Smiling Friends Ends Tonight - Here's How to Watch the Final Episodes

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Learn more.Smiling Friends Ends Tonight - Here's How to Watch the Final EpisodesAll good things must come to an end.

By Blythe DujardinPosted: Apr 12, 2026 2:30pm UTC2 commentsDespite earlier reports that Smiling Friends had already been greenlit for a full five seasons, creators Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack abruptly announced that the series would be ending with Season 3 earlier this year.

That means tonight’s episodes are both season and series finales for the beloved animated series.

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If you’re hoping to tune in, here’s when you’ll be able to watch the final two episodes live or online.

How to Watch the Final Episodes of Smiling Friends The final two episodes of Smiling Friends will air live on Adult Swim on Sunday, April 12, starting at 11pm ET.

If you want to be a part of the live finale, you can catch the episodes online through live TV subscriptions like Hulu + Live TV, which happens to offer a three-day free trial.

Sign Up for HBO Max8Subscriptions start at $10.99/monthSee it at HBO MaxOtherwise, the episodes will be available to stream on HBO Max the next day, April 13.

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While HBO Max hasn’t confirmed an exact release time, their ‘next-day’ streaming releases typically drop at 3am ET.

The episodes make up the ninth and tenth episodes of the third season, with the series ending at 28 episodes total.

Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack pitched Smiling Friends all the way back in 2018, and have retained creative control over the series for its full three seasons.

Both creators have clarified that the decision to end the series was entirely their own, though was ultimately a decision that Adult Swim supported.

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Tell us in the comments.AnswerSee ResultsThe full announcement video is available on Adult Swim’s YouTube channel, with both creators highlighting their desire to not “overstay the show’s welcome” and instead end on a high note ## Editor's Note This announcement has sparked considerable discussion among gamers. Source: [IGN](https://www.ign.com/articles/smiling-friends-final-episodes-release-times-streaming)