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Adult Swim’s cult-favorite animated series ‘Smiling Friends’ continues season 3 with episode 4, ominously titled ‘Curse of the Green Halloween Witch,’ airing today. Airing on Sunday, October 26, this episode promises a spooky twist on the show’s signature absurdity and surreal humor. Fans now have multiple free streaming options to watch the show. How can I watch “Smiling Friends” for free? Even if you don’t have cable, you can watch for free on Philo’s HBO Max library or on DIRECTV using either of their free trial offerings. Philo Core package users can access all HBO Max content at no extra charge, while DIRECTV also gives you up to $40 off your first month if you choose to stay after the free trial ends. Sling TV offers a 50% discount along with multiple streaming options: Day Pass ($4.99) Weekend Pass ($9.99) Week Pass ($14.99) Monthly Pass ($45.99) Season Pass ($199.99 for five months, then $45.99 monthly) What is “Smiling Friends” about? “Smiling Friends” is an animated comedy series created by Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack, airing on Adult Swim. The show follows a small company dedicated to bringing happiness to its clients, often through bizarre and surreal adventures. With its unique blend of dark humor, absurd scenarios and offbeat animation, “Smiling Friends” has gained a cult following for its sharp satire and unpredictable storytelling. Each episode features eccentric characters like Pim, Charlie, and Glep navigating strange requests that challenge their mission to spread joy—often with hilariously chaotic results. What’s in store for “Smiling Friends” episode 4? According to IMDb, the plot centers around a Halloween witch who places a curse on the “Smiling Friends” office, setting the stage for what could be one of the more chaotic and visually inventive episodes of the season. This supernatural premise marks a return to the show’s love for holiday-themed misadventures, reminiscent of Season 1’s “A Silly Halloween Special.” Best streaming options for “Smiling Friends” Philo - Free trial DIRECTV - Free trial and $35 off your first month Sling TV - 50% off first month and daily, weekend, weekly, monthly and season pass About Philo Philo has expanded its paid “Core” package offering through a new Warner Bros. Discovery partnership. All Philo customers subscribed to the Core plan gain access to the ad-supported tiers of HBO Max and discovery+ as part of their subscription, along with the full AMC+ library. You’ll also have access to Philo’s Core package of 70 top-rated live channels, thousands of titles on demand, blockbuster movies, and classic collections. New subscribers can get the enhanced package including HBO Max and discovery+ at $33 monthly when billed directly through Philo.com. Then, access to HBO Max and discovery+ will be available through their respective apps once activated through their Philo account. About DIRECTV DIRECTV also gives customers a free trial and offers four packages if you continue with the service after your trial ends: Entertainment ($69.99/month), Choice ($84.99/month), Ultimate ($109.99/month), and Premier ($159.99/month). About Sling Sling TV users can get a Day Pass for $4.99; Weekend Pass for $9.99; Week Pass for $14.99; Monthly Pass for $45.99 (and get half off your first month); and Season Pass for $199.99 for 5 months, then $45.99 per month thereafter. You can also subscribe to either the Blue package or the Orange package depending on your viewing preferences. Sling Blue allows up to three streams at a time and Sling Orange allows one stream at a time.
