Burbank, CA – April 1, 2024 – “Smiling Friends,” the hit animated comedy co-created and starring Michael Cusack and Zach Hadel, follows the employees of a small company dedicated to bringing happiness to a bizarre yet colorful world. The show will return for a second season on Sunday, May 12th, at midnight on Adult Swim.
Adult Swim continued its annual April Fools’ Day tradition this morning at midnight with the unexpected debut of three episodes of “Smiling Friends” re-created in various styles of puppetry, followed by a surprise airing of the season two premiere episode, “Gwimbly: Definitive Remastered Enhanced Extended Edition DX 4k (Anniversary Director’s Cut).”
“Smiling Friends” fans who missed out on the block can still enjoy the puppet-style season one episode below.
In season two of “Smiling Friends,” Pim, Charlie, Zongo, Allan, and Glep continue their mission to bring happiness to the world, whether it’s a washed-up retro video game character, a troubled marriage, or even the president of the United States.
“HELLOO EVERYONE HOPE YOU WATCH THE NEW SEASON OF ‘SMILING FRIENDS’ AND THE SMILING FRIENDS PUPPET SHOW,” said Cusack and Hadel. “IT’S GOING TO BE SOOOOO COOL AND FUN AND HOPE YOU WATCH!!!!!!!”
Cusack (“YOLO: Crystal Fantasy”) and Hadel (“Hellbenders”) co-created the quarter-hour comedy. Beginning May 13th, new episodes of “Smiling Friends” will be available to stream on Max and to purchase on Digital.
