Has there ever been a better time for "Smiling Friends" season 3? When the world is in chaos and nobody knows what is going to go wrong next, there is always the hapless team at Smiling Friends Inc. to make us feel better...
Here's how to watch "Smiling Friends" season 3 online from anywhere with a VPN – and potentially for FREE.
► Date: "Smiling Friends" season 3 premiered on Adult Swim on October 5 and the next day on Max and is available to stream NOW.
• U.S. — Adult Swim via Hulu + Live TV / Sling & also Max
• CAN —StackTV (free trial)
• U.K. — Max (early 2026)
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN risk-free
The brilliantly absurdist feel to the show guarantees you never know where you are but you're always glad you're there. Inside one short episode "Smiling Friends" can be funny, dark, inspiring and mind-blowing. If, however, you are approaching despair and only tuning in for a dose of escapism then that's here too.
While Charlie and Pim are the main protagonists, Mr Boss is supposed to be the figure of authority (substitute your own boss here) but never convincing and Alan and Glenn bring the comedic relief - bonus point for anybody who knows what Glep actually does apart from that? Two points if you know what it actually is.
Read on to find out how to watch "Smiling Friends" season 3 online and from anywhere.
How to watch 'Smiling Friends' season 3 online in the U.S.
"Smiling Friends" season 3 premiered on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim on Oct 5 – stream Adult Swim live on Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Fubo or YouTube TV on October 5.
Episodes drop every Sunday at 11.30 p.m. ET/PT.
You can also catch "Smiling Friends" episodes the day after they air on Max (subscribe to Max via Amazon Prime)
OUTSIDE THE USA? Americans abroad can still watch the show on their usual domestic streamer with a VPN. We recommend NordVPN.
Watch 'Smiling Friends' season 3 from anywhere in the world
If "Smiling Friends" season 3 isn't available where you're currently located, that doesn't mean you have to miss out on this show while you're away from home. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from anywhere.
We've evaluated many options, and the best VPN you can get right now is NordVPN. It meets the VPN needs of the vast majority of users, offering outstanding compatibility with most devices and impressive connection speeds. You can try it risk-free for 30 days if you take advantage of NordVPN's no-quibble money-back guarantee.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the UK and want to view a U.S. service, you'd select a U.S. server from the location list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to your streaming service app – Hulu, Sling, Fubo – and watch "Smiling Friends" S3 online from wherever you are in the world.
How to watch 'Smiling Friends' season 3 online in Canada
In Canada, episodes will air on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim on the same schedule as the U.S. and be available to stream the following day via the STACKTV add-on with Prime Video, which grants access to programming from Global Television, the Disney Channel, National Geographic, Showcase, W Network, and Adult Swim.
A Prime membership costs CA$9.99 each month, and a Stack TV subscription costs CA$14.99 on top, but both offer free trials to new users.
Those on vacation away from Canada will need one of the best VPNs to use their usual streaming service when abroad. We recommend NordVPN.
How to watch 'Smiling Friends' season 3 free online in the U.K.
"Smiling Friends" is no longer available to stream for free on Channel 4 but should be available on HBO Max when it is rolled out in the U.K. early in 2026.
American in the U.K.?, Use a good streaming VPN to watch any U.S. streaming service when visiting the U.K. from the States. NordVPN works a treat for this.
Where to watch 'Smiling Friends' season 3 in Australia
"Smiling Friends" season 3 dropped in Australia on Max on October 5 and is available to stream now.
In Australia, pricing for Max starts from AU$11.99, with a AU$10 increase for premium.
Remember, U.S. viewers on vacation Down Under can use a VPN to stream "Smiling Friends" season 3 just as they would back home. We recommend NordVPN.
What you need to know about 'Smiling Friends' season 3
'Smiling Friends' season 3 - Episode guide
Season 03 Episode 01: "Desmond's Big Day Out" - A small company dedicated to bringing happiness to the world receives a simple request to help a woman's unhappy son smile again.
S03 E02: "Mr Frog" - After beloved frog celebrity Mr. Frog gets into hot frog water, Pim and Charlie are tasked with helping the frog get things back on frog track.
S03 E03: "Shrimp's Odyssey" - When a truly pathetic shrimp calls the hotline after being dumped, Shrimpina, Pim and Charlie have very different ideas about how to handle it.
S03 E04: "A Silly Halloween Special" - Pim ventures into the forest across the road to fetch firewood for the office Halloween party.
S03 E05: "Who Violently Murdered Simon S. Salty?" - 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?
S03 E06: "Enchanted Forest" - Pim and Charlie are beckoned into the mysterious Enchanted Forest by a princess and encounter all sorts of insane toon characters along their journey.
S03 E07: "Frowning Friends" - A rival business moves across the street, much to the Boss's dismay. Nuff said.
S03 E08: "Charlie Dies And Does't Come Back" - In the season finale, Charlie actually dies for real.
S03 E09: "The Smiling Friends Go To Brazil!" - The Smiling Friends relax in a beautiful beach town. Pim works on his novel, Charlie binges shows, and Allan and Glep enjoy some "chill out" time.
Who are the major characters in 'Smiling Friends' season 3 and who are the voice actors involved?
Charlie (voiced by Zach Hadel) – Cynical and grounded. Questions the logic of their world
Pim (voiced by Michael Cusack) – Overly optimistic, enthusiastic and often deluded
Mr. Boss – (voiced by Marc M) Company’s overweight and anxious CEO
Alan (voiced by Michael Cusack)– Easily flustered employee with a big red nose
Glep (voiced by Zach Hadel) – Chaotic and absurd green creature of unclear purpose
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