The third season of Smiling Friends finished airing its planned eight episodes on November 30, 2025. While the official broadcast schedule has ended, a growing wave of speculation suggests the season might not be over. Fans are actively searching for clues about a potential Episode 9 and Episode 10, fueled by behind-the-scenes comments and past surprises from the show.
This confusion stems from conflicting information. Official sources from Adult Swim listed and aired only eight episodes for the season, concluding with “The Glep Ep” on November 23. However, other credible sources, including the show’s own production team, have indicated more episodes were made.
The Source of the Speculation: Deleted Tweets and Staff Comments
The belief in extra episodes started with social media activity from the show’s staff. A designer and a story editor for Smiling Friends reportedly posted on X (formerly Twitter) about working on episodes beyond the eighth one. These tweets were later deleted, but not before fans took notice and shared screenshots.
The comments created lasting confusion. Hans Van Harken, a staff writer and story editor for the show, reportedly confirmed the season had ten episodes, with only eight officially announced. This led to fan theories that Adult Swim might be planning a surprise, perhaps releasing the extra episodes later as a special event.
A fan discussing the deleted tweets on Reddit wrote, “Some months ago, staff member of Smiling Friends… accidentally let slip in a now deleted tweet that they were working on an episode that was beyond 8… Staff writer and story editor Hans Van Harken confirmed again that, yes, there are 10 episodes”.
What Could the Secret Episodes Be About?
Details about the rumored episodes have surfaced from various fan sites and databases. The Smiling Friends Fandom Wiki lists a full ten-episode slate for Season 3. According to this source, Episode 9 is titled “Friend-Bot (Version 12589218731809213528796879521)”.
The reported description for this episode states: “The Smiling Friends befriend a helpful robot. What happens next will shock you”. The listed Episode 10 is titled “Charlie’s Uncle Dies and Doesn’t Come Back”. Another source, Toramp.com, lists different titles for the potential episodes: “Spy Pim” for Episode 9 and “Glep’s in Jail” for Episode 10. This inconsistency suggests that without official confirmation, specific details remain unverified.
A History of Surprise Releases
One major reason fans are expecting more content is the show’s history. The first season of Smiling Friends also initially aired with eight episodes, concluding on January 10, 2022. Months later, on August 6, 2022, the show surprised viewers by dropping an unannounced Episode 9 titled “The Smiling Friends Go to Brazil!”.
This episode was a special that followed Pim and Charlie on a chaotic trip to Brazil, where their poor planning left them stranded at the airport. Because the show has done this before, the community finds it very plausible that creators Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack could pull a similar stunt with Season 3.
Official Season 3 Details and Where to Watch
Season 3 officially premiered on October 5, 2025, on Adult Swim. New episodes aired weekly on Sundays at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT and became available for streaming the next day on Max (formerly HBO Max) in the United States.
The season followed the employees of Smiling Friends Inc.—primarily the cheerful Pim and the cynical Charlie—as they took on bizarre new clients. The aired episodes featured guest stars like Conner O’Malley as Silly Samuel and the return of the fan-favorite character Mr. Frog. All eight of these official episodes are available to stream on Max.
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The Future of Smiling Friends Beyond Season 3
Regardless of whether two more Season 3 episodes appear, the future of Smiling Friends is secure. In June 2025, Adult Swim announced the series was renewed for both a fourth and a fifth season. This two-season pickup is a strong sign of the network’s confidence in the show.
In a recent interview, creators Michael Cusack and Zach Hadel discussed their long-term vision. They suggested that Season 5 might be a logical point to conclude the series. Hadel stated, “five is getting close to probably where we’ll want to wrap it up,” while Cusack emphasized their desire to end the show on a high note rather than let it run indefinitely.
As of early December 2025, Adult Swim has made no official announcement regarding the release of Smiling Friends Season 3 Episode 9 or Episode 10. The network’s official press materials and schedules only reference the eight episodes that have already aired. For now, the existence of these episodes remains an intriguing mystery supported by insider hints and the show’s own precedent for surprise drops.
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