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The Best Episodes of Smiling Friends

Every episode of Smiling Friends ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Smiling Friends!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Smiling Friends Season 3 Episode 9 - Friend-Bot (Version 12589218731809213528796879521)
    9.4/10(1085 votes)

    #1 - Friend-Bot (Version 12589218731809213528796879521)

    S3:E9

    [LOGLINE REDACTED FOR VIOLATING TERMS AND SERVICES]

    Director:David Hootselle
    Writers:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack

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  2. Smiling Friends Season 1 Episode 6 - Enchanted Forest
    8.9/10(3282 votes)

    #2 - Enchanted Forest

    S1:E6

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

    Directors:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack
    Writers:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack

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  3. Smiling Friends Season 3 Episode 4 - Curse of the Green Halloween Witch
    8.9/10(2434 votes)

    #3 - Curse of the Green Halloween Witch

    S3:E4

    AHHHHHHHH!!!!

    Director:David Hootselle
    Writers:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack

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  4. Smiling Friends Season 3 Episode 6 - Squim Returns
    8.9/10(1940 votes)

    #4 - Squim Returns

    S3:E6

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

    Director:David Hootselle
    Writers:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack

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  5. Smiling Friends Season 3 Episode 5 - Pim and Charlie Save Mother Nature
    8.8/10(1931 votes)

    #5 - Pim and Charlie Save Mother Nature

    S3:E5

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

    Director:David Hootselle
    Writers:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack

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  6. Smiling Friends Season 3 Episode 7 - Shmaloogles
    8.8/10(1914 votes)

    #6 - Shmaloogles

    S3:E7

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

    Director:David Hootselle
    Writers:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack

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  7. Smiling Friends Season 2 Episode 3 - A Allan Adventure
    8.7/10(3142 votes)

    #7 - A Allan Adventure

    S2:E3

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

    Director:Paul ter Voorde
    Writers:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack

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  8. Smiling Friends Season 2 Episode 7 - The Magical Red Jewel (aka Tyler Gets Fired)
    8.7/10(2571 votes)

    #8 - The Magical Red Jewel (aka Tyler Gets Fired)

    S2:E7

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

    Director:Jeff Liu
    Writers:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack

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  9. Smiling Friends Season 1 Episode 1 - Desmond's Big Day Out
    8.6/10(4094 votes)

    #9 - Desmond's Big Day Out

    S1:E1

    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.

    Directors:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack
    Writers:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack

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  10. Smiling Friends Season 1 Episode 7 - Frowning Friends
    8.6/10(3218 votes)

    #10 - Frowning Friends

    S1:E7

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

    Directors:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack
    Writers:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack

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  11. Smiling Friends Season 1 Episode 8 - Charlie Dies and Doesn't Come Back
    8.6/10(3303 votes)

    #11 - Charlie Dies and Doesn't Come Back

    S1:E8

    Charlie actually dies for real.

    Directors:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack
    Writers:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack

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  12. Smiling Friends Season 3 Episode 2 - Le Voyage Incroyable de Monsieur Grenouille
    8.6/10(2917 votes)

    #12 - Le Voyage Incroyable de Monsieur Grenouille

    S3:E2

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

    Director:David Hootselle
    Writers:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack

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  13. Smiling Friends Season 1 Episode 4 - A Silly Halloween Special
    8.4/10(3340 votes)

    #13 - A Silly Halloween Special

    S1:E4

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

    Directors:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack
    Writers:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack

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  14. Smiling Friends Season 2 Episode 1 - Gwimbly: Definitive Remastered Enhanced Extended Edition DX 4K (Anniversary Director's Cut)
    8.4/10(2965 votes)

    #14 - Gwimbly: Definitive Remastered Enhanced Extended Edition DX 4K (Anniversary Director's Cut)

    S2:E1

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

    Director:Paul ter Voorde
    Writers:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack

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  15. Smiling Friends Season 3 Episode 8 - The Glep Ep
    8.4/10(1828 votes)

    #15 - The Glep Ep

    S3:E8

    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*

    Director:David Hootselle
    Writers:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack

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  16. Smiling Friends Season 3 Episode 10 - Charlie's Uncle Dies and Doesn't Come Back
    8.4/10(1209 votes)

    #16 - Charlie's Uncle Dies and Doesn't Come Back

    S3:E10

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

    Director:David Hootselle
    Writers:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack

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  17. Smiling Friends Season 1 Episode 3 - Shrimp's Odyssey
    8.3/10(3381 votes)

    #17 - Shrimp's Odyssey

    S1:E3

    When a truly pathetic shrimp calls the Smiling Friends hotline after being dumped by his true love, Shrimpina, Pim and Charlie have very different ideas about how to handle the situation.

    Directors:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack
    Writers:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack

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  18. Smiling Friends Season 1 Episode 9 - The Smiling Friends Go to Brazil!
    8.3/10(3205 votes)

    #18 - The Smiling Friends Go to Brazil!

    S1:E9

    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.

    Directors:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack
    Writers:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack

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  19. Smiling Friends Season 2 Episode 4 - Erm, the Boss Finds Love?
    7.9/10(2597 votes)

    #19 - Erm, the Boss Finds Love?

    S2:E4

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

    Directors:David Hootselle, Anthony Price
    Writers:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack

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  20. Smiling Friends Season 3 Episode 1 - Silly Samuel
    7.9/10(2271 votes)

    #20 - Silly Samuel

    S3:E1

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

    Director:David Hootselle
    Writers:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack

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  21. Smiling Friends Season 1 Episode 5 - Who Violently Murdered Simon S. Salty?
    7.8/10(3163 votes)

    #21 - Who Violently Murdered Simon S. Salty?

    S1:E5

    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?

    Directors:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack
    Writers:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack

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  22. Smiling Friends Season 2 Episode 5 - Brother's Egg
    7.8/10(2640 votes)

    #22 - Brother's Egg

    S2:E5

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

    Director:Anthony Price
    Writers:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack

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  23. Smiling Friends Season 1 Episode 2 - Mr. Frog
    7.7/10(3558 votes)

    #23 - Mr. Frog

    S1:E2

    After beloved frog celebrity Mr. Frog gets into hot frog water, Pim and Charlie are tasked with helping the frog get things back on frog track. Meanwhile, Glep has a crazy side adventure that has the critics going wild.

    Directors:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack
    Writers:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack

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  24. Smiling Friends Season 2 Episode 8 - Pim Finally Turns Green
    7.6/10(2268 votes)

    #24 - Pim Finally Turns Green

    S2:E8

    After eating a mysterious artefact found at an ancient burial ground, Pim suddenly and mysteriously turns bright green to everyone's dismay.

    Director:Paul Georghiou
    Writers:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack

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  25. Smiling Friends Season 2 Episode 2 - Mr. President
    7.5/10(2801 votes)

    #25 - Mr. President

    S2:E2

    Pim and Charlie are appointed to help bring a smile to the United States President's face.

    Director:Tina Tomar
    Writers:Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack

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Best Episodes Summary

"Friend-Bot (Version 12589218731809213528796879521)" is the best rated episode of "Smiling Friends". It scored 9.4/10 based on 1085 votes. Directed by David Hootselle and written by Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack, it aired on 4/12/2026. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Enchanted Forest".