Liputan6.com, Jakarta - The popular animated series Smiling Friends has aired its final two episodes of Season 3, marking the end of a journey filled with laughter and absurdity.
The final episode aired on Adult Swim on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 11:00 PM ET.
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The decision to end the series came from the creators themselves, Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack, who revealed the reason behind the cancellation.
They wanted to ensure the series would be remembered at its peak, without experiencing a decline due to creative burnout.
For fans eager to see the end of the adventures of Pim, Charlie, and friends, the final episode was also available for streaming.
The day after its airing on Adult Swim, on April 13, 2026, both episodes were available on HBO Max (Max).
How to Watch the Smiling Friends Season 3 Finale
For fans who don't want to miss the Smiling Friends Season 3 finale, there are several options available.
The premiere will air live on Adult Swim via cable TV on April 12, 2026, allowing viewers to enjoy a simultaneous viewing experience.
HBO Max (Max) will be the primary platform making the episodes available the day after their Adult Swim airing, starting April 13, 2026.
Subscribers to live TV services like Hulu + Live TV will also have access to Adult Swim, allowing them to follow the live broadcast.
For viewers outside the United States, using a VPN is recommended to access US streaming services and watch the finale.
Previously, several early episodes of Season 3 were available for free on the Adult Swim website.
Season 3 Episode Details and Storyline
Season 3 of Smiling Friends consists of 10 episodes in total, with final two episodes.
The titles of the two episodes are "Friend-Bot (Version 12589218731809213528796879521)" and "Charlie's Uncle Dies and Doesn't Come Back."
The episode title "Charlie's Uncle Dies and Doesn't Come Back" is a fun reference to the Season 1 episode "Charlie Dies and Doesn't Come Back."
Interestingly, despite the title, Charlie's uncle doesn't die in the episode, creating a unique humorous twist for the series.
The season premiered on Adult Swim on October 5, 2025, and was available on HBO Max the following day.
Smiling Friends Season 3 experimented with new animation mediums and delivered memorable storylines, including the popular "Mole Man" arc.
Reasons Behind the End of the Smiling Friends Series
The decision to end Smiling Friends after Season 3 was announced by creators Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack in February 2026.
The primary reason behind the end was the creative exhaustion they experienced after years of working on the series.
Although the series had previously been renewed for Seasons 4 and 5, the creators decided not to continue.
They wanted to end the series at its peak and avoid the quality decline due to exhaustion.
Adult Swim, the network that broadcast the series, fully supported the creators' decision.