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The Smurfs

1981–1989 Animation • Comedy • Family

Classic Saturday-morning cartoon series featuring magical blue elf-like creatures called Smurfs. The Smurfs, named for their personalities, inhabit a village of mushroom houses in an enchanted forest. These loveable creatures are led by Papa Smurf and live carefree... except for one major threat to their existance: Gargamel, an evil but inept wizard who lives in a stone-built house in the forest; and his feline companion, the equally nasty Azrael.

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Overview

Classic Saturday-morning cartoon series featuring magical blue elf-like creatures called Smurfs. The Smurfs, named for their personalities, inhabit a village of mushroom houses in an enchanted forest. These loveable creatures are led by Papa Smurf and live carefree... except for one major threat to their existance: Gargamel, an evil but inept wizard who lives in a stone-built house in the forest; and his feline companion, the equally nasty Azrael.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
9
Total Episodes
422
First Air Date
Sep 12, 1981
Most Recent Air Date
Dec 2, 1989
Network / Platform
FilmBox+
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • Lighter moments and character-driven humor shape the pacing.
  • World-building and concept-heavy arcs are central to the experience.
  • Serialized structure rewards long-form viewing over stand-alone episodes.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Creators & Cast

Main cast:

Rating
24.8
Seasons
9
Episodes
422

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Metadata

Seasons

Season 1

1981 • 39 episodes

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Season 2

1982 • 46 episodes

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Season 3

1983 • 55 episodes

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Season 4

1984 • 48 episodes

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Season 5

1985 • 40 episodes

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Season 6

1986 • 63 episodes

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Season 7

1987 • 67 episodes

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Season 8

1988 • 24 episodes

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Season 9

1989 • 40 episodes

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