Popular Animated Show Skips New Episode This Week
Television enthusiasts will have to wait for the new Halloween episode of one of the most beloved animated shows. “Smiling Friends,” an unconventional comedy series, will not air its much-anticipated Season 3, Episode 4 this week. This delay means that fans will need to tune in next week, as the episode is now scheduled for release on November 2.
Details About the Delayed Episode
The upcoming episode, titled “Curse of the Green Halloween Witch,” features a Halloween-themed storyline. It involves the Smiling Friends’ office facing a power outage, and a character named Glep, voiced by Zach Hadel, becomes possessed. Fans typically prefer seeing Halloween episodes air closer to the holiday. However, Smiling Friends has a history of unconventional scheduling for its seasonal specials.
Previous Halloween Specials
- Season 1’s “A Silly Halloween Special” aired in January 2022.
- Season 2’s creepiest episode, titled “Erm, the Boss Finds Love?,” was released in May 2024.
While delays like this are common in the television industry to manage production timelines, the decision to air this episode after Halloween has drawn mixed reactions. Fans are familiar with the show’s unique scheduling patterns, making the November 2 debut seem more fitting in comparison to past releases.
When and Where to Watch
Viewers can catch Smiling Friends on Sundays at 11:30 p.m. ET on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim. Additionally, the episodes will be available for streaming on HBO Max starting Monday mornings following their original air date. Fans eagerly anticipate how the Halloween episode unfolds, despite the unconventional timing.
