Charlie Dompler (left) and Pim Pimling (right), the main characters of the series.
For detailed information about this series, see: Smiling Friends Wiki
Smiling Friends is an adult animated series created by Michael Cusack and Zach Hadel, aired on Adult Swim.
The series follows the day-to-day lives and misadventures of a small business called "Smiling Friends", dedicated to bringing happiness to the world to its customers. A quartet of employees, optimistic Pim, cynical Charlie, deadpan Allan, and Glep, along with their eccentric superior Mr. Boss, try to help out the troubled people who call their company's hotline; this usually proves to be more challenging than anticipated due to the often deep-seated nature of their clients' problems.
TV
- Smiling Friends (January 10th, 2022 - April 12th, 2026)
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The Godfather | January 10, 2022 | In the Smiling Friends episode: "Mr. Frog", Mr. Frog owns a poster for "The Frogfather", a reference to The Godfather. | 3 |
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Joker | January 10, 2022 | In the Smiling Friends episode: "Mr. Frog", Mr. Frog owns a poster similar in design to the poster for Joker (2019). Alan is dressed as the Joker in the episode: "A Silly Halloween Special". | 3 |
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M*A*S*H | January 10, 2022 | M*A*S*H is mentioned in the Smiling Friends episode: "Mr. Frog". | 2 |
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Fortnite | January 10, 2022 | Figures of Rox, Jonesy, Peely and the Ice King from Fortnite appear in the Smiling Friends episode: "Shrimp's Odyssey". | 2 |
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Rust | January 10, 2022 | In the Smiling Friends episode: "Charlie Dies and Doesn't Come Back" Charlie and Satan are seen playing Rust. | 2 |
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Peanuts | January 10, 2022 | The Boss is dressed as Charlie Brown from Peanuts in the Smiling Friends episode: "A Silly Halloween Special". | 2 |
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Pibby | April 1, 2022 | Pibby and the glitch are seen interrupting an episode of Smiling Friends during a broadcast on Adult Swim. | 1 |
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Banjo-Kazooie | April 1, 2024 | In the Smiling Friends episode: "Gwimbly: Definitive Remastered Enhanced Extended Edition DX 4k (Anniversary Director's Cut)", Gwimbly and his game are loosely based on Banjo-Kazooie. | 3 |
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Burnout | May 19, 2024 | Burnout: Revenge is mentioned in the Smiling Friends episode: "A Allan Adventure". | 2 |
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Nostalgia Critic | May 27, 2024 | In the Smiling Friends episode: "Erm, the Boss Finds Love?", Daniel the Demon Slayer is a parody of the Nostalgia Critic. | 3 |
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Lord of the Rings | May 27, 2024 | Lord of the Rings is mentioned in the Smiling Friends episode: "Erm, the Boss Finds Love?". In the Smiling Friends episode: "Enchanted Forest", Mip's design is based on Bilbo Baggins from the Rankin/Bass The Hobbit. | 2 |
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AEW | July 25, 2024 | Mr. Frog from Smiling Friends wrestles AEW's Orange Cassidy and Willow Nightingale alongside Rachel from YOLO: Rainbow Trinity during AEW x Adult Swim Battle For The Booty. | 1 |
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YOLO | July 25, 2024 | Mr. Frog from Smiling Friends wrestles AEW's Orange Cassidy and Willow Nightingale alongside Rachel from YOLO: Rainbow Trinity during AEW x Adult Swim Battle For The Booty. | 1 |
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The Simpsons | May 18, 2025 | Bart watches "Screaming Friends", a parody of Smiling Friends in The Simpsons episode: "Estranger Things", while Pim watches a Simpsons parody in the Smiling Friends episode: "Squim Returns". | 3 |
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Talking Tom & Friends | October 5, 2025 | In the Smiling Friends episode: "Silly Samuel", one of the background characters resembles Talking Ben the Dog. | 3 |
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Counter-Strike | October 12, 2025 | Mr. Frog plays Counter-Strike: Global Offensive in the Smiling Friends episode: "Le Voyage Incroyable de Monsieur Grenouille". | 2 |
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Warhammer | October 19, 2025 | In the Smiling Friends episode: "Mole Man", Glep paints Warhammer figures. | 2 |
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Dragon Ball | October 26, 2025 | The Smiling Friends promo: "Smiling Ball Z" is a homage to Dragon Ball Z. | 3 |
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Silent Hill | October 26, 2025 | Pyramid Head appears in the Smiling Friends episode: "Curse of the Green Halloween Witch". | 1 |
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Monkey Ball | November 9, 2025 | Super Monkey Ball is mentioned in the Smiling Friends episode: "Pim and Charlie Save Mother Nature". | 2 |
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Clerks | November 23, 2025 | Clerks is mentioned in the Smiling Friends episode: "Shmaloogles". | 2 |
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Smurfs | November 23, 2025 | In the Smiling Friends episode: "Shmaloogles", the titular species are parodies of the Smurfs. | 3 |
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Adult Swim “Swim Fighter” Bumper | July 2024 | Characters from Smiling Friends appear in the Adult Swim "Swim Fighter" bumper. | 1 |
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Adult Swim Wheelz Race Bumper | July 2024 | Characters from Smiling Friends appear in the Adult Swim "Wheelz Race" bumper. | 1 |
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Youtooz Promotional Art | February 13, 2026 | Characters from Smiling Friends appear in Youtooz promotional art alongside other characters. | 1 |