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The Best Episodes Written By Michael Cusack

Every TV Episode Written by Michael Cusack Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - The Cozy Backyard Afternoon Musical
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - The Cozy Backyard Afternoon Musical

    S3:E8

    After the electricity goes out at Sarah's parents' house, the girls are tasked to go on an epic musical journey into the backyard.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Cusack

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Curse of the Green Halloween Witch
    9.2/10(5 votes)

    #2 - Curse of the Green Halloween Witch

    S3:E4

    AHHHHHHHH!!!!

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Cusack

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Pim and Charlie Save Mother Nature
    9.2/10(6 votes)

    #3 - 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:N/A
    Writer:Michael Cusack

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Squim Returns
    9.2/10(5 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:N/A
    Writer:Michael Cusack

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Enchanted Forest
    9.1/10(14 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Cusack

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Maddison's Birthday Party
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Maddison's Birthday Party

    S1:E1

    Rachel is invited to the party of her former school mate, Maddison, and takes BFF Sarah as her plus one. Can Rachel scale the tower to get a selfie with Maddison, and can Sarah escape the ‘plus one’ hell to which she has been relegated?

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Cusack

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - The Dusty Truck 'n' Donut Muster
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - The Dusty Truck 'n' Donut Muster

    S1:E2

    Rachel and Sarah head to the outback town of Goondawindi for the annual Dusty Truck 'n' Donut Muster, lured by the chance to win a meat tray and a glimpse of Trent, the star of TV's 'Outback Trent'.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Cusack

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Charlie Dies and Doesn't Come Back
    8.9/10(14 votes)

    #8 - Charlie Dies and Doesn't Come Back

    S1:E8

    Charlie actually dies for real.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Cusack

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - The Magical Red Jewel (aka Tyler Gets Fired)
    8.9/10(10 votes)

    #9 - 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:N/A
    Writer:Michael Cusack

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  10. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Le Voyage Incroyable de Monsieur Grenouille
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #10 - 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:N/A
    Writer:Michael Cusack

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - Shmaloogles
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #11 - 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:N/A
    Writer:Michael Cusack

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Desmond's Big Day Out
    8.7/10(21 votes)

    #12 - 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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Cusack

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - A Allan Adventure
    8.7/10(14 votes)

    #13 - A Allan Adventure

    S2:E3

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Cusack

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - The Glep Ep
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #14 - 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:N/A
    Writer:Michael Cusack

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - A Silly Halloween Special
    8.6/10(15 votes)

    #15 - A Silly Halloween Special

    S1:E4

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Cusack

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Frowning Friends
    8.6/10(14 votes)

    #16 - Frowning Friends

    S1:E7

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Cusack

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Shrimp's Odyssey
    8.4/10(16 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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Cusack

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Gwimbly: Definitive Remastered Enhanced Extended Edition DX 4K (Anniversary Director's Cut)
    8.3/10(15 votes)

    #18 - 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:N/A
    Writer:Michael Cusack

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - The Smiling Friends Go to Brazil!
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #19 - 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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Cusack

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Silly Samuel
    8.2/10(5 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:N/A
    Writer:Michael Cusack

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Erm, the Boss Finds Love?
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #21 - 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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Cusack

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Brother's Egg
    8.0/10(12 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:N/A
    Writer:Michael Cusack

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Who Violently Murdered Simon S. Salty?
    7.9/10(15 votes)

    #23 - 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?

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Cusack

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  24. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Mr. President
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    #24 - Mr. President

    S2:E2

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Cusack

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  25. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Charlie, Pim, and Bill vs the Alien
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #25 - Charlie, Pim, and Bill vs the Alien

    S2:E6

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Cusack

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Michael Cusack Ratings Summary

"The Cozy Backyard Afternoon Musical" is the best rated episode written by Michael Cusack. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 4/28/2025 and is rated 0.8 points higher than their second-best episode, "Curse of the Green Halloween Witch".