Smiling Friends is an adult animated television series created by Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack for Cartoon Network's night-time programming block Adult Swim. The pilot episode aired April 1, 2020, unannounced as part of Adult Swim's annual April Fools' Day event. Adult Swim ordered a full season that was initially set to premiere in late 2021. The first season contains 9 episodes, including the pilot and an 11-minute special. The series was renewed for a second season on February 9, 2022, and is set for premiere in 2024.
The series follows the day-to-day lives and misadventures of a business dedicated to bringing happiness to its customers. A pair of employees, Charlie and Pim, try to help out the troubled people who call their company's hotline.