    [LOGLINE REDACTED FOR VIOLATING TERMS AND SERVICES]

  • E10
    Charlie's Uncle Dies and Doesn't Come Back
    Aired · Mon, Apr 13, 2026 · 15m

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