The third season of the popular animated series Smiling Friends is now on the air, bringing more chaotic adventures to Adult Swim. The season officially started on Sunday, October 5, 2025, and will run for eight episodes, with new installments dropping weekly. For fans eager to follow along, the complete release schedule for the entire season has been confirmed.
Full Episode Release Schedule
The new season will follow a consistent weekly release pattern. You can mark your calendars for the following dates and titles:
- Episode 1: “Silly Samuel” – October 5, 2025
- Episode 2: “Le Voyage Incroyable de Monsieur Grenouille” – October 12, 2025
- Episode 3: “Mole Man” – October 19, 2025
- Episode 4: “Curse of the Green Halloween Witch” – October 26, 2025
- Episode 5: “Pim and Charlie Save Mother Nature” – November 2, 2025
- Episode 6: “Squim Returns” – November 9, 2025
- Episode 7: “Shmaloogles” – November 16, 2025
- Episode 8: “The Glep Ep” – November 23, 2025
New episodes air on Adult Swim at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT every Sunday. If you miss the live broadcast, you can stream episodes the next day on Max.
What to Expect in Season 3
The core mission of the Smiling Friends crew remains the same: to bring happiness to their strange world. However, this season promises some of their most unpredictable adventures yet. According to the official description, the gang will go “absolutely bonkers once again,” with highlights including Mr. Frog running full speed at the camera, the team collecting spirit gems, and a major showdown with an “Ancient Witch of some sort”.
The season premiere, “Silly Samuel,” set the tone by introducing a client who is a “stupid ugly freak no one likes,” voiced by guest star Conner O’Malley. The show continues to be celebrated for its unique mix of animation styles, including traditional, computer, and stop-motion animation. Early reviews of the first three episodes note that the series continues to evolve, with one critic stating the show is “learning more and more each season how to make the show even better”.
How to Watch the New Season
There are several ways you can tune in to watch the new episodes as they are released. The primary home for the show is the Adult Swim television channel. For live TV streaming, you can use services like Sling TV or Hulu + Live TV, which carry the channel.
For viewers who prefer on-demand streaming, new episodes of Smiling Friends are available to stream on Max the day after they air on Adult Swim, making it easy to catch up at your convenience.
The Future of Smiling Friends
Good news for fans: the fun is not ending anytime soon. Ahead of the Season 3 premiere, it was announced that Smiling Friends has been renewed for both a fourth and fifth season. This means the show is guaranteed to continue its run, with creators Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack locked in to produce more content.
When asked about the two-season renewal, the creators had a characteristically humorous take. Zach Hadel said, > “Feels like we’re a rat trapped in a maze. Looking for a piece of cheese we’ll never find”. Michael Cusack added, > “Yeah, on a hamster wheel. No, it’s good. We’re so happy to be working on this show”. They also shared their philosophy on the show’s lifespan, emphasizing a desire to end on a high note before the series overstays its welcome.
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