Adult Swim is an adult animated television series created by Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack for Cartoon Network's nighttime programming block Adult Swim. The show follows the misadventures of Charlie Dompler and Pim Pimling, two employees of the Smiling Friends, a charitable company dedicated to spreading happiness. The pilot episode aired April 1, 2020, unannounced as part of Adult Swim's annual April Fools' Day event. The first season premiered on January 10, 2022, with Adult Swim airing all episodes of the season, except for the special, in one night. The series received widespread critical acclaim, with praise for its animation, writing, humor, characters and voice acting.
The series follows the misadventures and shenanigans of Charlie Dompler and Pim Pimling, two employees of the Smiling Friends. They are sometimes assisted by their coworkers, Allan and Glep, and their supervisor.